College in the High School

ELIGIBILITY & INFORMATION:

Students in their sophomore, junior and senior years have the opportunity to earn college credit while attending high school - and here's the best part: its FREE! With the increasing cost of college tuition and books, college-bound students are wise to visit the counselor about the various options there are for earning college credit now....and saving money later!

In order to be eligible, a student must meet a certain GPA requirement:

• Sophomores must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA and be in the top 10% of their class

• Juniors must have a 3.2 cumulative GPA

• Seniors must have a 2.8 cumulative GPA

Sophomores are limited to one college course per semester.

3 WAYS TO EARN COLLEGE CREDIT:

1. College in the High School (CIS): There are several college courses offered at the high school that are taught by our own Sebeka staff. Students who enroll in these classes will earn credit through M State - Fergus Falls or Central Lakes College.

• College Writing - taught by Mr. Adams - semester = 3 college credits

• College Writing About Literature - taught by Mr. Adams - semester = 3 college credits

• College Child / YA Literature - taught by Mr. Adams - semester = 6 college credits

• College Algebra - taught by Mr. Hukriede - semester = 4 college credits

• College Precalculus - taught by Mr. Hukriede - semester = 5 college credits

• College Rock & Pop Music - taught by Mrs. Johnson - semester = 3 college credits

• College Economics - taught by Mr. Heino - semester = 3 college credits

• College Accounting - taught by Mr. Heino - full year = 3 college credits

2. eCollege in the High School (eCHS): Interested in something other than what's offered at the high school? Try out one of the many courses offered online! College credit is earned through M State. Students taking online courses must be motivated, able to work independently, and responsible.

• For more information about online courses offered by M State: http://www.minnesota.edu/echs/

3. PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Options): PSEO allows students to enroll in and attend college while in high school. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from their school of choice and will take classes with college students, taught by college instructors. There are options to attend either full-time or part-time. Regardless of which option is chosen, all students are responsible for making sure they work with the school counselor to ensure completion of all courses required for graduation. Students who are interested in PSEO must talk to Mrs. Kern no later than May 1st of the prior school year.

• For more information about PSEO: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/dual/pseo/

Full-time: choose a program of study and have a full class schedule at the college. No courses are taken at the high school.

Part-time: attend high school for partial days and college classes for partial days. Some students choose to take only their required courses at the high school and enroll in other courses at the college for the remainder of the day.

Any students interested in earning college credit should visit with Mrs. Kern.