Memphis-Shelby County Schools offers a wide variety of advanced academics courses starting as early as the middle school years for our students. We
currently offer two pre-EPSO programs, Honors and Pre-AP, which serve as a stepping stone for our students to gain a stronger foundation and to be more prepared for future EPSO opportunities.
What is an EPSO?
An Early Postsecondary Opportunity (EPSO) is a high school course or program that allows a student to gain college credit or industry certification. In order for an EPSO to count, a student must take the applicable exam. The types of EPSOs include:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Dual Enrollment (DE)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Statewide Dual Credit (SDC)
- Career and Technical Training
Benefits of Taking Advanced Academics Courses
- Reduces the financial burden for families and students
- Enables students to earn college and high school credits
- Provides access to college resources, facilities, libraries and tutoring labs
- Provides a seamless transition from high school to college
- Provides wider range of course options for high school students
- Shortens the time required for high school students to complete an undergraduate degree
CONTACTS
- If you have additional questions regarding a specific Advanced Academics program (AP, DE, Honors, IB, Pre-AP, or SDC), please visit the program’s individual page for more info
- Each middle and high school has an Advanced Academics Administrator/Designee that will also be glad to answer any questions that you may have regarding an individual school.
- You may also contact our office listed below and we will make sure that you are connected to the right person.
Division of Optional Schools and Advanced Academics
