Take a Community College Class

Stop by C6 during lunch or tutorial to complete the steps you need to take a class this summer or fall.

Single Credit Enrollment (AKA Concurrent Enrollment):

San Mateo Community College District: You can take up to 11 units for free per semester. Fall and Spring terms are 15 weeks. Summer term is 6 weeks. Summer 2026 class schedules are available now!

Foothill-De Anza Community College District: High school students can take up to 11 units per quarter during the fall, winter, or spring quarters; high school students may take no more than 6 units per summer term. Fall, winter, and spring terms are 10 weeks. Most summer classes last 6 weeks.

Many classes are online (synchronous or asynchronous Zoom); in-person sections are offered during the day and evening. Most fall and spring semester classes start in mid-August, but some late start clases are shorter because they start in October! Summer session classes are completed in 6 weeks at an accelerated pace.

You can apply through Californiacolleges.edu or use the college's website to access CCCApply. Most high school students must reapply every semester/quarter to a community college even if they have taken a class during the previous term.

Sign in here with your username and password. Select Student Success Link. Make sure you indicate that your program is Concurrent Enrollment.

Your counselor's phone number is 650-367-9750.

English C1000E: You can be cleared to take this class if you have a qualifying SAT Reading score of 500+, ACT English score of 22+; 2.6+ cumulative GPA a B and completion of 11th grade English). English C1000 is not open to high school students.

Download your unofficial WHS transcript from Infinite Campus > Documents. You can obtain an unofficial AP score report document from your AP account. If you do not have a copy of CAASSP scores, you can ask your counselor for a pdf copy.

Placement Forms

Canada Prerequisite Form ; CSM Prerequisite Form; Skyline Prerequisite Form

Students who wish to take an English as a Second Language course should call the Welcome Center at (650) 306-3452 to schedule an ESL assessment. Other classes like Spanish? Email the professor of the course.

When you are allowed to register, you have to add the class to your schedule yourself. Learn how to register for a class, view grades, and get assistance here: SMCCD FAQ.

Registering for a class that already started? Email the instructor and request an add code to complete your registration on the Registration-Add/Drop form.

Hi Professor X,

If there is room in your class (CRN#______), may I please have an add code to register for your class? Thank you.

Regards,

Your Name

College ID [G#]

1. Pay fees; lack of payment will result in you getting dropped from all registered courses.

--> WebSMART --> Student Services --> Student Accounts --> Account Summary

2. Set up and check your @my.smccd.edu email regularly for any class updates or College information

-->WebSMART --> Student Services --> View details about how to login to your student email account

3. Attend a Concurrent Enrollment Orientation

4. STUDENTS ON THE WAIT LIST: click here for more information.

If you do not pay for an inclusive textbook, you'll be dropped from the class. You are responsible for the cost of required materials (textbooks or online subscription accounts). Check the college bookstore website to find out what you need. You can shop around for textbooks at Amazon or Slugbooks as long as you use the exact same ISBN. Worldcat can identify libraries that have copies to lend.

Final grade? Check the SMCCD FAQ page.

Unofficial transcripts: Keep a copy of your unofficial transcript for your records. Send an unofficial copy to your school counselor if you wish to add a community college class to your WHS transcript.

Official transcript: The college you plan to attend will need an official transcript (a copy sent from the community college to the other college). Check the website or your email for their deadlines.

Steps: WebSmart > Student Services > Student Records > Request Official transcript

Some colleges will expect to see your college transcript when you apply as a first-year student. The first two SMCCD transcript requests are free; subsequent requests cost $5 per order. Foothill-De Anza College District charges for every official transcript order.

If you plan to take more than one college course or have questions about the impact of adding the college grade, contact your counselor or college advisor first.

Order through MyPortal: Open the Student Apps page and click on the "Transcripts" tile to order.

Check the admissions page of your target college or stop by a college rep visit to ask this question. Some highly selective private colleges in the US do prefer AP coursework. The UC and CSU give AP and community college courses equal weight as honors coursework. Most colleges suggest recommendations about high school preparation.

Example: Cal Poly SLO recommends 5 years of English: we do not offer English electives, so WHS students can take English C1000E or English 110 to become more competitive candidates with a 5th year of English.

Applying to international colleges? Check their admissions page. Some require at least 3 AP exams (scores of 4 or 5) by the time you apply in the fall of your senior year.

1. How many college units can apply to my WHS graduation requirements?

Up to 20 credits can be applied to high school graduation requirements. An additional 20 credits can satisfy 20 of your 62.5 elective credits.

You are required to submit an unofficial copy of your transcript from your WebSmart account and send it to your school counselor in a timely manner to have your WHS transcript updated.

2. Can a college course count towards my minimum attendance at WHS?

Yes! One college course can count. Students in grades 9-11 must take at least 6 classes per semester. Students in grade 12 must maintain at least 5 classes per semester.

3. What is the difference between taking a class at SMCCD and FDCCD?

Skyline College (SMCCD)'s Walking Fitness I earns 1 semester unit for college and 5 credits of PE for WHS.

Foothill College (FDCCD)'s Beginning Volleyball earns 1 quarter unit for college and 1 credit of PE for WHS.

4. What should I do if the class is not working out?

Know the drop deadlines for your community college. Check the college's academic calendar. If you aren't passing the class and do not want to have a D/F grade on a college transcript, you must drop the class on your college account (SMCCD's WebSMART or FDA's MyPortal) before the "Last Day to Drop without a W" deadline. Your high school counselor cannot drop the class for you.

5. Do I have to add the college class to my WHS transcript?

If you didn't take the class to fulfill a WHS graduation requirement, you do not have to add the college class to your WHS transcript.

6. Am I required to send official community college transcript(s) to the college I plan to attend after I graduate from WHS? YES!

Even if you added the college course(s) to your WHS transcript, the college you plan to attend after WHS will expect to receive an official transcript from the community college(s).

7. How do I list college classes on my CSU or UC application? If you were enrolled in a high school course that received at least 3 semester units or 4 quarter units, you will enter the college course on your applications instead of the WHS course. Check with your college & career advisor about other coursework (Audio Production, Hospitality, or Physical Education).

8. I completed a community college class in the summer and will include it on my WHS transcript. How do I report it on the Common App application?

Go to Courses & Grades. Select Other for a summer session class and WHS for the school. After you identify it as a Dual Enrollment course, enter the final grade and final units awarded.

Website: https://www.woodsidehs.org/Guidance/College--Career-Center/index.html
Location: 199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside, CA, USA
Phone: 650-367-9750