1 Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option DUAL ENROLLMENT AT BCC Summary of options and processes to enroll in college level courses at Brevard Community College.

2 Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option Dual Enrollment at Brevard Community College Classes taught at BCC campus or On-line Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay or Titusville Campus Students may begin the summer following 9 th grade Transportation to BCC is family responsibility BCC professors, not Brevard School Administrators BCC calendar for Spring Break, exams, etc.

3 Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option Dual Enrollment at Brevard Community College These are challenging college-level courses The student must be self-directed and responsible Many times other students in the class are adults BCC does NOT alter mature nature of class curriculum Dropping a class after the first week is not permitted Any adjustment or change in BCC classes MUST go through Mrs. King or Mrs. Price

Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option Dual Enrollment at Brevard Community College 4 College credit earned when course is passed Choose carefully!!  Courses will be on the students’ official high school AND college transcript, pass or fail.  Grade forgiveness is limited. BCC College Credits Readily accepted at all Florida Universities May be accepted as elective rather than requirement Not necessarily accepted out-of-State

Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option Brevard County Schools pay for all tuition and required textbooks!!! Family is responsible for providing registration documentation of BCC classes each term to the BVSS School office in Viera.. Family is responsible for picking-up and returning books to Viera offices of BVSS every semester. Family is responsible for the cost of one-time use consumable items such as electronic access codes or workbooks. 5

6 Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option Steps to enroll at BCC: 1. BCC Orientation 2. College level entry test--SAT, ACT or PERT 3. See Mrs. King Determine program and course eligibility. BCC Accelerated Education Registration Form with approval signatures.

Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option BCC Orientation Dates available from February – August All 4 locations – not on-line Schedule available at BVSS website You must bring Completed BCC Application – print from BVSS website Sealed High School Transcript your request to Mrs. King 7

Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option Entry Tests SAT ACT PERT Postsecondary Education Readiness Test You must present a Photo ID to take test Computer based test, estimated time: 2 ½ hours Free practice test on-line Call : say you are Dual Enrollment and ask to make an appointment for testing at your nearest campus. Testing allowed only 1 time per year. Take the opportunity seriously! 8

Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option 1. Visit the BCC website – 2. Click on QUICK LINKS. 3. Go to Testing Centers. 4. Scroll down to P.E.R.T. Study Guide 9 Testing Anxiety?? Get prepared!!!

Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option Course Eligibility: GPA, College entry test scores 3.0 GPA with college level test scores – choice of academic courses 3.0 GPA without college level test scores – limited academic courses 2.5 GPA - limited choice from AS Degree, Applied Technology or College Credit Certificate Programs Examples: Business, Crime Scene Tech, some Education, Intro to Health Care, Computers, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) 2.0 GPA – Vocational Certificate Programs Cosmetology, Digital Design EXCELLENT SOURCE FOR ALTERNATE ELECTIVE CHOICES!! 10

11 Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option Early Admissions or Full Time Dual Enrollment at BCC Senior Year only! Students must declare interest and discuss with counselor before Junior Year to meet all requirements. Full-time college schedule (all year or one semester). Student remains high school student and must meet all Brevard Public School requirements through graduation. AA Degree requirements will be planned with BCC Advisor

Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option Are you interested in a Field Trip to BCC? BCC Representative will give tour of campus and some career programs. Yes? Green check Campus Count Titusville Cocoa Melbourne Palm Bay 12

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Brevard Virtual Secondary School Acceleration Option Resources Call: , extension 351 Guidance website for Brevard Virtual: Powerpoint Presentation BCC Orientation Schedule BCC Application Form BCC directions to PERT Practice Test 14