NEW to Dual Enrollment Seminar

presented by

Denise Charles, Futures CoordinatorHarvest Community High School

In cooperation with

Kym D Johnson, MPASouth Campus Dual Enrollment Coordinator

FSCJ - South Campus, Bldg N

Dual Enrollment earn college credit In high school

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

•Take assessments to determine college readiness: PERT, SAT and/or ACT

● A program where students earn high school and college credit for the same course

● DE courses give you a head start on college

● Taking 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

What is Dual Enrollment ?

Savings through Dual Enrollment

� 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

Dual Enrollment 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 Dual Enrollment

PERT Reading 106Writing 103Math 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

English 17Reading 19Math 19

Critical Reading 440Mathematics 440

Additional Eligibility Information

College grades are permanent on both the high school and college transcripts. Good performance is vital to future dual enrollment opportunities.

To 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 & Seniorstaking standard dual enrollment

JUNIORS & SENIORSJUNIORS & 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 scienceafter 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

Rising seniors may qualify for Early Admissions 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 Admission 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.

Early Admissions

for Seniors only!

DE classes offered at Harvest

1st semester: ENC1101 - English Composition IEUH1000 - Western CivilizationMAN2021 Principles of Management (proposed)

2nd semester: LIT2000 - Intro to Literature EUH1001 – Western CivilizationSLS1103 - Student Life SuccessBSC1005L – 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 Dual Enrollment 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

1st choice classes listed in pencil

2nd & 3rd choices listed on a separate piece of paper

Submit to Harvest guidance for approval

� Registration Dates for FSCJ– Summer registration – April 1

– Fall registration – April 28

• If SAT or ACT test scores are not available, schedule an appointment to take the PERT at FSCJ. You will receive scores immediately following the assessment.

� 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}

Using the RIGHT Application

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 PERTprep

Let’s Cover the DocumentsHarvest Transcript

Must be downloaded from Harvest's

Sycamore student profile

All other documents are located on the

Harvest guidance website

guidance.hcsjax.org

Getting Started Block Schedule HS Tuition Table

TESTING

Test 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 Tracker 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