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College Credit Plus Family Information Night Yvonne Culver, Program Manager School Counselors, College & Career Access College and Career Academies

Akron Public Schools District Focus

Learning Targets ● Families will be familiar with ways to earn college credit including College Credit Plus ● Families will understand the requirements for admission to various college and university programs

Learning Targets ● Families will understand the process of enrolling in CCP courses ● Families will understand the academic and financial risks

Get A Jumpstart on College! Earn college credit while in high school - 3 ways! AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) Courses Nationally or internationally recognized curriculum End of Course Exams will earn college credit CTAG Credit (Career Technical Assessment Guide) and College Tech Prep Articulation Agreements. End of Course Exams and Grades will earn credit Credit to be awarded after high school graduation and enrollment in college College Credit Plus (CCP) Courses College course enrollment if college-ready in grades 7 - 12

What is College Credit Plus? • An opportunity to learn at the college level and earn college credit while in middle and/or high school for college-ready students • Available to students in grades 7-12 who meet college level assessment requirements • No charge for college tuition, fees, or textbooks

CCP Courses Cannot Can • Be used to substitute for • Be a remedial college class many high school • Be religious in nature graduation requirements • Be a private music lesson • Be used to begin college • Be a physical education coursework early requirement • Explore areas of interest

CCP Courses - General • A 3 credit hour college course is worth 1 high school credit • College courses are weighted on a 5 point scale like AP and IB courses • Classes can be taken on campus, online, or in a high school class with an adjunct college teacher where available

CCP Courses • Students can take up to 30 credit hours per year • Students can take up to 120 credit hours total • Students can take courses in the fall, spring, or summer • Talk to your school counselor about eligibility and course prerequisites

What’s the Risk? • College courses will appear on the high school transcript and on a college transcript • If a student fails a course or withdraws after the second week, the district must be reimbursed for the cost of the course. • Satisfactory or unsatisfactory academic progress can impact future financial aid eligibility.

Right Course for the Right Student at the Right Time Are you Academically, Socially and Emotionally Ready?

What’s the Cost? • Possible Fee for ACT or SAT • Transportation • Parking on Campus • Incidental school supplies (notebooks, calculator, etc.) • Reimbursement for withdrawal after the deadline or a failed course

What’s the Process? 1. Sign and return an Intent to Participate form to your school counselor by April 1, 2019 2. Meet with your school counselor to discuss courses, eligibility, and to check your graduation requirements. 3. Complete admission requirements for desired college or university by deadlines, including ACT, SAT or ACCUPLACER. 4. Schedule your courses with the CCP college advisor at the university or college.

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