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Dual Enrollment Salem High School Counseling Department
What is Dual Enrollment?Dual Enrollment is a program that allows high school students to earn college credit while also earning a high school diploma. The dual enrollment program is administered by Georgia Student Finance Commission. Students may enroll in a maximum of 15 semester hours over 3 semesters or 12 quarter hours over 4 quarters per year. Academic and Technical classes are available
Eligibility *9th graders are not eligible to participate Career Technical Course Eligibility 10th graders may enroll in approved Career Technical Education courses at a technical college. 11th and 12th graders are eligible as well. Academic Course Eligibility Only 11th and 12th graders may take approved academic courses at technical or state colleges.
Career Technical Courses Early Childhood Education Cosmetology HVAC Welding Megatronics
Academic Courses Advanced Composition American Literature English Composition College Algebra Precalculus Principles of Macroeconomics Survey of Economics US History
Dual Enrollment Funding The Dual Enrollment Funding Cap is 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of attempted credit. The funding cap is based on hours paid by the Dual Enrollment Funding Program. There is no funding for repeat classes including withdrawals. If a student withdraws 2x, student is no longer eligible for DE funding In order to receive funding, students must have an account with gafutures.org and parents and students must complete the funding application each year enrolled in dual enrollment. Video Tutorial on Account Creating and Funding Application: Manage your marketing better and achieve goals faster with monday.com. It's that simple. (youtube.com)
Benefits of Dual Enrollment Studies show that students who participate in Dual Enrollment show an increased likelihood of: Academic Achievement Attendance College and Career Readiness College Degree Attainment Students are earning college credits at no cost to them thus potentially saving moving towards college in the future.
 Are there possible disadvantages? Dual Enrollment courses are challenging and are taught by college professors who will teach to the collegiate standard in terms of coursework, grading and deadlines. Professors will only communicate with the student. Credit transfer is not a guarantee, you will need to do your research on your future institution to ensure that the classes you are taking in Dual Enrollment can/will transfer. Competitive colleges may not consider Dual Enrollment as rigorous as AP courses.
Selective Service Requirement Male students enrolling in the Dual Enrollment program must be in compliance and meet federal Selective Service registration requirements, per Georgia state law. All Dual Enrollment male students who turn 18 within a term must complete selective service registration prior to enrolling and registering for that term to be eligible for funding. Male students/parents who fail to complete registration may have to pay for dual enrollment classes.
Success in Dual Enrollment A successful Dual Enrollment Student is: Self-motivated Organized Responsible They also take initiative, have good time management skills, meets deadlines and avoids procrastination
College Credits & Grades The College/University issues the grades and they count for both high school and college credit and appear on the high school and college transcript. Courses count as a full high school credit each semester vs. 0.5 credit for a semester long high school course and are weighted at an extra 0.5 in GPA calculation for HOPE GPA. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Colleges require a “C” or better for college credit and to progress to the next course. Colleges provide letter grades and RCPS convert grades to numerical value. A= 95, B-85, C=77, F=60 W-=Z WF=60
Helpful Information Students will be given a syllabus at the beginning of the semester and the expectation is to read it and keep up with the due dates and test dates Maintaining an agenda or calendar with due dates will be helpful in keeping up with dates Attendance is important Independent reading and work at home is expected Grades are only available through the student’s learning management system. Students will need to check their college email accounts and follow through with communication
Important Information for IEP/504 Are students with disabilities required to meet the admission criteria? Yes. Admission criteria and prerequisite courses are determined by the institution. Do accommodations listed in the student’s IEP apply to college classes? No. Accommodations that allow equal access will be determined by the college. All accommodations, services and supports available at high are provided at college level. Does the IDEP team make accommodations provided in the college classes? No. The IEP plays an important role in recommendations and documentation for requested accommodations the decision is of the college.
IEP/504 continued How will compliance with the Individual Education Act (IDEA) be addressed in dual enrollment? Services described in an IEP would not be ensured with college coursework. Services will be covered by 504/ADA. IDEA requires a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and does not apply to post secondary level. How are accommodations secured for dual enrollment courses? Students will need to apply to the Office of Disability Services at the college to self-identify the students disability, request accommodations and provide necessary supporting documentation and follow other required steps as identified by the college. The special education case manager should assist the student and family in this process.
IEP/504 continued If a student requires interpreter services or text in alternate format, does the college provide the services or does the high school provide the services? The college is responsible for providing accommodations for the class. Is the student held to the same grade requirements as other students? Yes, students with disabilities will be required to meet the same academic and behavioral standards.
Weigh all factors and make the best decision for your student! Dual Enrollment is an incredible opportunity but does require the right fit between the student and program/college. All courses require the counselor’s approval The student will be an independent college student and must meet the same expectations as full-time college students It is the student’s responsibility to troubleshoot issues with admissions, acceptance, textbooks Per federal law, college personnel cannot communicate with parents regarding students regardless of age or dependency status
Steps for Applying: Step 1: Complete the Dual Enrollment interest form Step 2: Meet with you counselor for advisement to verify eligibility Step 3: Decide which college you will attend, apply and submit required documents Georgia Piedmont Technical: https://www.gptc.edu/technical-education/high-school-students/ Point University:Dual Enrollment for High School Students- Admissions Info Point University Clayton State University:Dual Enrollment - Clayton State University Georgia Military College:Dual Enrollment - Georgia Military College GMC Step 4: Complete the dual enrollment funding application Step 5: Complete the Dual Enrollment Contract