2.  PSEO is an opportunity to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wider variety of options to high school students. 9 th – 12 th grade students earn college credit AND/OR high school graduation credit simultaneously through the successful completion of college-level courses. WHAT IS PSEO?

3.  OPTIONS A  Receive College credit ONLY  All costs paid by the Student/Parent B  Receive College AND High School credit  Cost for Tuition, fees, & textbooks paid by Tipp City & State Board of Education.

4. Students must carry a minimum of 3 credits per semester. (Seniors 2.5 credits per semester) A maximum total number of total credits cannot exceed 7 credits per year. (= # of periods at THS) PSEO courses are NOT eligible for weighted grades or Honors Diploma.

5.   Courses that are not completed, withdrawn after the due date, or failed MUST BE REPAID by the student/parent  ALL CHANGES MUST BE APPROVED BY YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR PRIOR TO MAKING THE CHANGE. Important note:

6.  Items NOT covered by the PSEO Program Personal materials such as: optional books, computer software, calculators, tools, etc. transportation and parking expenses Accuplacer Test (2 nd attempt)

7.  Entry Requirements Wright State University  ACT 26 (composite) English-23, Math-27  SAT 1190  HS GPA 3.25 (Sr.) 3.5 (Jr.) 3.75 (So.)  Pass COMPASS Edison Community College  ACT 25 (composite) English-18, Math-22  SAT 1140  HS GPA 2.5  Pass COMPASS (Reading, Writing, Math)

8.  Entry Requirements Sinclair Community College  ACT Math-22, Reading-21, Writing 18  SAT 1190  HS GPA 3.0 (in subject)  Pass Accuplacer Assessment (Reading, Writing, Math)  May attend any of the Sinclair Campus locations Reminders:  The GPA used in the application process will be SEM. 1 GPA for the year when applying. You must check the minimum GPA required by the college itself.  In addition, the State of Ohio House Bill 282 requires a B (3.0) average in any high school course in the same subject area as the college course.

9. CHECK ONLINE AT THE UNIVERSITY PSEO SECTION FOR DETAILED INFORMATION! THIS IS YOUR RESPONISIBILTY.

10.  College Expectations Remember: You ARE considered an adult, college student and are expected to behave like one at all times. You must also: Attend a PSEO Mandatory Orientation, Log on to your new College email account, Register for courses, Acquire a student ID card, Verify PSEO funding, Purchase books, & Attend class regularly and on time.

11.  The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. * Access by parents is limited by law. Professors cannot discuss grades, assignments, attendance with anyone other than the student. *Contact your High School Counselor if you have concerns.

12. Students are subject to the same requirements as all other THS athletes. Athletes must be passing the equivalent of 5 (1/2 credit) classes per semester. ** Be sure to discuss with coaches your participation in PSEO, as practice time and travel time may conflict.

13.   Sign & return INTENT TO PARTICIPATE (by March 30)  Obtain PSEO application from Guidance  Counselor will check GPA for eligibility  If eligible, you will be sent requested college application  Complete the application IN INK & w/parent signature  Return completed application to HS Counselor  Counselor will return to you for mailing.  Once you are accepted, you will schedule college classes. REMEMBER: you must call to schedule entrance exam (ie. COMPASS or Accuplacer) Summary of Steps

14.   March 30 – submit Intent to Participate  May 1 – Applications due for Fall & Spring Semesters  June 29 – Accuplacer Testing & ACT score submission  Nov. 1 – NEW PSEO applications for spring semester Reminder – students must Re-Apply each year. IMPORTANT DATES

15. Mr. Baumhauer A-K Mr. Hottle L-Z Mrs. Homan - Secretary