Delaware City SchoolsPARENT & STUDENT

HANDBOOK2015-2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is College Credit Plus? ........................................................Page 3

College Credit Plus Eligibility …………………………………………………….Page 3

How to Apply for College Credit Plus ………………………………………..Page 4

College Credit Plus Costs …………………………………………………………..Page 4

Amount of Credits a Student Can Earn ……………………………………..Page 4

College Courses Offered at DHS ………………………………………………..Page 5

Working College Credit Plus Courses into a Schedule ………………..Page 7

How Many High School Credits are CCP Courses Worth? ………….Page 7

How Many CCP Courses Can My Student Take Each Semester? ..Page 8

High School Equivalencies of CCP Courses and Subject Areas ……Page 8

Effect of CCP courses on High School GPA …………………………………Page 9

Transferability of CCP Credits …………………………………………………….Page 9

Local Colleges and Their Admission Requirements ……………………Page 10

Advantages and Risks of Taking CCP Courses ……………………………Page 11

How Do I Know if My Student is Ready? ……………………………………Page 11

Appendices

Letter of Intent to Participate (to be given to school counselor by April 1)…Page 12

Fee Obligation Form (to be given to school counselor) …………………………..Page 13

Waiver and Release (to be given to school counselor) ……………………………Page 14

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Delaware City SchoolsCollege Credit Plus Information

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What Is College Credit Plus?College Credit Plus (CCP) is a new initiative created by the

Ohio Legislature which begins in the 2015-2016 school year. It mandates that students in grades 7-12 have the opportunity to take courses from which they can earn college credit and high school credit concurrently. In the past we offered college and high school credit through Post-Secondary Enrollment and Dual Enrollment courses, but CCP streamlines those two entities under one unified program with standardized rules and procedures for school districts and colleges to follow.

College Credit Plus EligibilityHIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY – Any student is eligible to participate as long as he or she meets the college’s eligibility requirements.

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ELIGIBILITY – To be accepted to a college or university, a student must show they are college ready. Each college will have their own guidelines regarding what determines college readiness. No college may place different admission requirements on CCP students than they have for any other prospective students.

How to Apply for College Credit PlusDELAWARE CITY SCHOOLS PROCESS

A student interested in taking CCP course(s) must return the Letter of Intent found in this packet to his or her school counselor no later than April 1st.

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY PROCESS

Each college will have an application form and process in order to admit students to the CCP program. The counselors at Hayes High School will be able to assist students and parents with the process.

College Credit Plus CostsDELAWARE CITY SCHOOLS COSTS

Students will only be charged if they withdraw after the penalty-free time period or fail a course.

Courses designated with an asterisk * are part of the Marion Technical College Block courses and are strongly encouraged to be taken together. This is due to the rotation of the courses and how they are able to be scheduled into the high school day.

College Courses Offered at Hayes High School

Dealing with Diversity (3 college credits)*

Psychology (3 college credits)*

Sociology (3 college credits)*

Oral Communications (3 college credits)*

English Composition 1 & 2 (World Literature Honors--6 college credits)

College Algebra (4 college credits)

Excursions in Math (3 college credits)

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Social SciencesCourses offered by Marion Technical College

EnglishCourses offered by Marion Technical College

MathCourses offered by Marion Technical College

College Credit Plus CostsDELAWARE CITY SCHOOLS COSTS

Students will only be charged if they withdraw after the penalty-free time period or fail a course.

Spanish 1020 (Spanish 4 - 3 college credits)

Spanish 2020 (Spanish 5 - 3 college credits)

French 1020 (French 4 - 3 college credits)

French 2020 (French 5 - 3 college credits)

Digital Image Manipulation (Photography 2 - 3 college credits)

Principles of Business (3 college credits)

Additional college courses may be taken at participating College Credit Plus institutions provided that the student meets the admission criteria of the institution. For a full listing of courses offered, please

review the course catalog on the institution’s website.

The University of Toledo offers numerous courses that may be taken virtually or on campus. To learn more about their program, visit: http://www.utoledo.edu/admission/dualcredit/index.html.

Marion Technical College will also offer “Self-Pay Scholarships” for up to $300 to assist students to enroll in courses during the summer semester.

Additional information on the College Credit Plus program, visit https://www.ohiohighered.org/college_credit_plus.

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World LanguagesCourses offered by Wright State University

ArtCourses offered by Marion Technical College

BusinessOffered in conjunction with the Delaware Area

Career Center and Courses offered by Columbus State Community College

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Working CCP Courses into a Student’s ScheduleClasses Taken at Hayes

CCP courses are scheduled into a student’s 7-period school day like any other course available at the high school.

Classes Taken on a College Campus

Students must communicate with their school counselor and college advisor to discuss their schedule. Students are responsible for registering for on-campus college courses that will fit within their day or evening that allows for participation in all other courses and activities needed. College courses are offered in the evening and during the day, but availability may be restricted, so communicate with both the high school and college.

If a change in the high school schedule occurs (two-hour delay, testing schedule, etc.) that causes school and college courses to overlap, students are excused from their overlapping school course for that day to attend their college course.

Classes Taken Online

Students taking an asynchronous online course may complete that coursework anytime of the day by the deadlines provided by the instructor. Students may complete this work at home in the evening and/or during a scheduled study hall period at school.

Synchronous online courses are scheduled at a particular time of the day and should be handled like an on-campus class making sure students have time to attend whether during the day or in the evening.

How Many HS Credits are CCP Courses Worth?1 CCP Credit Hour = .33 HS Credit 2 CCP Credit Hours = .67 HS Credit

3 - 5 CCP Credit Hours = 1 HS Credit

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How Many CCP Courses Can My Student Take?Students may take up to 30 credit hours per school year. For each non-CCP high school course a student takes, 3 hours are subtracted from the 30 hours allowed for each school year. The chart below shows how many CCP hours a student may enroll in each semester as determined by the number of school credits they are taking.

Number of classes taken at school during a given semester

Minimum number of CCP semester hours you MUST take

in same semester

Maximum number of CCP semester hours you MAY take in

same semester

0 12 151 10 13.52 8 123 5 10.54 3 95 1 7.56 0 67 0 4.5

HS Equivalencies of CCP Courses and SubjectsBelow is a common list of college academic disciplines with their Hayes High School subject area.

This is not an exhaustive list, and a conversation between the student and school counselor should occur prior to enrolling in an on-campus or online CCP course to determine the

corresponding high school graduation course that will be satisfied.

HAYES SUBJECT AREA COMMON COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE EQUIVALENTS

English English, Communication, Journalism, Humanities

Math Math

Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy

Social Studies History, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Polit. Sci., Philosophy

Health Health Sciences, Dietetics

Physical Education Sports Management, Physical Activity or Sport

World Language World Language

Art (Fine/Performing) Art, Music, Theater, Dance

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Effect of CCP Courses on High School GPAA student’s Grade Point Average is affected by a CCP final course grade the same way as

an Advanced Placement final course grade in a corresponding subject area. The grade point for the final grade will be raised one point if the grade of a C- or higher is achieved. For example, if a B+ is earned, a student will receive a 4.3 grade point for the class. These courses do not count toward Salutatorian or Valedictorian status as a required weighted course. Our policy will still require: 4.0 GPA and one AP course for Salutatorian; 4.1 GPA and two AP courses for Valedictorian candidacy through the Class of 2017. Class of 2018

and beyond will use the 1st and 2nd highest GPA in the class.

Transferability of CCP CreditsOhio Public Colleges

Per Ohio law, all Ohio Public Colleges must accept credits from other Ohio Public Colleges. However, credits transferred from one public college to another will not necessarily fulfill the credit requirements of a specific major, even if it is from a similar department; and may instead be counted as elective credit.

Private Colleges

Private colleges do not have to accept transfer credit from other universities, nor do public universities have to accept credit from private universities. However, most Ohio (public and private) colleges will accept transfer credit in general education courses and other common freshman credits.

Academically Selective Colleges

The more academically selective a college, the less likely it is to accept transfer credit.

Rule of Thumb

Always check with the admissions office of any colleges of interest to discuss the transferability of any past, present, or future CCP courses. The following websites show what college credits are transferable and where they may be transferred. These site do not provide an exhaustive list of every transferable credit to every college. Students must communication with the office of admissions of colleges of interest.

www.transferology.com https://www.ohiohighered.org/transfer/transfermodule

https://www.ohiohighered.org/transfer/tag

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Local Colleges and Their Admission RequirementsColumbus State Community College

1. Open Admission: Apply online (orientation required)2. No GPA requirement3. Must meet remediation-free standard for intended course area4. COMPASS placement test and/or ACT for college-readiness benchmark5. Courses eligibility: placement by test, previous college coursework taken, prior credit (AP or other scores), high school selected pathway or plan of study6. Discuss courses to take with school counselor and CSCC advisor7. Application Deadline: MAY 1

Marion Technical College

1. Apply online2. Must be in good academic standing based on transcript of courses3. Submit ACT scores or take COMPASS to determine college-readiness4. Meet with MTC advisor to determine classes and schedule5. Discuss courses selections with school counselor6. Attend orientation at MTC if attending classes on campus7. Application Deadline: MAY 1

The Ohio State University (Main Campus)

1. Competitive application process: Apply online2. Review of HS curriculum and performance based on class rank/GPA3. ACT or SAT scores to show college-readiness (PSAT can be used)4. Non-academic factors such as leadership, extracurricular activities, etc. 5. 300-word Essay6. Application Deadline: MAY 1

The Ohio State University (Regional Branch Campus)

1. Apply online2. Review of HS curriculum and performance based on class rank/GPA3. ACT or SAT scores to show college-readiness (PSAT can be used)4. Non-academic factors such as leadership, extracurricular activities, etc. 5. 300-word Essay6. Application Deadline: MAY 1

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Advantages and Risks of Taking CCP CoursesAdvantages

+Opportunity to take courses not offered at school.+Opportunity to experience college-level work prior to making a college decision.+Opportunity to take academically challenging courses.+Opportunity to earn both high school and college credit at no or little cost.

Risks

-Family will be charged for late withdrawal or failure of a course.-Withdrawal or failure could affect credits needed for graduation.-Increased responsibility for learning and staying organized.-Reduced opportunity for extracurricular activities if courses are on-campus.-Grade in CCP courses will affect the student’s high school GPA.-Need to plan for travel time and cost of transportation to on-campus classes.-No guarantee that students will get the courses they would like. -May experience some social discomfort at first.

How Do I know if My Student is Ready for CCP?Students participating in CCP courses who are typically successful have the following characteristics:

Independent Learner – is able to work independently and grasp concepts quickly.

Organized – is able to maintain multiple courses with multiple teacher expectations and work deadlines.

Present – is able to attend each scheduled class on time. Students who are absent from CCP courses tend not to do well.

Academically Prepared – loves to learn and is ready for the challenge of college work.

Socially Prepared/Mature – is ready to work alongside older students when taking courses at a college.

Strong Communicator – is able to ask for help when needed and speak to others in the class as well as get needed information about breaks, deadlines, etc.

This is not an exhaustive list, and many students are successful in college-level courses. Academic preparedness is very important to success in CCP courses as a student must be “college-ready” based on transcript review and certain testing by the college.