WFHS Dual Enrollment The benefits of taking college

WFHS Dual Enrollment The benefits of taking college courses in high school. Mr. Tannenbaum & Mr. Fox – 2019 -2020

• Earn college credit while attending high school classes • Taught by high school instructors who are college certified What is Dual Enrollment? • Saves time and money on tuition and books • Credits transfer to many colleges and universities • Need-based tuition assistance available

§ Increases retention and completion of college § Higher GPA, higher retention Benefits of Dual Enrollment (80. 7% vs. 64. 5%), higher completion (3. 5 X) in college § Helps prepare students for the academic rigor of college § Helps with job placement

§ Providing realistic information to high school students about the skills they need for college. Benefits of Dual Enrollment § Saves time and money by compressing the years of financial support needed to attend college § Creating a smoother transition for students

Colleges and Universities that Accept CGCC Credit AT Still University, American Public University, Antioch University Online, Argosy University, Arizona Christian University, Ashford University, Benedictine University at Mesa, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Colorado State University Global Campus, Columbia College Chicago, Columbus College of Art and Design, De. Vry University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Excelsior College, Franklin Pierce University, Huntington University, Midwestern University, New Mexico State University, Northcentral University, Union Institute & University, University of Maryland University College, University of New Mexico, University of Texas El Paso, Wilkes University, and more!

DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES § Dual enrollment students earn a college grade AP Classes and Dual Enrollment and credit while attending their high school classes. The grade the student earns for the high school course is the grade that will show on their college transcript. AP (ADVANCED PLACEMENT) CLASSES § Students in AP classes can receive college credit based on the score they earn on the AP exam. Colleges can vary on what score is necessary for them to accept the exam for credit.

2019 § No registrations after September 6, 2019 § Spring Payment deadline: February 10, 2020 Important Deadlines for Dual Enrollment § No registrations after July 31, 2020 § All registrations must be completed online this year. Registration directions are on the CGC website or they will be posted on Payments made College Student Center with a credit card. ourin website. Pay online at my. Maricopa. edu Pay by phone: (480)732 -7312

§ For those who are interested, you can take the ACCUPLACER next week here at WFHS § I am giving the test the following dates and times in the media center: ACCUPLACER TESTING NEXT WEEK § Tuesday: 2: 30 PM to 4: 30 PM § Wednesday: 7: 30 AM to 4: 30 PM § Thursday: 2: 30 PM to 4: 30 PM § MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER BEFORE TAKING THE ACCUPLACER. § Register at admissions. Maricopa. edu § Sign up for Wednesday through the Microsoft Form on your teacher’s CANVAS Page.

Students must achieve one of the below requirements OR take the reading ACCUPLACER test to satisfy the under 18 admissions requirement AZ Merit ELA Proficiency PSAT ≥ 720 English *Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA 2. 6 - 4. 0 Mathematics *Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA 2. 6 - 2. 99 3. 0 - 4. 0 ACCUPLACER Classic Elementary Algebra 70 - 120 N/A ACT Composite Score ≥ 12 Completed 2+ years of high school and a cumulative unweighted GPA of ≥ 2. 6 (Juniors & Seniors only) DUAL ENROLLMENT PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS ACT (English) 18 or higher ACCUPLACER Next Gen QAS* 263 - 300 N/A ACCUPLACER Classic College Level Math 32 or higher 32 - 53 Writeplacer 5 -8 Accuplacer Next Gen AAF* 237 or higher 237 - 262 N/A N/A 54 - 59 263 - 275 N/A N/A 60 - 120 276 - 300 Course Placement ENG 101 ACT (Math) Course Placement 18 or higher MAT 140, MAT 141, MAT 142 22 or higher MAT 151, MAT 152, MAT 182 (If concurrently enrolled in MAT 151/152), MAT 187 MAT 206, or lower level MAT course N/A MAT 212, MAT 220, MAT 221, or lower level MAT course