DUAL ENROLLMENT Is it Right for You?

Post-secondary Education and/or Training: A necessary requirement for today’s young people for gainful employment in the future!

Types of Postsecondary Education Certificate Program- less than 2 years Associates Degree- 2 years Bachelors Degree- 4 years **DE can assist in accomplishing each of these options!

House Bill 1184 Virginia legislature mandating school districts working with community colleges to create pathways for H.S. students to complete college credit/certificates of study while in high school

General Education Certificate= Freshman Year of College Course # Credits English 111 / 112 College Composition I & II6 Communication Studies and Theater elective3 Mathematics, MTH 151 or higher3 - 5 Physical or Life Science 1 & 2 Elective w lab8 Social / Behavioral Sciences elective 1 & 26 Humanities / Fine Arts Elective 1 & 26 SDV 100 College Success Skills1 33 – 35 total

What is Dual Enrollment?  An enrichment program that allows eligible high school students the opportunity to take courses in high school and college at the same time  An enrichment program that allows eligible high school students the opportunity to take courses in high school and college at the same time  NOVA college courses may fulfill Virginia high school graduation requirements and begin a college transcript towards a degree or certificate program

What are the Benefits?  Opportunity to take challenging courses and accelerate their secondary and post secondary education  Facilitates a seamless transition from high school to college  Gives students confidence in their abilities to meet college challenges  Begins work towards Virginia’s General Education Certificate or other college certificate program

Dual Enrollment Vocabulary: Concurrent (choose from already PWCS articulated courses): When students are earning both high school and college credit for a course. Courses may be taken at the high school, the campus or through online; students may be taking multiple courses using one or two of the options Courses may be taken at the high school, the campus or through online; students may be taking multiple courses using one or two of the options Permission form is a contract that the school signs indicating they will give high school credit for the college course taken Permission form is a contract that the school signs indicating they will give high school credit for the college course taken

Contract (set-up for groups/classes): Classes are taught in the high school combining college and high school course requirements Classes are taught in the high school combining college and high school course requirements preferably taught by a H.S. teacher with required credentials for NOVA faculty; NOVA mentor in discipline assigned to work with teacher preferably taught by a H.S. teacher with required credentials for NOVA faculty; NOVA mentor in discipline assigned to work with teacher NOVA on-line teacher introduces new materials and controls the course content / high school learning coach handles class management and reinforces materials NOVA on-line teacher introduces new materials and controls the course content / high school learning coach handles class management and reinforces materials NOVA adjunct teaches in the high school with learning coach; limited by workload restrictions NOVA adjunct teaches in the high school with learning coach; limited by workload restrictions

Show Me the Money!! Contract DE 15% of NOVA tuition cost or $23 per credit hour = $759 for freshman year (33 hours) Contract DE 15% of NOVA tuition cost or $23 per credit hour = $759 for freshman year (33 hours) NOVA in-state rate or $153= $5049 NOVA in-state rate or $153= $5049 NOVA out-state rate or $350= $11,550 NOVA out-state rate or $350= $11,550 GMU = $ (In)$13,365/$1183(Out)= $39,039 GMU = $ (In)$13,365/$1183(Out)= $39,039 Which is the better deal for your money???

Again….. DUAL ENROLLMENT Is it Right for You?

Battlefield contract DE Opportunities: ENG 111T/112T: College Composition I and II (6) PLS 211T/212T : US Govrnmnt I and II(6) ITD 110: Web Design (3)/ITD 132 (3) ITD 260: Data Modeling Design (3) ITE 130: Intro Internet Srvces (3) ITN 154 Network Fundamntls I/ITN 155/ITN 157 (4 each) SDV 100: Student Development (1)

Guaranteed Admissions Agreements (GAA) NOVA has a Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) program available to all its students who graduate from NOVA and meet the agreement requirements of the college or university. The program gives you an opportunity to save thousands in tuition costs. Agreements stand with over 63 VA and DC colleges and universities. Specific agreements can be found at nvcc.edu

Will the Courses Transfer to Other Colleges and Universities? Colleges and universities have specific policies regarding acceptance of transfer credits Colleges and universities have specific policies regarding acceptance of transfer credits Many credits earned through dual enrollment typically transfer to four-year colleges and universities Many credits earned through dual enrollment typically transfer to four-year colleges and universities Contact the college or university you are considering, to discuss the transferability of dual enrollment courses or talk to a counselor at NOVA for more information Contact the college or university you are considering, to discuss the transferability of dual enrollment courses or talk to a counselor at NOVA for more information

Who is Eligible to Participate and What are the Requirements?  Junior and senior high school students  Must get a satisfactory score on the college placement test or approved alternatives (SAT, ACT, PSAT, SOL’s)  Must complete the appropriate dual enrollment permission form with necessary signatures

Program Benefits Classes are taught at Battlefield during the school day Classes are taught at Battlefield during the school day Students earn high school and college credit simultaneously Students earn high school and college credit simultaneously Begin building a college transcript Begin building a college transcript

Application Process 1.Discuss your options with parents and/or counselor; if planning to take college English or Political Science courses, talk with your current teacher about this option 2.Apply to NOVA online using full legal name which will allow you to get a NOVA Student ID number and access to a NOVA account 3.Obtain a permission form from the counseling office and get all needed signatures 4.Take the college placement test given at Battlefield 5.Register for the dual enrollment course(s) during course selection with your counselor

Is Dual Enrollment Right for Everyone? Are you prepared for the increased work load of a college class? Are you prepared for the increased work load of a college class? Do you have solid time management and self- advocacy skills? Do you have solid time management and self- advocacy skills? Have you considered all of your options in light of your future plans? Have you considered all of your options in light of your future plans?

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