JJC DUAL CREDIT FALL 2016 ORIENTATION WELCOME TO

JJC DUAL CREDIT FALL 2016 ORIENTATION

WELCOME TO DUAL CREDIT • As a Dual Credit student, you have the opportunity to experience life as a college student while still in high school. However, this also means you now have the responsibilities that are part of college life. • This presentation is designed to help familiarize you with the Dual Credit program at JJC and provide an overview of the policies governing Dual Credit, your responsibilities as a student, and the resources available to help ensure your academic success.

WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT? The Dual Credit program is a partnership between JJC and area high schools and career centers. Junior and senior high school students earn both high school and college credit upon successful completion of Dual Credit courses.

DUAL CREDIT REGULATIONS AND ACCREDITATION Dual Credit Regulations Dual Credit Course Accreditation All state laws, regulations, standards, and policies that apply to courses on JJC campuses must also be followed when offering Dual Credit courses at high schools and career centers. JJC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association. The HLC establishes guidelines to assure academic integrity of Dual Credit programs at accredited institutions.

BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT Earn College Credit Prior to High School Graduation Dual Credit courses are transferable and speed up the time to college degree completion. Reduces Overall College Costs JJC Dual Credit courses are free to high school students. Student Access Dual Credit students are considered JJC students, and therefore are granted access to JJC resources and activities on campus.

BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT Convenience High School student can take courses as part of the regular school day. Facilitates the Transition Between High School and College Dual Credit courses help prepare students for the transition to college by engaging students in collegelevel work and developing pathways to degree attainment. Enhances the Curriculum for High School Students The addition of college coursework to high school curricula expand the options available to high school students while adding college-level rigor.

COURSES AVAILABLE FOR DUAL CREDIT General Educatio n Courses • General education courses are usually introductory courses in the arts and sciences intended to provide students with a broad educational experience. • The required general education categories at JJC are: English, Math, Life Science, Physical Science, Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Science. Career and Technical Educatio n • Career and technical education is a term applied to schools, institutions and educational programs that specialize in the skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation. • Most CTE courses offered as Dual Credit may be applied to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree at JJC, but they generally do not transfer. A student who attends JJC after high school may use this earned credit, but the AAS degree itself is not intended for transfer.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS Academic Honor Code Transferring Withdrawals Moving/Graduating Early • Students are expected to demonstrate integrity, honesty, and responsibility in completing their college level coursework. • Accepting courses for transfer depends on the individual college or university. Students should contact their intended transfer institution directly to inquire about the transferability of their Dual Credit coursework. • If a student is not earning a “C” or better by midterm, it is time to consider a withdrawal. If the student completes a withdrawal through JJC prior to the midterm date, the student is deleted from the course. After the midterm date, the student receives a “W” on the JJC transcripts. Failure to withdraw by the deadline may result in a failing grade on the student’s academic transcript. • If a student moves or graduated early, the student must withdraw from their Dual Credit course through their high school or career center and JJC by the deadlines listed in their course registration. Failure to withdraw from the JJC course may result in a failing grade on your JJC transcript.

RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND ACCESS TO RECORDS JJC Dual Credit students have complete academic rights under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. Students have the right to: Inspect and review their educational records. Request an amendment of inaccurate records. Consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained within their academic record. File a complaint to the Family Policy Compliance Office regarding an alleged violation.

GRADES AND TRANSCRIPTS Academic Records Dual Credit students begin their official college transcript with JJC. College credit is awarded immediately upon successful completion of each Dual Credit course. Students usually earn the same grade* for both the high school course and the JJC course. Dual Credit grades will be part of the student’s records throughout their college career. *Some CTE courses do not earn the same grade for both the high school course and the JJC course. Please see your instructor for more information.

GRADES AND TRANSCRIPTS Impact on Future Dual Credit Students enrolled in Dual Credit who do not earn a grade “C” or better will not be allowed to enroll in additional Dual Credit courses. These students are placed on Academic Caution.

GRADES AD TRANSCRIPTS Can the classes you take while in high school impact your financial aid when you start college? Failing grades and withdrawals from college courses can restrict eligibility for future college admissions, scholarships and financial aid.

FINANCIAL AID STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY You need to make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in order to continue receiving federal student aid. The completion rate and grade point average requirement have the potential of impacting dual credit students after high school graduation. • Completion Rate Requirement At the end of each semester, a student must have satisfactorily completed 66. 66% of cumulative attempted hours. • Grade Point Average Requirement A student must maintain a grade point average that is consistent with the graduation requirements for his/her program along with the minimal grade point average as indicated below: – 0 -12 credit hours attempted: 1. 75 minimum cumulative GPA – 13 -32 credit hours attempted: 1. 85 minimum cumulative GPA – 33 -48 credit hours attempted: 1. 95 minimum cumulative GPA – 49 – 64 and up credit hours attempted: 2. 00 minimum cumulative

EXAMPLES BILL’S DUAL CREDIT CLASSES TED’S DUAL CREDIT CLASSES Class Grade ENG 101 C ENG 101 W ENG 102 W CIS 126 B CIS 126 A HIST 104 B 12 Attempted Hours 2. 67 GPA 75% Completion Rate 12 Attempted Hours 2. 00 GPA 50% Completion Rate GPA above 1. 75 Completion rate above 67% Complies with SAP GPA above 1. 75 Completion rate below 67% Does not comply with SAP

ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES Academic Skills Center Career Services • Preparation, and review materials for JJC placement, CLEP, and TEAS exams. • Major and career assessment, planning, and assistance. • Resume, cover letter, and interview assistance. • Job fairs and workshops. Library • Laptops, e. Readers, and MP 3 players available for check-out. • Borrow materials (books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, CDs, etc. ). • Private study rooms available with reservation. Tutoring and Learning Center • Free in-person and online tutoring. • Assistance brainstorming, organizing, and outlining papers and college essays. • Record and review speech presentations.

OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES Free online tutoring is available through JJC i. Campus. • Students must first contact the Academic Skills Center at (815) 2802730 to schedule a one-time, in-person appointment to become registered for this program. Once a student is registered for online tutoring, a student may log into their JJC i. Campus account, and click the ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER ONLINE TUTORING link.

ICAMPUS/JJC EMAIL • Dual Credit students will use their JJC username and password to access the Dual Credit i. Campus website. All students must login to the site and complete the orientation quiz to receive credit for completing the orientation. • The i. Campus website will host the Dual Credit handbook, orientation presentation, Dual Credit discussion board, and other Dual Credit related resources. • The i. Campus site will also serve as the primary means of communication between the Office of Dual Credit and high school students.

JENNIFER MAJCHRZAK JMAJCHRZ@JJC. EDU 815 -280 -6926 JENNIFER WOLCOTT JWOLCOTT@JJC. EDU 815 -280 -6921 JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE