1 College in High School Presented by Michael Giazzoni, PhD Director

2 Obstacles to the FutureRising cost of further education Unpreparedness

3 Remedy: Early College CreditAdvanced Placement (AP) Concurrent Enrollment

4 CD/CDE Parent Presentation:Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Pitt CHS Basics CHS Student Experience CHS Teacher Details Big-picture questions

5 1. Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Basics:/ Concurrent Enrollment Dual Credit University faculty & high school teachers High school teachers cover university curriculum Like AP (potential college credit), but: Evaluated throughout year Awards real university credits

6 1. Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Basics: CE is extensive and growingDual Credit and Exam-Based Courses in U.S. Public High Schools: 2010–11,

7 2. Pitt CHS Basics: College in High School operates across PA and is growing

8 2. Pitt CHS Basics: College in High School operates across PA and is growing100+ schools 200+ teachers 3,000+ students

9 3. CHS Student ExperienceRegister by deadline (Oct 1 for most courses)

10 3. CHS Student ExperienceRegister by deadline (Oct 1 for most courses) Price per course: $245 tuition assistance available (Drop or withdraw) Drop: Full refund, no grade Withdraw: No refund, W grade

11 3. CHS Student ExperienceRegister by deadline (Oct 1 for most courses) Price per course: $245 tuition assistance available (Drop or withdraw) July 1: University of Pittsburgh transcript 85% earn C or better Instructions provided for credit transfer

12 3. CHS Student ExperienceRegister by deadline (Oct 1 for most courses) Price per course: $245 tuition assistance available (Drop or withdraw) July 1: University of Pittsburgh transcript 85% earn C or better Instructions provided for credit transfer Can apply to Pitt for free

13 3. CHS Student Experience: CautionsStudents may not register after the registration period. CHS provides a real Pitt transcript. Grades cannot be removed “because they were just in high school” Ways to opt out: Don’t register for the Pitt credits Drop: Full refund, no grade Withdraw: No refund, W grade

14 4. CHS Teacher Details Teachers approved by Pitt professorsCan offer AP and CHS credit at same time Agree to meet Pitt curriculum and grading requirements. Can award separate grades for Pitt and high school transcripts