* FHS Enhanced Dual Enrollment Program Fowler High School Parent Information Night March 24, 2016
* Fowler High School students who meet the requirements set by both FHS and the college can enroll in up to 4 college courses in each their Junior and Senior year. * Participating students would earn up to 32 credits over the two years at no cost to them or their families. * C ourses meet LCC’s Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements and, would fulfill the general education requirements at most other Michigan colleges and universities. *
* History of high percentage of DE students at FHS * History of high level of college enrollment * Anytime, any place, anywhere, any pace initiatives * State required DE (old) and online (new) mandates * CCRESA/CMU dual enrollment agreement * CMU courses offered in Bath for spring semester 2014 * 7 CMU & 1 LCC courses offered in 2014-15 based on CMU General education requirements at FHS * CMU discontinues program for 2015-16 * Transitioned to LCC partnership based on Michigan Transfer Agreement for 2015-16 *
The LCC Michigan Transfer Agreement Requirements * 1 English Comp: WRIT 121 * 1 Eng Comp or Communications: SPCH 120 * 2 Humanities Fine Arts: ARTS 130, HUMS 213 (SPAN 121) * 1 Mathematics: On Your Own!! * 2 Natural Science: GOEG 121, PHYS 120, ASTR 201 * 2 Social Science: POLS 120, ECON 120, PSYC 200 *
LCC Requirements: * Accuplacer: 5 in math & Reading, 6 in Writing or * SAT: 430+ Verbal/Critical Reading (??) or * ACT: 18 in English & Reading, 22 in Math FHS Criteria: * 3.0 GPA in core classes (M, Sci, SS, ELA, FL) * Meet MDE SAT , PSAT , and/or MStep score criteria * B or better in previous content course * Attendance, tardy, and discipline considered *
* Courses offered through Lansing Community College * Under LCC/FPS Agreement * Courses taught by LCC instructors * Blended instructional model * Primarily online instruction * 2 – 3 face to face sessions on weeknight or Saturday * Students attend FHS all day/everyday (closed campus) * 20+ students eligible per class * Need approximately 20 to participate per year * Determined through course registration process *
Fall Semester Spring Semester POLS 120 - 4 Credits ECON 120 - 4 Credits American Political System Power, Authority, Exchange FHS Civics Requirement FHS Economics Requirement MTA – Social Sciences MTA – Social Sciences ARTS 130 - 4 Credits SPCH 120 - 4 Credits Masterpieces in Arts & Music Dynamics of Communication FHS Elective FHS Elective MTA – Humanities/Fine Art MTA – English Comp/Comm Opt: ASTR 201 – Intro Astronomy Opt: PSYC 200 – Intro Psychology *
Fall Semester Spring Semester WRIT 121 – 4 Credits HUMS 213 – 4 Credits Composition I Western Civilization FHS ELA 12 Requirement FHS World Hist/Geo Req MTA Eng Comp/CMU Writing MTA Hums-FA/CMU GE I-A PHYS 120 – 4 Credits GEOG 121 – 4 Credits The Art of Physics (Lab) Physical Geography (Lab) FHS Physics Req/Elective FHS Elective MTA Nat Sci/CMU GE II-B MTA Nat Sci/CMU GE II-A Lab Opt: ASTR 201 – Intro Astronomy Opt: PSYC 200 – Intro Psychology *
Example #1 Example #2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 1. POLS 120 1. ECON 120 1. POLS 120 1. ECON 120 2. ARTS 130 2. SPCH 120 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. ELA 11 3. ELA 11 4. ELA 11 4. ELA 11 4. Math 11 4. Math 11 5. Math 11 5. Math 11 5. CCRESA 5. CCRESA 6. Chm or Elec 6. Chm or Elec 6. CCRESA 6. CCRESA 7. Elective 7. Elective 7. CCRESA 7. CCRESA *
Example #1 Example #2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 1. WRIT 121 1. HUMS 213 1. WRIT 121 1. HUMS 213 2. PHYS 120 2. GEOG 121 2. PHYS 120 2. GEOG 121 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. Math 12 4. Math 12 4. Math 12 4. Math 12 5. Elective 5. Elective 5. CCRESA 5. CCRESA 6. Elective 6. Elective 6. CCRESA 6. CCRESA 7. Elective 7. Elective 7. CCRESA 7. CCRESA *
* Apply to LCC – Tonight * Prep for Accuplacer – Tonight * Take Accuplacer – March 16 & 24 * Complete Course Request Form – Due March 24 * Determine final eligibility based on GPA and Test Scores – Mid April – Mid May * Enroll in LCC courses once approved – Late May * LCC/Course Orientation – Mid August * LCC Courses Start - September *
* Up to 32 Free LCC Credits – Value $5,500 * Freshman Year Complete – Value $20,000 est. * Up to 32 Transferable College Credits * Only remaining obligation to complete MTA is a Math category course * Fowler High School Graduation * FHS Athletic Eligibility * Continued Membership in Class and School *
* Win – Win - Win for our school family * Budget Savings of $35,000 - $55,000 * Expands opportunities many students already have * Supports Fowler as a Community of Choice * Plans for online instruction in an aligned program * Encourages and rewards high achievement * Part of College Successful/Work Successful Approach * Continuing to expand CTE programming * Continue to expand Work-Based Education Programs *
* Still confirming program details * Verifying course offerings for 2016-17 * Scheduling along with other options (CCRESA) * Students will be college students * 2 college courses are challenging * No parent or FHS influence on instructors * Face to face sessions outside of school time * Limited school support * Need 20+ students per grade to make it work * Restricting LCC, MVU and other online courses *
* Our kids rise to expectations * College bound students are our niche * Teachers prep them well and early * Fits our inclusive, partnership based approach * Schools of choice district * Career Connections participation (CCRESA) * MVU online courses * Work based education programs * Shared time with parochial schools * Home school family outreach * Fulfills and depends on our FHS mission *
* The Fowler High School staff believes that all students can reach their maximum potential and become productive, responsible citizens. Parents, students, and staff are personally committed to providing an environment that develops caring, capable, confident, life-long learners. *
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