POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS PROGRAM (PSEOP)

WHAT IS THE POST–SECONDARY PROGRAM OPTIONS PROGRAM? An educational program provided by Senate Bill 140An educational program provided by Senate Bill 140 PSEO permits appropriately qualified students in grades 9 through 12 to enroll in a public university, college or accredited technical school (full or part time)PSEO permits appropriately qualified students in grades 9 through 12 to enroll in a public university, college or accredited technical school (full or part time) PSEO allows students to earn college and high school graduation credits through successful completion of college courses.PSEO allows students to earn college and high school graduation credits through successful completion of college courses.

WHO IS ELGIBLE FOR THE PSEO PROGRAM? A student who has a GPA of 2.5 or higher…andA student who has a GPA of 2.5 or higher…and A student who has a 3.0 average in the subject area they select as PSEO option….andA student who has a 3.0 average in the subject area they select as PSEO option….and A student who meets the academic requirements of the college, university or accredited technical school they choose and be accepted by the institution….andA student who meets the academic requirements of the college, university or accredited technical school they choose and be accepted by the institution….and A student who has parental permission….andA student who has parental permission….and A student who has attended a required informational session with a parent/guardian...andA student who has attended a required informational session with a parent/guardian...and Student must have an available open period in their scheduleStudent must have an available open period in their schedule

WHAT DOES PSEO ENROLLMENT COST? There are 2 types of enrollment optionsThere are 2 types of enrollment options OPTION AOPTION A –Permits students to enroll in college courses for college credit ONLY. Students are required to pay ALL costs including tuition, books, materials and fees. OPTION BOPTION B –Permits students to enroll in college courses for BOTH college and high school credit. Students are NOT required to pay any costs including tuition, books, materials and fees.

WHAT ARE SOME PSEO PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS ? Students must perform at the same level as the institution’s regular studentsStudents must perform at the same level as the institution’s regular students College courses supplement and/or enrich educational opportunities for studentsCollege courses supplement and/or enrich educational opportunities for students School Districts will recover costs when a student fails to complete a college course and/or fails a courseSchool Districts will recover costs when a student fails to complete a college course and/or fails a course

WHAT COURSES CAN BE TAKEN? Courses required for high school graduation that are approved by the District before the student enrolls at the institution.Courses required for high school graduation that are approved by the District before the student enrolls at the institution. Courses that meet the college, university or accredited technical school prerequisites.Courses that meet the college, university or accredited technical school prerequisites. Grades for all courses taken will be incorporated into the student’s grade point average (GPA).

HOW ARE CREDITS AWARDED FOR OPTION B? Credits awarded are based upon Carnegie units earned and will be converted from college credit hours to high school unit requirements based on comparability of the subject content and alignment to Ohio StandardsCredits awarded are based upon Carnegie units earned and will be converted from college credit hours to high school unit requirements based on comparability of the subject content and alignment to Ohio Standards Records will include college courses completed with the name of the collegeRecords will include college courses completed with the name of the college

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE POSSIBLE... ADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES Receive dual credit-high school and collegeReceive dual credit-high school and college Save on the cost of a college educationSave on the cost of a college education Have access to a greater variety of coursesHave access to a greater variety of courses Learn to increase study and class preparation/ management timeLearn to increase study and class preparation/ management time Pursue courses in a more in- depth mannerPursue courses in a more in- depth manner DISADVANTAGES Have to pass more than one college course in order to receive the unit of credit at the high school level Compete against older, more mature students Learn in large “lecture” classes; a more impersonal environment Jeopardize GPA if grades are unsatisfactory College course grades are not ‘weighted’ Experience financial burden if a class is failed or dropped

WHAT IF A STUDENT FAILS OR DROPS A COURSE? If the student is taking a course for college credit ONLY and drops or fails the course, they will not receive credit. (Option A)If the student is taking a course for college credit ONLY and drops or fails the course, they will not receive credit. (Option A) If the student is enrolled in a course for high school credit the financial obligation becomes that of the parent(s) and/or of the student. (Option B)If the student is enrolled in a course for high school credit the financial obligation becomes that of the parent(s) and/or of the student. (Option B)

WHAT ABOUT TRANSPORTATION? Students participating in Option B may request reimbursement for transportation costs if the student qualifies for the free or reduced school lunch program.Students participating in Option B may request reimbursement for transportation costs if the student qualifies for the free or reduced school lunch program.

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