Lake Catholic High School February 6, 2018 College Credit Plus Lake Catholic High School February 6, 2018

What is College Credit Plus? College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual credit program for students in 7th-12th grade Students earn high school and college credit at the same time 3+ Credit Hours = 1 High School Unit Students must be “college ready” May take classes in the summer, fall, and spring semesters

At Lake Catholic High School CCP Opportunities At Lakeland At Lake Catholic High School Online Once admitted you have some choices in terms of where you take classes. LCC is geographically desirable, but you can go to any public college in Ohio. You can also consider taking classes on-line.

What does being “college-ready” mean? Being “college-ready” is more than just being academically ready. Key skills include: Problem solving, critical thinking, knowing how to study Understanding the environment, including knowing where to get help & working with diverse groups of learners Time management and organization Managing the emotional and social transition and college expectations

How are Classes Different? Content Classmates Parent Role Frequency & Length Preparation time Assessment Homework Accommodations College campus with adult content in class material. It will not be adjusted for CCP students. Twice per week, more time outside of class for preparation (Every credit hour is 2 hours of preparation time). Fast pace.. 3 credits at LCC = 1 year work of high school credit. You may only have a midterm & final but we have plenty of resources available to assist. Average age is 27 Homework probably won’t be graded and no completion points or extra credit All student accommodations, IEP or 504 plans for a college course must be coordinated by the counselor at LCC. 440.525.7245.

Other important considerations Scheduling high school activities and college classes Staying in “the loop” Aligning calendars Course content is presented on an adult level and may include discussions of varying viewpoints, controversial issues, or mature topics Leave ample time to go back and forth between classes. If you will be missing a class because of a high school activity, you should notify the teacher well in advance. Many have specific rules about missed assignments. You will need to keep in touch about high school activities. Spring break schedules NEVER line up, nor when we observe president’s day, snow days, etc.

What are the benefits? 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 experience college early to understand the expectations of college life Students can save tuition and textbook costs First 2 years of college are basic general education classes, psychology, English, math, science, fine arts.. They are the same for every program you pursue. Get some of those done as a CCP student and it could free you up to either graduate from college early or pursue a lengthy college program like doctor, lawyer, or possibly allow you to double major, or just allow you to ease into your first semester. It can also help you decide what you may want to study in college. Take intro to criminal justice, business, social work, etc to see if you have an interest in the material and if it is or is not an appropriate educational path. Remember you will probably change your major at some point in time, taking CCP classes allows you NOT to follow behind er degrees

What are the benefits? CCP courses can help you explore potential careers and decide what you want to study in college Take classes to learn a new skill, for personal enrichment, etc. The opportunity to take more academically rigorous coursework First 2 years of college are basic general education classes, psychology, English, math, science, fine arts.. They are the same for every program you pursue. Get some of those done as a CCP student and it could free you up to either graduate from college early or pursue a lengthy college program like doctor, lawyer, or possibly allow you to double major, or just allow you to ease into your first semester. It can also help you decide what you may want to study in college. Take intro to criminal justice, business, social work, etc to see if you have an interest in the material and if it is or is not an appropriate educational path. Remember you will probably change your major at some point in time, taking CCP classes allows you NOT to follow behind

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 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

Grades A College Credit Plus grade earned in a 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 If a high school uses a weighted grading scale for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Honors courses in a subject area: College Credit Plus courses in the subject area will be weighted using the same scale

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 Some optional expenses are the responsibility of the student/family Example: Parking, transportation, materials listed as “optional” in the syllabus

What courses can students take? High school guidance counselors help students selected courses that meet graduation requirements LCC Counselors will help students know which courses they can take based on assessment scores and course prerequisites Courses must be college-level or non-remedial Courses must be nonreligious

What courses can a student take? Math classes at Lakeland: ONLY students who have COMPLETED Algebra 2 and test into college level math are eligible for Math courses at LCC Students who do not test into college-level math, but test in college-level English will be permitted to enroll into any non-math course that does not have a math pre-requisite

CCP Course Selection First priority is meeting high school graduation requirements What are your CCP goals? Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree Begin work on a Lakeland associate degree Complete general education requirements to transfer Career and major exploration Personal enrichment At Lakeland, online or a combination? Full time vs. part time You have a lot to consider. How many courses, where to take the courses, etc. We have ~ 100 students graduate every year. Remember HS is a time in your life that you can “go back”. If you want to do CCP, we will help you fit it around the things you want to do at the high school. Splitting your day lets make sense of where you decide to start and end your day. .sports, etc. AP & CCP classes will be weighted the same.

What do CCP students take at LCC? Music Theory Critical Thinking Humanities Public Speaking Statistics Logic Dream Quest Sign Language Astronomy Psychology Sociology English Intro to Theatre Calculus Government College Algebra Trigonometry Spanish Creative Writing American Lit Biology Anthropology Welding Chemistry Mass Media Philosophy Economics Just a sample, but may take anything that student’s meet the prerequisite for.

CCP Student Pathways 15 Credit Pathway ENGL 1110 & ENGL 1120 6 Credits POLS 1300 or ECON 1150 3 Credits PSYC 1500 or SOCY 1150 3 Credits HUMX 1100 or COMM 1000 3 Credits 30 Credit Pathway (Includes 1 Math and 1 Science Sequence) Math Sequence: MATH 1650/1700 7 credits (OR) MATH 1550/1650 8 credits Science Sequence: 7 or 8 Credits Non Science Majors (Any 2 classes) GEOG 1110/1120 4 credits PHYS 1500 4 credits BIOL 1140 3 credits BIOL 1010, 1020, 1030 3 credits each CHEM 1100 4 credits Science Majors 8 to 10 Credits BIOL 1510 & 1520 8 credits CHEM 1500 & 1600 10 credits PHYS 1610 & 1620 10 credits We can help you plan for a ½ year or a complete year of college. Or possible just a focus on math or science, etc. Advisors will help in your courses selection. Riverside’s equivalency sheet is listed on the CCP website under equivalency tools.

Projected CCP Courses at Lake Catholic 2018-2019 ENGL 1110 - English Composition I (3 credits) ENGL 1120 - English Composition II (3 credits) MATH 1650 – College Algebra (4 credits) MATH 1700 – Trigonometry (3 credits) What we offered at Riverside tor for CCP credit this year and expected to be offered again next year.

Will the 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 transferology.com or transfercredit.ohio.gov for transfer info

What about athletic eligibility? Student athletes should: Confirm their school is an Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) member Learn the OHSAA requirements Know that summer term CCP courses may not be used to bring a student into compliance with the OHSAA requirements for interscholastic athletic participation

How do students apply for funding? Submit a completed Intent to Participate form to CCPIntentLetter@education.ohio.gov by April 1, 2018 Parents must set up a SAFE account with ODE Follow the online directions for requesting access to the College Credit Plus funding application Upload the student’s CCP acceptance letter from the college Complete the funding application and press “submit” on or before APRIL 13, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

How do students apply for funding? You will receive and email confirmation that to application was successfully submitted Within a few weeks, you will receive a notification that the funding award letter is available Follow the instructions to open your SAFE account and download the funding letter PDF Provide that letter to Lakeland For more information and links to the ODE website, visit lakelandcc.edu/CCP

How can students participate? Step 1: Students must apply for admission Contact the college to learn about their processes, paperwork and deadlines Colleges have the final decision on student admission Lakeland now has their CCP application online

How can students participate? To apply to Lakeland, complete the online application at www.lakelandcc.edu/apply Select “College Credit Plus” as your student type

How can students participate? Step 2: Students must be eligible for College Credit Plus participation based on assessment exam scores Assessment exam examples: ACT, SAT, Accuplacer Students’ scores must indicate that they are ready for “college-level” courses in at least one subject area Colleges and universities will review students’ scores using statewide standards

How can students participate? To be eligible at Lakeland, students must meet the college readiness standards for English, shown on the chart below: Readiness Area ACT SAT Accuplacer English 18 or higher Writing 430 or higher/ Critical Reading 450 or higher Place into ENGL 1110

Taking the Accuplacer Exam at Lakeland Placement exam created by College Board (SAT) Approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours to complete (Not timed) Bring photo ID ONLY. No outside calculators will be permitted, one will be provided as part of the exam. Registration is required at www.lakelandcc.edu/CCP Students have 3 attempts to meet the thresholds. NO CHARGE. Additional information about the exam including practice questions can be found at www.lakelandcc.edu/CCP Spring break would be a great time to take the placement exam.. March 27 – April 2. This is given to ANY student attending LCC, but requirement college readiness placement is required for CCP students. Not Timed, no cost, bring ID and register. Also, prepare as though you would for any exam!

How can students participate? Step 3 Request your high school transcripts to be sent to Lakeland

How can Students Participate? Step 4: Students considered to be eligible will be notified of their acceptance by mail and email Students and parents are required to attend CCP New Student Orientation If you plan to take ALL of your CCP courses at the high school, the CCP New Student Orientation session will be at Lake Catholic on May 10 at 6:00 p.m.

Next steps Attend a CCP information session Apply online Submit ACT/SAT scores or schedule Accuplacer Submit high school transcript Notify ODE of intent to participate – April 1 Create SAFE account and submit funding application – April 13 Attend CCP New Student Orientation May 10 at Lake Catholic HS if taking ALL CCP classes at Lake Catholic Discuss NSO held at the high school for dual credit only students or at Lakeland if a student is taking at least one class here.

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Questions?

Contacts Jennifer Collis, Assistant Provost for Educational Programming jcollis1@lakelandcc.edu Jami Diemer, College Credit Plus Coordinator jdiemer@lakelandcc.edu Tracey Cooper, Director of Admissions/Registrar tcooper@lakelandcc.edu Stephanie Brown, Associate Director of Admissions/Records sbrown127@lakelandcc.edu Linda Bratys, Admission/Registration Assistant lbratys@lakelandcc.edu