1. Lake Catholic High School February 6, 2018
College Credit Plus
Lake Catholic High School
February 6, 2018

2. What is College Credit Plus?
College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual credit program for students in 7th-12th grade
Students earn high school and college credit at the same time
3+ Credit Hours = 1 High School Unit
Students must be “college ready”
May take classes in the summer, fall, and spring semesters

3. At Lake Catholic High School
CCP Opportunities
At Lakeland
At Lake Catholic High School
Online
Once admitted you have some choices in terms of where you take classes. LCC is geographically desirable, but you can go to any public college in Ohio. You can also consider taking classes on-line.

4. What does being “college-ready” mean?
Being “college-ready” is more than just being academically ready. Key skills include:
Problem solving, critical thinking, knowing how to study
Understanding the environment, including knowing where to get help & working with diverse groups of learners
Time management and organization
Managing the emotional and social transition and college expectations

5. How are Classes Different?
Content
Classmates
Parent Role
Frequency & Length
Preparation time
Assessment
Homework
Accommodations
College campus with adult content in class material. It will not be adjusted for CCP students.
Twice per week, more time outside of class for preparation (Every credit hour is 2 hours of preparation time).
Fast pace.. 3 credits at LCC = 1 year work of high school credit.
You may only have a midterm & final but we have plenty of resources available to assist.
Average age is 27
Homework probably won’t be graded and no completion points or extra credit
All student accommodations, IEP or 504 plans for a college course must be coordinated by the counselor at LCC

6. Other important considerations
Scheduling high school activities and college classes
Staying in “the loop”
Aligning calendars
Course content is presented on an adult level and may include discussions of varying viewpoints, controversial issues, or mature topics
Leave ample time to go back and forth between classes. If you will be missing a class because of a high school activity, you should notify the teacher well in advance. Many have specific rules about missed assignments.
You will need to keep in touch about high school activities. Spring break schedules NEVER line up, nor when we observe president’s day, snow days, etc.

7. What are the benefits?
Students can earn high school and college credits at the same time
Students can get a “head start” on college degrees or certificates
Students can experience college early to understand the expectations of college life
Students can save tuition and textbook costs
First 2 years of college are basic general education classes, psychology, English, math, science, fine arts.. They are the same for every program you pursue. Get some of those done as a CCP student and it could free you up to either graduate from college early or pursue a lengthy college program like doctor, lawyer, or possibly allow you to double major, or just allow you to ease into your first semester.
It can also help you decide what you may want to study in college. Take intro to criminal justice, business, social work, etc to see if you have an interest in the material and if it is or is not an appropriate educational path.
Remember you will probably change your major at some point in time, taking CCP classes allows you NOT to follow behind
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8. What are the benefits?
CCP courses can help you explore potential careers and decide what you want to study in college
Take classes to learn a new skill, for personal enrichment, etc.
The opportunity to take more academically rigorous coursework
First 2 years of college are basic general education classes, psychology, English, math, science, fine arts.. They are the same for every program you pursue. Get some of those done as a CCP student and it could free you up to either graduate from college early or pursue a lengthy college program like doctor, lawyer, or possibly allow you to double major, or just allow you to ease into your first semester.
It can also help you decide what you may want to study in college. Take intro to criminal justice, business, social work, etc to see if you have an interest in the material and if it is or is not an appropriate educational path.
Remember you will probably change your major at some point in time, taking CCP classes allows you NOT to follow behind

9. What are the consequences of underperforming?
If students fail or withdraw too late from a college course, the district may seek reimbursement for the tuition costs from the student/family
The grades that students earn are on the college transcript forever
If students perform poorly, they may be placed on academic probation or dismissal by the college
If students fail or withdraw often, future financial aid may be impacted negatively

10. Grades
A College Credit Plus grade earned in a college course is the same grade that will be on the high school transcript
Grades will be factored into the high school and college GPA
If a high school uses a weighted grading scale for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Honors courses in a subject area:
College Credit Plus courses in the subject area will be weighted using the same scale

11. What are the expenses for College Credit Plus?
At public colleges or universities, no cost to the students/families for tuition, required fees, and books
At private colleges or universities, a small cost per credit hour may be charged
Some optional expenses are the responsibility of the student/family
Example: Parking, transportation, materials listed as “optional” in the syllabus

12. What courses can students take?
High school guidance counselors help students selected courses that meet graduation requirements
LCC Counselors will help students know which courses they can take based on assessment scores and course prerequisites
Courses must be college-level or non-remedial
Courses must be nonreligious

13. What courses can a student take?
Math classes at Lakeland:
ONLY students who have COMPLETED Algebra 2 and test into college level math are eligible for Math courses at LCC
Students who do not test into college-level math, but test in college-level English will be permitted to enroll into any non-math course that does not have a math pre-requisite

14. CCP Course Selection
First priority is meeting high school graduation requirements
What are your CCP goals?
Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree
Begin work on a Lakeland associate degree
Complete general education requirements to transfer
Career and major exploration
Personal enrichment
At Lakeland, online or a combination?
Full time vs. part time
You have a lot to consider. How many courses, where to take the courses, etc.
We have ~ 100 students graduate every year. Remember HS is a time in your life that you can “go back”. If you want to do CCP, we will help you fit it around the things you want to do at the high school.
Splitting your day lets make sense of where you decide to start and end your day. .sports, etc.
AP & CCP classes will be weighted the same.

15. What do CCP students take at LCC?
Music Theory Critical Thinking Humanities Public Speaking Statistics Logic Dream Quest Sign Language Astronomy Psychology Sociology English Intro to Theatre Calculus Government College Algebra Trigonometry Spanish Creative Writing American Lit Biology Anthropology Welding Chemistry Mass Media Philosophy Economics
Just a sample, but may take anything that student’s meet the prerequisite for.

16. CCP Student Pathways
15 Credit Pathway
ENGL 1110 & ENGL Credits
POLS 1300 or ECON Credits
PSYC 1500 or SOCY Credits
HUMX 1100 or COMM Credits
30 Credit Pathway (Includes 1 Math and 1 Science Sequence)
Math Sequence: MATH 1650/ credits (OR)
MATH 1550/ credits
Science Sequence: 7 or 8 Credits
Non Science Majors (Any 2 classes)
GEOG 1110/ credits
PHYS credits
BIOL credits
BIOL 1010, 1020, credits each
CHEM credits
Science Majors 8 to 10 Credits
BIOL 1510 & credits
CHEM 1500 & credits
PHYS 1610 & credits
We can help you plan for a ½ year or a complete year of college.
Or possible just a focus on math or science, etc. Advisors will help in your courses selection.
Riverside’s equivalency sheet is listed on the CCP website under equivalency tools.

17. Projected CCP Courses at Lake Catholic 2018-2019
ENGL English Composition I (3 credits)
ENGL English Composition II (3 credits)
MATH 1650 – College Algebra (4 credits)
MATH 1700 – Trigonometry (3 credits)
What we offered at Riverside tor for CCP credit this year and expected to be offered again next year.

18. Will the credits transfer?
Certain general education and technical courses will transfer, especially from one public college to another public college
Students must check with colleges to confirm transferability
Students should check transferology.com or transfercredit.ohio.gov for transfer info

19. What about athletic eligibility?
Student athletes should:
Confirm their school is an Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) member
Learn the OHSAA requirements
Know that summer term CCP courses may not be used to bring a student into compliance with the OHSAA requirements for interscholastic athletic participation

20. How do students apply for funding?
Submit a completed Intent to Participate form to by April 1, 2018
Parents must set up a SAFE account with ODE
Follow the online directions for requesting access to the College Credit Plus funding application
Upload the student’s CCP acceptance letter from the college
Complete the funding application and press “submit” on or before APRIL 13, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

21. How do students apply for funding?
You will receive and confirmation that to application was successfully submitted
Within a few weeks, you will receive a notification that the funding award letter is available
Follow the instructions to open your SAFE account and download the funding letter PDF
Provide that letter to Lakeland
For more information and links to the ODE website, visit lakelandcc.edu/CCP

22. How can students participate?
Step 1:
Students must apply for admission
Contact the college to learn about their processes, paperwork and deadlines
Colleges have the final decision on student admission
Lakeland now has their CCP application online

23. How can students participate?
To apply to Lakeland, complete the online application at
Select “College Credit Plus” as your student type

24. How can students participate?
Step 2:
Students must be eligible for College Credit Plus participation based on assessment exam scores
Assessment exam examples: ACT, SAT, Accuplacer
Students’ scores must indicate that they are ready for “college-level” courses in at least one subject area
Colleges and universities will review students’ scores using statewide standards

25. How can students participate?
To be eligible at Lakeland, students must meet the college readiness standards for English, shown on the chart below:
Readiness Area
ACT
SAT
Accuplacer
English
18 or higher
Writing 430 or higher/ Critical Reading 450
or higher
Place into
ENGL 1110

26. Taking the Accuplacer Exam at Lakeland
Placement exam created by College Board (SAT)
Approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours to complete (Not timed)
Bring photo ID ONLY. No outside calculators will be permitted, one will be provided as part of the exam.
Registration is required at
Students have 3 attempts to meet the thresholds. NO CHARGE.
Additional information about the exam including practice questions can be found at
Spring break would be a great time to take the placement exam.. March 27 – April 2.
This is given to ANY student attending LCC, but requirement college readiness placement is required for CCP students.
Not Timed, no cost, bring ID and register. Also, prepare as though you would for any exam!

27. How can students participate?
Step 3
Request your high school transcripts to be sent to Lakeland

28. How can Students Participate?
Step 4:
Students considered to be eligible will be notified of their acceptance by mail and
Students and parents are required to attend CCP New Student Orientation
If you plan to take ALL of your CCP courses at the high school, the CCP New Student Orientation session will be at Lake Catholic on May 10 at 6:00 p.m.

29. Next steps Attend a CCP information session Apply online
Submit ACT/SAT scores or schedule Accuplacer
Submit high school transcript
Notify ODE of intent to participate – April 1
Create SAFE account and submit funding application – April 13
Attend CCP New Student Orientation
May 10 at Lake Catholic HS if taking ALL CCP classes at Lake Catholic
Discuss NSO held at the high school for dual credit only students or at Lakeland if a student is taking at least one class here.

30. @Lakeland_CCP

31. Questions?

32. Contacts
Jennifer Collis, Assistant Provost for Educational Programming
Jami Diemer, College Credit Plus Coordinator
Tracey Cooper, Director of Admissions/Registrar
Stephanie Brown, Associate Director of Admissions/Records
Linda Bratys, Admission/Registration Assistant