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Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)

College Credit. Career Pathways. Real Opportunity.

Get a head start on college—while still in high school.

North Polk partners with Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) to give students access to college credit opportunities during high school.

Whether students are interested in hands-on career training, flexible online learning, or on-campus college experiences, DMACC provides multiple pathways to get ahead.

Explore your options below and choose the path that fits your goals.

Dual Credit (At North Polk)

College credit. Right here at home.

Students can earn DMACC college credit through approved courses taught at North Polk High School. Students receive 1 high school credit per semester, along with college credit as established by DMACC.

Best for students who want to earn college credit in a familiar school environment.

CAREER ADVANTAGE

Learn by doing. Earn college credit. Get career-ready.

Hands-on programs at DMACC campuses and partner sites. Students earn high school and college credit in career-focused fields like welding, health sciences, engineering, business, and more.

Best for students who want real-world, technical, or career training experiences.

ONLINE COURSES

Flexibility + college credit. Learn on your schedule.

DMACC online courses allow students to earn college credit in a flexible, digital format while staying enrolled at North Polk.

Best for students who want independence and scheduling flexibility.

ON-CAMPUS (CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT)

College classes. College campus. High school credit.

Students take DMACC courses taught at DMACC campuses while earning both high school and college credit.

Best for students ready for a true college classroom experience.

DMACC SCALE (Story County Active Learning Experience)

Expanded learning across Story County.

SCALE connects students to a variety of learning opportunities through DMACC and North Polk partnerships, including dual credit, online learning, on-campus courses, and career-focused experiences.

Course descriptions, times, and locations are subject to change.

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