Student Enrollment Options Guide to Student Enrollment Options

Student Enrollment Options

Guide to Student Enrollment Options Ø Early College Admission • College Credit Only • Dual Transfer of Credit • Full-time Waiver of Senior Year Ø Part-time Attendance (Seniors only) • Extraordinary Circumstance • Financial Circumstance • Employment Ø Accelerated Graduation (Juniors & Seniors) • Early Graduation • Waiver of Second Semester

Early College Admission Ø Ø 2. 4 Unweighted Cumulative GPA Discounted rate at HCC OPTIONS • • • College Credit Only • Credits and GPA do NOT effect high school/HCPS transcripts Dual Transfer of Credit • College credit-bearing classes (HCC) count towards earning BOTH high school diploma and college degree • College courses/credits will appear on HCPS high school transcript • College course grades WILL be averaged into high school GPA Full time waiver of Senior Year • Students become full-time student at accredited college • College credits/courses fulfill high school graduation requirements and WILL appear on HCPS high school transcripts • College course grades will NOT be averaged into high school GPA

Dual Enrollment • Students get the HCC grade and the same grade also counts for the class at FHS • Pay a discounted rate for tuition – (4 classes = 12 credits per school year)

Business Dual Enrollment Ø Sign-Ups occur in the Spring of Junior Year Ø Students are enrolled in HCC and registered for the course all while at FHS Ø Students take online college courses and can graduate with 6 credits

DUAL ENROLLMENT & AP English IF an 11 th Grader Scores 4 or 5 on AP Exam AP English Language and Composition THEN, as a 12 th Grader Eligible for Dual Enrollment at HCC WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

HCC English 101(1 st Sem) + HCC English 102 (2 nd Sem)= FAHS 12 th Grade English ØThis is the basic HCC Dual Enrollment option for 12 th grade English. ØIf you earn a 4 or 5 on the AP English Lang and Comp Exam, then you only have to take HCC English 102 to equal your FAHS 12 grade English credit

DUAL Enrollment and Transfer Credit Guide Ø Courses that meet graduation requirements MUST receive prior approval Ø Contact your School counselor for more information Ø HCC Courses approved by HCPS for Dual Enrollment: (see counselor for course guide) • Career and Technology Education • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • World Languages • Fine Art • Physical Education

Transferring Credits to 4 Year College • HCC Credits • Dual Enrollment HCPS/HCC Credits • AP Courses/Exam scores=Potential College Credits Ø Transferring credits to a 4 -year college can be tricky. Not all colleges accept all transfer credits. It is important to contact prospective colleges to find out what credits they will accept.

Accelerated Graduation Ø Ø Early Graduation Waiver of 2 nd Semester Juniors & Seniors Meet with Counselor during 10 th grade year to discuss eligibility and options • Must meet ALL state and local credit, testing, and Service Learning requirements to be eligible for graduation

Part-time Attendance SENIORS only-Students must be enrolled in 4 credits for the academic year. Ø Extraordinary Circumstances Ø Financial Circumstance Ø Employment

POINTS to CONSIDER 1. Earn college credits at discounted rate 2. Self-discipline 3. Time Management 4. Responsible for own Transportation 5. Able to Self-Advocate 6. Prepared for academic and social rigors of postsecondary education

Application Process 1. Student meeting with Counselor to discuss eligibility and options 2. Counselors request that a parent contact them to discuss: 3542) (410 -638 - • expectations, go over application details, graduation requirements, and answer any questions • Dual Enrollment, Accelerated Graduation Agreement/Contract 3. Complete Online Application- www. hcps. org/students/enrollmentoptions 4. Once approved, student will receive email approval/verification letter. • If student is taking classes at HCC-letter must be shown at time of payment for classes in order to receive discounted rate.

Questions Contact your Counselor • Jonise Stallings (A-G) jonise. stallings@hcps. org • Gina Re (H-O) gina. re@hcps. org • Amber Ellis (P-Z) amber. ellis@hcps. org