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Indian Hills High School: 
What You Need to Know

Indian Hills High School is ranked seventh best high school within Ohio and third within Cincinnati, according to US News. A well-recognized Arts Conservatory and STEM curriculum, the school provides over 130 course offerings and 60+ extracurricular activities in the arts, athletics, and academics. IHHS boasts small class sizes and strong academic outcomes. 

Understanding all the opportunities available will help you plan and match your priorities.

Indian Hills High School AP Courses

Indian Hills High School offers 27 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These are challenging courses and gives students a chance to take college-level courses. Through taking AP exams at the end of the course, students can earn college credit and placement. AP courses are weighted an additional 0.03 per semester and increase a student's weighted GPA.   
 
It is important to check the prerequisites of each AP course and the grades which the class is offered. Note that there is only one AP course available in 9th grade: Computer Science Principles, which is not designated as an AP course, but students are prepared to sit for the AP exam at the end of the course.

Based on the student's effort, ability, and achievement during the school year, students can obtain a waiver to register for a non-recommended course with teacher approval. Parents are advised to contact the student's counselor. Let us help you plan out which AP courses to take and when. 
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Indian Hills High School CCP Courses

Indian Hills High School offers College Credit Plus (CCP) courses, Ohio's dual enrollment program that allows students to earn both college and high school credit at Ohio colleges and universities. CCP courses are offered at little to no cost to students, covering tuition and books. Students can only take a maximum of 30-credits per year. One semester of CCP courses that are equal to a full-year AP course are weighted an additional 0.06.
 
CCP Courses offered at Indian Hills High School include:
  • CCP English Composition
  • CCP American Literature
  • CCP Strategic Entrepreneurship
  • CCP Introduction to Engineering Design
  • CCP Intro to Music
 All other classes are offered at partner universities and colleges.

Why would a student take a CCP course vs a AP course?
CCP courses are offered in the summer and cover areas not offered at Indian Hills High School. If you plan on attending a public Ohio college or university, you can meet requirements and save time and money by skipping intro-level courses. Private or out-of-state public colleges will decide independently whether to accept these credits as transfer credits. These are semester-long courses. You are able to earn credit at an accelerated pace and freeing up valuable space in your busy schedule for other courses. 
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You must notify your school counselor if you plan to participate in CCP. We can help you decide if CCP is the right path for you.
 

Indian Hills High School Credit Flex

Ohio's Credit Flexibility Options allows students to earn course credit outside the classroom.  Students can deepen their study in a subject and explore different learning settings and options.
 
Students can earn credit through:
  • Online courses through an accredited university or college
  • After-school programs
  • Independent study (educational travel, internships/field experiences)
  • Mastery assessments (World Language Assessments, AP exam, Armed Services Vocational Battery)
  • Work-based learning (Apprenticeship, 
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How can your student use Credit Flex? They can self-study for an AP exam and earn credit if they score at least a 3 or higher. Or they can earn 0.5 elective credit for every 50 hours completed during a summer internship. This is incredibly useful if you want to maximize your time or if you prefer a different learning environment. 
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Students must complete the application by May 1st for a summer, first semester, or year-long course or by December 1st for a second semester course.  Graduation requirements cannot be take as a credit flexibility opportunity during Senior year. 
 

Indian Hills High School Experienceships

Through it's Entrepreneurs' Center, Indian Hills High School provides real world learning  by connecting its students with professional programs, job shadows, and internships. During June and July, students worked with 36 unique partners in a wide range of fields, ranging from nonprofits, higher education institutions, start-ups, and large businesses.  
 
Additionally, students can attend Career Connection Speaker Series, go on Site Visits, and Job Shadowing opportunities throughout the school year and explore different career paths. ​​
 
Examples of Experienceships:
  • Future Sustainability Innovators Program (WHO site visit)
  • Lyceum Learning - AI-powered Workplace Learning Platform
  • Athletic trainer job shadowing
  • UC College of Engineering and Applied Science
  • Hamilton County Youth Court
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Shadowing
  • GE Explorer Program
  • UC Health Career Journeys Program

Work with a Private Counselor

Our Private Counselor can assist you with every step of course planning at Indian Hills High School. Our Prep programs for 8th through 11th  graders offers customized, one-on-one counseling with a dedicated Counselor. 

We can help you expand your student's interest beyond the classroom and develop academic projects and learning opportunities that best align with your goals.​
 
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