1. Navigating “K-ampus”: When K-12 systems and college partners opt to do high school differently High School Diploma Completion Initiative Kelli Hatfield Ashley Hayden Lori Avery

2. HSDCI Student Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4yxNN fYEF8&feature=share&list=UUooBEHa6g WTqCNkumznO-vw 2

3. History Launched in Spring 2006 to help combat a serious high school drop-out problem Result of committed collaboration between education, business, and private sector to address needs of at- promise youth 122 students have earned their diplomas from participating high schools with HSDCI 3

4. Purpose of HSDCI Provide students who have disconnected from traditional high school a way to complete their diploma while obtaining college credit Provide and sustain a unique non-traditional program (NOT an online credit recovery, dual- enrollment, or early/middle college program) Provide a system that is nurturing, collaborative, supportive and skill-focused

5. Eligibility Requirements ◦ Be between the ages of 16-19 (exceptions for those with an IEP) ◦ Be enrolled, or eligible to be re-enrolled, in an Ingham or Eaton County high school ◦ Obtained at least half of the host high school’s graduation requirements

6. Features of HSDCI (cont.) Students earn a high school diploma from their host high school, not from Lansing Community College Most HSDCI students earn approximately 24 - 30 college credits while earning their high school diploma (that’s half way to the General Associate’s)  Books & Materials provided to all students  Transportation (parking or CATA) & lunch money supplements are earned via attendance in class  Year-round program (graduations: May, Dec, Aug)

7. Features of HSDCI (cont.)  Follow LCC calendar  16 week term fall & spring  8 week summer term  Work-Based Learning opportunities embedded in the program  Week-long student orientation at the beginning of each semester prior to launch of the semester  Student-led conferences required

8. Funding ◦ State Foundation (Count Day) ◦ LCC General Fund ◦ Mott Foundation grant ◦ LCC Foundation 8

9. Q& A 9

10. Application Process Information Session Submit required documents Math Prep (My MathTest) Accuplacer ◦ Assessment level requirements :  Level 3 in Math  Level 4 in Reading  Level 4 in Writing Interview Orientation 10

11. Key Features of HSDCI Team Time Resources on & off campus, work based learning opportunities, field trips  Introductory (First Semester)  Transition (Final semester prior to earning diploma)  Summer (Work Based Learning focus)  Entrepreneurship, Generation E (coming for Spring 2013!) Work Based Learning ◦ Career exploration, career workshops, career panels, field trips, career based mentoring 11

12. Work Based Learning presentation day 12

13. Key Features of HSDCI Restricted/Unrestricted classes ◦ First semester all HSDCI students in college course  Weekly attendance logs from faculty  Bi-weekly team meetings ◦ After first semester, more classes with general LCC population Structured Study ◦ Support for assignment completion and study skills Case Management ◦ Ensure educational records are up to date, connect with partner schools, provide support for students Progress Reports & Partnerships ◦ Parents/guardians, advocates, local experts… 13

14. MONDAY / WEDNESDAY READ 170 (9:10-11:00) WRIT 117 (1:10-3:00) TUESDAY / THURSDAY MATH 050/107/112 (9:10-11:00) SDEV 090 (12:10-2:00) FRIDAY Team Time (9:00-11:00) Structured Study (11:30- 1:00) Sample first semester schedule 14

15. Graduation Celebration Held on LCC’s West Campus, semi-formal dinner Students invite up to 9 guests Stakeholders attend Keynote speaker Student remarks Students can request to participate in cap and gown events via host high school 15

16. For More Information Contact: Kelli Hatfield Director of HSDCI Lansing Community College hatfiek1@lcc.edu (517) 483-9709 www.lcc.edu/hsdci 16