1. What is a Dual Enrollment class? A class in which a high school & and a college credit can be earned in 1 class; it is offered though Chatt. State Who can take a DE class? Typically only 11 th & 12 th graders Where are classes held? At CCA via Hybrid/Echo - class held at CCA during a regular class period; Chatt. State’s online curriculum is used and a CCA teacher is the proctor for academic and technical assistance when needed. Online OR on Chatt. State campus - work on your own at home on weeknights or weekends; recommend this if you are GREAT with time management and intrinsic motivation; however, this in addition to CCA’s workload) When are they? fall, spring or summer semesters (The grants are only available 2 of the 3 semesters and CCA recommends grants be used in fall and spring) How does it transfer to colleges as a credit? It depends on the college (see their website); many will count as an even exchange for a class or will count, at least, as an elective. Mrs. Bacher, School Counselor bacher_s@hcde.org

2.  If students don’t have high enough scores to meet the criteria, students will can take Chatt. State’s free Compass Test at their Testing Center. It is another version of the ACT but you only take the subject you need.  If a student has not yet taken the PLAN or ACT, they will need to take the Residual ACT test (for approximately $40) at the Testing Center at Chatt. State. This is another version of the ACT and includes all 4 ACT subjects.  Visit their website: http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/academics/testing- center/index.html for a testing schedule and more information http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/academics/testing- center/index.html

3.  Considerations for taking a DE classes and in which format: ◦ How much time do you have outside of school? How busy is that school year, academically? Do you have a job? What format would work best for your learning (lecture style, online, etc.)? Is time management your strong-suit? What is your major and do you have a lot of rehearsals? **Time is usually more of an issue than ability when taking a DE class**  11 th graders usually take PreCalculus I & II  12 th graders usually take Comp. I and II and/or a math class (PreCal or Calculus)  Students can take any class at Chatt. State that is not a technical class (usually labeled “TTC” in the title)  Only occasionally is it recommended that another class be taken online or on Chatt. State’s campus at night/on the weekends. 

4.  STUDENTS: *The application process is primarily the students’ responsibility. *It is a GREAT learning process for students to practice applying to college, resumes, etc. *Parents & I help guide them and double check what they have done, remind them about deadlines but they complete all/most of the tasks and make phone calls when problems arise. *Students fill out paperwork, get parent signatures, turn in everything orderly and neatly, turn packets in on time to Mrs. Bacher, complete the Online DE Grant (takes 15 mins. & directions are provided in packets)  PARENTS: *Be aware of what and when things need to happen to help remind students *Assist and double check student’s completed paperwork *Monitor deadlines (grant money can be lost if all paperwork is not PROCESSED by Chatt. State by June 15, hence the early deadline of March 27) *Pay the bill on time to avoid late fees (via Tiger Web account, available 24/7)  MRS. BACHER: *Assist with overall completion of packets and reminders of deadlines *Add transcripts and PLAN/ACT scores to the packets

5.  Have to register and pay for 1 class each semester  Comp I in the fall semester (Aug- Dec) = 0.5 High school credit  Comp II in the spring semester (Jan – May) = 0.5 High school credit  Students need 1 full credit to graduate  Semester 1 (Comp 1) is a 3 hour class = roughly $500 Semester 2 (Comp 2) is a 3 hour class = roughly $500  Student must pass each semester (Dec. and May) with a “B” to get the Online DE Grant for the next semester  IF you do not pass in the fall semester: 1 - You will have to pay full price for the course in January OR 2 – You will have to enroll into CCA’s regular level class This will cause a significant schedule change in the student’s class schedule in the spring semester and most likely would result in dropping 1 or more arts class(-es) to accommodate this change.  This is a class built into CCA’s schedule; however, a Chatt. State professor comes to our campus to teach the class  Parents of DE English will pay tuition 2 different times – In August for the Fall semester AND In January for Spring semester

6.  Have to register and pay for 1 class each semester  PreCal I in the fall semester (Aug- Dec) = 0.5 High school credit  PreCal II in the spring semester (Jan – May) = 0.5 High school credit  Students need 1 full credit (4 Math credits required for graduation)  Semester 1 (PreCal 1) is a 3 hour class = roughly $500 Semester 2 (PreCal 2) is a 4 hour class = roughly $700 **the second semester is a 4 hour class so costs more  Student must pass each semester (Dec. and May) with a “B” to get the Online DE Grant for the next semester  IF you do not pass in the fall semester: 1 - You will have to pay full price for the course in January OR 2 – You will have to enroll into CCA’s regular level class This will cause a significant schedule change in the student’s class schedule in the spring semester and most likely would result in dropping 1 or more arts class(-es) to accommodate this change.  Typically scheduled as a regular class and is held in one of the computer labs at CCA. Chatt. State’s online curriculum/program is used and a CCA teacher provides technical and academic assistance if needed.  Parents of DE PreCalculus will pay tuition 2 different times – In August for the Fall semester AND In January for Spring semester

7.  Only for high school juniors or seniors (Junior year begins in June following 10 th grade)  Must be a TN Resident for 1 year at the time you apply for the grant  Only available 2 of 3 semesters (typically fall and spring)  In March, apply online for the next Fall and Spring terms at the same time. (Deadline to apply– March 27 is the preferred CCA deadline)  Must maintain a Cumulative Chatt. State GPA of 2.75 (B average) or will lose the DE Grant for the next semester. Once the grant is lost, a student cannot earn it back.  You must maintain a “B” in all DE classes to earn the grant for the following semester. ** For students who don’t make a “B” 1 st semester, parents will owe approximately $700 for PreCal/$500 for Comp I on the January bill for the spring semester.

8.  Grant covers tuition/fees but not books  Tuition/fees bill can be divided up over 3 months; however, the 1 st payment (Aug. and Jan.) requires 50% of the total balance to be paid at that time  Juniors and Seniors have a DIFFERENT plans on how the money is awarded; see examples below: Estimated costs for tuition/fees next year: 3 hour class = $520 4 hour class = $690 August 2015 JUNIORS: Juniors will be awarded DE Grant money under a new plan recently passed by the State of TN legislature. Here is how the DE Grants are mapped out for you per these guidelines: 1st class = $500 2 nd class = $500 3 rd class = $200 4 th class = $0 & 5 th, 6 th, 7 th &, 8 th class = $100/credit hour Option 1: 2015-2016 Junior Year: 1 st ClassFall Semester PreCal 1 (3 hr. class) = $500 grant (family pays $20 approx. Aug. 20, 2015) 2 nd ClassSpring Semester PreCal 2 (4 hr. class) = $500 grant (family pays $190 approx. Jan. 2, 2016) 2016-2017 Senior Year: 3 rd ClassFall Semester Calculus 1 (3 hr. class) = $200 grant (family pays $320 approx. Aug. 20, 2016) 4 th ClassSpring Semester Calculus 2 (4 hr. class) = $0 grant (family pays $690 approx. Jan. 2, 2017)

9. August 2015-16 JUNIORS have 3 main options: Juniors will be awarded DE Grant money under a new plan recently passed by the State of TN legislature. Here is how the DE Grants are mapped out for you per these guidelines: 1st class = $500 2 nd class = $500 3 rd class = $200 4 th class = $0 & 5 th, 6 th, 7 th &, 8 th class = $100/credit hour Option 1: 2015-2016 Junior Year: 1 st ClassFall SemesterPreCal 1 (3 hr. class) = $500 grant (family pays $20 approx. Aug. 20, 2015) 2 nd ClassSpring SemesterPreCal 2 (4 hr. class) = $500 grant (family pays $190 approx. Jan. 2, 2016) 2016-2017 Senior Year: 3 rd ClassFall SemesterCalculus 1 (3 hr. class) = $200 grant (family pays $320 approx. Aug. 20, 2016) 4 th ClassSpring SemesterCalculus 2 (4 hr. class) = $0 grant (family pays $690 approx. Jan. 2, 2017) Option 2: 2015-2016 Junior Year: 1 st ClassFall SemesterCalculus 1 (3 hr. class) = $500 grant (family pays $20 approx. Aug. 20, 2015) 2 nd ClassSpring SemesterCalculus 2 (4 hr. class) = $500 grant (family pays $190 approx. Jan. 2, 2016) 2016-2017 Senior Year: 3 rd ClassFall SemesterStatistics 1 (3 hr. class) = $200 grant (family pays $320 approx. Aug. 20, 2016) 4 th ClassSpring SemesterStatistics 2 (4 hr. class) = $0 grant (family pays $690 approx. Jan. 2, 2017) * Can add Comp 1 & 2 like in Option 3

10. August 2015 JUNIORS Option 3: 2015-2016 Junior Year: Class 1Fall Semester PreCal 1 (3 hr. class) = $500 grant (family pays $20 approx. Aug. 20, 2015) Class 2Spring Semester PreCal 2 (4 hr. class) = $500 grant (family pays $190 approx. Jan. 2, 2016) 2016-2017 Senior Year: Class 3Fall Semester Comp 1 (3 hr. class) = $200 grant (family pays $320 approx. Aug. 20, 2016) Class 4Fall Semester PreCal/Calc. 1/ (3 hr. class) = $0 grant (family pays $520 approx. Jan. 2, 2017) Stats 1 Class 5Spring Semester Comp 2 (3 hr. class) = $300 grant (family pays $20 approx. Aug. 20, 2015) Class 6Spring Semester PreCal/Calc. 2/ (4 hr. class) = **$300 grant (family pays $290 approx. Jan. 2, 2016) Stats 2 ** Max a student can get under current rules/ new rules for class 5,6,7,8 is $600 per semester.

11. August 2015 SENIORS: Seniors will still be awarded grant money based on the former system and here is how the DE Grants are mapped out: $100/credit hour Students taking 1 class: 2016-2017 Senior Year: Class 1 Fall Semester PreCal 1 or Calculus 1 (3 hr. class) = $300 grant (family pays $220 approx. Aug. 20, 2015) Class 2 Spring Semester PreCal 2 or Calculus 2 (4 hr. class) = $400 grant (family pays $290 approx. Jan. 2, 2016) Students taking 2 classes: 2016-2017 Senior Year: Class 1Fall SemesterPreCal 1(3 hr. class) = $300 grant (family pays $220 approx. Aug. 20, 2015) Class 2Fall SemesterComp 1(3 hr. class) = $300 grant (family pays $220 approx. Aug. 20, 2015) Class 3Spring SemesterPreCal 2(4 hr. class) = $400 grant (family pays $290 approx. Jan. 2, 2016) Class 4Spring SemesterComp 2(3 hr. class) = $300 grant (family pays $220 approx. Jan. 2, 2016)

12. The grant is VERY TIME SENSATIVE. To receive it you will need to ensure all these things occur by June 15: 1 – Turn in an application packet and have met the ACT/Plan score criteria (or take the Compass test) to Mrs. Bacher by March 27 2 – Chatt. State has to process the application and send you a letter of acceptance to Chatt. State with an assigned student ID # (known as an “A” number) 3 – Apply for Selective Service, if applicable 4 – Apply for the online DE Grant 4 – Must have a “$0.00” balance due to Chatt. State on Tiger Web (for returning students)

13.  Takes about 15 minutes to complete – students are encouraged to do this  Go to: https://clipslink.guarantorsolutions.com/signon/signon.aspx This link is also available on CCA’s website: click on “Resources” then “Useful Websites” and it will be listed  Use the step-by-step instruction sheet in the application packets to apply  You will need the student Social Security # to apply  You do NOT need to print out anything at the end when it gives you the option  Apply for next Fall semester then when finished, go back and apply for the Spring semester (remember to change the year). This helps ensure you will not forget to do it next October for the Spring semester.  I will pull a report that will allow me to see if all the students have completed it correctly

14.  If students are 18 now or turning 18 during the semester of taking a class, they must register for Selective Service at:  www.sss.gov  Application packet will not be processed until student is registered, (which can prevent student from receiving the DE grant.)

15.  Once you have been “accepted” into Chatt. State, you will receive a letter stating such, that means your paperwork has been processed.  You will be assigned an “A” number, which is the Student ID # (SID#)  Then create a Tiger Web account through Chatt State (has your balance due and you can pay the bill through this program). Check it frequently - at least once a week until your grant has been credited and your balance due is “0.00”  They will not mail you a bill or call you if you have a balance.  If there is a problem, they will contact you via this account.  Problems not resolved by the June 15 and Dec. 15 deadlines can prevent students from receiving the grant.  It is your responsibility to check your account.  To get to Tiger Web: www.chattanoogastate.edu & click on the tiger paw class schedule, grades, student e-mail account, Bursar account, and paying fees, etc. is found there

16.  Estimate approximately $50-75 for books.  Price for the Online access code for PreCal students have now been added into the tuition/fees.  Cost of books varies depending on class(es) taking  Buying textbooks: 1-buy used textbooks online (many sites sell used college textbooks) 2- go to their bookstore on campus or 3- visit their website: www.chattanoogastatebookstore.com Bookstore phone #: 697-4425 To buy books, you will need the course # and section #

17.  3 ways to see if, and how, your credits will transfer: 1- Chatt. State has a link to see what TN schools accept their credits 2- Go to the college websites of the ones most interested in (if known) and look for the Transfer Equivalency Chart (will be posted under the admissions information section on most college websites.) 3 – Call the Admissions office of college  2 ways classes will typically transfer: 1- as an even exchange for a class (Comp I & II for Freshman English credit) 2- as an elective  Accepting transferred requirements is strictly determined by each accepting college, not HC Schools system  For credit in Comp I & II, colleges will usually only give 1 credit for passing the AP test OR for taking DE English, but some will…it depends on the college.

18. ◦ Registration for Fall classes is March 27 – turn in to Mrs. Bacher (This is a target date, please turn in as close to this date as possible) *Mrs. Bacher will add transcripts and PLAN/ACT scores to the application packets ◦ Applying for the Online DE grant is March 27 *If you need an extension for this date due to still deciding past this date, please email Mrs. Bacher so I can keep track of who may be interested for scheduling purposes.