Dual enrollment allows our high school students to earn both college credit and high school credits at the same time. This option is designed to meet the academic, vocational, and personal needs of our high school juniors and seniors. The following are the guidelines and procedures for such college course enrollment:
Any student wishing to apply for enrollment in a college level course must have indicated to their guidance counselor or the dual enrollment coordinator their desire to do so by the following dates, to ensure that a course is available at their campus of choice:
Semester I - March 1 (of the previous year)
Semester II - October 1(of the current year)
These dates are required in order to complete all necessary supporting documentation and requirements prior to college scheduling deadlines. Requests after these dates may be considered; but course selections will be limited.
Admittance to a dual enrollment program is not guaranteed and is determined by the college issuing the dual enrollment credit. Due to college admission requirements, only students who have completed grade 10 may participate in this program option. All specific college admission requirements must be met in order to be enrolled.
Students must be enrolled in at least four courses at the high school in any year that they are also concurrently enrolling in a college course.
Enrollment in a college class may be used in lieu of a high school course if approved by the principal prior to enrollment. It is understood that the letter grade earned by the student will be included in the student’s high school cumulative grade point average. Each successfully completed college course will earn the student one high school credit. Student participation in such college level courses will be noted on all high school transcripts issued by the school.
College classes are weighted on a similar scale as high school courses. Introductory courses (generally 100-150), which do not have a prerequisite, are given an academic course weighting. Courses which have a prerequisite, which must be met (generally mid 150 level courses), carry a Honors weight. Courses at 200 level and above, carry an AP weight. A complete list of weighted courses varies by university. Questions regarding weighting can be directed to the Dual Enrollment Coordinator.
Sharon Lawrence, sharon.lawrence@ship.k12.pa.us or (717) 530-2730
The enrollment and scheduling of dual enrollment courses will be completed through the dual enrollment coordinator in conjunction with a student’s school counselor.
Arranging transportation for students approved for participation shall be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
All costs associated with the enrollment in a college course are the responsibility of the student, unless provisions are stipulated in an IEP/GIEP. These costs include tuition, fees, parking permits, textbooks & supplies.
Any exceptions to these policies must be in writing through a GIEP or appeal. Appeals regarding this policy should be directed to the Dual Enrollment Coordinator, High School Principal, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Superintendent and the Board of School Directors, in that order.