Welcome to the KCAPA College and Career Readiness Center! This page is your gateway to a wealth of resources and information designed to guide you on your journey towards future success. Explore our resources, connect with our counselors, and discover the exciting pathways that await you after graduation.
College and Career Rediness
Dual enrollment is when a student takes a college course while enrolled in both high school and an Institution of Higher Education. Dual enrollment provides students with an opportunity to complete college-level coursework and earn college credits which saves students time and money.
Benefits:
- Gain college credit for FREE!
- Students get a jump start on a college degree.
- Helps ease the transition to college academics and builds confidence.
- Students can explore college life and the opportunities it offers.
- Earn college credit while in high school which can help decrease the cost of earning a college degree.
Participating Institutions:
Arcadia University
Esperanza College of Eastern University
Harrisburg University
LaSalle University
St. Joseph’s University
Temple University
West Chester University
Imagine completing high school with a diploma AND 24 transferable college credits, or multiple industry certifications to jump-start your college and career goals! This is what the School District of Philadelphia’s Senior Year Only Program (SYOP) is all about!
Benefits:
- Earn college credit for FREE!
- The Senior Year Only Program seeks to prepare high school seniors for both college AND career by connecting classroom learning with real-world applications in the workplace.
- Students enrolled in SYOP either take classes on a college campus or spend time at the Fox Chase Farm earning industry certifications in urban agriculture.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch are provided.
- Transportation: All students will receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program.
Participating Institutions:
Community College of Philadelphia
Fox Chase Farm – Animal Science and Food Systems Relationships
Fox Chase Farm – Urban Agriculture Works
Fox Chase Farm – Urban Agriculture and Landscape Design
Temple Education Scholars
Advanced Placement (AP) courses were created to provide students with a pathway to earn college credits while in high school. The rigorous college-level courses help students develop critical thinking skills, scholarly writing, and time management. Students enrolled in AP courses have the ability to earn college credits if they score a 3 or higher on the AP exam.
Benefits:
- Get a head start on college-level coursework
- Earn college credit while in high school
- Discover your career path by taking courses of interest
- Students challenge themselves and prepare for postsecondary success
Courses Available at KCAPA:
- AP Modern World History
- AP United States History
More options opening Fall 2025