1. Rossford High School College Credit Plus
An introduction for students and families

2. Opportunity to earn college credit
Grades 7-12
College-ready students
Many college course options
Public colleges are free
Private colleges may include small cost
RHS will include a $40 fee

3. Why take College Credit Plus?
Take college courses that satisfy your high school graduation requirements
If you have completed your high school graduation requirements and want to begin college work
You want to explore college and take a course in a subject that interests you or is not available at your high school
Get a head start on a
college degree

4. Process to take part in CCP
Receive information/counseling on risks and benefits of CCP
Complete a Letter of Intent form by April 1, 2018 – submit tonight
Apply to the college where you plan to take courses
Take placement tests as required by the college
Meet with your HS counselor and college advisor to determine which courses you plan to take
Register for college courses and adjust high school schedule if necessary

5. College Credit Plus Includes all dual enrollment options
College courses taken at RHS (Calculus, Climate/Weather, Comp 1, Span 4, and others)
Marketing/DECA and other Penta programs
Courses taken at
participating
universities,
whether online or
on campus

6. Are you ready for college courses?
College-readiness is determined by the college
Through the application process and placement testing
GPA requirements set by the college
Students will be required to take placement testing
Even if a student is academically
eligible it doesn’t guarantee they
will be successful
Maturity
Self-discipline

7. Student Choice
Students can choose any course that applies toward a degree or workforce certification at a public or participating private college
PE courses not an option
May be for enrichment or to start a degree program
Many Penta programs include workforce certifications that may be included in CCP
Penta students should coordinate CCP classes with the Penta counselor, Mrs. Zilba, and with the HS.
Penta students may need to complete this process through Penta also

8. Graduate with College Credit
Students can earn up to 30 college credit hours per academic year
Includes both college and hs courses
1 HS credit = 3 college credits
Going over the limit could incur fees – keep HS informed!
Students can earn no more than 120 college credit hours while in the program
College grades may be weighted
College courses must be weighted
the same as Honors or Advanced Placement
in the same subject area

9. Will course credits transfer?
Certain general education and technical courses will transfer especially from one Ohio public university to another
Students must check with colleges to confirm transferability
Students can check at
for transfer information

10. CCP courses taught at RHS
Calculus - University of Findlay (Schlatter)
Composition 1 – University of Toledo (Hodge)
Weather and Climate - Owens CC (Demko)
History - Univ of Toledo (Rinehart)
Marketing/Business courses – Owens (DECA)
Spanish 2140, 2150 – Univ of Toledo (Sofo)
Others may be added

11. SUMMER SESSION CLASSES
Students can take courses during summer sessions beginning as early as this summer
Summer term will apply as the 1st term of the next school year
A college’s summer term often begins in May. There may be multiple sessions within a summer term.
Meet with your HS counselor as this will effect your schedule for the rest of the school year
Counts as part of the 30 credit hour limit

12. Books and Fees
Students attending a public college do not pay for either books or fees
Students attending a private college may have some fees
Books must be purchased through the university bookstore (online purchases will not be reimbursed)
Books will be the property of the HS and will need to be returned to the guidance office once the course is completed
Student covers parking expenses if there are any

13. Failing or Withdrawing
If you fail a college class, you will most likely be charged for the expense of the course
If you withdraw from a course beyond college deadlines, typically in the first two weeks of the semester, you will most likely be charged for withdrawal fees
Students who fail to maintain adequate grades in their college courses may be placed on academic probation or dismissed from participation by the college
It is possible to pass a course but still not receive credit (NC). If a class needs to be retaken you may be responsible for the cost of the course

14. Failing or Withdrawing
Failing and withdraw grades as reported on the college transcript will be included on your hs transcript
Could potentially jeopardize college scholarships and financial aid
Could potentially jeopardize high school graduation

15. And once again, Grades…
The grade you earn in a college course is applied to your high school gpa and to your college gpa
If the course is part of your graduation requirements, it may affect your hs graduation
Grades may impact your standing at the college or any colleges
you may later apply to
Your grades may affect
athletic eligibility

16. CCP and End of Course Exams
All students must take the ELA I and II, Algebra 1, Geometry and Biology End-of- Course exams, even if they are choosing to take college courses to meet those credits
Students taking US Hist or Gov as CCP courses can use the grade they receive in the course for an EOC score

17. CCP Scheduling
Work with RHS counselor before registering to determine how college courses will be evaluated for RHS graduation requirements
Meet with your college advisor to register for class

18. CCP and sports
Student-athletes selecting to participate in CCP must be certain that
The faculty members at the college understand that they will need to provide Q1 and Q3 progress reports
The student-athlete is taking enough post- secondary course work exclusively or between the college and the high school combined to be equivalent to five one- credit courses
Summer hours will not count
toward athletic eligibility

19. Is ccp a good fit? Balance schedule between HS & College (budget time)
Should be both academically and socially self- disciplined - This is especially true for younger students
Students may be attending college classes with students aged years and may encounter mature topics in some courses
Student/parents responsible for transportation and parking fees (Families that meet District guidelines may request assistance for transportation fees)

20. Is ccp a good fit?
Schedule conflicts with extra-curricular activities at RHS (sports, drama, etc.)
Conflicts in school-year calendar
Extra study time for college classes
Personal supplies (calc., camera, tools, etc.) are students’ responsibility
Help for college classes may not be available at RHS. Services are offered at colleges

21. What are the differences between high school and college courses?
Tests – weekly or at end of chapter
Study Time – 1-3 hours/day
Grades – numerous quizzes, tests, homework assgn.
Tests – fewer covering more material
Study Time – 2 to 3 hours for each hour spent in class
Grades – homework generally not used in grading

22. Differences for parents
College
High School
Parents are strong advocates and work closely with teachers and counselors
Parent serves as mentor and support
College views student as independent
FERPA protects student education records – college won’t release these to parents

23. Letter of Intent
Students/Parents should complete a Letter of Intent form by April 1st
This is not a commitment to take college courses, but is required for the program
Submit a new Letter of Intent each year
Any late submissions will have to be approved by our superintendant
Can be completed and submitted tonight
The Letter of Intent is not your college application – you will still need to go through the application process!

24. Applicants must submit the following documents to Owens:
Online application – Application Type is “College Credit Plus
High School Information Form
Parent Signature Form
Official High School Transcript
Applicants are highly encouraged to take the Owens placement test. Students must place into most college-level classes on the reading, math and writing assessment for most classes. May waive the placement test if student has achieved the following or better on the ACT: Reading (21) and English (18) or Math (22).
CCP students are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to registration

25. Submission of a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for acceptance
ACT 18 English, 22 Math, 22 Reading
Accuplacer 88 English, 55 Math, 80 Reading
(other standardized test scores will be considered as well as other factors to determine college readiness)
In case of 7th and 8th grade applicants, the student’s GPA and appropriate proof of proficiency will be required

26. Review of Process April 1st– turn in Letter of Intent (tonight)
Apply to a college or complete an application as part of taking a course at RHS (now – April/May)
Take placement testing if needed/required (when application is submitted)
Meet with your HS counselor to discuss potential courses and to look at your high school schedule (now)
Meet with college advisor to choose and schedule courses (once accepted into the college)
Set-up online account, attend orientation if required (once accepted into the college)
Submit your college schedule to your HS counselor

27. Owens
Students taking CCP courses while RHS is at Owens will need to sign in/out
RHS is not responsible for students who are signed out but remain on campus
Students signed out for CCP courses should stay away from RHS areas on campus

28. College Admission Requirements
Set by the college
Owens CC
University of Toledo
BGSU
University of Findlay

29. For More Information www.ohiohighered.org/ccp Visit college websites
Talk to your HS counselor