Career

&

College Promise


INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY AND ENROLL


See Mrs. O'Boyle for more information.

CAREER & COLLEGE PROMISE (Program Overview)

Career & College Promise (“CCP”) is North Carolina’s dual enrollment program for high school students. This program allows eligible NC high school students to enroll in college classes at North Carolina community colleges for FREE while remaining enrolled at their high school. Students who successfully complete college courses can earn college credit that can transfer to other post-secondary institutions after graduation from high school.


Students can only take the courses in their selected pathway. If students register for classes outside of their pathway, the college will drop those class(es). Students can be in two Career and Technical Pathways at one time OR one Career and Technical Pathway and one Transfer pathway at one time. You may pick one pathway only as well.

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  • Career & Technical Education - Allows students to begin a certification or diploma program in a particular technical field or career area. Effective fall 2019, some Career and Technical pathways may include Universal General Education Courses. Students cannot register for any universal general education courses unless they fully meet transfer pathway criteria. CTE courses will be weighted as a standard level course. Students may select from the following pathways:

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2020-2021 Career and Technical Pathways that allow recommendation <2.8 GPA (unweighted)

2020 - 2021 - Career and Technical Pathways that contain UGETC

No Recommendation Allowed – Student must have GPA or test scores

2020 - 2021 - Career and Technical Pathways that have other requirements

UPDATES FOR SPRING 2021

Updates/Changes

Classes: No word yet on the format of classes yet, but probably similar to fall with a lot of online and hybrid classes.

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CCP Checkpoint: New students will have to complete this BEFORE they can register for classes (Step #6). There will be multiple hosted WebEx sessions starting in October and students may also complete using the presentation which is posted online. With either option, they must take the quiz to receive credit for completion. Returning students do not need to do this!

Info Sessions, Virtual Q and A Sessions and Virtual Appointments

Information sessions (Step 1): These dates are now on the website. These sessions will run via WebEx on Mondays at 4:30. CPCC will host them every Monday Oct. 5th – Dec. 14th except Nov. 23rd.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To apply for the CPCC Career and College Promise (CCP) program at Ardrey Kell applicants must:

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  • Be a junior or senior who is on track for graduation (Note: Rising Juniors cannot take classes until the Fall Semester.

  • Hold a minimum of a 2.8 unweighted GPA OR meet the benchmark scores in English, Reading, and Math to be eligible for the College Transfer Pathways.

  • Be able to provide own transportation to CPCC campus location. Parking at NWSA is not guaranteed.

  • Have a high school unweighted GPA of 2.8 or benchmark assessment scores in all areas of English, Reading, and Math, or have recommendation of principal/high school designee to enroll in a Career and Technical pathway*

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benchmark placement test scores 2020 (PDF)

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schedule placement testing

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*Be aware that NWSA can use discretion on the program requirements.

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MAT 271 AND/OR ANY HIGHER MATH PLACEMENT

A student may place directly into MAT 271 if the student has met at least one of the following criteria within the past five years:

  • a score of 2 or higher on the AP Calculus AB Exam

  • a grade of C or higher in an AP Calculus course and an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • a score of 90 or higher on the NCDAP College-Level Math (CLM) test

  • a score of 46 or higher on the trigonometry section of the ACT Compass Math Placement Test

  • a score of 580 or higher on the old (prior to March 2016) SAT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state

  • a score of 600 or higher on the new (March 2016 and beyond) SAT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state

  • a score of 27 or higher on the ACT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state

  • a score of 560 or higher on the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2

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AP COURSE EQUIVALENCIES

http://catalog.cpcc.edu/enrollment/courselevelplacement/advancedplacementexam/#

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APPLICATION PROCESS

NWSA Registration for Spring 2021 will open 9/25/20


The NWSA Career & College Promise program application window will open 9/25/20. Eligible students may apply through November 20, 2020 for the Spring Semester. It is highly recommended that students complete the application process by the Priority Registration deadlines listed below, in order to secure preferred classes, times, and locations.

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CCP Spring 2021 Processing Schedule

Students must complete steps 1-5 by October 21st for priority registration on November 9th.

The last day to enroll for the Spring Semester is Friday, November 20th for all students!

CPCC Course Start and Finish Dates

Full Summer- Coming February 2021

First Mini Summer Session- Coming February 2021

Second Mini Summer Session-Coming February 2021

Fall Semester-Coming February 2021

Spring Semester-1/11/21 - 5/11/21

Returning CCP students need to complete Steps 3 and 5 every semester!


1. Attend a Career and College Promise Information Session (All Students)

Before you begin the process of enrolling in the Career and College Promise program, it is crucial that you learn all of the details of the program. The best way to get a comprehensive look at Career and College Promise is attending an info session. It is not required, however suggested. Parents and students are encouraged to attend!


2. Complete Career and College Promise Application (All Students)

A special Career and College Promise application is required for all career and college promise students. Once we have processed your application, you will receive an admissions letter by email from this email address: ccp@cpcc.edu. This letter will include your student ID number. You will need your student ID number when creating your Central Piedmont login. If you do not receive an email with your student ID within three business days of submitting your Career and College Promise application, please check your junk or spam email folder. If it is not there, please email ccp@cpcc.edu inquiring about the status of your application.

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3. Request High School Transcripts (CMS Students and Students at Schools that Use CFNC)

Participation in Career and College requires a copy of most recent high school transcripts are on file. A CFNC username/password will need to be created:

  • go to CFNC.org

  • hover on Apply

  • click To College

  • click Application Hub> Request a Transcript

  • complete the fields accurately and choose Central Piedmont Community College as the recipient

4. Create Your Central Piedmont Login and Activate Your Email (All Students)

You will use the Central Piedmont ID number that was assigned to you to create a Central Piedmont login. You will be assigned a username and must create a password to complete your login. This login is required to access your personal information such as registration, bills, academic records, and student email account. It is also required to log on to the computers at any Central Piedmont campus.

Wait 24 hours after creating your Central Piedmont login and then activate your Central Piedmont email address. Central Piedmont provides an official student email account to every student. Your Central Piedmont login is also your Central Piedmont email. This Central Piedmont email is our official means of communicating with students, the Cashiering Office, instructors, advisors, and for campus alerts. Check your Central Piedmont student email every day.

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5. Complete NWSA Application and Contract (Must have test scores)

Students must complete the NWSA Application to determine your eligibility for participation in Career and College Promise. Mrs. O'Boyle will notify Central Piedmont of your eligibility and assist you in selecting your pathway after the NWSA application is complete. Students must contact Mrs. O'Boyle prior to enrolling in Career and College Promise for any subsequent semesters to confirm that they want to continue on their current pathway or to switch pathways. Be aware that each school may have their own additional participation guidelines as well.

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6. Complete Checkpoint

Dual enrollment students are required to complete a mandatory orientation, called Checkpoint. Once complete, please take the Checkpoint quiz so we have record that you have completed this step. You are responsible for this information. You may refer back to the online presentation at any time to review information you might find useful, but you only need to complete this and the accompanying quiz once during your time as a Career & College Promise dual enrollment student. If you have attended an orientation in the past, you still must complete the Career & College Promise Checkpoint, as it contains updated information.

You may "attend" the orientation online by reviewing the slides and then completing the required quiz:

7. Take Central Piedmont Placement Tests (Students not Meeting Requirements)

If you do not have a 2.8 GPA and you do not meet the minimum qualifications on a test you have already taken, you will need the Central Piedmont Placement test. Students can take the test by appointment only on any of our six campuses at no charge. Students are encouraged to review the practice test on the website to study and prepare for the test.

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8. Check CPCC Email and Student Portal for Registration Clearance

Please allow five business days for processing during the open enrollment periods. Students should check their Central Piedmont student email for status updates.

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9. Complete Tutorial for Online Classes

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10. Register for Classes (All Students)

Once your CDC/guidance counselor has officially submitted your eligibility and pathway, it will be processed by Central Piedmont. Please allow 5 to 7 business days from the date of submission for processing during open enrollment times. Once processed, you will receive an email to your Central Piedmont student email account indicating when you are ready to register for classes, after which you may register for classes online using Student Planning in MyCollege. You may only register for courses from your approved pathway; otherwise, you will be considered out of pathway and will be dropped from the course(s).

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11. Check and Pay College Fees (All Students)

Even though the program is tuition-free for the fall, spring, and summer semesters, there are still fees to be paid. CMS students will be responsible for student fees during the summer semesters. Student fees must be paid before the first day of the semester to prevent being dropped from the elected courses. Check your balance and pay your bill through your MyCollege account. For questions about the fee structure, please contact the Sponsored Programs office at 704.330.4262.

12. Pick Up Your Parking Permit (All Students)

13. Pick Up Your Student ID (All Students)

Your Central Piedmont student ID serves as your library card and may be used in the community for a variety of discounts. Even if you are only taking online classes, you need a student ID. You will need to bring a photo ID in order to obtain a student ID card.

14. Get Books and Supplies (All Students)

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PROGRAM POLICIES & INFORMATION

NWSA Course Rules

Course Selection

  • You must select a specific academic pathway under which you will pursue classes.

  • You can only select CPCC classes from the approved list of Career and College Promise Courses that can be found at: http://www.cpcc.edu/hsprograms/approved-academic-pathways

  • There is no guarantee you will get the course(s) you want at the campus you want.

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Attendance

  • Attendance at every CPCC class is required

  • You must follow CPCC’s academic calendar in addition to the CMS academic calendar.

  • CPCC courses generally begin 1-2 weeks in advance of CMS classes.

  • CPCC classes may meet during CMS holidays, fall and spring break, and teacher workdays; students are expected to attend all classes sessions.

Transportation

  • Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from CPCC.

  • Dual enrollment students will not be given special consideration for an NWSA parking space and may need to carpool with a classmate

  • Students may not remain on the NWSA campus during their CCP Block(s)

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​Grades and Credit

  • Career and College Promise courses taken within an approved College Transfer or Career Technical Pathway may be used to satisfy certain high school graduation requirements approved by the State Board of Education, Career and Technical Education requirements and/or elective high school graduation requirements.

  • A student who successfully completes a course through the Career and College Promise Program will receive one unit of high school credit for a course that is three (3) or more semester hours.

  • Grades will be sent by CPCC to the student's high school. The high school registrar will record the grades on the student's high school transcript. CPCC will create a college transcript and record the grades on the student's college transcript.

  • As set forth in State Board of Education Policy, identified college courses taken through the Career and College Promise program receive one additional quality point in the Grade Point Average calculation. This list includes courses that have been reviewed and approved for transfer by the Transfer Advisory Committee (TAC). To access the course list: CLICK HERE

  • The following conversion scale will be used for all dual enrollment courses:

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Expenses

  • Tuition is waived for CMS students who participate in the Career & College Promise program

  • Due to budgetary constraints, students may be responsible for the cost of textbooks

  • When available, students may receive a $50.00 Barnes & Noble credit to help cover the cost of textbooks

  • The student will be responsible for any additional costs of enrollment (e.g. student fees, insurance, etc.)​​​​​


Career & College Promise Program at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC)

Follow EVERYTHING step by step


MyCollege (register for classes, verify schedule, print schedule, pay summer payments, update account information, and etc.)

Career Coach: https://cpcc.emsicc.com/radius=&region=50%20Mile%20Radius


Learn about yourself, find careers, and find programs!


Please read all of the information below thoroughly before contacting Mrs. O'Boyle

Career & College Promise (“CCP”) is North Carolina’s dual enrollment program for high school students. This program allows eligible NC high school students to dual-enroll in college classes at North Carolina community colleges while remaining at their assigned high school. Students who successfully complete college courses can earn college credit that can transfer to other post-secondary institutions after graduation or receive certification in several career pathways.



Career & College Promise provides NWSA students the option to pursue dual-enrollment classes at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and choose from the following two options


  • College Transfer Pathway - Designed for students planning to continue their educational career beyond high school to eventually achieve an Associate's or Bachelor's degree at a community college or a 4 year university. NOTE: Not all courses will transfer to ALL colleges and universities, make sure you research the schools of interest to verify acceptance of the transfer credits.


  • Career & Technical Education Pathway - Allows students to begin a certification or diploma program in a particular technical field or career area. This pathway can be used to secure a job directly out of high school, explore a career interest, or allow you to boost your resume with a certification or diploma.

Pathways



Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the Career and College Promise (CCP) Program at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) at Butler High School applicants must:

  • Be a rising Junior or Senior and on track for graduation

  • Hold a minimum 2.8 Unweighted GPA OR benchmark assessment scores in all areas of English, Reading, and Math (see below).


PSAT, Pre ACT, ACT or SAT Scores Needed

https://www.cpcc.edu/sites/default/files/2019-05/college-and-career-promise-benchmark-scores-fall.pdf

18 English 26 Eng or 460 Composite Read & Writ 480 Composite Read & Writ

22 Reading 26 Read or 460 Composite Read & Writ 530 Math

​22 Math 24.5 or 510 Math

  • Some Career and Technical Pathways require a minimum 2.8 Unweighted GPA AND benchmark assessment scores in all areas of English, Reading, and Math

  • Be able to provide own transportation to CPCC Campus location

  • Maintain a "C" grade point average while enrolled at CPCC (In the Career and College Promise Program

Fore more information on benchmark assessment scores and to schedule a placement test, please Click Here https://www.cpcc.edu/programs/dual-enrollment

Be aware that NWSA can use discretion on the program requirements. Also, students who fall below the 2.8 required CMS (Butler) Unweighted GPA for ALL of the pathways can be removed from the program. In addition, students that do not maintain a 2.0 GPA at CPCC will be disqualified from the program.


Application Process and Steps

Important Note: Registration for CPCC’s Career and College Promise Program is a process with specific and necessary steps. Failure to complete any of the steps below will result in exclusion from the Career & College Promise Program. You are applying to college through this process and will be held accountable for all necessary steps.

Read the following information carefully. UPDATE: Returning students please skip steps: 2, 4, and 5

  • Step 1: Attend a mandatory interest meeting with Mrs. O'Boyle.


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-bZn9p0fMNbE6XNoyY1ETrRnhbvLD3bM6Fw8XN3Bcbr_5Yw/viewform

  • Once your application has been processed you will receive an admissions letter by email from ccp@cpcc.edu . This letter will include your CPCC Student ID Number (You will need this number when creating your CPCC login .

  • You will need to create the CPCC login as soon as you receive your CPCC student ID number (wait 24 hours)...Click Here. https://secure2.cpcc.edu/cpcclogin/

  • If you do not receive an email with your Student ID within 24-48 hours after submission, please check your junk or spam email folder. If it is not there, contact: ccp@cpcc.edu .

  • Do all of this right away.


  • Step 3: Create your CPCC Login. After you complete the Online CCP Application you will receive your CPCC student ID #, you will use this number to create your CPCC login. NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES WITHOUT CREATING A CPCC LOGIN. Please wait 24 hours to attempt to log into your CPCC account, if you do not it will prompt you to reset your password and you will have to wait an additional 24 hours. Click Here

  • Do this right away so you can plan and see what classes are being offered in Schedule MyCollege before registration starts. REMEMBER...You can only register for classes in your pathway and that work in your schedule.

  • This login is required to access your personal information such as registration, bills, academic records, and student email account. It is also required to log on to the computers at any Central Piedmont campus.


  • Step 4: Activate your CPCC E-mail Address. CPCC provides an official student email account to every student. Your CPCC Login/Username is also your CPCC Email. This CPCC email is the college's official means of communicating with students, the cashiering office, instructors, advisors, and for campus alerts. You should check your CPCC student email every day.​

  • NOTE: Your professors will only respond to emails sent from the CPCC email address for security reasons, so you MUST check and utilize this email address.


To submit a copy of your most recent high school transcripts to Central Piedmont, you will need to create a CFNC username/password:

      • Go to CFNC.org. https://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp

      • Hover on "Apply" and click "To College."

      • Click "Application Hub> Request a Transcript."

      • Complete the fields accurately

      • Enter Central Piedmont Community College in the ‘Search Campuses’ box

      • Check Central Piedmont Community College Undergraduate A

      • Click ‘Request My Transcript’ button in the ‘Selected Schools’ box---You will see a green check mark when completed


  • Step 6: A special orientation is provided for Career and College Promise students @CPCC in the Career Center at NWSA (for accepted students) ---YOU must attend this orientation in order to be apart of the Career and College Promise Program @ CPCC. Please see above for the date and time. Parents don't need to attend, but are encouraged. ALL Career and College Promise students @CPCC must attend (even if you attended one in the past).


  • Step 7: Complete the mandatory orientation for all students (THIS IS FOR CPCC ONLY). There will be one online orientation (see below) AND one in person orientation. You will receive an email through your CPCC account/email that will tell you when/where the in person mandatory orientation will be held .

  • Click Here https://www.cpcc.edu/programs/dual-enrollment For the online orientation and quiz (mandatory)

  • Scroll down to the Orientation tab, click the down arrow, and you will find the PowerPoint and Quiz link


Step 8: Register for Classes: Do not sign up for classes until everything has been completed and you get the "green light" through your CPCC email (email will be from CPCC)!!!

  • You will need to check the email you provided on the application (personal email) and your CPCC email. You can only register for classes in the pathway(s) you selected. The courses you want might not be available each semester and may not be available the days/times you want. There is also no guarantee that "seats" will be open when you register for classes (classes are on a first-come, first-served basis). If you take an online class, you will be required to watch a video on how to take an online course (using Blackboard). YOU are responsible for signing up for classes that will work well with your NWSA schedule (do not sign up for classes at CPCC when you are on NWSA campus).


  • Once Mrs. O'Boyle has officially submitted your eligibility and pathway, Central Piedmont will process it. Please allow up to seven business days from the date of submission for processing during open enrollment times. Once processed, you will receive an email to your Central Piedmont student email account, after which you may register for classes online using Student Planning in MyCollege. You may only register for courses from your approved pathway; otherwise, you will be considered out of pathway and will be dropped from the course(s).

  • Seniors that don't have a 3rd or 4th period at NWSA, can sign up for in person CPCC classes after their 2nd block at NWSA. Please make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get there. Mrs. O'Boyle will mark CPCC for your 3rd and 4th block (on your NWSA schedule).

  • Juniors needs to make sure you sign up for classes that will not get in the way of your NWSA schedule (register for in person classes after 3pm).



  • Step 9: Get your CPCC identification card (ID Card) and parking permit from the CPCC Campus that you will attend (Admissions Office). Get your free Student ID card after you register and before the first day of class (even if you are taking an online class). It will serve as your library card and may be used in the community for a variety of discounts. You will need to bring a photo ID in order to obtain a student ID card.

  • Parking Information https://www.cpcc.edu/locations/parking


  • Step 10-: Textbooks: Do not purchase your textbooks until you have attended at least one class session. When you checkout at the CPCC Bookstore, you will tell the cashier that you are NWSA student (Career & College Promise dual enrollment high school student) and should have a credit on your account. Hand the cashier your student ID card so they can verify the credit on your account. If the cashier says there is no money on your account, ask for the manager. Make sure you buy the correct textbook! Please verify the correct textbook with your professor. Only available when funds are available through Career and College Promise Program (textbook credits are not provided for summer classes).

Textbook Information https://www.cpcc.edu/student-experience/bookstores


Program Policies & Information


Course Selection

  • You can only select CPCC classes from the approved list of Career and College Promise Courses that can be found at (located under PROGRAM OPTIONS): http://www.cpcc.edu/hsprograms/approved-academic-pathways

  • There is no guarantee you will get the course(s) you want at the campus you want

  • There are online courses available

  • The student is responsible for knowing the class schedule, class meeting dates, and class meeting times.

  • You can not drop a class after the first deadline at CPCC...see Mrs. O'Boyle before you drop a class. If a class is dropped after the deadline, you will receive an "F" at NWSA and a "W" at CPCC.


Attendance

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Grading

  • The grade(s) you receive from courses taken while enrolled in the CCP Program will count twice (once as a college credit and once as a high school credit)

  • Course(s) listed on your high school transcript will be on a 5-point scale (similar to Advanced Placement courses)

  • Students may elect to take a course Pass/Fail in order to not affect their Grade Point Average (you have to select this during registration)

  • NOTE: If you drop a course through your MyCollege account without notifying Mrs. O'Boyle you will receive an "F" on your High School transcript, even though your CPCC transcript may reflect a "W". NWSA cannot access student records at CPCC and therefore will not know when a course is added or dropped.

  • Courses at CPCC are given a letter grade, this will be converted to a number grade.


How to Access Online Courses

  • There are many online course options at CPCC for students to take, navigating these courses on either Moodle or Blackboard may be new to you. Follow this link on instructions on how to access your online course.

  • You MUST complete the online orientation for EACH online course you have enrolled in, if you do not complete this process your course will be automatically dropped from your schedule. Click Here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FoTeul7yQXX3_ulEg4pzTFkfktnIltdsJ-mHHpHJXCE/edit


Fees and Expenses (varies by semester/term)

  • CPCC tuition is waived for CMS CCP students (for all semesters, including summer)

  • Summer Courses: Students are responsible for all student fees and textbooks

  • Due to budgetary constraints, students may be responsible for the full cost of textbooks.

  • The student will be responsible for any additional costs of enrollment when applicable (e.g. student fees, insurance, labs, etc.).​​​​​

  • Student fees must be paid before the first day of the semester to prevent being dropped from courses. Check your balance and pay your bill through your MyCollege account. Fees are non-refundable once the semester starts. For questions about the fee structure, please contact the Sponsored Programs office at 704.330.4262.

  • Support Services:

http://catalog.cpcc.edu/studenthandbook/#servicecenterstext


  • Cheap/Free Computer Software Programs:

https://cpcc.onthehub.com/WebStore/ProductsByMajorVersionList.aspx?cmi_cs=1&cmi_mnuMain=f189368a-f0a6-e811-8109-000d3af41938