DUAL ENROLLMENT Purpose To allow high school students

DUAL ENROLLMENT Purpose: To allow high school students to get a jump-start on their education and experience college. March 30, 2017

Who is eligible? Current Juniors Recommended cumulative GPA of 85 or above Score of 500 on both the Critical Reading and Mathematics Sections of the SAT* No more than 15 absences during the previous year Recommendation from Guidance Counselor * Students applying to LCCC who do not have SAT scores or who do not have the recommended score must take LCCC’s placement test and place at the college level in English and Mathematics

Who is eligible? Current Sophomores Recommended cumulative GPA of 93 or above Score of 500 on both the Critical Reading and Mathematics Sections of the SAT* No more than 15 absences during the previous year Recommendation from Guidance Counselor * Students applying to LCCC who do not have SAT scores or who do not have the recommended score must take LCCC’s placement test and place at the college-level in English and Mathematics.

Participating Colleges Luzerne County Community College Bloomsburg University Penn State Wilkes University King’s College

Commonly Approved Courses English Composition II General Psychology Principles of Sociology Intro to Philosophy Intro to Art Public Speaking Foreign Language courses General science courses (no lab science) Mathematics courses History courses Government courses

Process Complete a “Request to Apply” Sheet Due to the Guidance Office by Tuesday, April 4 th. Follow application instructions for specific college Payment for classes/fees/books is the responsibility of the student. Upon enrollment in classes, students must submit a copy of the following to the Guidance Office. Schedule Student Contract Driving Contract

LCCC Students should submit an online application to LCCC indicating Early College on the application. All students not having the required SAT scores will be given the Accuplacer test on Wednesday, April 5 th at Berwick High School. The cost is $25 and will be billed from LCCC. Immediately following the placement test, students will be given a registration form. This should be returned to the high school guidance office as soon as possible. Cost per course is approximately $225 plus cost of the book.

Bloomsburg University (ACE) Complete the “Non-Degree” or ACE application online at www. bloomu. edu/ace Schedule an appointment with your School Counselor to request a letter of recommendation and transcript Choose courses and schedule online at www. bloomu. edu/ace BU courses cost approximately $325 plus the cost of books

SCHEDULING Morning Classes Mid-Day Classes Evening Classes Summer Classes Students will choose a full high school schedule that will be adjusted once College Courses have been verified.

Dual Enrollment Contract A set arrival/departure time from the high school. Agreement to complete both a first and second semester course during the scheduled time. College grades will become a part of the official high school transcript and will be calculated as part of the high school GPA with a weight of 1. 04 It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of these credits.

QUESTIONS? Please contact Ms. Melito at 759 -6400 ext. 3107