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An Individualized College Plan for Every Student
We believe the path to college looks different for every student. Below are sample college plans we will develop with each student based on their interests and strengths.
College Ready Students
View the chart below to see our A-G approved courses. Students complete courses under each category in order to earn a DCP High School Diploma and to be eligible to apply to four-year universities.
HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE
2 years
- World History
- US History
- AP US History
- Government
ENGLISH
4 years
- English 1
- English 2
- English 3
- Expository Reading and Writing (ERWC)
- AP English
MATH
3 years
- Integrated Math 1, 2, 3
- Pre Calculus
- AP Calculus
- Statistics
LABORATORY SCIENCE
2 years
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Advanced Engineering
LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH
2 years
- Spanish 1 and 2: Native Speakers
- Spanish 1 and 2: Non-Native Speakers
- AP Spanish Language
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
1 year
- Studio Art 1 & 2
- Intro to Engineering Design
- Graphic Design
COLLEGE PREP ELECTIVES
1 year
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Environmental Ethics
- Ethnic Studies
- Leadership
- Principles of Engineering (Robotics)
Partnerships
DCP has official partnerships with these organizations and university programs.
Opportunities
Below is a list of enrichment and summer opportunities that DCP students have participated in over the last couple years. We assist students in the application process and successful participation in the programs.
Alumni Support Services
The DCP Alumni Program is committed to providing academic, career, and emotional support through college and beyond for all graduates of Downtown College Prep. Alumni support services include:
- Access to the Alumni Center and the Alumni Success Counselor year-round
- Alumni Success Counselor visits to local colleges
- Assistance with transfer process and financial aid
- Individual appointments to assist with any challenges that may arise during the academic year
- Workshops related to academics, career and networking
- Transcript requests
- Alumni check-ins once each term with recent graduates
- Support with the DCP Scholarship application process
- Career and enrichment resources
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