Transition Programs

Transition Programs for High School Students

JJC's transition programs give high school students the opportunity to take a fourth year of high school math that prepares them for college math courses. If they pass the Transition Math course, they can opt out of JJC placement testing.

Community colleges and high schools have worked together to create these courses. These courses emphasize:

  • Authentic learning experiences
  • Coursework aligned with future college classes and careers
  • Providing high school seniors with a new, motivating experience

Transition Math

Transition Math (TM) courses prepare high school seniors for college level math classes. Students who pass a TM course can immediately place into an entry-level college math class at JJC or any other Illinois community college without taking placement exams. Some Illinois universities also accept these courses in place of placement exams as well.

Transitional English

Transitional English (TE) is a year-long course for high school seniors that prepares them for direct entry into college-level English, bypassing the need for additional placement measures. Students who pass a TE course can immediately place into an entry-level college English class at JJC or any other Illinois community college. The reading, writing, and critical thinking skills taught in TE also benefit students entering the workforce, pursuing a certificate, or delaying their college enrollment (up to 3 years).