Westfall Local Schools College Credit Plus Westfall Local Schools

What is College Credit Plus (CCP)? College Credit Plus (CCP), formerly known as PSEO, is a program that allows students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to be enrolled in both high school and college course work at the same time. Students MUST apply for acceptance to the university/college they would like to attend for CCP

Continued… Carefully develop your plan, including selecting the option and courses you hope to take, with your high school officials before registering.

Important Things to Consider… Students involved in CCP will be taking college level courses. Students will be applying to a university/college and will be accepted to that institution based on its admission requirements. Each institution has its own admission requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to look into these requirements through contacting the institution directly or looking online. Westfall Local School District has no control over the acceptance of a student to CCP or a university/college. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the university/college he/she would like to attend for CCP.

Important Things to Consider… FERPA - CCP students are considered college students upon participation in the program. Under FERPA, college records are not to be released to anyone, including parents, without written permission from the student. Grades from CCP will appear on a high school transcript. Grades from CCP will appear on the college transcript the student is attending. These grades must be presented if/when a student applies to another college as a high school graduate. Students are subject to a college’s academic probation and/or dismissal from their institution.

Important Things to Consider… Majority of colleges have a C- as their academic probation level. Each college is different. It is imperative that you are aware of any repercussions that may affect your student based upon an academic probation status. CCP is free to students. HOWEVER, if a student fails a course, they MUST pay back the cost of tuition and books for the failed course! Group work example

Important Things to Consider… Credits transfer from public to private colleges fairly easily. Once again, though a college may accept a student’s CCP credits they may not be accepted by your student’s chosen major. Things I have heard from private colleges. We won’t accept CCP credits. We will accept CCP credits as electives only. They won’t count toward a student’s “major” requirements. We won’t accept credits from another private college. We will only accept “post high school” credits. (That means credits you’ve earned AFTER your high school graduation. We will not accept ANY online credits. It is CRAZY, SUPER IMPORTANT that you ask an admissions office things like this…..

Letter of Intent If a student is interested in participating in College Credit Plus for the 2016-2017 school year, he/she MUST sign a Letter of Intent and return it to Mr. Rediger/Mrs. Brown NO LATER than March 17th. This does not mean you cannot change your mind. It is simply required by the state of Ohio for recording purposes.

Partnering Institutions Ohio Christian University (Trailblazer Academy) Ohio University – Chillicothe Columbus State Community College The Ohio State University (The Ohio State Academy) Southern State Community College

Trailblazer Academy – Ohio Christian University To participate, students must meet the following requirements: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.       ACT Score of 19 or Higher or SAT equivalent (the ACT Accuplacer placement exam is also accepted)  To apply for the Trailblazer Academy Program: Complete the paper OR online application (no application fee) Submit Guidance Form Submit an official high school transcript to Ohio Christian University Admission Office Submit ACT/SAT/***Accuplacer scores Email - TrailblazerAcademy@OhioChristian.edu Website: www.OhioChristian.edu/trailblazer-academy ** Application due to Ohio Christian by April 15, 2017 **

Southern State Community College Admission Requirements can be found online: https://www.sscc.edu/admissions/guidelines/college-credit-plus.shtml Application Process: Students must completed the SSCC/CCP Application and submit it to the Records office along with your current high school transcript. Students must take the ACCUPLACER Placement tests if ACT/SAT scores are not available. CCP students are expected to be college-ready as defined by the Uniform Statewide Standards for Remediation Free Status. For questions associated with career counseling and academic advising for CCP students, contact Westfall’s CCP advisor at lhord@sscc.edu ** Application and orientation forms must be completed by March 18, 2017 for consideration **

Columbus State Community College Admission Requirements can be found online: http://www.cscc.edu/community/dual-credit/ Application Process: The application can be found online. http://www.cscc.edu/admissions/apply.shtml Students must take the College Placement test in English and Reading OR submit qualifying ACT or SAT scores The Math Placement test (ALEKS) is not required unless students plan on taking a math or science course.. For more information on Placement Testing visit: http://www.cscc.edu/admissions/placement-testing/ Autumn 2017 registration begins on April 17, 2017. Students taking online or on-campus courses are encouraged to register PRIOR to breaking for the summer. Full acceptance is based on completing in-person or online CCP Orientation Session. For questions associated with career counseling and academic advising for CCP students, contact Westfall’s CCP advisor at jmille02@cscc.edu ** Application and orientation forms must be completed by March 18, 2017 for consideration **

Ohio University - Chillicothe For complete admission requirements visit: https://www.ohio.edu/chillicothe/futurestudents/collegecreditplus.cfm Application Process: For fall term, submit completed application no later than May 1st. This is available at OU-C (onsite/online) or in guidance office Enclose $20 nonrefundable application fee Have transcript sent directly to OU-C from Westfall Submit verification of completion of Graduation Points or current total. Submit ACT?SAT scores or take ACCUPLACER test at OU-C no later than May 1st.. OU-C will notify you of acceptance through mail. Upon acceptance, it is your responsibility to set up ACCUPLACER testing is necessary by calling 740-774-7754 Questions regarding this program should be directed to Neeley Allen at 740-774-7721. ** Application due to OU-C no later than May 1, 2017 **

** Application due to OSU no later than May 1, 2017 ** The Ohio State Academy - The Ohio State University For extensive admission requirements visit: http://undergrad.osu.edu/academy/how_to_apply.html Application Process: Completed online application (see below for login information), including a 300-word essay. Completed High School Information Form, signed by high school counselor or principal Official transcript of high school course work Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT) must be sent directly from College Board Online Application: Create your account at https://www.applyweb.com/apply/osuacd. Log in to https://www.applyweb.com/cgi-bin/app?s=osuacd and complete your application. Contact information: Phone: 614-292-3980 E-mail: askabuckeye@osu.edu ** Application due to OSU no later than May 1, 2017 **

Mrs. Brown Meeting DATES Please EMAIL at andrea.brown@westfallschools.com to schedule DURING school hours beginning December 5-February 17. Please DO NOT wait until the last week as I may be booked and not have time to accommodate you. ALL CCP Applications and information will be posted at http://www.westfallschools.com/GuidanceDepartment1.aspx as soon as it is available to me!

Next Steps… If interested in College Credit Plus, fill out the Letter of Intent and return to Mr. Rediger/Mrs. Brown NO LATER than March 17th. Apply for admission to the institution of your choosing. Schedule to take the Accuplacer or other test by May 1, 2017.. Parents write down email address so that Mr. Rediger and Mrs. Brown can inform you of when 17-18 applications are ready.