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DUAL ENROLLMENT

Purpose: To allow high school students to get a jump-start on their education and experience college. DUAL ENROLLMENT. March 13, 2012. Who is eligible?. Current Juniors Recommended cumulative GPA of 85 or above

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DUAL ENROLLMENT

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  1. Purpose: To allow high school students to get a jump-start on their education and experience college. DUAL ENROLLMENT March 13, 2012

  2. 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

  3. 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.

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

  5. Commonly Approved Courses • English Composition I • 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

  6. Process • Complete a “Request to Apply” Sheet Due to the Guidance Office by Friday, April 6th. • 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

  7. LCCC • All students not having the required SAT scores will be given the Accuplacer test during the school day at Berwick High School • Students who qualify will be given an application to complete that day along with a course registration form. • Cost per course is approximately $200 plus cost of the book.

  8. Bloomsburg University (ACE) • Complete the “Non-Degree” or ACE application online at www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php • Schedule an appointment with your Guidance Counselor to request a letter of recommendation and transcript • Choose courses and schedule online at www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php • BU courses cost approximately $300 plus the cost of books

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

  10. 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 the official high school transcript and will be calculated as part of the high school GPA with a weight of 1.06 • It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of these credits.

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

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