1. They’re Ready. Why Wait? ◊ OTC High School Programs ◊ Kim Greene ◊ Coordinator of Dual Credit and High School Admissions Ozarks Technical Community College 14 th Annual Counselors’ Financial Aid Workshop

2. Options, Options, Options  Career Center  Middle College  Dual Credit  FastTrack  Early Start  Career Center  Middle College  Dual Credit  FastTrack  Early Start We want to provide your students with multiple opportunities to fit their life, their schedule, and their future.

3. OTC Career Center

5. Enrollment & Registration  Spring 2014 – NOW ENROLLING AGR, AUM, CST, CUL, DSL, ECD, & ELC (CST and ELC are morning only)  2014-2015 Career Center Applications due by Friday, February 28, 2014 Program fees in CUL, ECD, FST, & HLT REMEMBER SENIORS FOR FIRE SCIENCE  Spring 2014 – NOW ENROLLING AGR, AUM, CST, CUL, DSL, ECD, & ELC (CST and ELC are morning only)  2014-2015 Career Center Applications due by Friday, February 28, 2014 Program fees in CUL, ECD, FST, & HLT REMEMBER SENIORS FOR FIRE SCIENCE

6. OTC Middle College

7. Career Center and Middle College  Recommended GPA 2.5  90% Attendance  On Track to HS Graduation  A+ Eligible  ½ Day Program  Structured Schedule  Free Transportation  19 CTE Program Options  Recommended GPA 2.5  90% Attendance  On Track to HS Graduation  A+ Eligible  ½ Day Program  Structured Schedule  Free Transportation  19 CTE Program Options Underperforming Attendance Concerns Not on Track/Credits A+ Eligible Full Day Flexibility in Schedule Underserved 6 Academies Internships Underperforming Attendance Concerns Not on Track/Credits A+ Eligible Full Day Flexibility in Schedule Underserved 6 Academies Internships

8.  Springfield109  Rogersville8  Republic 5  Everton1  TOTAL123  Springfield109  Rogersville8  Republic 5  Everton1  TOTAL123 Middle College Consortium Member Enrollment Fall 2013

9. Career Academies o Diesel/Automotive (29) o Early Childhood (30) o Medical Services (21) o Computer Sciences/Networking (15) o Agriculture (12) o Health Professions Academy (16) o Diesel/Automotive (29) o Early Childhood (30) o Medical Services (21) o Computer Sciences/Networking (15) o Agriculture (12) o Health Professions Academy (16)

10. Dual Credit

11.  Seated  Taught at the high school by a high school instructor  Online  Taught through Blackboard by an OTC instructor during a high school block  Seated  Taught at the high school by a high school instructor  Online  Taught through Blackboard by an OTC instructor during a high school block One class - TWICE the credit

12. Dual Credit Tuition  Seated courses: $70 per credit hour  Seated 3cr course: $210  Online courses: $70 per credit hour (+ $65 course fee)  Online 3cr course: $275  Seated courses: $70 per credit hour  Seated 3cr course: $210  Online courses: $70 per credit hour (+ $65 course fee)  Online 3cr course: $275

13. Remuneration OTC remunerates $25 per credit hour for seated courses back to the high school at the end of the semester. High school can decide to:  Pay instructor  Pay for books  Pay administrative costs

14. Student Savings

15. Questions  Does OTC require the high school to use the same book?  Yes. But we understand book purchasing cycles and will work with you on off years to approve current book.  Are students successful in online classes?  Overwhelmingly yes. These students are chosen by GPA and by you as ready to start college level courses. Over 100 students participate in online courses every semester and 99% are successful. Is it hard work? Yes, but many students are ready for the challenge.  Does OTC require the high school to use the same book?  Yes. But we understand book purchasing cycles and will work with you on off years to approve current book.  Are students successful in online classes?  Overwhelmingly yes. These students are chosen by GPA and by you as ready to start college level courses. Over 100 students participate in online courses every semester and 99% are successful. Is it hard work? Yes, but many students are ready for the challenge.

16. Early Start

17.  Early Start is designed for high school students taking courses outside of their normal high school load.  Regular college tuition  Eligible for up to two courses per semester  Early Start is designed for high school students taking courses outside of their normal high school load.  Regular college tuition  Eligible for up to two courses per semester

18. Why Early Start vs. Dual Credit?  SUMMER BREAK! The number one time when students take Early Start courses is during summer break. Students can complete a summer college course at the OTC campuses, or education centers, or online.  Students don’t have time in their high school schedule to add a college course.  Courses not available at their high school for dual credit.  SUMMER BREAK! The number one time when students take Early Start courses is during summer break. Students can complete a summer college course at the OTC campuses, or education centers, or online.  Students don’t have time in their high school schedule to add a college course.  Courses not available at their high school for dual credit.

19. FastTrack OTC’s Newest High School Program

20. FastTrack students are able to take courses at any OTC campus or education center during their high school hours and the high school is responsible for the tuition. FastTrack

21. Wait a minute…$$$  Why would the high school pay for the courses?  You do not have instructors to teach dual credit courses  You don’t have space for dual credit courses  You do not want to and/or have the technology to participate in online courses  It’s a great opportunity for high school students to get a real taste of college life!  Why would the high school pay for the courses?  You do not have instructors to teach dual credit courses  You don’t have space for dual credit courses  You do not want to and/or have the technology to participate in online courses  It’s a great opportunity for high school students to get a real taste of college life!

22. FastTrack Tuition  How much does FastTrack cost the district?  Regular tuition rates  The school decides which students are eligible to participate and how many courses they can take  Example: only recommended seniors can take one course per semester  Example: juniors and seniors can take two courses per semester  How much does FastTrack cost the district?  Regular tuition rates  The school decides which students are eligible to participate and how many courses they can take  Example: only recommended seniors can take one course per semester  Example: juniors and seniors can take two courses per semester

23. Current FastTrack Schools  Laquey High School  Waynesville Education Center  Hollister High School  Table Rock Campus  Ozark High School  Richwood Valley Campus  Laquey High School  Waynesville Education Center  Hollister High School  Table Rock Campus  Ozark High School  Richwood Valley Campus

24. For More Information  Kim Greene  Coordinator of Dual Credit and High School Admissions  417-447-8198  greenek@otc.edu  Kim Greene  Coordinator of Dual Credit and High School Admissions  417-447-8198  greenek@otc.edu