Oh, and clod referred to taking college course at the CC while still in HS.
In Ohio we have PSEOP (post secondary enrollment options program.)
Many student graduate from HS and receive an associates at the same time! Talk about a leg up!
This article says 'various states' but all I see mentioned are Minnesota and Ohio. You may have something similar.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_Se...llment_Options