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The D Squared Program. 2. 2. Partnership Between Patrick County High School and Patrick Henry Community College. 2. Purpose. Provide enrichment opportunities to academically talented students who are ready for the challenge of college coursework
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The D Squared Program 2 2 Partnership Between Patrick County High School and Patrick Henry Community College
2 Purpose • Provide enrichment opportunities to academically talented students who are ready for the challenge of college coursework • Associate Degree in General Studies by the end of students’ senior year in high school • Pioneer model--only a few other similar models in the United States
When and Who? 2 • This program will begin with the fall semester of your junior year. • All classes will be taken at either the high school or at the DeHart Park Campus during regular school hours. • This program involves college level course work.
2 Activities/Benefits • Student advising for transferring to four year schools and career training • Tutoring • Patrick Henry Community College Library access—main campus • Patrick Henry Community College gym and weight room access—both sites • Early college experience
2 Application • Minimum of 3.0 GPA. • Completion of PHCC application. • Completion of necessary prerequisites to enter program (Adv. Alg/Trig, Span III). • Pass all sections of Placement testing. • Approval by designated selection committee. • See Student Services for enrollment information.
2 Costs • Each college credit will cost $44 • PHCC tuition $120.83 PCSB picks up the difference • Example: 15 hours tuition per semester • PCHS student pays = $660 • PHCC student on campus pay = $1,812.45 ($120.83 per college credit) • PCSB pays = $1,152.45 • 2 years tuition (63 credit hours) • PCHS student pays = $2,772 • PHCC student pays = $7,612.29 • VT = $15,749 per year ($31,498)
Tuition Assistance 2 • Students that qualify for economically disadvantaged assistance (free/reduced lunch program) may be eligible for a reduced tuition fee ranging from $0-$22 per credit • See a school counselor for an application • Eligibility Letter must be sent to PHCC
2 Think About… • Students • What are your interests regarding a possible career and higher education? • Are you willing to commit the time? • Are you mature enough? • Can you handle the stress associated with higher academic work? • Can you balance other competing interests with this program?
2 Think About… • Parents • What desires do you have for your child regarding a possible career and higher education? • Do you think that your child will be able to commit the time? • Do you think your child is mature enough? • Can you and your child handle the stress associated with higher academic work? • Can you help your child balance other competing interests with this program?
English 11 Honors English 12 Honors VA & US History Honors VA & US Government Honors Math Analysis/Pre-Calculus Honors Calculus Honors Spanish IV Honors* Spanish V Honors* Biology Honors or Physics Honors Intro to Speech Intro to Computer Technology Advanced Composition Adaptive Physical Education College Survival Skills Information Literacy Supervised Study in Transfer Programs * substitute with any VV AP course with approval The Following Courses Are Required by PCHS and PHCC
2 Sample Schedule… Junior Year Fall 2011 Credits 1st Block at DeHart Park Campus M, W, Intro Computer Concepts ITE 1153 T, Th Advanced Composition ENG 210 3 F, College Survival Skills SDV108 1 2nd Block English 11 Honors ENG 111-112 6 3rd Block Math Analysis/Pre-Calculus MTH 166 4 4th Block Student Selected Elective Total number of dual enrollment credits = 17 Total cost = $748
Sample Schedule… 2 • Junior Year • Spring 2012 Credits • 1st Block at DeHart Park Campus • M,W Intro to Speech Communications CST 110 3 • T, Th Sports Appreciation PED 206 2 • F Information Literacy ITE 119 3 • 2nd Block VA & US History Honors HIS 121-122 6 • 3rd Block Spanish IV Honors SPA 101-102 8 • 4th Block Chemistry Advanced Total number of dual enrollment credits = 22 Maximum amount of tuition= $968
2 Sample Schedule… Senior Year Fall 2012 Credits 1st Block Student Selected Elective SDV 199 Transitioning to a 4-year Institution 1 2nd Block English 12 Honors ENG 243-244 6 3rd Block Student Selected Elective* 4th Block Calculus Honors MTH 175-176 6 Total number of dual enrollment credits = 13 Maximum amount of tuition = $572 *If you elect to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Science you must take Biology Honors in the fall and Physics Honors in the spring.
2 Sample Schedule… Senior Year Spring 2011 Credits 1st Block Student Selected Elective 2nd Block VA/US Government Honors PLS 211-212 6 3rd Block Spanish V Honors SPA 201-202 8 4th Block Biology/Physics Honors BIO 101-102 8 or PHY 201-202 8 Total number of dual enrollment credits = 22 Maximum amount of $968 Total number of credits in this Sample Schedule = 74 Total cost in this Sample Schedule (74X$44) = $3256 * All PHCC courses are subject to change and dependent on the availability of staff.
2 Questions? Why not get an early start on your college career, save money, and prepare to enter most universities in Virginia? Think about joining the new Program today! 2
Resources 2 • http://www.patrick.k12.va.us • (select High School=Departments=Student Services) • http://www.virtualvirginia.com • http://www.ph.vccs.edu
2 Contacts • Darrell Porter---D2 coordinator PCHS • Susan Huff---Career Coach PCHS/PHCC • Lauren Laskey---College Guide Uva • Colin Ferguson---PHCC • Megan Eggleston---PHCC • Kathy Price---PHCC