College Credit PlusAn introduction for students and families

Replaces PSEO◦ Courses taken at the college

Replaces dual enrollment◦ College courses taken at RHS (Calculus)

College Credit Plus

Grades 7-12 College-ready students Many college course options Public colleges are free Private colleges may include small cost

Opportunity to earn college credit

College-readiness is determined by the college

There is no minimum gpa required beyond what the college requires for incoming students

Students may be required to take placement testing to help determine college readiness.

College Credit Plus

Complete a Letter of Intent form by April 1st

Apply to the college where you plan to take courses

Take placement tests as required by the college

Meet with your HS counselor and college advisor to determine which courses you plan to take

Process to take part in CCP

Students can choose any course that applies toward a degree or workforce certification at a public or participating private college

Many Penta programs include workforce certifications that may be included in CCP

Student Choice

Students can earn up to 30 college credit hours per academic year◦ Summer courses are not included◦ Potentially 10 or more college classes per year

Students can earn no more than 120 college credit hours while in the program.

Graduate with College Credit

Students will have options on courses Colleges have prepared sample pathways or

examples of courses that students may want to consider

Pathways are courses to help you choose, but other courses can be considered

Find the College and Courses that Fit

On-line courses Courses taken on a college campus College courses taken at the high school Hybrids which may involve a combination of

these options

Types of Courses

Set by the college Owens CC www.owens.edu/collegecreditplus/

University of Toledo www.utoledo.edu/admission/dualcredit/

BGSU www.bgsu.edu/collegecreditplus

University of Findlay www.findlay.edu/admissions/college-credit-plus/

College Admission Requirements

Sample Pathways15 credit hours (BGSU)

GSW 1110 Intro to Academic Writing (3 cr hr)

ENG 1500 Response to Literature (3 cr hr)CHEM 1000 Intro to Chemistry (3 cr hr)POLS 1100 Am Gov Process and Structures

(3 cr hr)MATH 1150 Statistics (3 cr hr)

30 Credit hours (Owens CC)Fall CR HR Spring CR HR

ENG 111 3 ENG 112 3 SOC 101 3 PSY 101 3 MTH 173 3 MTH 213 3 ART 101 3 ECO 111 3 AST 101 3 ENG 200 3

Sample Pathways

The University of Toledo’s 30-Hour Pathway Fall Semester ENGL 1110, English Composition 1 HEAL 2800, Principles of Nutrition MATH 1320, College Algebra COMM 2600, Public Presentations ANTH, 2800, Cultural Anthropology Spring Semester BIOL 1120, Survey of Biology THR 1100, Introduction to Theatre SOC 1010, Introduction to Sociology MATH 2600, Intro to Statistics ENGL 1310, English Composition 2

Sample Pathways

A combination of courses that may be taught here and additional courses through participating universities, which may include:

Calculus (University of Findlay- taught at RHS)

Weather and Climate (Owens CC-taught at RHS)

Other college courses that may be added Online or courses taken on campus

Sample Pathways

A semester college course of 3 or more credits counts as a one-year high school class

College grades may be weighted◦ College courses must be weighted the same as

Advanced Placement in the same subject area

College Credit Plus

Take college courses that satisfy your high school graduation requirements

If you have completed your high school graduation requirements and want to begin college work

You want to explore college and take a course in a subject that interests you or is not available at your high school

Why take College Credit Plus?

Students attending a public college do not pay for either books or fees

Students attending a private college may have some fees

Books will be the property of the HS and will need to returned once the course is completed

Student covers parking expenses if there are any

Books and Fees

If you fail a college class, you will most likely be charged for the expense of the course

If you withdraw from a course beyond college deadlines, you will most likely be charged for the course

Failing and withdraw grades will be included on both the hs and college transcript

Could potentially jeopardize college opportunities and financial aid

Could potentially jeopardize high school graduation

Failing or Withdrawing

The grade you earn in a college course is applied to your high school gpa and to your college gpa◦ If the course is part of your graduation

requirements, it may effect your hs graduation◦ Grades may impact your standing at the college

or any colleges you may later apply to

Grades

Work with RHS counselor before registering to determine how college courses will be evaluated for RHS graduation requirementsEnglish and Math may be a potential risk for graduation since 4 credits are neededRHS students must take a reasonable course load

◦ equivalent of at least five or six hs courses.

CCP Scheduling

Minimum of 6 classes/semester NOTE: By OHSAA guidelines, athletes who

are full-time PSO must be enrolled in a minimum of 13 hours of college course work/semester. Part-time PSO students, see your counselor or our Athletic Director, Mr. Rosplohowski, if you have questions about your athletic eligibility.

CCP Scheduling

Balance schedule between HS & College (budget time)Should be both academically and socially self-disciplined - This is especially true for younger students Students will be attending college classes with students aged 17-25+ years and may encounter mature topics in some coursesLess time for part-time employmentStudent/parents responsible for transportation (Families that meet District guidelines may request assistance for transportation fees)

Risks and Consequences

Schedule conflicts with extra-curricular activities at RHS (sports, drama, etc.)Conflicts in school-year calendarExtra study time for college classesPersonal supplies (calc., camera, tools, etc.) are students’ responsibilityHelp for college classes not available at RHS Services are offered at collegesMust have 4 RHS classes to be on honor roll

Risks and Consequences

Students/Parents should complete a Letter of Intent form by April 1st

◦ This is not a commitment to take college courses, but is required for the program

◦ Any late submissions will have to be approved by our superintendant

Letter of Intent

April 1st – turn in Letter of Intent Apply to a college or complete an application as

part of taking a course at RHS Take placement testing if needed/required Meet with your HS counselor to discuss

potential courses and to look at your high school schedule

Meet with college advisor to choose and schedule courses

Submit your college schedule to your HS counselor

Review of Process

www.ohiohighered.org/ccp Visit college websites Talk to your HS counselor

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