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Courses for Dual Credit

Dual credit students must meet or exceed eligibility requirements established by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE).

The Lee's Summit R-7 School District does not set the criteria for students to be eligible for dual credit. Dual credit students must meet or exceed eligibility requirements established by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE). Eligibility is defined as: Those students who meet the minimum grade point average requirements*, satisfactory scores on subject matter tests, parent permission, and recommendation of the high school principal or counselor. Check availability at each high school. Students can elect to enroll in dual credit if they are in one of the IB courses listed below but it is not are requirement.

Eligibility Requirements for Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Courses:

If a student is in the 11th or 12th grade with a cumulative of 3.0 or higher:

Student is eligible for enrollment in dual credit courses with:

  • 3.0 GPA
  • *Qualifying ACT score/Accuplacer for institutions that require a score
If a student is in the 11th or 12th grade with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to 2.99:
Student is eligible for enrollment in dual credit courses with:
  • 2.5-2.99 GPA
  • Signed letter of recommendation from counselor or principal
  • Written permission from parent or legal guardian
  • *Qualifying ACT score/Accuplacer for institutions that require a score

*An ACT score will be required by some institutions that use placement tests to assess students’ readiness for college-level courses. The score will depend upon the accepting institution. See your counselor for details.

Additionally:

  • Sophomores with an overall GPA of at least a 3.0 and written permission from a legal guardian.
  • Freshman with an overall GPA of at least a 3.0 and written permission from a legal guardian. Note: Freshman must also score at the 90th percentile or above on the ACT or SAT.
  • Career or technical courses require a 2.5 or higher unweighted GPA to be eligible.

**GPA Requirements: See counselor and/or instructor for requirements regarding your program choice.