PARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

Eligibility Requirements Have a minimum cumulative GPA of Provide official Dual Enrollment Ready Scores on the ACT, SAT, or PERT  SAT: Reading = 440, Math = 440  ACT: English = 17, Reading = 19, Math = 19  PERT: Reading = 106, Writing = 103, Math = 114 Must have completed an Advisement Session at PBSC Receive a grade of “C” or better on all college coursework to continue in the program.

Are You Ready?????? FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY!!!!!

STEP #1 First time Dual Enrollment Students: Complete PBSC “Admissions Application” ONLINE at click on the Panther Web box on left hand side of page, then click on APPLY in boxes on left hand side of the page and complete online have “Admissions Application” completed AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!!!!

STEP #2 Advisement Session Once you have completed the online application, you will receive an with your Panther Web Student ID and Pin. When you receive this you must immediately register for an Advisement Session from your Panther Web account. Failure to register in a timely manner may result in you not being permitted to register for your desired dual enrollment course as these sessions fill up quickly. DO THIS ASAP!!!!!!

Palm Beach State College Advisement Session 1.Sign in to your Panther Web account 2.Click on information on the menu bar. 3.Select Dual Enrollment Advising sessions. ASAP!!!!! 4.Sign up for an advising session ASAP!!!!!

STEP #3 If you have already done a Dual Enrollment class before, this is where you will begin the process!!!!! Triplicate Permission Search on Panther Web for open classes and complete the sample Triplicate Permission Form with COURSE ID # and REFERENCE NUMBER.

When selecting the time for your course(s), please remember that it is recommended you pick a time of 3:30 p.m. or later. If not, there will be a conflict due to LTM, Semester Exam and PV Testing schedules.

STEP #4 See your counselor by March 13 th for Summer 2015 or April 17 th for Fall 2015 registration with the sample triplicate permission form & enrollment rules COMPLETED for their approval.

STEP #5 PRIOR Take the triplicate permission form, A14 & A20 screens that will be completed by your counselor to the PBSC registration office for processing. This needs to be done 48 hours PRIOR to March 23 rd for Summer 2015 and April 27 th for Fall 2015 so that you can select your course online.

STEP #6 print your schedule. Online registration begins at midnight o. Once the previous steps are completed, you may go online to secure your class and print your schedule. Online registration begins at midnight on March 23 rd for Summer 2015 and April 27 th for Fall 2015 (the first day of registration).

STEP #7 Take the printed schedule to the Guidance office to obtain your “Book Voucher”.

STEP #8 Take completed Book Voucher to Booksmart to obtain your book. Bring the pink receipt, given back to you by Booksmart, to the guidance office.

NO NO If NO registration is completed online or advisement session is scheduled prior to March 23 rd for Summer 2015 or April 27 th for Fall 2015, NO classes can be selected when it is time to register for a class online.

Important Information Your grade from PBSC will be sent directly to Park Vista at the end of the college semester. It will be entered into your academic record but will not be shown on your School District of Palm Beach County report card. In order to receive the dual enrollment credits as college level credits, you are reminded that upon high school graduation you must request PBSC to forward your official PBSC transcript to the college or university into which you enroll. You must earn a “C” or higher in the present dual enrollment course to be eligible for the next semester dual enrollment courses.

Important Test Score Information If you do not have an SAT, ACT or PERT score, obtain a free PERT voucher from the Admissions Office at Palm Beach State College by completing the online application and letting them know that you are a dual enrollment student. You will then present this voucher and a valid photo ID to the Testing Center at Palm Beach State College where you will take the PERT. The Testing Center’s hours are Mondays and Thursdays 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You can call for an appointment if you choose. Allow approximately two hours for the testing.

If you decide to withdraw from a dual enrollment class, you must do so during the Add/Drop Period. PBSC allows their students to withdraw from a class with a “W” after the Add/Drop period up until a predetermined date. Palm Beach County Schools will not allow you to enroll the next semester if you withdraw after that date. Be Aware! Withdrawing after the Add/Drop period can have a negative impact on your college admission status and financial aid eligibility. WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Keep in mind that the academic calendar for Park Vista may not match that of the college. The fact that Park Vista is not in session does not guarantee that college classes will be cancelled as well. Summer 2015 runs June 30 – August 10 Fall 2015 runs August 21 – December 17

PBSC REGISTRATION TIMELINE FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS Summer 2015 Forms to counselors by March 13 th Registration begins March 23 rd Fall 2015 Forms to counselors by April 17 th Registration begins April 27 th The earlier you register, the better your chances will be of getting into the course and time of your choice!!!!

COMPLETE & RETURN BOTH OF THESE TO YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR NO LATER THAN March 13 for Summer and April 17 for Fall = AREA THAT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE BEING RETURNED

Please see your guidance counselor if you have any questions GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Mr. Tarini A-Co Mrs. PardewCr-E & 504 Plan Students Mrs. TylerF-K Mrs. Turner L-O Mr. Dewalt P-Sq Mrs. Lyon St-Z GOOD LUCK!!!!!