Opportunities and Offerings
| Advanced Placement (AP) | Concurrent Enrollment (CE) | Certificate of Completion | Granite Technical Institute (GTI) | Honors Classes | Academy of Finance | |
| What is it? | AP classes are writing and research-intensive and emphasize study and test skills. | Earn high school and college credit at the same time. | A sequence of courses that, if completed before you graduate, will grant you 27 college credits towards an Associate’s Degree and is transferable to any public Utah college/university. | Provides high-quality programs for high-demand industries. Students are provided a bus to the GTI campus for 2 periods every other day. | Elevated coursework involving more rigor at a faster pace. | A premier business program at Cottonwood High. Starting junior year, selected students are part of an elite two-year cohort. |
| Details | A college-level class, which moves faster and explores in greater depth. An optional exam is completed at the end to earn college credit. | A college-level class, which moves faster and explores in greater depth. Must maintain good grades – these automatically go on your college transcript. (A low grade D or F can affect your financial aid in the future). | Prepare early in the 9th grade by taking Honors Classes. See the full list of recommended courses here (PDF). | Offers courses in Health Science, Technology, Engineering, IT, Biotech, Culinary Arts, Aviation, Agriculture, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, and Construction. | Self-select placement in honors courses based on interest, strengths, and personal potential. | Students begin coursework during their senior year. Classes include personal finance, accounting, marketing, intro to business, and more. Read more here. |
| Perks | Earn college credit (based on exam score). Be more prepared for college. | Earn college credit by passing the class. Be more prepared for college. Earn 6 credits (and pass the class with a C or better) and get 2 free semesters of tuition at SLCC with a 2.0 GPA. | Earn a year’s worth of credits towards an Associate’s Degree. College credits are transferable to any public Utah college/university. | Earn college credit, workforce training, industry certifications, or employment. Experience a different learning environment. Explore different college majors and career options. | Increased academic confidence, more prepared for college-level classes and admission tests. | Earn over 20 concurrent enrollment credits in areas of business and finance. |
Schedule an appointment with your counselor if you need help or have any additional questions about rigorous course options.
