College Credit Plus (CCP)

If you missed the informational Guardian/Student meeting for CCP 2024/2025 school year, please make sure both Guardian and student watch this presentation

24-25 EGCC and State Presentation Combined

CCP is an opportunity for students grades 7-12 take college classes while in ms/hs. IF you can get accepted into college...ONLY the student can apply, test and be accepted!

Here is more information from the State of Ohio Click Here

Unsure about if your future college will accept CCP credits, Click Here

Example of CCP pathway 15 & 30 hours, Click here

How will my college courses convert to high school courses? CLick here

***Students taking classes EGCC classes at Jackson-Milton(General Psychology, Sociology, Writing I, Writing II or American Government ect.) You must apply on line through Eastern Gateway and select high school as your campus. If you have not taken the ACT or SAT you or is your scores were not high enough, you may have to take a placement test.

To apply to other colleges in OH, please go to the college of interests web page, search for CCP application and apply.

ACT College Benchmarks-Eng-18, Math-22, Reading-22, Science-24.

If you are taking the Accuplacer as your CCP entrance exam, use the link below to set up an account for a free Accuplacer web-based study app prior to testing. There is also a PDF sample test below if you prefer to print out a paper copy of the test.

Accuplacer Web-Based Study App

Accuplacer Practice Test

NEW THIS YEAR, A COUNSELING SESSION IS MANDATORY, OURS IS DONE ON ZOOM. YOU AND A PARENT MUST WATCH THE ZOOM AND FILL OUT THE SESSION FORM LOCATED OUTSIDE MY OFFICE DOOR. HERE IS THE VIDEO TO MEET THE COUNSELING SESSION Click here

Power point slide information from Nov. 21: There are 36 points from the presentation below

Annual Information Sessions

Public Schools

Families and Students

Information for the

2019-2020 School Year

1-What is College Credit Plus?

College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual credit program

Students earn high school and college credit at the same time

Students enroll in college courses and adhere to the requirements of the college

2-What is College Credit Plus?

Students in Grades 7 through 12:

Must complete an assessment exam and be determined “eligible” for College Credit Plus

May apply to multiple institutions

3-What is College Credit Plus?

Students in Grades 7 through 12:

May choose from a variety of college-level courses (as determined by placement testing) See bench mark hand out.

Must be Ohio residents

4-What is College Credit Plus?

Students in Grades 7 through 12:

Can earn credit to satisfy both high school and college requirements

3 Credit Hours = 1 High School Unit

Must successfully complete the courses in order to earn the credit (This can mean different things to different colleges/departments)

5-What is College Credit Plus?

Students in Grades 7 through 12:

May take classes in the summer, fall, and spring semesters

May take courses at the high school1, college campus, or online (JM has some blended online)

1This option is available if the high school has partnered with a college or university to offer college courses at the high school

6-How can students participate?

Step 1:

Students must be “eligible” for College Credit Plus participation based on assessment exam scores (Please make sure you are aware of ALL paperwork needed on test date, this is a ever changing list)

Feb. ACT is the latest test most universities will use for the FOLLOWING school year-preplanning is a MUST

7-How can students participate?

Assessment exam examples:

ACT, SAT, or placement test

Each college/university has different exam requirements

8-How can students participate?

Students’ scores must indicate that they are ready for “college-level” courses in at least one subject area

Colleges and universities will review students’ scores using statewide standards

9-How can students participate?

If a student’s scores are not “college-level,” by on point other conditions may be considered depending on the exam scores and if the student has:

Overall GPA (3.0)

10-How can students participate?

Step 2:

Students must apply for admission

Contact the college to learn about their processes, paperwork and deadlines

Colleges have the final decision on student admission

11-How can students participate?

Step 3:

If the student is considered eligible and has been admitted to the college/university, then the college will discuss course options with the student

12-What courses can a student take?

College advisors will help students know which courses they can take

Based on assessment scores

Based on course prerequisites

13-What courses can a student take?

Courses can satisfy high school graduation requirements

-Once course are scheduled with university JM counselor will find a replacement match in requirements (English, Math, Science, SS or Elective)

14-What courses can a student take?

Courses must be college-level or non-remedial

Courses must be nonreligious

15-What are other requirements?

Grades

College Credit Plus grades earned in the college course is the same grade that will be on the high school transcript. Grades will be factored into the high school and college GPA

16-How many classes can students take?

Students may be enrolled in up to 30 credit hours including high school only courses:

17-The maximum number of credits allowable during the program is 120

18-What are differences between high school and college?

Tests:

High School: Tests are sometimes given weekly or at the end of the chapter

College: Tests are generally fewer in number covering more material

19-What are differences between high school and college?

Study Time:

High School: Required homework ranges between 1 to 3 hours per day

College: Standard rule of 2 to 3 hours of homework for every hour spent in class (3 to 5 hours per day)

20-What are differences between high school and college?

Knowledge Acquisition:

High School: Information provided mostly in-class. Out-of-class research is minimal.

College: Coursework will generally require more independent thinking, longer writing assignments, and out-of-class research

21-What are differences between high school and college?

Grades:

High School: Numerous quizzes, tests, and homework assignments

College: Fewer tests and fewer, if any, homework assignments will be used to determine final grades

22-What are differences between high school and college?

Parent Role:

High School: Parents are strong advocates working closely with teachers

College: Parent serves as a mentor and support for the student; the college views the student as independent decision-maker

23-What are differences between high school and college?

Parent Role:

College: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student education records

24-What are the benefits of participating?

Students can earn high school and college credits at the same time

Students can get a “head start” on college degrees or certificates

25-What are the benefits of participating?

Students can experience college early to understand the expectations of college life

Students can save tuition and textbook costs

26-What are the consequences of underperforming?

If students fail or withdraw too late from a college course, the district WILL seek reimbursement for the tuition costs from the student/family

The grades that students earn are on the college transcript forever

27-What are the consequences of underperforming?

If students perform poorly, they may be placed on academic probation or dismissal by the college

If students fail or withdraw often, future financial aid may be impacted negatively

28-What are the expenses for College Credit Plus?

At public colleges or universities, no cost to the students/families for tuition, required fees, and books

29-What are the expenses for College Credit Plus?

Some optional expenses are the responsibility of the student/family

Example: Parking and transportation

30-What are the support services for students?

High school counselors continue to provide assistance to all College Credit Plus students with their high school classes, HOWEVER support for CCP classes is provided after decisions with the university are made

College advisors provide course selection assistance, NOT HS Counselor

Colleges must provide the same supports to College Credit Plus students as they do other students. STUDENTS MUST USE THIS FOR SUPPORT IN CCP CLASSES NOT HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER, unless classes taken at JM

31-What about athletic eligibility?

Student athletes should: Always understand the passing 5 rule

32-Will the course credits transfer?

Certain general education and technical courses will transfer especially from one public college to another public college

Students must check with colleges to confirm transferability

Students should check https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/ for transfer info

33-What does being “college-ready” mean?

Being “college-ready” is more than just being academically ready

Consider emotional and social transition and college expectations

Consider time management & organizational skills

34-What does being “college-ready” mean?

Being “college-ready” is more than just being academically ready

Grades earned in a College Credit Plus course are for high school AND college credit and will be calculated into the student’s GPA

College Credit Plus credits will be utilized in the calculation of financial aid

35-What are the deadlines?

April 1, 2020

Students must complete and return to the school office the Intent to Participate form

Check ACT and SAT dates

Test early to meet college/university admission deadlines (if required)

36-What are the deadlines? This is 100% Student Lead & Responsibility

College/Universities

Check each college’s deadline for admission

Find out about assessment testing requirements

Summer semester deadline will be early as classes usually start in May

Students interested in taking CCP classes in 2020/2021 and have not taken CCP classes before must apply to EGCC before April 1 at https://selfservice.egcc.edu/SelfService//Admissions/Application.aspx?applicationformid=5

This link is a one stop information site for students and parents, this information was discussed at our meeting with student, parents and local colleges on parent teacher conference night, if you were unable to attend or need a refresher on information, please use this link: https://www.ohiohighered.org/content/college_credit_plus_info_students_families

Please see file links below for information, forms, pathways and power points regarding CCP.

Please go to http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech/Career-Connections/Career-Pathways for career pathways information and plannning

Trying to figure out a good FIRST career fit http://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

ACT College Benchmarks-Eng-18, Math-22, Reading-22, Science-24.