Correct...I’ve a granddaughter that will graduate HS this June and will also have an AA from a community college. She was home schooled thru grammar school and then entered a home link program for middle school and first two years of HS. She had classes in HS and CC in her junior year and all classes are in CC for her senior year. It’s a good program.
That said, it’s not easy. She is a good student and a hard worker, the program wouldn’t be for everyone.
I have 2 children who used the PSEO (post secondary education option) starting in their jr yr. Both graduated with an AA degree about 3 weeks before getting their HS diploma. It is an excellent option and has been available for around 20 yrs here in MN.
When the first took this option in the late 90’s they had already changed from letting these kids take remedial classes to them having to pass the entrance exam in both areas. This option even includes the technical degrees like those in the building trades and some in health care.
The difference between regular college courses and the trades is if the class for something like building is full before the start of the year the HS student can be bumped out, that really doesn’t happen with regular college classes because they can always take find the same class open at another time or just take something else.
If you flunk out, you are out. and back in your HS and probably without enough credits to graduate with your class. So be very sure the young person you encourage to use this option really is mature enough to deal with the change, they no longer have teachers pushing them to study or do homework.