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Passport to College Update

Passport to College Update. SJDC Foundation Meeting September 9, 2013 Michael Kerns Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services. Passport to College Update. Background Planning for Fall 2014. Background.

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Passport to College Update

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  1. Passport to College Update SJDC Foundation Meeting September 9, 2013 Michael Kerns Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services

  2. Passport to College Update • Background • Planning for Fall 2014 2

  3. Background In 2006, Passport to College was designed in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, Superintendent/President, and the Delta College Foundation to address: • Low high school graduation rates • Low college-going rates • Low average income • Low literacy rates • High unemployment rate 2 3

  4. Background • Delta College and the Delta Foundation agreed to: • Offer every 2006-07 fifth grade student, enrolled in a public school in the SJDC District, the opportunity to enroll in the Passport to College program • Cover the cost of enrollment fees to attend Delta College for two years Number of Potential Students: • 12,036 students in 257 fifth grade classrooms in 146 elementary schools in the SJDC District 4

  5. Background • Passport to College Program Agreement Requirements: • Must be enrolled in 5th grade in a public school district within the SJDC District during 2006-07 • Must earn a high school diploma, GED or pass the California Proficiency Exam from a high school within SJDC District, within the eight year period • Must complete a “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) and scholarship application • Complete a Delta College Application for Admission and take the Assessment Test • Attend Parent/Student meetings 5

  6. Background Field trips to Delta College (These field trips were paid for by participating districts) 6

  7. Campus Open House events were held for 6th - 9th grade students to learn about Delta College programs and to prepare for their future Background 7

  8. Mandatory Parent/Student meetings were held to learn about educational goals and opportunities Background 8

  9. Planning for Fall 2014 • How are we going to honor our financial commitment? • How many Passport Students plan to attend Delta? • What classes do we need to offer? 9

  10. Planning for Fall 2014 How are we going to honor our financial commitment? • Approval of Loan Agreement • On October 16, 2012, the Board of Trustees approved a$2.25 million loan agreement to the Delta College Foundation for the purpose of honoring the Passport to College Enrollment Fee payment commitment 10

  11. Planning for Fall 2014 How many Passport Students plan to attend Delta, and what classes do we need to offer? • Passport to College Task Force established in 2012 • Assessment Testing locations added at 15 high schools • Developed Communication Plan in January 2013 • Meeting with high school principals, counselors, and staff • Visit high schools to assist Passport students with the application process • Letters and information flyers sent to Passport students/parents • Application by June 16, 2013 • Assessment Test by July 1, 2013 • Continue to respond to emails and telephone calls 11

  12. Planning for Fall 2014 Communication Plan Outcomes • Potential Passport Students 6,987 • Completed Applications 2,569 (29%) • Completed Assessment Testing 2,031 (21%) 12

  13. Planning for Fall 2014 Next Steps • Fall 2013 • Mandatory Parent/Student Meetings at High Schools • Review Passport to College Program Requirements • Application for Admission • Assessment Test • FAFSA • Spring 2014 • Financial Aid Outreach Teams will conduct workshops at each High School to assist parents in completing the FAFSA 13

  14. Destination Delta College, Fall 2014! 14

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