Students from Trinity, Ringgold, Chartiers-Houston and McGuffey high schools get extra study time in advance of their upcoming Advanced Placement exams in physics during a session March 18 hosted by Trinity. The schools are in their first year of the three-year College Readiness Program offered through the nonprofit National Math and Science Initiative. The program increases access and achievement in rigorous math, science and English classes that provide students with skills and knowledge for success in college and careers.

Seniors, from left, Taylor Pust and Sarah Noll of Ringgold High School and Kelsey Reese of Trinity High School prepare for upcoming Advanced Placement exams in biology during a March 18 study session hosted by Trinity. Trinity, Ringgold, Chartiers-Houston and McGuffey high schools are in their first year of the three-year College Readiness Program offered through the nonprofit National Math and Science Initiative. The program increases access and achievement in rigorous math, science and English classes that provide students with skills and knowledge for success in college and careers.