Rutherford B. Hayes High School

What it College Credit Plus?  Opportunity for college- ready students in grades 7-12 to take college courses for no cost.  Replaces Dual Enrollment and PSEO programs.

Student Choice  Students can choose any course at a public (or participating private) college

Credit Hours  Up to 30 college credit hours per academic year.  No more than 120 college credit hours while in the program.

Not Only for Juniors and Seniors  Students have options  Pathways are a tool for high school counselors

Pathways  A pathway may:  Be organized by a major or career path  Include various core courses required for a degree or professional certification by the college  A pathway does not keep a student from choosing different courses.

High School and/or College Credit  CCP can satisfy or supplement graduation required courses.

What are some of the scenarios when a student may use College Credit Plus?

The student has taken all courses our school offers in a particular subject. The student has taken all the courses they need to graduate and is ready to begin college work. The student wants to experience what college-level work is like.

Tuition  No cost for tuition for courses taken at a public college.  Private colleges may charge families up to $153 per credit hour.

Books and Fees  Students attending a public college do not pay for either books or fees.  Students attending a private college may have a cost that includes books and fees.

Deadline for students to tell their school about CCP participation

Courses Delivered Online or Not on a College Campus College and non-college students in the classroom – the college course is delivered Facilitator of online course is not an instructor.

Colleges Must… Assign an advisor to each CCP student and schedule student meeting prior to academic no-fault drop course date

Steps to CCP  1. Notify School Counselor by April 1 of intent to participate.  Mrs. Nicely – Grade 7  Ms. Ziegler – Grade 8  Mrs. Scott – Grade 9  Mr. Brown – Grades 10 – 12 (Last Names A – G)  Mrs. Pollard – Grades 10 – 12 (Last Names H – O)  Ms. Burwinkel – Grades 10 – 12 (Last Names P – Z)

Steps to CCP  2. Apply to college of choosing by college assigned deadline.  3. Show academic college- readiness/admission standards based on college’s criteria.  4. Register for appropriate classes based on counselor and advisor recommendation.

CCP vs. AP  CCP:  College credit on a transcript to transfer or continue at the same college.  No cost to families unless attending a private college.  Grade will transfer to Ohio public colleges.  Not guaranteed to transfer to private or out- of-state colleges.

CCP vs. AP  AP:  Fee to take AP Exam.  Scores of 3, 4, 5 on the AP Exam may be used toward college degree requirements.  Internationally recognized curriculum accepted at most colleges.  Highly selective schools prefer AP.

Meetings with College Representatives  Following this presentation, please continue to these locations to speak with a representative from our visiting colleges regarding the CCP process with their school:  Columbus State Community College – Room 6006  Marion Technical College – Auditorium  The Ohio State University & The Ohio State University at Marion – Room 6007  DACC Business Courses – Cafeteria  Wright State University (Spanish 4/5, French 4/5) – Room 6002  Advanced Placement - Cafeteria

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