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Dual Enrollment works

Design Science Middle College High School in partnership with Fresno City College provides dual enrollment opportunities, rigorous coursework, and support for college readiness, resulting in high graduation rates and successful college outcomes for students.

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Dual Enrollment works

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  1. Dual Enrollment works Design Science Middle College High School in partnership with Fresno City College 2017-2018

  2. College ready graduates • The CDE currently reports that 43% of all graduates in the state of CA complete the a-g requirements for a CSU/UC. 34% of the graduates were categorized as socio-economically disadvantaged • 45.0 % of graduating seniors in Fresno County completed a-g requirements • FUSD serves 74,155 (preschool-grade 12) • 7,681 students receive special education services • 16,180 English learners (21.8% of students) More than 88% living in poverty • We must do better than 40%!

  3. School Outcomes 2016-2017 2017 Seniors: 100% graduation rate 100% met a-g requirements 100% taken SAT/ACT 100% completed the FAFSA 100% received admission to a four year university 2017 Seniors 100% Graduation rate Average college GPA 3.02  Average number of baccalaureate units earned: 50  100% received admissions offers to four year universities 86% were first generation college students Three received AA degrees, three with Highest Honors According to Fresno State- We are the only high school in the area with 0% in remediation.  For the past three years, over 90% of graduating seniors have successfully completed English 1A  • Every student receives a Student Education Plan • Every student receives opportunities to earn dual enrollment credit and honors designation based on the 200+ courses listed on the FCC UC Doorways and assist.org • Every student is presented with rigorous coursework through dual enrollment at FCC.

  4. School Outcomes • -Title1 Academic Achievement Award 2009, 2010, 2011,2017 • -CA Distinguished School Award 2009, 2013 • -CA Gold Ribbon School 2017 • -CA Honor Roll, STEM Designation 2016 • -Two FCC Deans Medallion Award recipients • -Three Hispanic National Merit Scholars • -National Merit Scholar • 2016-17 CASSPP results: • ELA: 87% of students meeting or exceeding standards         •  Math: 57% of students meeting or exceeding standards DSECHS is outperforming FUSD and the State of CA

  5. PSAT PSAT RESULTS REPORTS BY COLLEGEBOARD FALL 2016 All students take the PSAT in grades 9th through 11th. All students are expected to take part in our school wide Khan Academy PSAT test prep.

  6. General Information Calendar- Our calendar is aligned to the Fresno City College academic calendar Transportation- Our students are provided with an FCC Student ID card which allows students to ride public transportation for FREE Data Sharing MOU- Allows for data sharing between district and community college partner. FUSD has aligned coursework with FCC courses to ensure dual enrollment credit

  7. General Information • Incoming 9th graders enroll in FCC College Readiness course held on our campus, taught by a college instructor • Time Management • College Planning • Self Advocacy • Active Listening & Speaking Skills

  8. Schedules • School Hours- Our site operates within the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30pm • Schedules- • 9th graders will have a traditional high school schedule & one FCC course per semester • 10th grade… all students will be enrolled in between 5-8 units after 12:30 pm • 11th and 12th grades, all students are enrolled in 11 units per semester, in addition to 180 minutes of instruction at the high school • All students are enrolled in an advisory period

  9. Where do we go from here? Collaboration Program Review MOUs

  10. History • Established in 2005 as a Choice Program in partnership with Fresno City College (MOU) • Provides students concurrent enrollment at Fresno City College (FCC) to earn an Associate of Arts degree or transferable college credits while completing a high school diploma • Project-based, hands-on learning model • Students housed in portable classrooms across the street from the FCC campus since 2005 • Enrollment is at 278 student, with 8 classrooms • Currently sharing space with another high school

  11. Collaboration • California Promise • Partnership of FCC & FUSD • Middle College vs Early College • Academic Advisement • Collaborative Team Monthly Meetings • Fund for Student Success Grant

  12. Community College Academic Planning for a high school student • Students are guided through how to select a college major  • SEP follow educational pathways based on education goals • SEPs incorporate General Education for CSUs and/or UCs and major preparation towards four-year degrees • Not every SEP is designed to include certification • Every SEP must align with a-g planning

  13. Challenges • Operating without an active MOU • Multiple leadership changes at SCCCD, FCC and Design Science • Four Presidents • Three Interim Presidents • Changes in Chancellors, Deans, VPs • Design Science Leadership • Students and staff have been without permanent classrooms for over 13 years • Difficulty in recruitment of students and staff, due to limitations based on classroom space • FCC currently serves approx. 17,000 students- impacting parking & facilities

  14. Fresno City College Synergy • May 2016 – Chancellor Parnell •  June 2016 - Measure C Passage • Parking Solution  • Math and Science Building  • CTC (Police and Fire) • West Fresno Center • August 2016 – President Goldsmith • Discussions on Design Science Facility Solution  • January-March 2017  • FCC Educational Plan  • March-May 2017  • Facility Master Plan

  15. Memorandum of Understanding • Data Sharing MOU- • Allows for the sharing of data between the district and post secondary partners • Allows for the college courses to be uploaded to the high school transcript • Dual Enrollment MOU- • Provides for shared responsibilities in the enrollment and management of courses • Athletic Facilities MOU- • Allows the district to share facilities with the community college partner and brings community together In progress: Facilities MOU- Fresno Unified has committed $6million towards construction of permanent facility. FCC has conducted multiple community forum meetings.

  16. Policies and Procedures Established monthly meetings with the high school principal and community college designated program advisor Student Handbook which clearly outlines our program, expectations, and policies Student Education Planning Timeline Enrollment Timeline Academic Support Timeline • High School : Enrollment in subject specific support courses • Funds Allocated for Tutors • FCC: Student tracking of Tutorial Center usage & FCC tutors on the high school campus • Early Identification through progress monitoring  • FCC Counseling Team • FCC Tutorial Center, Peer Assisted Study Sessions, Writing Center, GRASP (math and science dept)

  17. FCC: Strategic planning • In February 2017, the Board of Trustees approved the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan. The SCCCD District Strategic Planning Committee set three overarching goals, which will serve as the “north star” for Fresno City College’s planning: • 1. Excellence in Education – SCCCD is committed to empowering our colleges to cultivate excellence in educational programs and student support services. • 2. Institutional Effectiveness – SCCCD is committed to data-informed but people-driven continuous quality improvement of processes and resources. • 3. Leadership in Higher Education and Community Collaboration – SCCCD is committed to being a force for positive change by expanding partnerships in education and workforce development.

  18. Next steps • -Finalizing the Facility MOU • -Establishing data collection to support AB288 • -Review of Student Education Plan to support additional units & increase of AA/AS degrees • -Continued support of the workplan for the Student Success Grant • -Continued efforts to establish a future home for Design Science on the college campus

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