Dual Enrollment Parent Night

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Dual Enrollment Parent Night

• Toombs County High School
• March 31, 2011

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College Credit NowDual Enrollment Opportunities

• ACCEL Program Dual Enrollment-HOPE Grant
• Joint Enrollment
• Move On When Ready

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Would you like to get a head-start on college or
technical school during your junior or senior
year in high school?

• If so, you may want to take advantage of College
  Credit Now options.

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What is College Credit Now?

• College Credit Now includes several different
  Dual Enrollment options. Confused already? Dont
  be...were going to talk about what all of this
  means.
• First of all, you should know this...
• In order to be considered for any of these
  programs, you must be at least 16 years of age
  and a rising junior or senior. If youre in 9th
  grade, pay attention to the following information
  because you may be interested in this in the
  future.

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What is College Credit Now?

• At present, Dual Enrollment is an umbrella term
  that includes several different programs. The
  programs that we will discuss are the following
• ACCEL Program
• Dual Enrollment-HOPE Grant
• Joint Enrollment
• Move On When Ready

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What types of College Credit Now Programs are
Available at TCHS?
College Credit Now
Hope Grant
Residential Programs

Accel
Move On When Ready
Joint Enrollment
Joint Enrollment is not technically dual
enrollmentstudents only receive college credit
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Defining the ProgramsACCEL Program

• The ACCEL program is for students who want to
  enroll in academic degree level courses (full
  time or part time) at a participating college or
  university while enrolled in high school and also
  taking high school classes
• Courses may be taken in the areas of Math,
  Science, Social Studies, English, or Foreign
  Language.
• Qualifying students enroll in courses that meet
  high school graduation requirements while
  simultaneously earning high school and college
  credit.
• Because these courses are degree level courses,
  credit earned through the ACCEL program is
  transferable to 2 and 4 year colleges (check
  specific colleges regarding transfer policies).

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ACCEL ProgramParticipating Colleges
TCHS students generally take ACCEL courses
through the following colleges
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Residential Programs

• The University System of Georgia also offers
  residential programs for gifted talented, and
  motivated students at

• 1) The Advanced Academy of Georgia is located on
  the campus of the University of West Georgia
• 2) The Georgia Academy of Aviation, Mathematics,
  Engineering, and Science is located at Middle
  Georgia College (also known as GAMES)
• If youre interested in a residential program,
  please schedule an appointment to meet with Mrs.
  Wilkes regarding admissions requirements.

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Defining the ProgramsDual Enrollment-HOPE Grant

• The Dual Enrollment-HOPE Grant program is for
  students who want to take vocational/technical
  courses at Southeastern Technical College
• Elective/CTAE credit is awarded at the high
  school level and students earn credit at STC
  toward diploma or certificate of credit level
  programs only.
• Credit earned through this program does not count
  toward associate or bachelors degree level
  programs and is not transferable to 4 year
  colleges.

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Defining the ProgramsDual Enrollment-HOPE Grant

• Students may enroll in diploma or technical
  certificate of credit programs.
• Funding for this program is through the HOPE
  Grant
• In the past, HOPE Grant paid for tuition and fees
  and provided a book allowance.
• Hours paid will count toward HOPE Grant
  Paid-Hours limit of 63 semester hours, unless
  program requires more for graduation

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Defining the ProgramsDual Enrollment-HOPE Grant

• Some of the programs available through Dual
  Enrollment-HOPE Grant at Southeastern Tech
  include
• -Certified Nursing Assistant
• -Welding
• -Residential Wiring
• -Air Conditioning Tech
• -Car Audio
• -Criminal Justice Records Tech
• -Computer Repair Tech
• -Basic Electronics

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Defining the ProgramsJoint Enrollment

• Joint Enrollment allows high school students to
  enroll in technical certificate of credit or
  diploma programs of study at Southeastern
  Technical College in addition to being enrolled
  as a full time high school student.
• Joint Enrollment coursework earns credit at the
  college level toward a diploma or certificate of
  credit program, but does not earn high school
  credit. Courses taken through this program would
  be evening or weekend courses in addition to a
  full high school schedule of classes
• In the past, HOPE Grant pays tuition and fees and
  provides a book allowance.

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Defining the ProgramsMove On When Ready (MOWR)

• Move On When Ready allows eligible students the
  opportunity to take all of his/her classes
  (academic and elective) at an eligible college or
  university, not the high school.
• Students taking classes through MOWR must be
  enrolled full time in college (minimum of 12
  semester hours each term) and must maintain
  full-time enrollment during the school year.

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Defining the ProgramsMove On When Ready (MOWR)

• MOWR is funded through FTE funding (state
  educational funding). Colleges have agreed to
  accept FTE funding to cover the cost of tuition,
  fees, and materials (including books). Students
  and parents are responsible for the cost of
  transportation, lodging, etc. Hours do not count
  against a students HOPE scholarship/grant
  limits.
• Students enrolled in MOWR courses may participate
  in high school activities/competitions but it is
  the students responsibility to meet all
  requirements and conditions for participation.
• Students may take courses at any University
  System of Georgia school, all Technical Colleges
  in Georgia, and at participating private colleges
  upon meeting the admissions requirements set by
  the college.

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Eligibility requirements
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ACCEL Program Eligibility RequirementsFor
Students Interested in Academic Courses

• 3.0 Grade Point Average
• SAT scores 970 Minimum (Critical Reading and
  Math only) 480 Critical Reading Minimum 440
  Math Minimum Required scores can be higher
  depending on the Postsecondary institution
• Toombs County High School Requirement -
  Advanced/Honors classes

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Dual Enrollment-HOPE ProgramFor Students
Interested in Career/Technical Courses at STC

• Students must have a 2.0 minimum GPA to
  participate
• Must complete Southeastern Technical College
  application
• Students must submit ASSET or Compass test scores
  and meet requirements for individual
  programsminimum scores vary by program of study

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Joint EnrollmentFor Students Interested in
CTAE/Technical Course at STC (college credit only)

• Students must have a 2.0 minimum GPA to
  participate
• Must complete Southeastern Technical College
  application
• Students must submit ASSET or Compass test scores
  and meet requirements for individual
  programsminimum scores vary by program of study

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Move On When ReadyFor Students Interested in
Full-time Enrollment at College (academic
elective courses)

• Students must meet institutional requirements for
  admission
• Minimum GPAs vary, set by each college
• ACT and/or SAT scores
• MOWR admission requirements are generally higher
  than ACCEL admissions requirements. See Mrs.
  Wilkes for specific requirements by school.

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Next Steps

• Sign Up Today for More Information
• If you are a 10th or 11th grade student and are
  interested in any of the programs mentioned
  today
• Write your name (legibly) on the Program Interest
  Form
• Indicate the program youre interested in
• ACCEL
• Dual Enrollment-HOPE Grant
• Joint Enrollment
• Move On When Ready
• Indicate which college you are interested in
• Additional interest sessions will be held for
  students who genuinely want more information.

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Next Steps

• Take Required Tests
• Students interested in the ACCEL Program or MOWR
  must take the SAT or ACT and meet specific
  institutional requirements to qualify
• Students interested in Dual Enrollment-HOPE Grant
  will be required to complete ASSET or Compass
  testing to determine eligibility

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SAT Information Required to determine ACCEL
MOWR eligibility

• Register for the SAT online at www.collegeboard.co
  m

Upcoming Test Dates to Determine ACCEL MOWR
Eligibility
SAT May 7Registration Deadline April 8
ImportantThe latest test date that will be
considered for ACCEL eligibility is May 7 (SAT) .
If you are interested in ACCEL and havent taken
the test, sign up now. Registration materials are
available in the Guidance Office and fee waivers
are available for students who qualify for the
free/reduced lunch program. See Mrs. Wilkes for
more information.
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Southeastern Early College and Career Academy
(SECCA)

• What is SECCA?
• -Organized as a charter school/regional career
  academy for high school students, SECCA is an
  educational partnership between four Georgia
  school systems (Montgomery County Schools, Toombs
  County Schools, Treutlen County Schools, and
  Vidalia City Schools) and Southeastern Technical
  College (STC). SECCA is the first charter
  school/regional career academy partnership in
  Georgia where students from more than one school
  district will attend classes together.
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What is the Purpose of SECCA?

• By pooling resources and working together for the
  common good of all students, SECCA partners will
  increase academic and career/technical education
  course opportunities for high school students in
  the Toombs, Montgomery, and Treutlen County area.
  As a result, high school students who participate
  in SECCA classes can take high school and college
  courses that are directly relevant to their
  career and educational goals. The expansion of
  relevant educational opportunities for all
  students will have a positive impact on student
  achievement, graduation rates, career outcomes
  for students, and the overall economic
  development of our community.
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Who Can Participate in SECCA?

• Any 9th through 12th grade student who is
  enrolled in one of the following area high
  schools can participate in SECCA classes
• Montgomery County High School
• Toombs County High School
• Treutlen High School
• Vidalia Comprehensive High School

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Where Will SECCA Classes be Held?

• SECCA classes can be offered at any of the four
  area high schools, STC, or at our new facility
  which is currently in construction on Pete
  Phillips Drive (the road between Wal-Mart and
  STC) in Vidalia, Georgia. The new facility will
  be complete in May of 2011.

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What SECCA Classes Will Be Offered?

• SECCA classes will include
• -SECCA High School Courses
• -SECCA Dual Enrollment Courses through STC
• -SECCA Accel Courses through STC

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SECCA High School Courses

• For the 2011-2012 school year, high school
  courses will be offered in the following areas
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
  (JROTC) career pathway
• Automotive Services (Transportation Logistical
  Support career pathway)
• Cosmetology (Personal Care Services career
  pathway)
• Other Career, Technical, and Agricultural
  Education (CTAE) electives

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For More Information about SECCA.

• http//seccaeducation.org

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Please fill out the Program Interest Form so that
a meeting can be scheduled with you and your
parents if you are seriously interested in one of
these programs!