1. Move On When Ready Night
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Centennial Counseling Department

2. What is Move On When Ready?
Move On When Ready is Georgia’s dual enrollment program which provides HS students the opportunity to take college level coursework for credit which can be applied towards both high school and college graduation requirements.

3. How it works… Apply College Admissions Registration Take the Class(es)
Student applies to the MOWR program at the college they are interested in attending as a dual enrollment HS student
Apply
Student accepted or denied by the college if they meet the college’s MOWR admission requirements
College Admissions
Student chooses classes from list of approved MOWR college course(s)
Student will have both a college schedule and a Centennial schedule
Registration
Student completes the course during the fall, spring and/or summer semester
Final grades assigned by the college professor
Take the Class(es)
Student then has a HS transcript and a college transcript
MOWR grades and credits on college transcript are added to the HS transcript
Transcripts
College credits applied toward HS graduation requirements
Graduate HS
Apply to College
Student applies/transfers earned college credits to college they attend after HS*
Continue Education
*Students are responsible for verifying with college which MOWR credits will be accepted and/or transferrable to that institution.

4. MOWR Eligibility
Students enrolled in a GA public or private high school
Students in grades 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade
Students who meet the MOWR admissions requirements at selected postsecondary institution
Students who meet high school requirements specific to Fulton County.
Must not have already received a high school diploma
No residency or citizenship requirement
Who can participate in MOWR?

5. How much does it cost students to participate in MOWR?
Its FREE!!!!
The GA Student Finance Commission covers the cost of tuition, mandatory fees and textbooks for approved classes (students must meet all MOWR eligibility requirements)
The postsecondary institution cannot charge the student any additional tuition or mandatory fee costs for approved MOWR courses
Credit Hours paid for by MOWR are not counted toward the Attempted Hours or Combined Attempted Hours limit for HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship at the postsecondary level

6. What college classes are approved for MOWR?
Students can take courses in areas including:
Core subjects: English, math, science, social studies, & foreign language
Career, technical, agricultural and elective courses
Online courses
*Courses available to each student will vary depending on grade level and college course pre-requisites.
What college classes are approved for MOWR?
*Each college has different course offerings approved for MOWR.

7. How do I find out which MOWR classes a college offers?

8. MOWR Courses for Centennial Students: On CHS Campus
College English
College Calculus
Taken thru GA State University Perimeter College
College professor comes to CHS to teach the course
Class meets two days a week from 8:00-9:15am (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs)
Satisfies Senior English graduation requirement
Taken thru GA Tech
Students participate in course via internet feed from Polycom system
Class meets 5 days a week from 8:00– 9:00am
(Mon–Thurs) Student must have completed AP Calculus BC

9. MOWR Courses for Centennial Students: On the College Campus
Part Time
Full Time
Less than12 college credit hours
Blend of MOWR classes on the college campus and HS classes at Centennial
Schedule must have a total of 6 classes
Need to coordinate MOWR courses with periods CHS classes are offered
Total of college credit hours
All classes are taken on the college campus
No courses would be taken at CHS
Student is still enrolled at CHS and can participate in CHS sports, extra curricular activities, clubs and events.

10. What type of student is a good fit for MOWR?
Can articulate why he/she is interested in MOWR
Meets college MOWR admissions requirements
Can follow through on multi-step tasks
Self-motivated
Self-starter
Mature
Organized
Takes initiative
Responsible
Has a specific pathway planned for graduation
Can overcome any logistical challenges to traveling to and from the local high school and college*
*Transportation to and from Gwinnett Tech will be provided by Fulton County for the school year

11. How does a Centennial Student Participate in MOWR?
Step 1: Meet
with your counselor to determine if MOWR is a good fit for you and that you meet the college admission requirements.
Step 2: Complete
and submit the college’s online MOWR application for the by March 31 deadline.
Step 3: Submit
all supplemental documents required by the college by the May 1 deadline.

12. How does a Centennial Student Participate in MOWR?
ALL required supplemental documents* due by the May 1 deadline
Student Participation Agreement
Fulton County Schools MOWR Contract
Official HS Transcript
Official Test Scores
ACT/SAT scores
ACCUPLACER (if accepted)
*Required documents will vary depending on the individual college’s admission requirements.

13. Once students are accepted by the college….
Step 5: Complete Paperwork & Funding Application
Student/School Counselor complete the Fulton County Schools MOWR Contract
Student completes the MOWR application on GA Futures website to receive funding for tuition
Step 6: On the College campus:
Student attends any required orientations for the college
Student registers for their classes on their Participation Agreement at the college
Student will send the MOWR coordinator/counselor a copy of their college schedule
Step 7: On the HS campus:
MOWR coordinator will assign the student to the college class(es) on their Participation Agreement.
MOWR coordinator will send the on-campus class rosters to the college.
Student receives paperwork from the college to get textbooks from college bookstore
Step 4: Admission
Once students are accepted by the college….
College will provide HS with final list of accepted students (May/June)
Student will be notified by the college
*NOTE: No MOWR classes will be added to student course requests or verification forms during the spring registration period.

14. MOWR Student Support and Transition
School Counselor/Counseling Dept.
Informs students/parents about MOWR
Meets with students/parents interested in MOWR
Helps determine if student is a good fit for MOWR participation.
Advises student mapping out MOWR and HS coursework, next steps and meeting deadlines
Works with student/family after the student has completed the college application and the GA Futures MOWR Student Application
College MOWR Representative/Staff
Communicates with School counselor as needed.
Answers questions about the college application process
Reviews application for admission and determines if student qualifies for MOWR
Reviews MOWR & HS coursework and registers the student for college courses
Works with student after the student has completed the GA Futures MOWR Student Application to pay for coursework

15. What are the expectations of students in MOWR?
MOWR Students are expected to….
What are the expectations of students in MOWR?
Complete the application process themselves
Meet deadlines for both the high school/Fulton County school district and the college
Maintain communication with Centennial clubs, athletics, senior class activities, events, etc.
Communicate directly with the college with questions about MOWR application, registration, classes, grades, etc.
Check college account regularly
*communication between the college and the MOWR student is primarily done via
Check CHS and personal account regularly
*communication between with the CHS MOWR coordinator is primarily done via account student provides
Remember you are a
high school student
and
a college student

16. The MOWR Program from the Student Perspective
Current MOWR Student Testimonials…

17. When can CHS students start the MOWR application Process?
CHS Information Available: February 1
MOWR College Application Deadline: March 31
Supporting Documents Deadline: May 1
When can CHS students start the MOWR application Process?
Detailed, step-by-step information for the Centennial MOWR application process will be available starting February 1st

18. Next Steps…
Find out what the MOWR admission requirements are for the college
What test(s) do you need to take?
Have you taken a test?
What is the required minimum score? Is your score high enough?
Do you need to register for a test?
What are the upcoming testing dates?
What is the last date you can test and submit scores?
What test prep can you do?
*ACCUPLACER will be given at CHS for potential Gwinnett Tech students on Tuesday, January 24
What are your transportation needs?
*Fulton County will be providing buses for students taking MOWR at Gwinnett Tech
Attend breakout information session for the college and program you are interested in…
What should students and parents be doing to be ready to meet the MOWR application deadlines?

19. Next Up… Breakout Sessions with College MOWR Coordinators!
General Questions?
Next Up… Breakout Sessions with College MOWR Coordinators!

20. Breakout Sessions with College MOWR Coordinators
On Campus/College English with GA State/Perimeter College
Auditorium
Off Campus Classes at GA State/Perimeter College
Room F-24 (Audio/Video Tech Room)
Off Campus Classes at Gwinnett Technical College
Learning Commons