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Move On When Ready Night
Thursday, December 15, 2016 Centennial Counseling Department
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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.
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How do I find out which MOWR classes a college offers?
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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The MOWR Program from the Student Perspective
Current MOWR Student Testimonials…
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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
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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?
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Next Up… Breakout Sessions with College MOWR Coordinators!
General Questions? Next Up… Breakout Sessions with College MOWR Coordinators!
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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
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