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IN COLLABORATION WITH GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, EAST KENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL WILL BE OFFERING A MIDDLE COLLEGE PROGRAM.  

The East Kentwood Middle College (EKMC) is a unique educational opportunity that will allow students to graduate with a high school diploma, transferable college credits and an Associate of Arts degree starting in 10th grade. An Associate of Arts degree consists of general studies type courses; it is not an art degree. The EKMC is designed to prepare students for postsecondary study and/or employment starting in high school. 

To Dual Enroll You Must:

1. Speak with your high school counselor to confirm your eligibility. Most colleges require a 2.5 GPA to enroll in dual enrollment.

2. Meet State of Michigan requirements (see below or for more details go to http://www.michigan.gov/mde with a keyword “dual enrollment”).

3. Complete the EKHS Online Dual Enrollment Application.

4. Complete the appropriate college application.  This may involve paying an application fee to the college and/or requesting a transcript from EKHS.  Transcripts need to be requested from Mrs. Lobsiger, registrar in the Guidance Office or electronically via Parchment a week ahead of when it is needed.  Be sure to read the individual college’s requirements (dual enrollment procedures, high school GPA, age requirement, courses allowed, available courses, deadlines, etc.) before applying.

 In Summary, State of Michigan Law Regarding Dual Enrollment Says…

● Students must meet qualifying standardized test scores in the particular subject area they are looking to dual enroll in or receive permission from their high school if the subject area is not covered on standardized tests.

● Students may only enroll in academic courses (not hobby/craft, recreational activities, physical education, theology, divinity, or religious education).

●The college course must be one that is not offered by EKHS or is unavailable due to an irresolvable conflict.

● Students may only take 10 courses overall. The State breaks this down by year based on when students begin dual enrollment, with a maximum number of 6 per year for juniors and seniors.

● Details and updates are available at http://www.michigan.gov/mde/ with a keyword “dual enrollment”

 Local Dual Enrollment Choices for EKHS Students (visit the college’s website for specific information):

● Local Colleges That Offer Discounted Tuition for Dual Enrollment: Aquinas College, Calvin College, Cornerstone University, Davenport University, Kendall College of Art and Design

●  Local Colleges That Charge Full-Price Tuition for Dual Enrollment: Grand Rapids Community College, GVSU

 Additional Information:

● EKHS can only cover tuition/fees/books in the amount allowed by the State, which means students’ full tuition may not be covered.  Even if a college offers a discounted tuition rate, that amount may still be higher than the State allotment. Students are responsible for their tuition, fees, books, and other college costs not covered by EKHS.  Students must also provide their own transportation to their college course.

● Students must dual enroll in courses that do not interfere with their EKHS schedule, which generally means taking late afternoon, evening, weekend, or online courses.

● If you do not aspire toward or do not qualify for dual enrollment but are still interested in taking college classes, you may be able to do so as an early college student.  This means that you will be working directly with the college and are responsible for all of your college costs.  You will still take a full EKHS course load.  You do not need to complete an EKHS Dual Enrollment Application but do need to complete the college’s application process.

● If a student decides to drop or cancel his/her class after dual enrollment application has been processed and tuition paid, the student/parent will be held responsible for the payment back to either the college or the school district.