Dual Enrollment Options
Presented by the GHS Counseling Department
2014-15
Information you should know
College Transcripts
Dual enrollment courses earn high school and COLLEGE credit.
This is the start of your college transcript The right student must be aware that this is
the start of your professional career path.
Choices 2013-14 English III English IV US Government and Macro Economics College Algebra Calculus – (Concurrent) (IF a student must drop a class for failure,
must drop ALL[related] DUAL classes! )
Choices 2014-15 Students may choose to do UP TO two
dual courses at the same time. (Ex. Dual English IV and Gov/Eco.) IF we adopt a blocked schedule, all the
dual classes will be double blocked to allow
for the professor’s schedules
Admissions for Dual Enrollment
Criteria for AdmissionMust be a sophomore or junior in good standingGPA of 80 or higherPermission from high schoolTSI exempt ( or take the TSI test)
PSAT (for juniors only) 107 composite 50 ELA SAT combined score of 1070 with min of 500 ACT composite of 23 with min of 19 Math – all must take TSI test at TCC- NO calculators
allowed!
Candidates Independent worker Attends school regularly Strong reader and writer Mature
Check out how credit will be evaluated at college or university of choice
Meetings and Responsibilities
Paperwork Students must attend GHS informational
meeting in February (online signup) Students will attend a summer mandatory
meeting at GHS or CHHS (to be determined) Students must attend on Fridays as required by
GHS - transcripts, senior forum … Students must follow guidelines for registration
Summer Instructions for Fall Classes
Registration must be completed by August 1st to ensure placement in the correct course.
Students will receive a letter with information for packet pick up at GHS during the summer.
Finances
Cost of Dual Enrollment$55.00 per credit hour - $165 per 3 hour class
Cost is per TCC semester! (there are 4 separate Eng. Classes – 2 each semester!)
Cost of text booksFinancial aid is available for qualifying students – Must fill out FAFSA form and submit
Students that may qualify should see their counselor or Mrs. Wallace to review process
Additional Opportunities
Summer enrollment - Mathematics Calculus available on TCC campus
College Algebra available on TCC campus
Must enroll and take TSI by April 12th
Summer Enrollment – Social Studies
Must enroll by May 2014
US Government, Macro Economics
Session I Session II – probably will work better
Fall Enrollment Must submit all documents, register for
classes and take TSI (if needed) by
August 1st.
Students who wait until the last minute may encounter long lines and frustration over process.
Dual Enrollment Packets - Fall The counselors will put together all necessary
information in your packet. They will be available for pickup during the summer.
You will receive a letter when the packets are ready.
Please be sure to follow the directions and sign up for REMIND 101, etc.
Summer School?
Consider TCC classes if you plan to take US Government or Macroeconomics
Cost is less and you get college credit! You must request transcript from TCC and
submit to GHS registrar to receive high school credit.
Dual Enrollment - Summer Sign up to get packet early with Mrs.
Wallace
Take TSI at TCC
All math classes require the TSI (no calculator allowed!)
Could you be a dual student?
Dual enrollment tips Great choice for the right student! Student must be independent and in class
to be successful Must meet all deadlines G.P.A. transfers to next college Student will have to send TCC transcripts
when applying for college during senior year
Let’s Problem Solve…
Make sure you turn in all work ON TIME. Have good attendance Register and get books early (borrow from
a current student?) Get help if you need it on the TCC
campus– grades begin your college transcript
Is this the right choice for YOU?
Dual meeting – a requirement!
Each student MUST attend a Dual meeting in order to qualify to take a Dual class. (Parents are invited but not required)
Look on GHS Counseling website for SIGNUP GENIUS for Dual Meetings and select best time for you.
Student Dual Meetings Feb 18th
Feb 19th
Feb 20st
MUST sign up on GHS Counseling website!
Be responsible Sign in for meetings List courses of interest (for summer only)
LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Can check on web site if miss during class.
Questions?
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