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PSEO Student/Parent Meeting

PSEO Student/Parent Meeting. Fairfield Christian Academy. PSEO PROGRAM JUNIOR/SENIOR YEAR. OHIO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY DUAL CREDIT COURSES TAUGHT AT FCA , ON-LINE or at OCU Cumulative GPA needs to be a 3.00 or better with 3.00 in core area to take classes OHIO UNIVERSITY – LANCASTER

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PSEO Student/Parent Meeting

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  1. PSEO Student/Parent Meeting Fairfield Christian Academy

  2. PSEO PROGRAMJUNIOR/SENIOR YEAR OHIO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY DUAL CREDIT COURSES TAUGHT AT FCA , ON-LINE or at OCU Cumulative GPA needs to be a 3.00 or better with 3.00 in core area to take classes OHIO UNIVERSITY – LANCASTER Must be in the top 25% of the class OTHER AREA COLLEGES SEE FCA WEBSITE FOR POST SECONDARY INFO

  3. PSEO PROGRAMJUNIOR/SENIOR YEAR March 30th –Participation Deadline March 30th– May 1st - Apply to the college program or programs by their deadline. The student may apply to more than one school, and can also attend more than one college May 15th-June 15th – Non-Public Funding Window- Funding form must be submitted

  4. PSEO PROGRAM ADVANTAGES • INCREASED COURSE OFFERINGS • EXPERIENCE COLLEGE-LEVEL WORK • COURSES OFFERED ON FCA CAMPUS – HELPS KEEP THE STUDENTS PART OF THE COMMUNITY AND ELIMINATES TRANSPORATION CONCERNS. • COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES PROVIDE DUAL CREDIT – BOTH FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND ALSO FOR COLLEGE – OPTION B

  5. PSEO POTENTIAL RISKS AND CONSEQUENCES •  INCREASED RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEARNING • FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS IF THE COURSE REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT • GRADES IN THE COLLEGE COURSE WILL AFFECT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GPA AND CLASS STANDING •  IF YOU ATTEND A SCHOOL OFF CAMPUS YOU MAY HAVE TRANSPORATION CONCERNS AND IT MAY REDUCE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN HS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS

  6. PSEO POTENTIAL RISKS AND CONSEQUENCES • THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL GET THE COURSE YOUR WANT OR THAT FUNDING WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR THE COURSE • YOU MAY EXPERIENCE SOME SOCIAL DISCOMFORT WITH OLDER STUDENTS IF YOU ATTEND OFF FCA CAMPUS • IF YOU FAIL OR WITHDRAW FROM A COLLEGE COURSE IT MAY AFFECT THE CREDITS YOU NEED TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL • IF YOU FAIL OR WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE YOUR PARENTS MAY HAVE TO PAY THE COST OF THE COURSE

  7. PSEO AT FCA • All colleges in Ohio must accept the credits – each college determines how they accept that credit. May meet requirements or just be an elective course. • Credits will transfer in only to the college --- most colleges will NOT transfer the grade into the GPA. • Recommend using these credits as a “Bank” for semesters that you may need or want to carry a lower number of classes.

  8. PSEO AT FCA • If attending an out of state college it would be wise to check with them about how and what they will transfer in. • Keep all syllabi and course description information as that may be requested by the college to determine transfer credit. • Check out Transfer.org – great even for taking courses during college in the summer to help cut the costs.

  9. PSEO AT FCA • COLLEGE CREDIT IS BASED ON SEMESTERS – WHICH IS TRANSLATED TO CARNEGIE UNITS WHEN TRANSFERRED TO FCA: 4 SEMESTER HOURS = .80 CREDIT 3 SEMESTER HOURS = .60 CREDIT 2 SEMESTER HOURS = .40 CREDIT 1 SEMETER HOUR = .20 CREDIT

  10. PSEO AT FCA • OCU CLASSES ARE ON THE 10 POINT SCALE – 90-100 IS AN A. SOME PROFESSORS MAY ALSO USE A- WITHIN THAT 10 POINT SCALE • OCU CLASSES ON CAMPUS WILL BE IN GRADEBOOK AND ON THE REPORT CARD FOR MIDTERM AND FINAL GRADE. • ONLINE CLASSES NOT ON THE REPORT CARD – STRAIGHT TO TRANSCRIPT.

  11. PSEO AT FCA 9 students are required to hold an OCU class at FCA • A maximum of 8 semester hours of classes are anticipated to be covered by the State for juniors and seniors. A student may elect to take less credits, but can only request credits during the spring of the previous year. • Additional courses can be taken at a cost to the parent of $150.00 per semester hour (plus book and course fee)

  12. PSEO AT FCA • School Year PSEO Courses:  • FCA On-Campus Courses to choose from:  • Sociology (1st semester course - Social Studies– 3 semester hours) Anticipated Instructor: Mrs. Beth Ash • Psychology 2nd semester course - Social Studies – 3 semester hours) Anticipated Instructor: Mrs. Beth Ash • Western Civilization (1st semester course -Social Studies– 3 semester hours) Instructor - Mrs. Teresa Seaman • Statistics (1st semester course – Math – 3 semester hours) Instructor – Mrs. Rita Ralph • Calculus(2nd semester course – Math – 4 semester hours) Instructor – Mrs. Rita Ralph

  13. PSEO AT FCA • FCA On-Campus Dual Enrollment class with Ohio University Lancaster • Oral Communications (Seniors only) - (2nd semester course – English – 3 semester hours) Instructor – Mrs. Beth Hawks This class does not require funding through the PSEO process. All seniors are required to take this course and may choose to take it for college credit. This is in addition to the 8 semester hours that they could receive.

  14. PSEO AT FCA • On-line courses also available – must schedule a period during the school day. Course is available 24/7. • If a student is eligible in a limited area they could take the 8 hours with on-line classes in the area that they qualify – that is not indicated on the eligibility sheet. • See On-line Courses – OCU application form for Fall and Spring options.

  15. PSEO AT FCA • READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL PARTS OF THE PSEO OVERVIEW • SIGN THE PARENT/STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM AND SUBMIT TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE BY MARCH 30TH

  16. PSEO AT FCA All students must to following: Complete the Trailblazer Academy Application Page 1 (or online)- with Personal Information and give to guidance office. The guidance office will complete the HS Guidance Form and send with transcript to OCU. Recommend completing paperwork by April 15th to allow time for processing.

  17. PSEO AT FCA • Fill out the Course Selection Page requesting the PSEO classes that you would like to take. • You may also take additional classes at a cost of $150.00 per semester hour (plus book/class fees) - Please note this on the selection sheet and also indicate if you want to be billed in one payment or included in your monthly fee.

  18. PSEO AT FCA • Student and Parent need to also sign the Trail Blazer Student Agreement Form and turn into the Guidance Office. • Once the student is accepted into the program then the Application for the Funding form (Form SF-PS-140NPP) will need to be signed by the parent and student and will be mailed by FCA to the Ohio Department of Education. Guidance office will send this out to parents and mail out.

  19. PSEO AT FCA • The application for funding window is May 15th – June 15th so this form will need to be done before the end of the school year. • Mrs. Knechtel will get this form to you via your child and then mail it from FCA. • This form will indicate the number of hours requested by the student for next year based on the student’s eligibility and courses requested.

  20. PSEO AT FCA • How to decide what classes to take??? • Start with making the math decision for Jr./Sr. year. 1. What math is needed for college acceptance and potential major? 2. May want to take CP Algebra Review to assist with ACT math preparation 3. To Calc or Not to Calc? CAUTION ZONE! 4. When to take Statistics?

  21. PSEO AT FCA • Psychology and Sociology are good basic college requirements. • Oral Communications – required for Seniors – helps prepare the student for Senior Project and Senior Project is the exam for that course and is part of Senior English. • Western Civilization is a good social studies course – offered by many colleges.

  22. PSEO AT FCA • Online classes require more independent learning by the student and communication with the on-line professor. • 8 semester hours may leave a student with 1-2 semester hours that a student might want to take: • Student Success – 1 semester hour • Intro to Photography (DSL camera needed) – 1 semester hour • Art Appreciation – 2 semester hours • Personal Finance – 2 semester hours

  23. PSEO AT FCA • Off Campus PSEO Program • A Student who desires to participate in a PSEO program off campus through Ohio University –Lancaster must rank in the top 25% of his/her school class – for FCA that means a 3.80 or better and the application deadline is May 1st with no late exceptions. • OUL also requires a placement test using the Compass exam and the Financial forms.

  24. PSEO AT FCA • Students accepted to OUL during the present school year must fill out a new application form and submit an updated transcript but do not need to pay the $20.00 application fee or re-take the placement tests if they achieve freshmen level placement last year.

  25. SENIOR PROJECT • Check on-line at the FCA website Search “Senior Project” • All forms are available and students are encouraged to read the packet and consider starting the project in the summer – please be sure to get your project approved first!

  26. SENIOR PROJECT NIGHT • TUESDAY – MAY 22, 2014 • REVIEW BOARD MEETING 6:00 PM • SENIOR PRESENTATIONS 7:00 PM • REVIEW BOARD RATERS NEEDED – WILL SEND OUT REQUESTS SOON! • JUNIORS WILL ASSIST AS HOST/HOSTESSES • ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND SEE OUR SENIORS CAPSTONE PROJECT

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