Opportunity Knocks
Opportunity Knocks
Opportunity Knocks provides high school juniors and seniors in the Beaverton School District with the chance to explore college-level courses in subjects not offered at their high school. This program is designed for students who wish to stay enrolled at their current high school while supplementing their education with one college course per term (up to three courses per year).
What Makes Opportunity Knocks Unique?
Unlike the Early College High School program, where students attend Portland Community College (PCC) full-time and take no classes at their high school, Opportunity Knocks allows students to remain active in their high school while exploring subjects not available in their school’s curriculum. Students can customize their learning without leaving their high school community.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must be 16 years or older and enrolled as a junior or senior in the Beaverton School District.
- Students must be enrolled in at least 4 high school classes (.5 FTE).
- PCC courses must be 100 or 200-level, taken for a letter grade (A-F), and must not interfere with the student’s high school schedule.
- Courses must cover subjects not available at the student’s high school. Duplicate subjects will not be approved.
How It Works:
- Students select one qualifying course per term at the Rock Creek or Sylvania PCC campus.
- Students must pass each course to remain eligible for future terms (up to three courses per year).
- Courses can be added to the student’s BSD transcript. To do so, students must present their PCC transcript to their high school registrar after course completion.
Key Dates:
For PCC - Key Dates and Enrollment Information
- February 7, 2025:
The PCC 2025 Spring Term Course Catalog becomes available. - February 24, 2025:
PCC course registration opens. Some students may have later registration dates. Check the PCC When to Register page to confirm your specific registration date. - March 17, 2025:
PCC payment deadline.- If you submit your Opportunity Knocks course request (Step 5) during the enrollment period, PCC will not drop your course while waiting for Opportunity Knocks approval.
- If your course is approved, your PCC account will be credited for tuition before this date.
- If you submit your Opportunity Knocks course request (Step 5) during the enrollment period, PCC will not drop your course while waiting for Opportunity Knocks approval.
For Opportunity Knocks - Enrollment Window
- February 24 – March 12, 2025:
- Students must complete all 5 steps by March 12, 2025 to be eligible for tuition coverage.
- After registering for a PCC course, submit your course for approval in Step 5 during this time frame.
- Students will receive confirmation of course approval by March 14, 2025.
- Students must complete all 5 steps by March 12, 2025 to be eligible for tuition coverage.
- March 18 – March 19, 2025:
- A second enrollment opportunity may be available if space allows.
- A second enrollment opportunity may be available if space allows.
Steps for New PCC Students:
If you’ve never taken a class at PCC, review the New Student Orientation page to understand the enrollment process. After completing all steps and submitting your course request, BSD will verify that your request meets Opportunity Knocks requirements.
Cost and Support:
- Tuition for approved courses is credited directly to the student’s PCC account.
- Students who qualify for Free or Discounted District Fees can also receive support for:
- Textbooks
- Tri-Met passes for transportation to and from campus
- Textbooks
- Students who do not qualify for Free or Discounted Fees are responsible for all course material fees and textbook costs.
If you have not yet completed the Free and Discounted Fees paperwork, visit the school district's link.
For additional information or questions, please contact OpportunityKnocks@beaverton.k12.or.us.
How to Sign Up for Opportunity Knocks
- Step 1 - Meet with Your High School Counselor
- Step 2 - Find a Class
- Step 3 - Apply to PCC
- Step 4 - Complete Required Steps
- Step 5: Submit the Opportunity Knocks Online Form