Oldenburg earns ‘Silver Status’ in education effort

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, left) joins Oldenburg Academy Assistant Principal Jonathon Maple (right) and Oldenburg Academy Director of Guidance Laura Geis (second from right) at the Statehouse Monday, Nov. 6.

Oldenburg, In. — Oldenburg Academy has been awarded “Silver Status” for their performance in the Dual Credit program. During the 2015-16 school year 64 percent of students earned at least one college credit hour.

Dual-credit courses provide students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school, potentially saving future tuition costs. Dual-credit courses are taught by high school or college educators at a high school, college or university, or through online courses. These college-level courses are offered by both state and independent colleges and universities.