Transitional Math and English are not dual credit, the classes allow students to place into credit bearing college classes without having to take a placement test.
Transitional Mathematics
Transitional Math at Ridgewood High School provides students with math courses that connect directly to their college and career goals while helping them prepare for success after high school. These courses are designed to strengthen essential skills, build confidence, and ensure a smooth transition into college-level math—without the need for placement tests or remedial classes. Ridgewood offers three transitional math pathways: STEM Math, Quantitative Literacy and Statistics (QLS), and Technical Math. Students who successfully complete a transitional math course are guaranteed placement into credit-bearing math courses at Illinois community colleges and participating universities.
Transitional English
Transitional English at Ridgewood High School helps prepare students for success in college-level reading and writing. This course allows students who successfully complete it to place directly into credit-bearing English classes at Illinois community colleges and participating universities—saving time and money by eliminating the need for placement tests or remedial coursework. Ridgewood has proudly offered Transitional English for over six years, providing seniors with authentic, college-aligned experiences in reading, writing, and communication. All seniors who are not enrolled in AP or Honors English automatically take English 099 their senior year to strengthen the skills they need for college, career, and lifelong success.