1. DUAL ENROLLMENT February 18, 2010 Purpose: To allow high school students to get a jump-start on their education and experience college.

2. Who is eligible?  Current Juniors  Recommended cumulative GPA of 85 or above  Score of 500 on both the Critical Reading and Mathematics Sections of the SAT***  No more than 15 absences during the previous year  Recommendation from Guidance Counselor *** Students applying to LCCC who do not have SAT scores or who do not have the recommended score must take LCCC’s placement test and place at the college-level.

3. Who is eligible?  Current Sophomores  Recommended cumulative GPA of 93 or above  Score of 500 on both the Critical Reading and Mathematics Sections of the SAT***  No more than 15 absences during the previous year  Recommendation from Guidance Counselor *** Students applying to LCCC who do not have SAT scores or who do not have the recommended score must take LCCC’s placement test and place at the college-level.

4. Participating Colleges  Luzerne County Community College  Bloomsburg University  Penn State  Wilkes University  King’s College

5. Commonly Approved Courses  English Composition I  English Composition II  General Psychology  Principles of Sociology  Intro to Philosophy  Intro to Art  Public Speaking  Foreign Language courses  General science courses (no lab science)  Mathematics courses  History courses  Government courses

6. Process  Complete a “Request to Apply” Sheet Due to the Guidance Office by Friday, February 26 th.  Follow application instructions for specific college  Initial Payment for classes/fees/books is the responsibility of the student.  Upon enrollment in classes, students must submit a copy of the following to the Guidance Office.  Schedule  Bill/Book Receipt  Student Contract  Driving Contract

7. LCCC  All students not having the required SAT scores will be given the Accuplacer test during the school day at Berwick High School  Students who qualify will be given an application to complete that day along with a course registration form.  The application fee and parent signature will be required within 1 week from that date.  Cost per course is approximately $185 plus cost of the book.

8. Bloomsburg University (ACE)  Complete the “Non-Degree” or ACE application online at www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.phpwww.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php  Schedule an appointment with your Guidance Counselor to request a letter of recommendation and transcript  Choose courses and schedule online at www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php  BU courses cost approximately $285 plus the cost of books

9. SCHEDULING  Morning Classes  Mid-Day Classes  Evening Classes  Summer Classes  Students will still pick a full high school schedule that will be adjusted once College Courses have been verified.

10. Dual Enrollment Contract  A set arrival/departure time from the high school.  Agreement to complete both a first and second semester course during the scheduled time.  College grades will become a part of the the official high school transcript and will be calculated as part of the high school GPA with a weight of 1.06  It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of these credits.

11. REIMBURSEMENT  Reimbursement will be made at the successful completion (“C” or better) of a course with proper documentation.  Students are NOT guaranteed full reimbursement.  This amount is determined by the number of classes students are taking and the amount of the grant we are awarded.  Summer classes do not qualify for reimbursement but do qualify for the reduced tuition rate.

12. Please contact Mrs. Melito at 759-6400 ext. 3107 QUESTIONS?