1. College Credit Plus Parent Informational Meeting
January 22, 2018
Harvey High School

2. What is College Credit Plus (CCP)?
CCP is an initiative by the Ohio Department of Education to allow students to attain college credit while in middle and/or high school
Tuition Free for students
Offered on High School Campus or at Ohio Public and Private Institutions
High School Based CCP Course
At the home high school with approved Harvey High School Teacher/ Adjunct Professor
College Based CCP Course
At the college/ university with College Professor

3. What is CCP for PCLS students?
Prepares students for both Post-Secondary education and careers
Increases access to a broad range of rigorous content
Provides cost savings to parents/families for college education and/or career enhancements
Only 1 in 4 students who enter college complete a bachelor’s degree in 4 years. (IPEDS database, 2008)

4. Our Partners in CCP
Harvey High School has partnered with Lake Erie College and Lakeland Community College.
Offer a broad range of college level classes to provide extended educational opportunities for our students.
Three delivery methods available to our students
Harvey on campus
Lake Erie College campus
Lakeland Community College

5. Home School vs. College/ University
Advantages of taking a CCP course at home high school
Harvey academic calendar
Increased ability to participate in high school activities
Social aspect differs from college/university and high school
Developmentally appropriate instructors

6. Additional Ways to Earn College Credit
Advanced Placement Classes
Students can earn college credit by taking advanced placement classes at their home school and scoring a 3 or above on AP exams may earn college credit
Auburn Career Center
Some programs offer the opportunity for students to earn college credits.

7. CCP Courses at Harvey High School
7 College Credits without leaving Harvey
There is a prerequisite of Algebra II
Courses taken in succession during the same school year.
LEC MT 109 Pre-Calculus I
LEC MT 110 Pre-Calculus II

8. Course Comparisons CCP at Harvey CCP on College Campus Content Same
Assessments
Class Meetings
Five days a week
Typically, two or three days a week
Access to Instructor
High School Classroom Teacher
Office Hours, Before or After Class
Class Offerings
Only one LEC Class per semester
Any class at LEC/ LCC for which you meet the prerequisite
Access to College Resources
Calendar
Painesville City Schools Calendar
LEC/ LCC Calendar

9. Criteria for Participation
Students must be enrolled in grades 7-12.
Parents and students must attend the CCP information night at Harvey.
Sign and return the “Intent to Participate Form” and “CCP Check List” by April 1st.
File a CCP application with either Lake Erie College or Lakeland Community College.
Submit transcript to LEC/ LCC.
Register and successfully complete Accuplacer (LCC), ACT or SAT.
You must meet the state’s college readiness standard in English.
Parents and Students must attend a CCP registration/information session at LEC/ LCC.

10. What Are My Academic and Social Responsibilities?
Expected to follow the rules and regulations set by the college/university including adherence to their grading policies.
Once enrolled, you are eligible to receive advising from campus-based support services of that institution.
Expected to follow the rules and regulations set for high school students detailed in the student handbook.
Continued access to your school counselor and all other resources available to high school students.
Participation in College Credit Plus does not guarantee your admission to college after high school.
You should follow the regular undergraduate application process for whatever college you plan to attend after high school.

11. Weighting of Grades in CCP
State law requires all advanced standing courses (AP, CCP) to be weighted in core classes the same regardless of where the student takes the course.
Harvey Honors Grading Scale
A = 5.0
B = 4.0
C = 3.0
D = 2.0
F = 0.0
For Example: Harvey offers Advanced Placement courses in Social Studies. This means that all CCP Social Studies courses will be weighted on the Harvey Honors Grading Scale.
*Humanities, Computers

12. Possible Concerns Transportation Calendar Fees
Student/ Parent or Guardian is responsible
Calendar
Vacation days at the home school and CCP school may not coincide
Attendance is the student’s responsibility
Fees
Financial obligations will become the parent/student responsibility if:
Late withdrawal from the class
Student does not receive a passing grade

14. Class Selection
EXAMPLE: 4 Math courses need for graduation including a Algebra II.
Student must FIRST take classes toward their graduation requirements before they can take classes that are
FIRST 15 Rule….

15. Possible Concerns (cont.)
Qualifying for Graduation
A failure to successfully complete a CCP course may result in delay of graduation.
High School Extra-Curricular Activities
Schedules may not align to allow participation in all activities
Social Aspect
High school/ middle school student will face new challenges emotionally and socially.
Professors will not change course content based on CCP student enrollment.

16. Possible Concerns (cont.)
Parent Access and FERPA-CCP
Students are treated as adults and own their education records once they set foot on a college campus.
No parent access to whatever online college grade books are used.
Middle School Schedule
Does not allow for students to attend classes during the regular school day
Dual credit does not apply to middle school courses
Middle school students will have to attend classes during weekends, evenings or Summer sessions.

17. How Does College Credit Plus Impact Athletic Eligibility?
If you are a student athlete, you must remain eligible in accordance with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) bylaws.
To be athletically eligible, students must be passing five, one credit courses or the equivalent per grading period with the high school and college courses combined.
Most College Credit Plus courses taken during a semester will equal one Carnegie unit, allowing student to earn more than the required five for athletic eligibility.
Most 3 credit semester courses count as a 2 credit high school course. (For eligibility purposes ONLY)
You will need to check with your guidance counselor to ensure that the coursework you are taking is compliant with OSHAA.

18. Summer CCP
CCP courses will be offered in the summer at no charge to the student.
Summer CCP courses are included in the 30 credit hours of the following school year.
Credit accumulation goes Summer, Fall, Spring.
Students should not take more than 30 credit hours a year.
Remedial courses will not be paid for by the district under CCP
Remedial courses can only be taken during the summer sessions.

19. A student’s perspective:
Lila Kalina
Harvey High School Class of 2017
Current Lake Erie College student
Student Athlete
Honors Student
CCP Success Story

20. Important Dates April 1, 2018 Spring Dates Classes Begin
Declare Intent to Participate Form
Application to CCP school of your choice
Spring Dates
MANDATORY parent meetings at each of the CCP schools.
Students can start taking the Accuplacer Test at LCC.
You must RSVP/ register for test.
Classes Begin
Painesville City Local Schools: August ___, 2018
Lake Erie College: August 20, 2018
Lakeland Community College: August ___, 2018

21. Contact Information
Harvey High School/ Heritage Middle School:
Sharon Fitzgerald Last Names A-L (440)
Marilyn Vihtelic Last Names M-Z (440)
Painesville City Local Schools
Heidi Fyffe Director of State & Federal Programs
(440)
Lake Erie College
Cory Bucur
Terri Orlando
Lakeland Community College:
Jami Diemer
Tracey Cooper

22. Application Process at Lakeland
To apply to Lakeland, complete the online application at (Select “College Credit Plus” as your student type)
Submit ACT/SAT scores or take the Accuplacer Exam at Lakeland
Request that your high school transcripts be sent to Lakeland

23. Eligibility at Lakeland
To be eligible at Lakeland, students must meet the college readiness standards for English, shown on the chart below:
Readiness Area
ACT
SAT
Accuplacer
English
18 or higher
Writing 430 or higher/ Critical Reading 450
or higher
Place into
ENGL 1110

24. Taking the Accuplacer Exam
Placement exam created by College Board (SAT)
Approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours to complete (Not timed)
Bring photo ID ONLY. No outside calculators will be permitted, one will be provided as part of the exam.
Registration is required at
Students have 3 attempts to meet the thresholds. THERE IS NO CHARGE.
Additional information about the exam including practice questions can be found at

25. Next Steps
Students considered to be eligible will be notified of their acceptance by mail and
Students and parents are required to attend CCP New Student Orientation
CCP Information
Campus Tour
Lakeland ID Card
Meet with a counselor to select classes and register

26. @Lakeland_CCP

27. Contacts @Lakeland_CCP
Jennifer Collis, Assistant Provost for Educational Programming
Jami Diemer, College Credit Plus Coordinator
Tracey Cooper, Director of Admissions/Registrar
Stephanie Brown, Associate Director of Admissions/Records
Linda Bratys, Admission/Registration Assistant
@Lakeland_CCP