You’ll take classes for free and get your feet wet on what college courses are like. Remember though, your grade is part of your college transcript, so choose wisely and apply yourself!
If you're a high school senior, you can earn college credit with the following courses right at your school! Ask your high school counselor for details about dual enrollment. It's an exciting opportunity to earn AACC college credit.*
The following courses will be offered by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) for South River High School. Students completing these six courses will have begun a pathway to an AACC Law and Jurisprudence A.A. and/or a pathway to a Paralegal Studies A.A.S.**
Fall junior year, on location at South River
Spring junior year, on location at South River
Fall senior year, on-site open enrollment at Arnold
and choice of
Spring senior year, on-site open enrollment at Arnold
In addition, the following AACC courses will be offered on location
Fall Term
Spring Term
Open enrollment courses are available to both high school and non-high school students. AACC cannot guarantee available seats in the courses and recommends students submit all registration paperwork to designated SPHS personnel prior to the first day of registration for the term at AACC.
AACC has the option of offering online courses, in lieu of on-location courses, at AACPS high schools, at any time, including in times of instructor shortages and while the local, state or federal government have determined there is a public health emergency.
Students attending the Center for Applied Technology-South (CAT-South) can earn college credits by enrolling in selected Career Technology Education (CTE) programs. You then just need to successfully complete your CAT- South program, and earn a C or better on the AACC college proficiency assessment(s). Grades below C will not be reflected on your AACC college transcript.
You can earn articulated college credit by completing one of the following CTE programs at South River High School.
You can earn proficiency credit by completing this CTE program at South River High School:
For information contact your high school counselor or email Judy Wilson, coordinator, Instructional Pathways and Partnerships - Secondary, at jwilson49@aacc.edu.
As a South River student, you not only have access to your high school counselors and receive regular college visits from an AACC admissions advisor, but you can discuss your career and education goals with AACC Transition Advisor, Diane Bennett, whether or not you plan to attend AACC. Contact Diane Bennett at dbennett@aacc.edu.