Curricular Program Options

Greene County Career Center (GCCC) 

Fairborn High School students have the opportunity to attend the Greene County Career Center.  Students must apply and meet the GCCC requirements to participate in the programs offered there.  These requirements include a minimum of 8 credits, including 2 credits of English, 2 credits of Mathematics, at least 1 credit each of Science and Social Studies, ½ credit of Physical Education and ½ credit of Health.  Some GCCC programs have additional prerequisite requirements.  Contact your FHS School Counselor for more information about the programs GCCC offers, GCCC’s enrollment requirements, or to find out more about the Greene County Career Center itself.

Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship 

The purpose of the Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship is to recognize merit and to provide financial support for students pursuing an associate degree in their Tech Prep program at Sinclair Community College. Students completing the high school requirements of the Tech Prep program and meeting the scholarship qualifications are eligible to receive a $3,000 scholarship. Beginning fall semester following high school graduation, scholarship recipients may receive up to $750 per

semester to cover tuition and books. Students must complete one credit hour at Sinclair in the school year following their high school graduation in order to activate their scholarship. Once enrolled, the scholarship can be used for up to three years.  Most programs at GCCC make students eligible for the Tech Prep Scholarship.  In addition, one GCCC program offered at FHS, Marketing, qualifies students for the Sinclair Tech Prep Scholarship.  More information about the Tech Prep programs is available from your counselor.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

2 Pathways Options to Success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Project Lead The Way is a set of two programs:  Pathway to Engineering and Pathway to Biomedical Sciences.  Centered on pre-college curriculums and practical applications of theory, the two PLTW pathway options will prepare students for future programs in engineering or medical fields.  The programs provide rigorous, hands-on experiences for students as they learn the key elements and skills associated with each field.  Studies of the PLTW curriculum have proven that PLTW students become the kind of prepared, competent, high-tech employees U.S. industry needs to stay competitive in a global market.

FHS offers all 4 levels of the Pathway to Engineering and the Pathway to Biomedical Sciences programs.  Each of the introductory courses (meaning the first class in each series) can be taken as a stand-alone class or as the beginning of the entire series.  Students must also be concurrently enrolled in college-preparatory English and mathematics courses.

College Credit Plus (CCP) Dual Enrollment

What it College Credit Plus? College Credit Plus (CCP) is a program designed to help students earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from universities or community colleges before high school graduation.  The purpose of the program is to promote students’ rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to students to in grades 7-12 who meet college admission requirements. 

Advantages of CCP:

·   Students may earn college credit and high school credit upon successful completion of the course

·   Increased rigor and challenges of course offerings before high school graduation

·   Per HB 487, CCP courses must receive the equivalent weight as any weighted course within the given content area at FHS

·   Course tuition at public colleges/universities is paid for by Fairborn City Schools, provided the maximum course load has not been reached and the student successfully completes the course. Students choosing to enroll in a participating private college or university may incur limited costs. 

Eligibility: A student can be eligible to participate in CCP by meeting any one of the following criteria:

1.   Obtain a remediation-free score on one of the standard assessment exams

2.  Take any relevant placement test and receive a passing score 

3.   Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of at least a 3.00

4.   Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of at least 2.75 but less than 3.00 and received an “A” or “B” in a relevant high school course.

NOTE: If a student’s GPA is calculated beyond the hundredths decimal point, then the GPA is rounded to the hundredths place for the purpose of determining the student’s eligibility to participate in CCP under the GPA rule.

In addition, if a cumulative unweighted high school GPA is not available to determine eligibility under #1-3 above, the student can be eligible if the student has received an “A” or “B” grade in a relevant high school course.  A relevant high school course is defined as a high school course that provides the appropriate academic foundation or career-technical education skills for the college course in which the student intends to enroll, as determined by the applicable institution of higher education.”  In other words, the decision about what is a qualified course depends on the college. 

CCP is available to students in grades 7 through 12.  In order for middle school students to utilize the GPA qualification, they will need to have taken relevant high school coursework. 

In addition to the state eligibility criteria above, to participate in CCP in the upcoming school year, the student or the student’s parent/guardian must:

• Complete the Intent to Participate form by the established deadline for the following academic year.  To participate in 2024-25, students must meet the strict deadline to submit the Intent to Participate Form of April 1, 2024.

Additionally, the student must:

• Apply directly to the participating university, meet their admission standards, and be accepted into their CCP program

• Register for classes for which they meet the prerequisite requirements outlined by the university they are attending

• Provide his/her own transportation if taking courses on a college campus

• Attend any mandatory informational events for students and parents as required by the Ohio Department of Education

Timeline: Students and parents are required to inform the school district that they intend to participate in CCP by April 1 for the 2024-25 academic year by completing and returning the Intent to Participate form. 

Impact on High School Graduation Requirements: CCP courses may be used to meet FHS graduation requirements, however, no FHS graduation requirements will be waived for any student participating in CCP.

Amount of Work/Pace/Rigor:

• Courses taken on a college campus will be comprised of students of all ages enrolled at the college, not just students enrolled through CCP.  While in college courses, students are introduced to learning environments that promote an open exchange of ideas.  Course content is presented on an adult level and class discussions require an understanding of divergent viewpoints and the ability to think critically on controversial issues and course content will not be adjusted based on the age of students in the class. 

• Students must understand that CCP courses are college-level and the amount of work, pace, and rigor of content in college courses may be much greater than high school courses. 

CCP Textbooks: Procedures for purchasing/obtaining CCP textbooks vary depending on the college and the location of the course. Students are responsible for purchasing/obtaining their textbooks and should work with their FHS counselor to confirm the process when registering for CCP classes.

Academic Credit (CCP to FHS):

3 or more semester credit-hour CCP course = 1       FHS credit

2 semester credit-hour CCP course             = 0.66  FHS credit

1 semester credit hour CCP course             = 0.33  FHS credit

Annual Maximum CCP hours allowed = 30

Career Maximum CCP hours allowed = 120

• CCP courses will be awarded the same weight as FHS honors courses by subject area.  If FHS does not offer an honors course in the subject, then the CCP course will not be weighted.

• If students elect to enroll in CCP courses exceeding the maximum number of hours permitted, they will be responsible for all costs associated with those courses outside the scope of the CCP program.  In this case, high school credit will be awarded for the successfully completed classes, but the courses will NOT be weighted.

• College course grades become a part of a student’s permanent college transcript (in addition to the high school transcript) and are calculated into the college grade point average.  Poor performance in CCP courses may affect future university admissions and financial aid.

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Transfer of Credits/Transcripts:

• Credits earned through CCP are transferable to many public and private institutions in Ohio and out of the state.  If a student attends the same college after high school graduation, then full credit is transferred. 

• CCP credit is not guaranteed at out-of-state public colleges and private universities, and Honors Programs may not accept CCP credits in Ohio and/or out of state.

• Students who want to transfer credits to another university need to request transcripts through their CCP institution to be sent to the university they plan to attend.  FHS does not have access to college transcripts.

• Web resources for what courses will transfer:  www.transferology.com or www.ohiomeanssuccess.gov

Scheduling:

• Students taking CCP courses are subject to the rules and regulations of the university they are currently attending, including add, drop, and enrollment dates.

• Students must request a full FHS schedule prior to registering for college classes.  The FHS class schedule may be adjusted, as necessary, but not without cause.  Students must have a schedule equivalent to a full-time status.

• Students will not earn credit for college courses which are classified as remedial-level.

• FHS is not responsible for any scheduling conflicts between college courses and FHS classes and/or school activities.  This includes credits needed prior to FHS commencement exercises.

• It is the student’s responsibility to make sure driving/commute time is sufficient between campuses.

• Federal financial aid may be impacted:  federal guidelines limit the number of courses you may attempt, even if they are taken while in high school, to 150% of the number of credits needed for a degree. 

• It is the student’s responsibility to maintain close communication with both their FHS counselor and their academic advisor(s) at the university/college.

• CCP students are under the same FHS scheduling protocols as full-time FHS students; therefore, students are limited to one (1) aide position or study hall per semester.

CCP Courses Offered at FHS:  CCP courses offered locally at Fairborn High School are noted with the CCP logo in this Course of Study.  Teachers who teach College Credit Plus courses at Fairborn High School must receive professional development from and be qualified as an adjunct professor through that college or university.  All courses offered through College Credit Plus—even courses offered in the high school—are the same courses that the college offers. The courses must apply to a degree or professional certificate.  

Failure or Withdrawal from CCP Course:

• If a student fails OR withdraws from any CCP course after the CCP-established drop date deadline, the cost for tuition, fees, and books may be charged to the student/parent.

• No academic credit is awarded for a failed course or a withdrawn course

• No coursework will be awarded on a pass/fail basis

• If a failed course is a high school graduation requirement, it must be retaken and successfully completed before commencement.

• Proper paperwork must be filed with the university to withdraw from a course.  Upon withdrawal, the student must schedule a meeting with the FHS counselor to develop a new schedule and, if necessary, a new graduation plan.

• CCP courses and their associated grades will be reported on both the high school transcript and the college transcript, including failures and withdrawals.

• Failure to satisfactorily complete a college course for FHS credit may result in (but may not be limited to) the following consequences:

  • Fees associated with the dropped/failed class will be assessed

  • Loss of athletic/extracurricular eligibility

  • Negative effect on GPA and class rank

  • Failure to meet high school graduation requirements

  • Loss of commencement participation privileges  

CCP and Extracurricular Activities:

• CCP students must still meet eligibility requirements set by the school district and the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) in order to participate in extracurricular activities.  Students must be enrolled in and receive passing grades in courses that earn a minimum of 5 credits per year toward high school graduation.  Eligibility is based on the courses taken in the preceding grading period.  Students are responsible for verifying with their FHS counselor what their options are for concerns about eligibility.  

• NOTE: CCP courses may not be accepted for the NCAA Clearing House.   It is the student’s responsibility to verify that they are taking the appropriate coursework to be eligible by NCAA Clearing House rules if he/she plans to play a sport in college.

CCP and Counseling Services: FHS students maintain all access to FHS counseling services including academic, social/emotional, and college/career counseling.  In addition, an academic advisor from the participating college is required to meet with the CCP student within the first two weeks of class; this may take place in a group setting. 

Career Based Intervention Program

The Career Based Intervention (CBI) program is an Ohio Department of Education Career-Technical Education program designed for students who are identified as disadvantaged (either academically, economically, or both) and/or students with disabilities who have barriers to achieving academic and career success. The program is designed to help students improve academic competency, develop professional skills, and implement a career plan that will serve them on the path to graduation and beyond.

The CBI program utilizes a combination of in-class educational and on-site experiential learning opportunities to maximize student success. CBI is an intervention program, not a complete career field pathway. The goal of the CBI program is to assist and prepare students for successful high school graduation, additional career-technical education and training, postsecondary education, and/or a meaningful career.  The two required components of the CBI program are:

         (1) A 1-credit traditional on-campus class with related instruction which is classified as an elective

(2) 1 to 4 additional work-based experience credits per year, with a maximum of 10 over 2 years - elective credits 

Credit Flexibility

The Board recognizes that an effective educational program is one that provides opportunities for students to customize aspects of their learning around their respective needs and interests.  Credit flexibility is one method to motivate and increase student learning by allowing access to more resources, customization around individual student needs and the use of multiple measures of learning.

 Credit flexibility shifts the focus from “seat time” to performance.  Students can earn units of high school credit based on an individually approved credit flexibility plan.  The intent of credit flexibility is to meet increased expectations for high school graduation in response to globalization, technology, and demographics, and to meet the demand for 21st century skills.

In accordance with State law, a credit flexibility plan has been developed that allows students to earn high school credit by:

     1. completing coursework;

     2. testing out or showing mastery of course content;

     3. pursuing an educational option and/or an individually approved option and/or

     4. any combination of the above.

There is an application-, approval-, and evaluation-process that must be completed prior to starting a Credit Flex option and, depending on the nature of the Credit Flex option, there may be a course fee. For more information about flexible credit, contact your school counselor.