1 What is College Credit Plus?Holgate High School December 8, 2016 CC+ replaced the PSEO programs that were offered in the past Effective last school year ( )

2 Why, Who, Where and When Why? Who? Where? When? How?To promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wider variety of options to full-time high school students. Who? CC+ provides college-ready students enrolled full time in grades 7-12 who have met all eligibility criteria of the high school and admission criteria of the IHE the opportunity to earn college credits prior to graduation. Where? All public IHE and any participating private IHE in the State of Ohio. Students may take all courses through high school, CC+ or a combination of CC+ and high school courses. Students may participate with multiple IHEs When? How? Any time during the year based on the college term dates

3 Who should participate in College Credit Plus and Why?CC+ is for students who are looking for more challenging courses Ask yourself : Am I bored in my current classes? Do I need a challenge? CC+ is for students who are ready to experience college level work Am I ready to work more independently? CC+ is not a replacement for high school. Can take a break from college if needed and jump back in later. High School years are something you can never get back. First and foremost you are a middle or high school student and a teenager and the decisions you make need to be consistent with the stage of life you are in. Time in high school VS. time in college

4 There are benefits to CC+Students can continue to be challenged And earn college credits in the process At no cost as long as they successfully complete their course(s) Students can have the opportunity to study in a special interest area And have access to different social subgroups Especially if taken courses on campus. Ex. Gen Eds junior year and eligible to start in a Nursing program in senior year.

5 There are possible risksSocial discomfort May be in class with students of varying ages/backgrounds Content may be intended for a more mature audience Course may be academically different than what you are accustomed too – more subjective Increase time for travel and study The average 3 credit hour college course would require at least 10 to 13 hours of in-class and study time a week Advising Worksheet Increased financial obligation Students and/or families are responsible for providing their own transportation (to and from class and any class related activities if applicable, including obtaining text books and supplies. Cost depends on your success in your courses Students are able to think differently when permitted to think subjectively. Sociology courses for example – not black and white

6 Failure or Non-Completion of CoursesStudents who fail or do not complete a CC+ course (i.e. drop the course after the 14th day of class at the IHE) may be held financially responsible for the full cost of the course. These costs must be settled with the district in order for a student to participate in graduation ceremonies and receive their diploma. Students who fail courses may jeopardize their continued participation in the CC+ program with the IHE. Students may be placed on academic watch or dropped from the IHE. Failing CC+ courses will negatively impact a student’s standing at their post-secondary schools after graduation. IHE may require students to take remedial courses while on academic watch. These courses do NOT fall under CC+ Courses intended to meet graduation requirements will have to be remediated or taken at the high school.

7 Possible Risks, continued…Increase in responsibility for learning No extra time for sick days even if excused from class No one to remind you of upcoming assignments Increase in responsibility in general Application procedure/Course registration Turning in college grades on time Effect on grade point average, rank, and eligibility for honors and scholarships Students MUST print grades for Mrs. Peck just prior to the end of each quarter Grades will be on grade cards and will factor into quarter GPA (Eligibility, Honor Roll) and semester GPA (Honors,Rank) Along with increase in responsibility for learning students MUST be more responsible. At the beginning of the school year, students will be given a list of due dates to get me their college grades. They must be able to keep track of these dates and make sure they get the grades turned in. Eligibility and honor roll are dependent upon these grades. I do not intend to hunt down these grades each nine weeks, rather if college grades are not received students could be not eligible for athletics/extra/co-curriculars,etc and omitted from the honor roll until grades are received. Once honor roll is submitted adjustments will not be made.

8 GPA Comparison 100% High School CCP & High School GPA = 3.714English B Math B Science A Social St A Chorus A Art A Spanish A 3.5 / 13 CCP & High School Comp I B Coll Algebra B HS Science A HS Social St A HS Chorus A HS Art A HS Spanish A 4.5 / 16 GPA = 3.714 GPA = 3.555

9 Where : College RepresentativesAny public IHE and any participating private IHE in the State of Ohio Northwest State Community College Kristen Rausch Owens Community College Oriona Rife Bowling Green State University Debra Cunningham Defiance College Jennifer Stark

10 How : CC+ Program EligibilityMust be a full-time enrolled student in grade 7-12 (enrolled in a minimum of 5 credits or the equivalent) Must meet all admission, placement and participation requirements of a partnering IHE Must meet all HS requirements and deadlines for participation

11 Requirements and DeadlinesStudents meet ALL criteria in order to participate in CC+. Failure to meet any of the criteria will disqualify a student from participation in CC+ for the following academic school year. 1) Attend the mandatory meeting. 2) Notify Guidance office by April 1st by returning your completed Intent and Counseling forms 3) Follow IHE application/acceptance procedures It is the responsibility of the student to be accepted by the college and to meet all admission deadlines

12 Follow IHE application/acceptance proceduresNSCC NSCC application link Apply online by December 19th in order to take the ACCUPLACER at Holgate on Jan. 9 Complete the CCP Consent Form and submit it to your high school counselor Take a placement test (ACCUPLACER or ACT) Complete the CCP Advising and Orientation Workshop Meet with a NSCC advisor If taking online courses complete the Online Learning Readiness (OLR) Assessment Complete the Student Registration Form and submit to high school counselor Start monitoring your NSCC and account (Sakai) information Owens Owens application link Apply online by December 19th in order to take the ACCUPLACER at Holgate on Jan. 11 Complete the Parent Signature Form and submit it to your high school counselor Contact the advising office to schedule an appointment with your advisor Meet with K.C. Bailey either over the phone or in person (if over the phone must have access to a computer with internet and a printer) Bring a copy of your schedule to your high school counselor along with your spring course proposals Register for Orientation : Orientation Registration Link Complete Orientation : Summer and Fall: available on campus or online; Spring: online Start monitoring your Omail and Blackboard accounts

13 4) Schedule classes at the high schoolStudents may be enrolled in a maximum of 30 credit hours each academic year and may not exceed120 college credit hours earned through CC+ by the time they graduate Example: 5 credits taken at the high school 30–(5 x 3)=15 semester hours maximum at the IHE Students must be enrolled in a minimum of the equivalent of 5 credits/courses Freshman – English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health/P.E., Spanish, Fine Art, Elective What are you willing to give up? Giving up electives now may result in less elective choices later, including School-to-Work Scheduling outside of grade level can cause problems in the future? Sophomores – Taking Composition I and II at this time means you will still need to earn another English credit towards graduation How will you earn this English credit? Do you have a plan that will get you all the way through high school without exhausting my general education CCP courses?

14 OHSAA eligibility & Full time equivalencyThis is just up here because it is important. However, I have run several scenarios in my office and I have not come up with one in which a student is full time at the high school or college or any combination and not be eligible. I want to make you aware because it is one of the formulas I have to track while scheduling students so you may hear me reference it.

15 5) Schedule remaining hours with the IHEStudents can take any course available from the IHE’s course catalogue so long as it is non-sectarian, non- remedial and applies toward a degree or professional certificate or general requirements of the IHE. Courses can be taken at any one or multiple participating IHE. Courses can be taken through a variety of delivery methods: Taken on the college campus by a college instructor Taken online

16 Which college courses should you take?Don’t take college courses just to replace high school courses, rather look into the colleges you are planning on attending to see if the course will benefit you later. Take courses that will Transfer : TAG course Apply : Transferology.com Benefit you : Will this course/credit meet requirements towards college graduation? Speak with your advisor at the IHE Consider courses you qualified for on your first attempt

17 Overview 1) Attend the mandatory meeting.2) Notify Guidance office by April 1st by returning your completed Intent and Counseling forms 3) Follow IHE application/acceptance procedures 4) Schedule classes at the high school 5) Schedule & Register remaining hours with the IHE 6) Continue checking you college and student accounts on a regular basis 7) Obtain a student ID and get your books from the college bookstore approximately one week before classes start. Contact the college prior to check on the status of your text books.

18 Textbooks Students (not parents) must pick up their books at the college bookstore. Picking up books requires a college ID If you do not have your student ID you will be directed on how to get one. To get your student ID you will need to present a photo ID. If you do not have a drivers license or passport you can go to the BMV to get a photo ID. Students are not responsible for paying for the textbooks. Textbooks are the property of the IHE or school district and must be returned in good condition after the course is completed. If returned with unreasonable damage the district may seek payment for that book

19 Textbooks continued… Returning of textbooks may vary by collegeUnless you hear differently from me Owens textbooks will still be returned to high school guidance after course completion. NSCC textbooks will still be returned to the college. Failure to return textbooks may result in non- issuance of the college transcript and/or assessment of fees inquired by the district. BGSU textbooks get returned if there is a buyback. If no buyback students return the books to high school guidance.

20 Awarding of Credits & GradesCollege courses to be applied to specific course requirements for graduation must have the High School Principal’s approval for comparable subject at the local level Ex: Composition I for English credit Students in grades 7-8 participating in CC+, just like all other grade levels, will have their courses listed on their high school transcript and factored into their high school GPA upon entering the 9th.

21 Awarding of Credits & GradesGrades will be based on the letter grade awarded by the IHE. College professors will award grades based on college level performance Exception: If the student is taking a college class online in a Holgate classroom with a Holgate teacher and that teacher gives additional grades those grades will be factored into the high school quarter grades only. Example: Teacher gives homework check grades. High School grade on 4th quarter grade card may be higher or lower depending on whether or not the student does their homework. The transcript will reflect the grade earned at the College.

22 PROCESS FOR GRANTING CREDIT3-5 credit hours = 2 credit hours = 1 credit hour = 1 credit .67 credit .33 credit College Semester Hours High School Credit

23 Academic ResponsibilitiesStudents are 100% responsible for their college classes Read your syllabi the first day of class, if not sooner. It is a binding contract. Ex. Composition word count – 50% Ex. Exams scheduled to be taken on campus Know your college policies Ex. 2.0 or below cumulative GPA for two consecutive semesters results in students being at risk for possible denial of financial aid at any college

24 School Calendar/ScheduleCC+ courses will follow the IHE calendar as far as start/end dates for their semester and breaks (i.e. Spring Break). The high school scheduling process takes precedent over that of the IHE. Students may not sign up for CC+ courses whose meeting time will cause a student to be late or need to leave early from a high school class. Students will not be excused from high school classes as scheduled for CC+ course requirements (i.e. exams) If a professor requires students to take final exams on campus students are expected to make arrangements with their CC+ instructors. If students must meet on campus they must make arrangements that do not affect their high school courses or they will be unexcused. Missing part of the school day may also affect athletic eligibility for that day. (5 periods) School cancellations or delays do not apply to CC+ courses taken on the college campus. Students will still be expected to go to class unless the IHE also cancels.

25 Graduation RequirementsIn the event that a college class needed for graduation goes beyond the commencement date, the student will be allowed to participate in the graduation exercises if a passing grade is being achieved a week prior to graduation. The diploma will be held until successful completion. Students participating in the CC+ program must still meet ALL state and district requirements for graduation with regard to credits earned and testing.

26 Graduation & Testing RequirementsTaking college classes in English, math, science, and social studies does not automatically exempt students from needing to take the state tests in that subject area Students must take End-of-Course exams in English and Math even if taken at the college. Please note that the content of many CC+ courses will not properly prepare a student for the state end of course exams. For example, a sophomore taking Composition I will be required to take the English 2 end of course exam that covers all areas of English/Language Arts, not just composition. American History, American Government, and Biology taken at the college will utilize the grade conversion into points.

27 Academic and Social ResponsibilitiesAny problems that arise due to social responsibilities at the college will be dealt with through the college The high school will not discipline due to college behavioral problems A student removed from a day class by the college will return to high school and class at the high school If a student is suspended or expelled from the high school the IHE will be notified within 5 days

28 Option A Family is responsible for the cost of credit hours and all material for the course(s) Does not factor in to the State maximum 30 hours Family will receive another form to complete in which they choose whether they wish for the course grade to be included on the students’ transcript and therefore be factored into the students cumulative GPA.

29 Self-Pay Option If a student wants more than the State maximum 30 Carnegie units they will be responsible for paying full price to the college for the course(s) that put them over 30. Example : Student Carnegie units add up to 31. The family can choose for the student to take all courses but must pay for the entire course (not just the 1 hour) that put the student over the State Maximum.

30 Student Support ServicesAs a CC+ participant, students are considered to be college students and thus have access to all the services and supports afforded to all full-time enrolled students at the IHE. Services may include … Academic Tutoring (Study Skills, Writing & Math Labs) Campus Libraries Computer Labs Career Services Counseling Services Transfer Coordinators Athletic/Fitness Facilities Students should seek academic support from the IHE rather than high school staff for their CC+ courses High school course proctors (if applicable) may assist students as needed but will not be held accountable for student success at the college level

31 The College DifferenceDaily schedule is routine Day begins and ends as a school group Attend five days a week Mandatory attendance and teachers will often check in with students if they have missed class Teachers consider school events or other student obligations when planning their class Routine changes every day Classes may be online, face-to-face or combination Not all instructors take attendance and missing class is an not an excuse for being unprepared It may appear that you have “free time” Instructors do not consider student’s obligations when planning instruction High School College

32 The College DifferenceParents can play an active role in assisting with school work Teachers often hold students accountable when struggling or missing work Expectations are repeated often and reminders issued Teachers often provide students with notes or outlines Students are treated as adults Students are expected to initiate contact with their instructors if assistance is needed Students are expected to follow the course syllabus on their own Teachers expect students to take their own notes Student Balances Responsibilities High School College

33 The College DifferenceGrades are given for most assigned work Consistent good homework may raise your grade Testing is frequent over small sections Grades can often be given for participation and completion of work Teachers will review progress by reading rough drafts and breaking papers into sections Tests are infrequent and often cover large amounts of material Review sessions are rare Students must organize their study topics and prepare to be tested Make-up tests are rarely available Students are expected to review their own work and papers are typically due at one time High SchoolCounts College

34 The College DifferenceAssigned readings are often done in class Discussion is teacher led Listening in class and reviewing material once is often enough Lessons are read and reviewed Assigned readings are lengthy and must be done prior to class Discussion are often led by students Material is more complex and students need strong, consistent study skills For every hour you spend in class, you should plan on three hours of outside studying and assignments Significant Outside Classroom Work High Schoolassroom Work College

35 The College DifferenceYou can improve your grades with perfect attendance and effort Teachers will often allow you to redo assignments or make test corrections Extra credit is common Your grade is the result of your performance on tests and papers Extra credit is rarely offered High School College

36 Tips Know what your ultimate goal is and plan each year accordinglyWatch and meet all deadlines! Missing a deadline will disqualify you from participation. Get to know your advisor/admissions officer at the IHE. Check with IHE advisor about course transferability before registering for courses. Know where to get help at the IHE. Make a plan for when you will study and complete assignments.

37 Is CC+ Right For Me? Future plans Study HabitsReading & Writing Abilities Time Management Skills Ability to Ask Questions & Seek Help Social/Emotional Maturity Ability to Work with Different People Involvement Level in High School (Extracurricular Activities) Things to Consider

38 Questions to Discuss as a FamilyIs the student able to work and function independently? Is the student capable of seeking out help and speaking for themselves? Is the student socially and emotionally mature enough to handle college work and topics? Is the parent willing to take a back seat in their child’s education? Will the student have guaranteed, reliable transportation? If an athlete, does the student understand the credits necessary to maintain high school athletic eligibility and stay involved? How will CC+ affect participation in extracurricular groups such as NHS, student council, etc? Will CC+ affect GPA at the high school and/or college? Will it impact scholarships and class rank?

39 Questions Contact Beth Peck – Holgate at: Contact Todd West – Patrick Henry at: Contact Shelley Ahleman – Liberty Center at: