The “ HERO” - Dual Enrollment Process Heritage Academy Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment Basics Heritage Academy is proud to partner with Rio Salado Community CollegeRio Salado Community College Students can earn college credits while attending high school Credits are transferable to in-state public universities, community colleges and most out-of-state universities Tuition assistance available to those who qualify

Dual Enrollment Benefits Maximize time Save money $76 per credit hour $15 registration fee Textbooks provided by Heritage if Dual Enrolled class Textbooks purchased by scholar as required for other classes Eliminate Duplicate Classes Progress at right speed Better prepared for college Credits transfer

H – Have a Plan E – Enroll in Heritage Courses R – Required Placement Testing O – Online Registration with Rio Salado The “ HERO ” of Dual Enrollment

IS DUAL ENROLLMENT IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Assess Post-High School Academic Goals and College Interests Discuss with parents Discuss with teacher(s) Meet with your Academic Advisors H – Have a Plan Mr. Duke Last Name A - G Mr. Helmbold Last Name H – P Mr. Burrell Last Name R – Z

You have determined that Dual Enrollment is right for you. The next step is to enroll in Heritage Dual Enrollment Courses Register for courses online using PowerSchool Parent/Student log in Click Here E – Enroll in Heritage Courses

R - Required Prerequisite Testing General Placement Testing Information Assessments exams are provided at no charge All testers are required to present valid picture ID (school ID card, driver’s License, state issued ID card or passport) and MEID/College ID # Sample questions for Accuplacer exam may be found by clicking Students are permitted one re-test in English, reading, or math after at least 24-hour waiting period. An additional re-test is permitted one year from the date of original testing. Course placement scores, with exception of reading, will be valid for 2 years from original test Can’t locate Accuplacer test scores? Check out your student center account at my.maricopa.edu “Test Scores” or contact Rio Salado here

R - Required Prerequisite Testing Can complete Accuplacer College Placement Exam at Rio Salado Testing Center All English and Math Dual Enrollment students must have a passing score on Accuplacer exam To enroll in classes other than ENG 101 or Math, students must have of the following to qualify for admittance: 1. Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) score of 93 or more 2. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score of 930 or more 3. American College Test (ACT) score of 22 or more 4. Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) score of Meets or Exceeds 5. Acccuplacer - Reading Placement Skills test General Physics (PHY 111) – “ C” or better in HS Trigonometry or completion of Dual Enrollment Pre Calculus (MAT 187) with a “C” or better

R - Required Prerequisite Testing Ready to obtain ID and take Accucplacer Exam? East Valley: 1455 South Stapley Drive, Suite 15 Mesa, AZ Phone: (480) Hours: Mon – Thursday Friday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays If you receive an error message or have any questions, contact the Rio Salado Registration Help Desk at Tell them you need to be “Quick Admitted Only” and are experiencing problems obtaining your student numbers. East Valley Testing Location: Obtain Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID) and Student IDGo to Student Center Tab: Click “Create an Account” Click on “I am a new student and have never attended and Maricopa Community College or Skill Center” Follow the steps to get your 8 digit MEID and student ID

O – Online Registration with Rio Salado Once you have our MEID/MCCCD Student ID number and have completed the required prerequisite exams you can now apply for Online Registration with Rio Salado Proceed to Registration Process High School Registration Forms Choose Instructional Video Below New StudentReturning Student Proceed to Rio Salado Dual Enrollment

O – Online Registration with Rio Salado After completion of the Online Course Registration Review course selections Verify registration for both Fall and Spring Classes *(Payment for spring classes are not due until January) At end of registration process you will be prompted to print application using the “print” button on the bottom of the page The following documents will print: 1. Registration Request Summary (requires both parent and student signatures) 2. Designated Official Form (Heritage Academy representative completes) 3. Payment Options Include copy of Pre-Approval Tuition Letter if approved

O – Online Registration with Rio Salado What to submit to Heritage Academy : 1. All printed registration documents 2. Copy of Accuplacer exam scores 3. Proof of citizenship/legal residency AZ driver license or AZ non-operating identification license Birth Certificate issued in any state, territory, or passion of United States * hospital record/certificate and certified abstract of birth are not acceptable United States Passport Foreign passport with United States visa

Rio Salado College: Rio Salada Dual Enrollment: New Student Video: Returning Student Video: High School Registration Form: Sample Accuplacer Test Questions: Heritage Academy Online Class Registration: Reference Links Rio Salado Representative Contact Information: Will Sanchez Dual Enrollment Site Coordinator Rio Salado College 2323 West 14 th Street, Tempe AZ Fax