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Taking College Classes in High School

Why take Community College Classes?

  1. College level classes while in high school are FREE to high school students!
  2. Gives you an early start on college classes!
  3. Looks good to employers (if your looking for a job) and for colleges. 

Before Taking Community College Classes

  • Think about what is interesting to you!
  • Take a quick assessment on NAVIANCE to help you get an idea if your not sure.
  • Choose wisely because this class will stay on your college transcript permanently.

More tips: 

  • Make sure the class is UC/CSU transferable if you want to be able to transfer the credits to a college or university.
  • Make sure there are no prerequisites for you to take the class. This means that you don't have to take another class before taking the one you're requesting.
  • Remember you will need to purchase books or materials for any classes you take on your own outside of what Birmingham offers. Look for classes where you do NOT need to purchase any books! 
     
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Pierce College

Click here to view the Catalogue & Schedule 
Step 1:  Apply online at LACCD

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 Student will receive a “Student ID” number 5-10 business days after the application is processed via email.
 
Step 2: Fill out the K-12 Supplemental Application online, have your parent sign it, and then email the form to your Birmingham Academic Counselor with the subject line “K-12 Supplemental Application.” Your Birmingham Academic Counselor will sign the form and email it back to you.
 
Please note that this process has been updated due to COVID.

Click to watch a video and fill out the K12 form online and submit it directly. 
 
Step 3: Once you receive the signed K12 form, go to Pierce College’s website and access the Cranium Cafe . Use the Canvas icon to log in using your student ID and talk live with an Admissions and Records Assistant; you will upload your form there and it will be processed immediately.

Valley College

Click here to view the Catalog & Schedule

Step 1: Apply online at LACCD .

Click here to apply

Student will receive a “Student ID” number 5-10 business days after the application is processed via email.
 
Step 2: Fill out the K-12 Supplemental Application online , have your parent sign it, and then email the form to your Birmingham Academic Counselor with the subject line “K-12 Supplemental Application.” Your Birmingham Academic Counselor will sign the form and email back to you.
 
Step 3: Once you receive the signed K12 form, go to Valley College’s website and visit the Admissions Live Chat Help Desk , select the green Chat Live icon to log in using your student ID and talk live with an Admissions and Records Assistant; you will upload your signed K12 form there and it will be processed immediately.