Teacher Daniel Rankins and student 11th grader Sarah Chisum, of The Woodlands, discuss a school project Chisum wrote at iSchool High Montgomery-The Woodlands, 3232College Park Drive in The Woodlands, on the Lone Star College Campus, greets a visitor.

Science teacher Lyndsey Gilbertson listens as 10th grader Lee McClean, of Montgomery, explains a paper McClean wrote for iSchool High Montgomery-The Woodlands, 3232College Park Drive in The Woodlands, on the Lone Star College Campus, greets a visitor.

For students looking to get a leg-up on college, iSchool High may be the answer.

This charter school program allows teens a chance to earn up to 60 hours of credit by the time of graduation while simultaneously completing high school course requirements – free of charge.

Some students graduate with 60 hours and associates degrees, others transfer with 30 to 42 hours, at least a complete freshmen year worth of credits.

One of the five campuses in the state is located in The Woodlands at iSchool High Montgomery-The Woodlands, 3232 College Park Drive. Another is in Tomball at iSchool High University Park, 20515 Texas 249. Robert Riggs, campus director of iSchool High at Montgomery-The Woodlands, likens the charter school to a bigger and better dual credit program. click here for complete story