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Concurrent EnrollmentOpportunities to earn college credit while at MHS
What is Concurrent Enrollment?
A student is simultaneously enrolled in high school and college or career/technical courses.
Students earn both high school credit towards graduation and college credit.
The school district pays tuition of participating students (with some restrictions). Up to 9 credit hours per year (11th and 12th
grade only), Free/Reduced=12 credits per year
What does this look like?
course taken on the MHS campus for which he/she earns high school and college credit
class on a college campus online class through a college or
university classes through vocational or
technical college
Opportunities through MHS
CU-Succeed Delta-Montrose Technical College Project Lead the Way Western State Colorado University
CU-Succeed
Courses offered on the MHS campus Dr. Bollinger
Advanced Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Saxon PhysicsMrs. Scriffiny
AP Statistics, AP CalculusMrs. Clayton
Trigonometry/PrecalculusMr. Scriffiny
AP U.S. History
Credit is offered through University of Colorado at Denver
CU-Succeed
Credit appears on a CU-Denver transcript
As transferable as any other college credit
Project Lead the Way
Taught by Mr. Simpson Credit offered through University of
Colorado at Colorado Springso Intro to Engineering and Design (2
credits)o Principles of Engineering (3 credits)o Digital Electronics (2 credits)o Civil Engineering and Architecture (3
credits) Enrollment for college courses
happens in the Spring semester
Delta-Montrose Technical College
Certified Nursing Aide Students turn in paperwork during
course registration period for following school year
Western State Colorado University
Mr. Steele English 11/12 (3 credits)
Students register with WSCU during the spring semester
Colorado Mesa University
Courses not offered on MHS campus Students who have exhausted
options on MHS campus in a particular subject area
Enrollment depends on course offerings
May turn in Intent to Enroll form without specific course information to meet district deadlines
Need to work closely with Counselor MCSD will only pay $75 per credit
Course Title (Instructor)
Credits available Enrollment period
AP Chemistry (Bollinger)
Semester 1=4 credits, Semester 2 = 5 credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Honors Chemistry (Bollinger)
1 year = 3 credits Spring Semester
AP Calculus (Scriffiny) 1 year = 4 credits Spring Semester
AP Statistics (Scriffiny) 1 year = 3 credits Spring Semester
Trigonometry (Clayton) Semester 1=3 credits Fall Semester
Precalculus (Clayton) Semester 2=3 credits Spring Semester
Saxon Physics (Bollinger)
Semester 1=4 credits, Semester 2 = 4 credits
Fall and Spring Semester
Pre-Engineering : IED, POE, DE, and CEA (Simpson)
IED, POE= 3 credits DE, CEA= 2 credits
Spring Semester
English 11/12 (Steele) 1 year=3 credits Spring Semester
AP US History (Scriffiny) Semester 1=3 credits, Semester 2=3 credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Am I eligible?
o Enrolled in 11th or 12th gradeo 9th, 10th graders can take college classes but
district will not pay the tuition.o Has at least 3.0 G.P.A.o Recommended by his/her school counselor
and the school principalo Determined to be college ready as per the
specific guidelines for the accepting post-secondary institution.
o The course(s) relates to the student’s Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)
What is an ICAP?
4 year plan Postsecondary goal Reviewed annually Saved electronically
How do I know if I am a good candidate for concurrent credit?
GOOD CANDIDATES:
Good attendance Self-starters and ask
for help when needed Good at meeting
deadlines and keeping up with work on their own
Generally competent test-takers in relevant subjects
NOT-SO-GOOD CANDIDATES: Students who may miss
class often Students who tend to
miss deadlines and get behind
Students who have very little disposable time to do assignments and labs and study for exams
Students with up-and-down history in that subject
AP vs. Concurrent Enrollment
Advanced Placement Specific to the Post-Secondary Institution
(apscore.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement) Credit depends on performance on the AP exam Must send scores to Colleges for credit consideration
Concurrent Enrollment Guaranteed transfer courses Based on successful completion of the course (grade
of C or better). Creates a college record Need to request transcript from Post-Secondary
Institution
If my class is also AP, is concurrent credit easier or harder?
Advanced Placement (AP) is lower risk financially (smaller amount lost if not successful), higher risk academically (it all comes down to one exam)
Concurrent credit is higher risk financially (if you don’t pass) and lower risk academically (your credit doesn’t depend on just one test)
Both options are challenging Neither option is required
How do I enroll?
Student must first meet with their School Counselor
Forms required by the school district Intent to Enroll form must be submitted to
the Guidance Office 60 days prior to the end of the semester that immediately precedes the intended term of enrollment.
Promise to Repay form Fill out appropriate enrollment paperwork
for desired post-secondary institution (available through teacher).
ASCENT (Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment)
A 5th year program for students that have completed or are on schedule to complete at least 12 credit hours of college course work prior to completion of his/her 12th grade year.
Student postpones high school graduation for a year.
Student attends a post-secondary institution. Tuition paid by the school district with some
restrictions. Students will not receive their diploma until they
complete the ASCENT program. Must submit a list of interested students by Sept.
1st.
Where can I get more information?
Teacher of the CE class Specific questions about registering for
course Counseling Office web page PoWeR Center The Colorado Department of
Education (Secondary Initiatives-Concurrent Enrollment)
Speak with your student’s School Counselor I.C.A.P. requirements, District
requirements