NEW to Dual Enrollment Seminar Du al En ro llm e nt earn college credit In high school presented by Denise Charles, Futures Coordinator Harvest Community High School In cooperation with Kym D Johnson, MPA South Campus Dual Enrollment Coordinator FSCJ - South Campus, Bldg N
Prepare Now to Succeed in College A U.S. Department of Education study found that the strongest predictor of college acceptance and graduation is something students do before they ever get to college: • Participate in rigorous, college-level courses during high school • T ake assessments to determine college readiness: PERT, SAT and/or ACT
What is Du a l En ro llm e n t ? ● A program where students earn high school and college credit for the same course ● DE courses give you a head start on college ● T aking DE courses sends a powerful message to colleges that a student is ready and able ● All attempts at college courses and grades are applied to both transcripts ● Through dual enrollment, diligent students have the opportunity to earn a 2 year Associates degree during high school
Savings through Du a l En ro llm e n t Registration, tuition and lab fees are waived by the � state for courses on the college campus There is a one-time *membership fee of $25 � before you can receive your transcript There is NO charge for future registrations at FSCJ � Students must purchase their own textbooks � * This $25 fee will show up in the amount owed on the student's connections account. It can be paid anytime prior to requesting a transcript.
Criteria for College Credit Du a l En ro llm e n t in High School Must have completed grade 10 and be at least 15 years of age � 3.0 unweighted GPA in core subjects on high school transcript � Approval by Administration and the Futures Coordinator � Eligible scores from SAT, ACT or PERT � NOTE: For new students entering dual enrollment, Harvest eligibility is determined by your academic performance in the previous semester
SAT, ACT and PERT scores are accepted to qualify for Du a l En ro llm e n t Critical Reading 440 Mathematics 440 English 17 Reading 19 Math 19 PERT Reading 106 Writing 103 Math 114 for Intermediate Algebra 123 for College Algebra The PERT assessment is taken at FSCJ by referral from your guidance counselor. You will receive your placement scores immediately. NOTE: Scores from SAT, ACT and PERT assessments may be combined to qualify
Additional Eligibility Information College grades are permanent on both the high school and college transcripts. Good performance is vital to future dual enrollment opportunities. T o apply for dual enrollment, students must have a cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA in core subjects and no more than one 'C' on your transcript in the previous semester. DE students who drop below a 2.0 GPA on the college transcript will become ineligible for future dual enrollment.
Should I take courses? Questions to consider before signing up for Dual Enrollment • Did I do well in the course leading up to the dual enrollment course? • Would my teacher recommend I take a dual enrollment course? • Can I balance college level work with the rest of my activities? • Am I willing to seek out extra help if or when I need it? • Do I have transportation to and from FSCJ? • Am I able to commit to the homework/studying required for each DE course? • Am I committed and self-disciplined enough to be successful in a college course? • Am I consistent, willing to work hard and have good attendance • For every hour in the class, prepare to spend 2-3 hours studying at home • NOTE: If you get into a class that feels overwhelming, DROP within the first week. After the 1 st week, it is listed as a 'W' for withdraw on your college and high school transcripts. 2 'W's will make you ineligible for dual enrollmen the next semester.
Course Loads for Juniors & Seniors taking standard dual enrollment JUNIORS & SENIORS JUNIORS & SENIORS Allowed up to 2 courses � per semester at FSCJ Must be enrolled in a � combination of 5 courses each semester, Bible being one of them Suggest college science � after two completed high school sciences Students may enroll in no � more than 12 semester hours per 16 week semester Students are responsible to rent or purchase any books or lab items required for each course
Ea rly Adm is s io n s for Seniors only! Rising seniors may qualify for Ea rly Adm is s io n s for the Fall and Spring semester of their senior year. Eligible students are required to enroll in 4 -5 DE courses on the college campus during Early Admission semesters. Early Adm is s io n seniors can take only Bible and Fine Arts on the Harvest campus during Early Admission semesters. If you are a senior who may be interested in Early Admission, please let me know so I can get you additional information.
DE classes offered at Harvest 1 st semester: ENC1101 - English Composition I EUH1000 - Western Civilization MAN2021 Principles of Management (proposed) 2 nd semester: LIT2000 - Intro to Literature EUH1001 – Western Civilization SLS1103 - Student Life Success BSC1005L – Biological science with a lab (proposed) GEB1001 Introduction to Business (proposed) Note: These courses that will appear on the FSCJ and Harvest transcripts.
Starting the Du a l En ro llm e n t Process at Harvest Get eligible Test scores � Schedule to take the SAT, ACT or PERT (Referral form) Prepare your testing abilities Submit DE registration w/Test scores � Signed by Parent, Student & Harvest Guidance 1 st choice classes listed in pencil 2 nd & 3 rd choices listed on a separate piece of paper Submit to Harvest guidance for approval • If SAT or ACT test scores are not Registration Dates for FSCJ � available, schedule an appointment – Summer registration – April 1 to take the PERT at FSCJ. You will receive scores immediately following – Fall registration – April 28 the assessment.
Using the RIGHT Application Dual Enrollment Program application � Carefully complete application in blue or black ink {except for the course section, which should be WRITTEN IN PENCIL in case changes are needed}
One Day Registration Classes go on-line about a month before registration Review classes early and have an idea of what you want to take. Schedule a meeting with Mrs. Charles if you are not sure what to take!!!!!
Miscellaneous Items: ALL courses must be registered or changed through the � Harvest guidance office. DO NOT ENROLL, DROP OR ADD CLASSES through the on-line process! You may attend college courses on any FSCJ campus � BEWARE of Withdrawing or Failing a course. � NOTE: Any student receiving a combination of 2 'W's, a 'D' or 'F', regardless of GPA, will not be allowed to take courses the next term. Grades stay on your college transcript, forever! �
Summer Term Challenges Summer courses may conflict with your end of year Harvest � schedule. Be careful, there are overlaps!!!! Harvest classes end late May. FSCJ summer classes begin in early May. Talk to your Harvest teachers about possible conflicts. In the summer there are 8 and 12 week semesters � Beware of 8 week courses, they are actually 16 week course compiled into 8 weeks. Highly discouraged!
Important Websites � collegeboard.com SAT � actstudent.org ACT � fscj.edu FSCJ � Fldoe.org/cc/pert.asp PERT prep
Let’s Cover the Documents Harvest T ranscript Must be downloaded from Harvest's Sycamore student profjle All other documents are located on the Harvest guidance website guidance.hcsjax.org
Getting Started Block Schedule HS T uition T able
TESTING T est Dates, Scores PERT Prep PERT Referral & Preps
REGISTERING DE Checklist Core Requirements for Associates
REGISTERING Humanities, Math DE Registration and Speech options
Tracking Your Progress Creating Your DE Credit T racker Connections Acct
Additional Helps DE Handbook FSCJ South Campus Map
Additional Helps NEW to Dual Enrollment FSCJ Retake Policy Presentation
Thank you for coming, don’t forget: Please let me know if you plan � to dual enroll so I can keep you updated with the processes If taking the PERT, don't forget � to download the referral form and take it with you to the assessment center Plan ahead, look for classes on � the FSCJ website and register in a timely fashion
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