1. College Credit Plus
Solon High School
January 19, 2017
An introduction for students and families for the school year

2. What is College Credit Plus?

3. A State Funded Opportunity to Earn College Credit
College Credit Plus
A State Funded Opportunity to Earn College Credit
College-ready students Grades 7 – 12 Many college course options Public colleges are free Private colleges may include small cost
Ohio’s new College Credit Plus can help students earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students. Taking a college course from a public college or university College Credit Plus is free. That means no cost for tuition, books or fees. If you choose to attend a private college or university, you may have limited costs. 

4. Where can I take college classes?
Some college courses may be offered at your high school
Online courses through the college
Courses at college campuses

5. Local Colleges and Universities

6. College-readiness determined by college.
College Credit Plus
College-readiness determined by college.

7. Apply and Get Admitted Participate by getting admitted into a college.
College Credit Plus
Apply and Get Admitted
Participate by getting admitted into a college.
May have to take a placement test and satisfy other college criteria.

8. College Credit Plus
Student Choice
You choose the course(s) that fit your pathway. Each must be secular, apply toward a degree or workforce certification and confer college credit.
Students can choose any course that applies toward a degree or workforce certification at a public (or participating private) college.
In addition to being non-remedial, College Credit Plus courses may not be religious in nature.

9. Graduate with College Credit
College Credit Plus
Graduate with College Credit
You can earn up to 30 college credit hours per academic year; includes summer term. Your counselor will tell you your specific credit eligibility. No more than 120 college credit hours while in the program.

10. College Credit Plus
Summer Requirements
CCP will include summer term courses beginning in Rules governing summer enrollment are expected to be in effect mid-February 2016.

11. College Credit Plus
Summer Requirements
Summer term will apply as the 1st term of the next school year. A college’s summer term may begin in May. There may be multiple sessions within a summer term.

12. College Credit Plus
Summer Requirements
If you want to participate in summer term, you must submit your letter of intent to participate early enough to apply and gain admission to the college and register for course(s) in the spring.

13. Consider Your Personal Academic Goals
College Credit Plus
Consider Your Personal Academic Goals

14. Find the Colleges and Courses that Fit
College Credit Plus
Find the Colleges and Courses that Fit
Counselors and Advisors can help you select courses for your pathway.

15. College Credit Plus
A semester college course of 3 or more credits counts as a one-year high school class.

16. Under what scenarios can a qualified student use College Credit Plus?

17. College Credit Plus
You want to take college courses to satisfy your high school graduation requirements.
You completed your high school graduation required classes and you want to begin college work.
You want to explore college and take a course in a subject that interests you.

18. Books and Fees Students attending a public college
College Credit Plus
Books and Fees
Students attending a public college
do not pay for either books or fees.
Students attending a private college may have a cost that includes books and fees.

19. Student Covers Parking Expenses
College Credit Plus
Student Covers Parking Expenses

20. College Credit Plus
If you fail the course or drop it too late, you will have to pay for it.
Classes failed or withdrawn with an “F” will receive an “F” on the high school and college transcripts and will be computed into the high school and college GPA. If you do not receive a passing grade, the district may, in some instances, seek reimbursement for the amount of state funds paid to the college on your behalf for that college course. The school district may withhold grades and credits received for high school courses taken until reimbursement has been made.

21. College Credit Plus
Weighted Grades
College courses must be weighted equally to the greatest weight of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or honors classes, in the same subject area.
AP, IB, Honors
Class
College
Course

22. Grades are Applied to Graduation Requirements
College Credit Plus
Grades are Applied to Graduation Requirements
The grade you earn in the college course is applied to your high school graduation required class.

23. College Credit Plus
Questions?

24. What are the potential benefits?
Expands curricular choices
Provides opportunities/choices for specific learning in area of interest
Allows students to earn college credit while in high school at minimal cost
Allows students to experience college-level work while making post-high school plans

25. Does college credit transfer after graduation?
Many entry-level courses earned at an Ohio public college are guaranteed to transfer to any other Ohio public college
Credits earned at private colleges will be evaluated by the institution you are seeking to attend

26. How are high school graduation requirements affected?
High school graduation requirements will not be waived as a result of participation in CCP
Students will not receive a diploma until after the course is successfully completed and the graduation requirement is met, including state testing requirements

27. Will CCP grades appear on my high school transcript?
Yes. High school credit awarded for courses successfully completed under CCP will satisfy or exceed the graduation requirements of the school district
CCP courses will be listed by the course title on the transcript
A CCP course will be computed into the GPA using the same scale as Advanced Placement when an Advanced Placement course in that subject is also offered at Solon High School

28. What are the potential risks and consequences?
Increased responsibility for learning
Reduced opportunities to participate in high school activities/athletics
Possible affect on GPA
Increased time and responsibility for travel
Increased potential for scheduling conflicts each semester
Academic gaps in curriculum of sequential coursework between high school and college

29. How does CCP impact athletic eligibility?
A student athlete must remain eligible in accordance with OHSAA bylaws
To be athletically eligible, students must be passing five, one credit courses or the equivalent per grading period
Most CCP courses taken during a semester will equal one Carnegie unit, allowing students to earn more than the required five for athletic eligibility

30. What if I fail a class?
Classes failed or withdrawn with an “F” will receive an “F” on the high school and college transcripts and will be calculated into the high school and college GPA
Students will be responsible to reimburse the district for the amount paid for the failed course
The district will hold grades and credits received for high school courses taken until reimbursement has been made

31. What are my academic and social responsibilities?
Follow rules and regulations set by the college/university
Follow rules and regulations set by the high school
Access to advising from the campus-based support services
Access to your school counselor and high school resources

32. What are the next steps?
Submit your Intent to Participate forms to SHS Guidance by April 1st.
Contact the college for information, application forms, and criteria for acceptance into CCP
Follow the procedures of the college/universities to apply to CCP and to enroll in courses
Communicate with your SHS counselor about your plans for scheduling
Register for classes and provide your SHS counselors with your college schedule

33. College Credit Plus
Student Deadline! Jan.19 - April 1 Submit your paperwork to Guidance if you intend to participate next year.

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