Students at The Chicago Academy High School can now earn college credit online through the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) and a new, unprecedented relationship with Rasmussen College. Beginning in the fall of 2009, 32 Chicago Academy seniors will have the opportunity to enroll in entry-level college courses for dual high school and college credit through the school’s partnership with Rasmussen College
The program is being offered free of charge by Rasmussen College to the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL), a not-for-profit that partners with Chicago Public Schools to transform chronically underperforming schools. The Chicago Academy is one of 14 AUSL-run Chicago schools.
“Rasmussen is excited about contributing to the effort which allows every student the opportunity to excel, even beyond the high school level,” said Rasmussen president Kristi Waite, “by giving them a leg up on their college education.”
