MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL2013-14

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment Laws

Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act (PA 160 of 1996)

Career and Technical Preparation Act (PA 258 of 2000)

Qualifying Scores

Student MUST achieve qualifying score in subject area to take a course in that subject area.

Courses in computer science and foreign language not offered by the district do not have any qualifying scores requirements

Scores Needed

Administrative Rule

388.155 Rule 5 (2) The acts do not prohibit a district from supporting any pupil regardless of eligibility under these acts.

Course Limits

4 Years 3 Years

Grade 9 2 Classes

Grade 10 2 Classes 2 Classes

Grade 11 2 Classes 4 Classes

Grade 12 4 Classes 4 Classes

Not More than 10 Courses Overall!

Eligible Student

Enrolled in at least 1 high school class in a public school district.

Must have at least 1 parent or legal guardian who is a resident of the state.

Must not have been enrolled in high school for more than 4 schools years

Must have letter signed by the student’s principal indicating dual enrollment eligibility

Must sign a student responsibility agreement

Eligible Course

Offered for postsecondary creditNot offered at students high school or

unavoidable scheduling conflictSubject area other than PE, theology divinity,

or religious educationStudent must have achieved qualifying score

in each subject areaConsidered an academic course

Not a hobby, craft, or recreational course

Eligible Charges

Martin Public Schools is in agreement to pay $721 per course. This agreement covers…..

TuitionMandatory course fees and registration feesMaterial fees, including books

Books become property of the school after completion of courseTransportation fees, parking fees, and activity fees

are NOT eligible chargesCosts will be covered up to a certain dollar amount,

determined by the state, each year. If the costs exceed that amount the parents are responsible to make up the difference in cost.

What If the Student Fails?

MCL 388.514(10) and MCL 388.1904(10) States that the eligible student shall repay the school district any funds that were expended by the school district for the course that are not refunded to the school district by the eligible postsecondary institution… the school district may impose sanctions against the eligible student as determined by school district policy.

Things To Consider

Academic Readiness: Qualifying assessment scoresCollege Readiness: Social maturity and personal

responsibilityCollege Transcript will begin!Student needs to meet according to the college academic

schedule, holiday breaks may not align.If Martin High School does not have school but the

college/university is in session, student is expected to attend. This includes snow days or delays.

Be sure to check the michigantransfernewtwork.org or call the admissions office at the schools you are interested in attending upon graduation to see if the credits will transfer.

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Withdrawing or failing classes can impact your eligibility for Federal Financial Aid.

You must provide your own transportation unless you plan to attend the Early College Academy at the Tech Center.

Apply Early!

Questions?