Advanced Academics

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.