Dual Enrollment Options Presented by the GHS Counseling Department

Information you should know

College Transcripts Dual enrollment courses earn high school and COLLEGE credit. This is the start of your college transcript The right student must be aware that this is the start of your professional career path.

Choices English III English IV US Government and Macro Economics College Algebra Calculus – (Concurrent) (IF a student must drop a class for failure, must drop ALL[related] DUAL classes! )

Choices Students may choose to do UP TO two dual courses at the same time. (Ex. Dual English IV and Gov/Eco.) IF we adopt a blocked schedule, all the dual classes will be double blocked to allow for the professor’s schedules

Admissions for Dual Enrollment

Criteria for Admission Must be a sophomore or junior in good standing GPA of 80 or higher Permission from high school TSI exempt ( or take the TSI test) PSAT (for juniors only) 107 composite 50 ELA SAT combined score of 1070 with min of 500 ACT composite of 23 with min of 19 Math – all must take TSI test at TCC- NO calculators allowed!

Candidates Independent worker Attends school regularly Strong reader and writer Mature Check out how credit will be evaluated at college or university of choice

Meetings and Responsibilities

Paperwork Students must attend GHS informational meeting in February (online signup) Students will attend a summer mandatory meeting at GHS or CHHS (to be determined) Students must attend on Fridays as required by GHS - transcripts, senior forum … Students must follow guidelines for registration

Summer Instructions for Fall Classes Registration must be completed by August 1st to ensure placement in the correct course. Students will receive a letter with information for packet pick up at GHS during the summer.

Finances

Cost of Dual Enrollment $55.00 per credit hour - $165 per 3 hour class Cost is per TCC semester! (there are 4 separate Eng. Classes – 2 each semester!) Cost of text books Financial aid is available for qualifying students – Must fill out FAFSA form and submit Students that may qualify should see their counselor or Mrs. Wallace to review process

Additional Opportunities

Summer enrollment - Mathematics Calculus available on TCC campus College Algebra available on TCC campus Must enroll and take TSI by April 12th

Summer Enrollment – Social Studies Must enroll by May 2014 US Government, Macro Economics Session I Session II – probably will work better

Fall Enrollment Must submit all documents, register for classes and take TSI (if needed) by August 1st. Students who wait until the last minute may encounter long lines and frustration over process.

Dual Enrollment Packets - Fall The counselors will put together all necessary information in your packet. They will be available for pickup during the summer. You will receive a letter when the packets are ready. Please be sure to follow the directions and sign up for REMIND 101, etc.

Summer School? Consider TCC classes if you plan to take US Government or Macroeconomics Cost is less and you get college credit! You must request transcript from TCC and submit to GHS registrar to receive high school credit.

Dual Enrollment - Summer Sign up to get packet early with Mrs. Wallace Take TSI at TCC All math classes require the TSI (no calculator allowed!)

Could you be a dual student?

Dual enrollment tips Great choice for the right student! Student must be independent and in class to be successful Must meet all deadlines G.P.A. transfers to next college Student will have to send TCC transcripts when applying for college during senior year

Let’s Problem Solve… Make sure you turn in all work ON TIME. Have good attendance Register and get books early (borrow from a current student?) Get help if you need it on the TCC campus– grades begin your college transcript Is this the right choice for YOU?

Dual meeting – a requirement! Each student MUST attend a Dual meeting in order to qualify to take a Dual class. (Parents are invited but not required) Look on GHS Counseling website for SIGNUP GENIUS for Dual Meetings and select best time for you.

Student Dual Meetings Feb 18 th Feb 19 th Feb 20 st MUST sign up on GHS Counseling website!

Be responsible Sign in for meetings List courses of interest (for summer only) LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Can check on web site if miss during class.

Questions?