1. College Credit Plus

2. What is College Credit Plus?
Opportunity for students in grades 7-12 to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time
Students must successfully pass the college course to earn high school credit
Students must complete an assessment exam and be determined “eligible” for CCP

3. Eligible vs. “College Ready”
Being “college ready” is more that just being academically ready
Consider the emotional and social transition and college expectations
Consider time management and organizational skills
CCP is a student driven program for highly motivated students

4. What is College Credit Plus?
May take classes in summer, fall, and spring semesters
May take up to 30 semester hours in an academic year
Use following formula to determine how many hours you are eligible for:
High school credits x 3, then subtract that number from 30
If a student enrolls in too many hours, they will be responsible for paying for the class(es)

5. How can students participate?
STEP 1:
Students must be “eligible” for CCP participation based on their college entry exam score
ie. ACT, SAT, Accuplacer
Each college will have a different exam requirement
Student scores must indicate that they are ready for “college-level” courses in at least one subject area

6. How can students participate?
STEP 2:
Students must apply for admission
Contact the college to learn about their application process
Colleges have the final decision on student admission

7. How can students participate?
Step 3:
If the student is considered eligible and has been admitted to the college, then the college will discuss course options with the student
Courses must be college level or non-remedial, and must be non-religious

8. Grades:
The CCP grade earned in the college course is the same grade that will appear on the high school transcript
Grades will be factored into the high school and college GPA

9. Courses to substitute graduation requirements:
If a student chooses to take a CCP course to substitute a graduation requirement, they may still be required to still take the Ohio State Test (End of Course Exam)
A special form must be turned in to your high school counselor for each CCP class you wish to substitute for a graduation requirement. Form must include student and parent signatures and a copy of the college course description

10. Benefits of CCP: Earn high school and college credits at the same time
Students can get a head start on college degrees
Opportunity to see what college is like
Save money on tuition and textbook cost

11. Consequences of underperforming:
If the student fails or withdraws from a college class too late, the student may be required to pay for the class
The grades that students earn are on the college and high school transcript forever
May be placed on academic probation or dismissed from the college

12. What are the deadlines? April 1, 2018
Intent to Participate form turned in to
Columbian counselor
Check each college’s deadline for admission

13. Extra Info. Athletic eligibility remains the same
Not all CCP classes will transfer after graduation. Students must check with colleges to confirm transferability
Students should check for transfer info.

14. TC Procedure:
Attend CCP meeting or view online informational PowerPoints
Turn in “Intent to Participate” form prior to APRIL 1ST
Decide what college/university you would like to attend
Apply to college and take college entry exam
Wait on acceptance letter

15. TC Procedures:
Meet with your Columbian counselor to discuss what classes you would like to take at Columbian next year to calculate allowable number of CCP hours
Attend college orientation and meet with your CCP advisor to discuss scheduling
Turn in a copy of your college schedule to your Columbian counselor
Turn in “substitution forms” if applicable

16. Questions
You can find this PowerPoint presentation, along with a more detailed PowerPoint presentation on our school’s website.
College CCP Advisors
Columbian School Counselors