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Families and Students

Information for the 2018-2019 School Year

Presented by John Longo, BV School Counselor, & Jennifer Pollard, Hayes College & Career Counselor

What is College Credit Plus?• College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual credit

program –Students earn high school and college credit at the same time

–Students enroll in college courses and adhere to the requirements of the college

What is College Credit Plus?• Students in Grades 7 through 12:

–Must complete an assessment exam and be determined “eligible” for College Credit Plus

–May apply to any public college or participating private college

–May apply to multiple institutions


–May choose from a variety of college-level courses (as determined by placement testing)

–Must be Ohio residents


–Can earn credit to satisfy both high school and college requirements• 3+ Credit Hours = 1 High School Unit

–Must successfully complete the courses in order to earn the credit


–May take classes in the summer, fall, and spring semesters

–May take courses at the high school1, college campus, or online

1This option is available if the high school has partnered with a college or university to offer college courses at the high school

How can students participate?

• Step 1:–Students must be “eligible” for College Credit Plus participation based on assessment exam scores


• Assessment exam examples:• ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, ALEKS,

PlaceU, MapleSoft• Each college/university has different

exam requirements

How can students participate?• Students’ scores must indicate that they

are ready for “college-level” courses in at least one subject area

• Colleges/universities will review students’ scores using statewide standards

How can students participate?• If a student’s scores are not “college-

level,” other conditions may be considered depending on the exam scores and if the student has:–Overall GPA (3.0) or –Recommendation form/letter


• Step 2:–Students must apply for admission–Contact the college to learn about their processes, paperwork and deadlines

–Colleges have the final decision on student admission


• Step 3:–If the student is considered eligible and has been admitted to the college/university, then the college will discuss course options with the student

What courses can a student take?

• College advisors will help students know which courses they can take–Based on assessment scores–Based on course prerequisites


• Courses can satisfy high school graduation requirements–School counselors can help students understand requirements and course substitutions

–Schools might have additional requirements in addition to the state minimum


• Courses must be college-level or non-remedial

• Students must complete 15 semester hours in Level 1 courses before progressing to Level 2.

What are Level 1 courses?• Transferrable Courses:

– Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG) courses

– Ohio Transfer Module (OTM) courses

– Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) courses

• Courses in:

– Computer science

– Information Technology

– Anatomy & Physiology

– World Language & American Sign Language

• Technical certificate courses

• Study Skills, Academic or Career Success Skills Courses

• Internship Courses

What are Level 2 courses?• Any course not in Level 1 for which the

student meets the prerequisite.

What courses are not available under CCP?• Courses that are ineligible for CCP:

– Remedial courses

– Religious courses, excludes the history of a religion

– Pass/Fail courses

– Physical Education

– Study Abroad programs

– High Fee courses (such as Aviation)

– Lesson or 1-to-1 instruction courses

What are other requirements?Grades• College Credit Plus grades earned in

the college course is the same grade that will be on the high school transcript

• Grades will be factored into the high school and college GPA

What are other requirements?Grades• If a high school uses a weighted

grading scale for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Honors courses in a subject area, –then College Credit Plus courses in the subject area will be weighted using the same scale.

What are other requirements?

• Students may take College Credit Plus courses in subject areas that will satisfy graduation requirements

• Students must complete Ohio State End-of-Course exams for English, math, and science

How many classes can students take?

• Students may be enrolled in up to 30 credit hours including high school only courses:

• The maximum number of credits allowable during the program is 120

30 – (high school credits x 3) = Maximum college credit hours

How many classes can students take?• If a student enrolls in more than 30 credit

hours:–School will discuss with the student whether to:• Drop the course or • Pay for the entire course

How many classes can students take?• If a student enrolls in more than 30 credit

hours and PAYS for the course:• Student/family will assume the cost of

course credits and books at the college’s standard rates

Summer Semester• CCP enrollment can begin summer tem.• Students should apply early to the college or university

if interested in summer.• Summer term will apply as the first term of the NEXT

school year.• A college’s summer term may begin in May, and there

may be multiple sessions within a summer term.• If you want to participate in summer term, you must

submit your Letter of Intent to Participate early enough to apply, gain admission to the college, and register for summer courses by the college’s registration deadline.

What are differences between high school and college?

• Tests:–High School: Tests are sometimes given weekly or at the end of the chapter

–College: Tests are generally fewer in number covering more material


• Study Time:–High School: Required homework ranges between 1 to 3 hours per day

–College: Standard rule of 2 to 3 hours of homework for every hour spent in class (3 to 5 hours per day)


• Knowledge Acquisition:–High School: Information provided mostly in-class. Out-of-class research is minimal.

–College: Coursework will generally require more independent thinking, longer writing assignments, and out-of-class research


• Grades:–High School: Numerous quizzes, tests, and homework assignments

–College: Fewer tests and fewer, if any, homework assignments will be used to determine final grades

What are differences between high school and college?• Parent Role:

–High School: Parents are strong advocates working closely with teachers and counselors

–College: Parent serves as a mentor and support for the student; the college views the student as independent decision-maker. Colleges will communicate directly with the student, not parents. STUDENTS MUST CHECK THEIR EMAIL AS THIS IS THE PRIMARY MEANS FOR COMMUNICATION FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE.

What are differences between high school and college?• Parent Role:

–College: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student education records.

–Keep in mind that your student is only one of the students that your high school and college works with on a daily basis. Your student must advocate for him/herself should any concerns arise.

What are the benefits of participating?

• Students can earn high school and college credits at the same time.

• Students can get a “head start” on college degrees or certificates.

• Students can explore college and take a course in a subject that interests you.

What are the benefits of participating?

• Students can experience college early to understand the expectations of college life.

• Students can save tuition and textbook costs.

What are the consequences of underperforming?

• If students fail or withdraw too late from a college course, the district may seek reimbursement for the tuition costs from the student/family.

• The grades that students earn are on the college transcript forever.

What are the consequences of underperforming?

• If students perform poorly, they may be placed on academic probation or dismissal by the college.

• If students fail or withdraw often, future financial aid may be impacted negatively.

What does probation mean?• A student earning under a 2.0 GPA or withdraws from two

courses or more in the same semester will be placed on probation with the college.

• The next semester the student will only be able to take one CCP college course AT ALL INSTITUTIONS and the course cannot be in the same subject area in which the D or F was earned. No courses may be repeated under CCP.

• Once college GPA improves to 2.0 or higher, the student is off probation.

• If after two consecutive semesters the student is still on probation, he/she will be dismissed from CCP, and will NOT be able to take any college courses the following academic term at any institution.

*Each college/university has their own probation policy which may supersede these rules.

What are the expenses for College Credit Plus?

• At public colleges or universities, no cost to the students/families for tuition, required fees, and books

• At private colleges or universities, a small cost per credit hour may be charged

What are the expenses for College Credit Plus?• Some optional expenses are the responsibility

of the student/family –Example: Parking, transportation, and

supplies• Students who fail courses or who withdraw

after the penalty-free deadline will be charged for the course. Students are responsible for obtaining these deadlines, which are located on the college’s website.

What are the support services for students?

• High school counselors continue to provide assistance to all College Credit Plus students.

• College advisors provide course selection assistance.

• Colleges must provide the same supports to College Credit Plus students as they do other students.

• Students on IEP’s and 504 Plans should register with the college’s Office of Disabilities to get accommodations in CCP classes.

What about athletic eligibility?Student athletes should:1. Confirm their school is an Ohio High

School Athletic Association (OHSAA)member

2. Learn the OHSAA requirements• Each student-athlete must be enrolled in

5 solid courses to participate. • Each 3-semester hour college course

counts as two solids for athletic eligibility.

What about athletic eligibility?Student athletes should:3. Know that summer term CCP courses may not be used to bring a student into compliance with the OHSAA requirements for interscholastic athletic participation

Will the course credits transfer?• Certain general education and technical courses

will transfer especially from one public college to another public college

• Students must check with colleges to confirm transferability

• Students should check https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/ for transfer info

• Students must request official college transcripts of CCP coursework to be sent to the college you intend to enroll after high school. Your high school counselor cannot do this for you.

What does being “college-ready” mean?

• Being “college-ready” is more than just being academically ready–Consider emotional and social transition and college expectations

–Consider time management & organizational skills

What does being “college-ready” mean?

• Being “college-ready” is more than just being academically ready–Grades earned in a College Credit Plus course are for high school AND college credit and will be calculated into the student’s GPA

–College Credit Plus credits will be utilized in the calculation of financial aid

What are the deadlines?

• April 1, 2018–Students must complete and return to the school office the Intent to Participate form

• Check ACT and SAT dates–Test early to meet college/university admission deadlines (if required)

What are the deadlines?

• College/Universities–Check each college’s deadline for admission

–Find out about assessment testing requirements

–Summer semester deadline will be early as classes usually start in May

Senate Bill 216 is in committee. These changes MAY be on the horizon but are NOT in affect for 2018-19.• If a college course is offered at the high school, students

are not allowed to take the same course on campus or online.

• Students must receive a C or better in the college course.

• Textbooks– Cost of textbooks are covered 50% by parent/student

and 50% by school district– Economically disadvantaged students will have

textbooks covered 100% by the school district.

Do you have other questions?

www.ohiohighered.org/ccp

Hayes High School CCP Courses• Wright State

– Spanish 4/Beginning Spanish II & Intermediate Spanish 1 (6 credits)

– French 4/Beginning French II & Intermediate French 1 (6 credits)

• Marion Technical College Block (12 credits)– First Semester:

• Oral Communications and Sociology– Second Semester:

• Psychology and Ethnic & Cultural Diversity

Hayes High School CCP Courses• Marion Technical College

– Photography 2/Digital Image Manipulation (3 credits)

• Columbus State– Principles of Business (3 credits)– Supply Chain Management & Logistics (3 credits)– Finance Accounting (3 credits)– Management Principles (3 credits)– Marketing Principles (3 credits)

Columbus State Delaware Campus CCP Courses for Delaware County High School Students• CSCC is working to offer some courses that are

typically taken by high school students in the AM and PM.

• Since CSCC is a partner institution, students will be bused to CSCC-Delaware. They will ride the same bus as DACC South students or may utilize their own transportation.

• Please see Mrs. Pollard if you are interested in this option!

Welcome to the Delaware Hayes

School of Business!Introductory Semester Electives

College Credit Plus PathwayMicrosoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS)

PathwaySeniors Only – MOS Certification - Four Areas

- School of Business -Introductory Courses

(Semester, Non-CCP Courses)Introduction to

BusinessIntroductory course to a wide range of business topics!

Introduction to Marketing

Market a product! Sports marketing, buyer behavior, market research and much more!

- School of Business -College Credit Plus Pathway

College Credit Plus Pathway (3-Credits each)

Principles of

Business BMGT 1101

Supply Chain Management

& LogisticsSCM 1100

Management Principles

BMGT 1111

Financial Accounting

ACCT 1211

Marketing Principles

MKTG 1110

Note: You are not locked in to any Pathway. Take any combination of courses that

interest you anytime!

- School of Business -MOS Certification Pathway

(Non-CCP Courses)Individual Microsoft Office Specialist

Certifications - Pathway (Full-Year Courses)Applied

Business and Technology

Word

Business Administration

Finance

Excel

Strategic Entrepreneurship

PowerPoint

Professional and Technical

Sales

Outlook

Remember, you are not locked in to any Pathway.

Take any combination of courses that interest you anytime!

- School of Business -Senior-Only MOS Certification

(Non-CCP Courses)Seniors Only – Individual Microsoft

Office Certifications (Full-Year/Two Period/Blocked)

Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook

Seniors can test out and gain MOS Certification in ALL FOUR areas in one year!

Hayes High School AP Courses

AP vs. CCP• AP

– College Level• AP• College Level• Can be used for “credit by

exam”• Test score, not grade

determines credit• Year Long• Standard Curriculum• Good for out-of-state, highly

selective• Weighted grade

• CCP• College course/Dual credit• Transfers to any public

college, most private colleges in Ohio

• Grade determines credit• Semester courses• Good for in-state, students

who are sure of direction• Weighted grade

Steps to CCP• Notify your Dempsey counselor or the

Hayes College & Career Counselor by April

1st of your intent to participate by completing

the INTENT TO PARTICIPATE FORM.

• Dempsey Counselors

–Mrs. Nicely – Upcoming Grade 7

–Ms. Burwinkel – Upcoming Grade 8

• Hayes College & Career Counselor

–Mrs. Pollard – Upcoming Grades 9 - 12

Steps to CCP• Apply to college of your choosing by college

assigned deadline. (Many are May 1st.) • Show proof of academic college-readiness

& college’s admission standards.–Send ACT/SAT scores or Accuplacerscore

• Dan Morrison will be doing an ACT Prep Workshop Feb 8th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM during the PD Day. Cost is $20.

–Have your counselor send your transcript

Steps to CCP• Complete any additional paperwork or

online requirements, such as:–Counselor Form–Wright State Math test waiver for (for World

Languages offered at Hayes)

–Wright State Online Writing Test (for World Languages offered at Hayes)

Steps to CCP• Attend a college orientation session in

person or online, if required by the college• Register for the appropriate classes based

on counselor and college advisor recommendation.–Some colleges, such as Columbus State, require a course registration form. This form MUST be completed for FALL semester 2018 by JUNE 5, 2018. THIS IS A FIRM DEADLINE!

The Good, the Bad, & the Textbooks

• CCP is a process of application, testing, registration, requesting books, taking classes, reporting grades…you must stay organized and meet your deadlines!

• It is best if you know your pathway to ensure the courses you take will benefit you and can be transferred into your course of study.

• Textbooks are ordered differently depending upon the institution. Families are required to pick up textbooks if they cannot be delivered to your home.

• Textbooks are to be retuned to Mrs. Pollard, the College & Career Counselor, immediately after the semester ends (unless otherwise directed).

Hayes CCP Website

See the CCP Website for additional information!

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