an introduction for students and families rossford high school college credit plus

A N I N T R O D U C T I O N F O R S T U D E N T S A N D FA M I L I E S

ROSSFORD HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

OPPORTUNITY TO EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

• Grades 7-12• College-ready students• Many college course options• Public colleges are free• Private colleges may include small cost• Calculus @ RHS will include a $40 fee

WHY TAKE COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS?

• Take college courses that satisfy your high school graduation requirements• If you have completed your high school

graduation requirements and want to begin college work• You want to explore college and take a course in a

subject that interests you or is not available at your high school• Get a head start on a college degree

PROCESS TO TAKE PART IN CCP

• Receive information/counseling on risks and benefits of CCP• Complete a Letter of Intent form by April 1st

• You can submit this tonight

• Apply to the college where you plan to take courses• Take placement tests as required by the college• Meet with your HS counselor and college advisor

to determine which courses you plan to take• Register for college courses and adjust high school

schedule if necessary

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

• Includes all dual enrollment options• College courses taken at RHS (Calculus, Climate/Weather)• Marketing/DECA and other Penta programs• Courses taken at participating universities, whether

online or on campus

ARE YOU READY FOR COLLEGE COURSES?

• College-readiness is determined by the college• Through the application process and placement testing

• GPA requirements set by the college• Students may be required to take placement

testing to help determine what courses they can take

STUDENT CHOICE

• Students can choose any course that applies toward a degree or workforce certification at a public or participating private college• May be for enrichment or to start a degree

program• Many Penta programs include workforce

certifications that may be included in CCP• Penta students should coordinate CCP classes with the

Penta counselor, Mrs. Zilba, and with the HS.

GRADUATE WITH COLLEGE CREDIT

• Students can earn up to 30 college credit hours per academic year• Includes both college and hs courses• 1 HS credit = 3 college credits• Going over the limit could incur fees – keep HS informed!

• Students can earn no more than 120 college credit hours while in the program• College grades may be weighted• College courses must be weighted the same as Honors or Advanced Placement in the same subject area

FIND THE COLLEGE AND COURSES THAT FIT

• Students will have options on courses• Colleges have prepared sample pathways or

examples of courses that students may want to consider• Pathways are suggestions to help you choose, but

other courses can be considered• Work with your college advisor to make the most

of your choices

SAMPLE PATHWAYS

• A combination of courses that may be taught here and additional courses through participating universities, which may include:• Calculus (University of Findlay- taught at RHS)• Weather and Climate (Owens CC-taught at RHS)• Other college courses that may be added • Online or courses taken on campus

SUMMER SESSION CLASSES

• Students can take courses during summer sessions beginning as early as this summer• Summer term will apply as the 1st term of the next school

year• A college’s summer term often begins in May. There may

be multiple sessions within a summer term.• Meet with your HS counselor as this will effect your

schedule for the rest of the school year

BOOKS AND FEES

• Students attending a public college do not pay for either books or fees• Students attending a private college may have

some fees• Books will be the property of the HS and will need

to be returned to the guidance office once the course is completed• Student covers parking expenses if there are any

FAILING OR WITHDRAWING

• If you fail a college class, you will most likely be charged for the expense of the course• If you withdraw from a course beyond college

deadlines, typically in the first two weeks of the semester, you will most likely be charged for withdrawal fees• Failing and withdraw grades will be included on

both the hs and college transcript• Could potentially jeopardize college opportunities

and financial aid• Could potentially jeopardize high school

graduation

GRADES

• The grade you earn in a college course is applied to your high school gpa and to your college gpa• If the course is part of your graduation requirements, it

may effect your hs graduation• Grades may impact your standing at the college or any

colleges you may later apply to

CCP SCHEDULING

Work with RHS counselor before registering to determine how college courses will be evaluated for RHS graduation requirementsMeet with your college advisor to register for classesRHS students must take a reasonable course load

• equivalent to at least five or six hs courses.

CCP AND SPORTS

Student-athletes selecting to participate in CCP must be certain that 1. The faculty members at the college understand that they will need to provide grades or a progress report at the time when the high school’s quarter grading period is over2. The student-athlete is taking enough post-secondary course work exclusively or between the college and the high school combined to be equivalent to five one-credit courses

IS CCP A GOOD FIT?

Balance schedule between HS & College (budget time)Should be both academically and socially self-disciplined - This is especially true for younger students Students may be attending college classes with students aged 17-25+ years and may encounter mature topics in some coursesStudent/parents responsible for transportation and parking fees (Families that meet District guidelines may request assistance for transportation fees)

IS CCP A GOOD FIT?

Schedule conflicts with extra-curricular activities at RHS (sports, drama, etc.)Conflicts in school-year calendarExtra study time for college classesPersonal supplies (calc., camera, tools, etc.) are students’ responsibilityHelp for college classes may not be available at RHS. Services are offered at collegesMust have 4 RHS classes to be on honor roll

LETTER OF INTENT

• Students/Parents should complete a Letter of Intent form by April 1st

• This is not a commitment to take college courses, but is required for the program

• Submit a new Letter of Intent each year• Any late submissions will have to be approved by our

superintendant• Can be completed and submitted tonight

• The Letter of Intent is not your college application – you will still need to go through the application process!

REVIEW OF PROCESS

• April 1st – turn in Letter of Intent• Apply to a college or complete an application as

part of taking a course at RHS• Take placement testing if needed/required• Meet with your HS counselor to discuss potential

courses and to look at your high school schedule• Meet with college advisor to choose and schedule

courses• Submit your college schedule to your HS

counselor

COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Set by the college• Owens CC www.owens.edu/collegecreditplus/

• University of Toledo www.utoledo.edu/admission/dualcredit/

• BGSU www.bgsu.edu/collegecreditplus

• University of Findlay www.findlay.edu/admissions/college-credit-plus/

FOR MORE INFORMATION

• www.ohiohighered.org/ccp• Visit college websites• Talk to your HS counselor