COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP) PROGRAM Guidelines, Procedures & FAQ s

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COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP) PROGRAM Guidelines, Procedures & FAQ s Shawnee High School is committed to providing the state s CCP program to eligible students. For the program to be successful and beneficial, we must work together to identify students who are intellectually and emotionally capable of succeeding at a college level. Below, please review the frequently asked questions concerning CCP. Most students opt to take their CCP courses at Shawnee High School with Shawnee staff through the Clark State Community College program. Please refer to pages 6-7 for specific information and guidelines concerning this option. Question #1: What is the College Credit Plus (CCP) program? CCP is an opportunity for qualified students to take college classes before high school graduation. The Ohio State Legislature modified the laws regarding the former post-secondary options (PSEO) program to encompass a variety of ways to offer college coursework to eligible students in grades 7-12. As of Fall 2015, eligible students can receive high school and college credit concurrently, free of charge. Students may accomplish this in 3 different ways; by taking courses at the high school, on a college campus or online offerings. Question #2: What are the eligibility requirements/guidelines for the CCP program? A. Full-time students in grades 7-12 for the year in which participation is sought. B. Students have completed a Letter of Intent to Participate with their high school counselor by April 1 st each year. This form is available on the high school website or from the guidance office. The form is filed with the high school administration which signifies the student s intent to participate in the program for the following year. Failure to meet the April 1 st deadline may exclude the student from the program for that year unless a written waiver is granted by the Superintendent. Participation may be withdrawn by the student or parent at any time upon written notification to the high school administration. Depending on the time of withdrawal, the student and parent may be responsible for college costs incurred through the program. C. Students must meet the eligibility requirements of the college of choice and been accepted by the college. D. By March of each year, the high school guidance and administration will host an informational meeting to discuss the benefits and risks of the CCP program. This meeting is not mandatory, but will provide an outline of the steps to take in applying for specific colleges in the area and what their criteria for admission and acceptance will be. E. A student who has been expelled by the Board of Education is ineligible to enroll during the period of expulsion. In accordance with Board policy, the Board shall deny high school credit for CCP courses taken during the period of a student s expulsion. If the student has elected to receive credit for course(s) toward fulfilling graduation requirements as well as postsecondary credit, that election is automatically revoked for all college courses which the student enrolled during the college term in which the expulsion is imposed. The Superintendent/building principal will send a written notice to any college in which the expelled student is CCP enrolled at the time the expulsion is imposed. This notice must indicate the date the expulsion is scheduled to expire and that the Board has adopted a policy under O.R.C. 3365 to deny high school credit for college courses taken during an expulsion. If the expulsion is later extended, the Superintendent again must notify the college. 2 P a g e

Question #3: Are there any financial obligations for the CCP program? Students assume no financial obligations for participating in the CCP program from a public college/university. Tuition, books, materials and lab fees are assumed by the Board. Should students fail to complete a CCP course (whether through a formal class drop process or through non-attendance reasons) all financial obligations assumed by the Board will default to the students and their parents. All courses must be passed with a grade of D or better to be paid by the Clark-Shawnee Local Schools. NOTE: Textbooks are not the property of students and must be returned to the Shawnee CCP teacher or guidance office at the end of each semester. Failure to return textbooks will result in fees charged to the student. Students may be partially charged for taking credits from private college institutions. School districts are not responsible for optional fees like parking, gym membership, transportation, etc. Question #4: What are the benefits of the CCP program? A. Free college credit. B. Expanded curriculum offerings. C. Exposure to college faculty/college expectations. D. Opportunity to get a head start on general education requirements at the college level. Question #5: What limitations of course choice do students have with the CCP program? There are no limitations of courses to the CCP program. Shawnee faculty recommends that students take advantage of all CCP courses offered at the high school as a means of better preparing students for the rigors of independent college work they may face in the future. It is also recommended that students and parents meet with a guidance counselor to make sure all provisions of the high school academic and CCP program are met. Question #6: How do I go about college acceptance and scheduling? Participation in the CCP program is contingent upon admission to a college each year. The District will assist the student in gaining admission by providing transcripts or other related documents, but will accept no responsibility if the student is not accepted by the college. Students that are awaiting acceptance should register for high school classes as if they were not participating in the CCP program. Schedule changes will be made prior to the start of each semester for those students who receive notice of admission which must be provided by the college, in writing, to the student, the District and the Ohio Department of Education within ten (10) days of acceptance. Reasonable efforts will be made in scheduling to accommodate the needs of students who will be leaving the Shawnee campus to participate in this program if necessary. Scheduling conflicts are not the responsibility of the District. Revising the master schedule and/or unduly overloading classes are not required to accommodate schedule requests. 3 P a g e

Question #7: What are the potential risks and consequences of enrolling in the CCP program? A. College coursework is more rigorous than high school courses. The pace is much faster; students will cover the same content as a year-long high school course in a 16-week college semester. B. College courses/faculty expect more work to be done outside the classroom. C. The high school calendar and college calendar rarely match; colleges are still in session on teacher in-service days and Spring Breaks. Students must follow the college schedule for closings and delays. The student must attend college classes, even if the high school is closed or delayed. D. The Clark-Shawnee School District may require families to repay the cost of tuition and books for students who fail or withdraw from CCP courses past the posted deadline. E. Future federal financial aid may be impacted; federal guidelines limit the amount of courses you may attempt (even if they are taken while in high school) to 150% of the number of credit hours needed for a degree. Federal guidelines also state that you must successfully complete 67% of the courses you attempt. F. Participation in the CCP program may take time away from other activities. Students may need to limit involvement in sports and other extra-curricular activities or jobs. G. CCP credits may not transfer to private or out-of-state institutions. H. Poor grades in CCP courses will remain on a college transcript and could severely affect scholarship and other program eligibility. Question #8: How are academic credits granted? A. CCP courses typically earn between three (3) and five (5) semester hours each. Shawnee High School will award one (1) credit per 3-5 semester hours. As students take CCP courses, they will be able to receive up to two (2) high school credits for a year-long course that includes two or more college courses. For example, a student enrolled in Calculus I/II, which is made-up of two (2) semester college courses, MTH 2200 and MTH 2220, will receive 2 high school credits and 10 semester hours of college credit. B. If the student or parents contest the credit, the Superintendent shall determine the appropriate credit. The Superintendent s decision may be appealed to the State Board of Education, whose decision in the matter shall be final and binding. C. As designated by the provisions of the CCP program, students who enroll in a college course for both high school and college credit will receive on their high school transcript the grade issued by the college. Starting Fall 2017, all CCP courses taken at Shawnee High School will no longer have + s/- s attached to the letter grade. The college course will be clearly designated on transcripts and will include the high school credits issued for the course. The grade will be computed in the GPA as if issued by the high school faculty. 4 P a g e

Question #9: How will participating in the CCP program affect my GPA and reporting of grades? A. For CCP courses that are conducted at Shawnee High School, grades will automatically be calculated with the other courses taken. Letter grades will not have + s/- s as of Fall 2017. Also, as of the 2017-2018 school year, no high school or CCP courses will have a weighted scale, but will utilize a 4.00- point scale to calculate GPA s. For college courses taken off Shawnee s campus, grades will be entered as the college transcript is made available to the high school counselor. Again, these grades will be on a 4.00 point scale and will not have + s/- s unless used by the college. Should there be an urgent need for a letter grade, notification on official letterhead from the college instructor advising of the grade will be accepted to verify the grade. B. It is important for students and parents to be aware that all students must be enrolled and must be attempting a minimum of FIVE CREDIT HOURS each semester. This is important to establish full-time student status. It is also the benchmark for athletic eligibility; students must be enrolled and passing a minimum of five full credits each quarter. Question #10: How many CCP courses can I take? Semester hours may vary from each college or university. Please consult your counselor or the CCP college or university. Students may not exceed five (5) credits per semester, which defines a full-time student. Additionally, students cannot take more than thirty (30) semester hours a year under the CCP program. The Board of Education will charge students/parents for any semester hours over thirty in a school year. Question #11: Does participation in CCP guarantee me admission into any college or university after high school graduation? No. Participation in the CCP program does not constitute admission to attending college or any other institution of higher education upon completion of high school. All students must apply for formal admission their senior year. Question #12: Should I bring a calculator when I take the Accuplacer test for placement program eligibility? No. When taking the Math Accuplacer, you may not use a calculator. If a calculator is needed for a test question, one will be provided on the computer screen for you. Question #13: Will the college send final grades to my high school counselor and how will I receive my college transcript? Yes, if you are taking a course at a college campus, the college will send final grades to the guidance office. All other CCP grades and courses will be placed on the high school transcript automatically. Even though CCP coursework will be on the high school transcript, it is recommended that students request a transcript from the college, so that the student has documentation of all college courses taken through a college or university. 5 P a g e

Question #14: What student services are available for me as a CCP student? A. Students enrolled in the CCP program will be entitled to all student services provided to any other of the District s high school students (counseling, health, etc.). However, these services will be provided only while the students are on the high school campus and only upon request. It is also the student s responsibility to keep themselves informed of academic and extra-curricular events and other information at the high school. B. As a CCP student, the college will make sure that each student will have access to all of the resources as a traditional college student including: 1. Tutoring 2. Health Center 3. Library Services 4. College ID 5. Office of Accessibility Services 6. A personal advisor to answer any questions he/she may have about the enrollment process or transferability of courses. Question #15: How does CCP effect the completion of graduation requirements? Students using college coursework for credit toward high school graduation may do so. However, it is the responsibility of participating students and parents to be sure that the courses undertaken will meet the graduation requirements for the students. Upon acceptance by the college, students should schedule an appointment with a high school counselor to develop a written schedule outlining the plan for coursework for the remainder of their high school career. No high school graduation requirement shall be waived for any student participating in the CCP program. Question #16: What are the consequences of failing or not completing a CCP course? If a student withdraws from CCP courses at the high school, at the college campus or online, within the first two (2) weeks of the semester, the student will be rescheduled for the appropriate high school courses, and no record of the CCP courses will appear on the transcript. However, if a student withdraws from CCP courses after two (2) weeks of the semester, the courses will appear on the transcript with a grade of Withdrawal/Fail (W/F), which will be computed in the same manner as a failing grade on the high school transcript. Given this situation, students and parents may also be liable for the costs of the CCP courses. Question #17: What added academic and social responsibilities does a CCP student have? A. When attending classes or other curricular, co-curricular, or extra-curricular activities at the high school, students participating in the CCP program will be expected to abide by all Board policies and the Student Code of Conduct. Students and their parents assume all responsibility and liability related to attendance at a college and must agree to hold harmless the Board of Education, the administration, and the staff for any incidents arising out of participation in this program. B. Students must meet all requirements and standards established by the college and assume responsibility for attendance and behavior. 6 P a g e

CCP Courses Taken at Shawnee High School (Clark State Community College CCP Program) Procedures and Expectations To insure proper enrollment in the Clark State CCP Program, the following steps should be completed: Read the College Credit Plus (CCP) Program: Guidelines, Procedures & FAQ s either in paper form or on the Shawnee High School website under the Guidance tab. Sign and return the Letter of Intent to Participate (both sides). This form can also be found on the Shawnee website under the Guidance tab or in the Guidance Counselor s Office. (ASAP, but before April 1 st ) Decide on CCP courses to take, along with knowing the necessary course placement requirements. Study/Practice problems for Accuplacer, ACT or SAT. Take Accuplacer, ACT or SAT to meet necessary CCP course requirements. Accuplacer will be administered at Shawnee and can be taken twice in an academic school year. A student can meet course requirements by getting scores with a combination of COMPASS, Accuplacer, ACT or SAT. (late January through mid-february) Schedule for courses. Students may only enroll in CCP courses where course requirements have been met. (mid-february through beginning March) Sign all necessary CCP rosters (Signing Day in early May for 1 st semester CCP courses and Signing Day in mid-november for 2 nd semester CCP courses) Apply online to Clark State Community College High School Application. (on or before Signing Days) CCP Expectations: The Shawnee High School accredited CCP teachers have met and agreed on expectations for CCP courses taught at Shawnee High School. It was imperative that all CCP students understand the expectations and guidelines needed to successfully earn both college and high school credit. Specific details will be provided within each CCP course syllabus, but key expectations are listed below: A. ATTENDANCE POLICY A student shall miss no more than five (5) days per semester. Once a student exceeds the number of allowable absences, their situation will be reviewed by a CCP Ethics Board composed of members from the Shawnee High School CCP committee. The Ethics Board will determine if the student is meeting the requirements needed for CCP credit. The decision of this Board will be final. B. ASSIGNMENTS/QUIZZES/TESTS Assignments must be completed on time. For collected assignments, they are due at the beginning of class, if the assignment involves a hard-copy submission. For electronic assignments, the due date is 11:59 pm of the previous day (midnight is considered the next 7 P a g e

day). Late assignments will not be accepted. Extra credit will not be given. There will be no quiz/test retakes. C. PROJECTS Projects are activities defined by the CCP teacher which include, but are not limited to labs, presentations, research papers, etc. Projects are due on the assigned date. If a student is absent, the project is still due on the assigned date. Most projects involve an extended time and research, which is why the project is to be completed over a longer period of time. D. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY/CHEATING POLICY Students must familiarize themselves with the institution s definition of academic dishonesty, as well as the CCP teacher s definition communicated on the course syllabus. Should a student have questions about potential academic misconduct on an exam, test, quiz or other evaluated work, the student must contact the CCP teacher for clarification prior to completing the assignment. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to the following activities: 1) Inappropriate collaboration on work to be evaluated. 2) Any unauthorized use of material (books, notes, electronic media, including cell phones, etc.) during an exam, test or quiz. 3) Using unauthorized or improper methods to determine in advance the contents of an exam, test or quiz. 4) Having another person take an exam. Having another person write a paper or complete an assignment for which the student will receive credit. 5) Copying or providing another student an exam, assignment or other work to be evaluated. 6) Submitting work for which credit has already been received in another course, without the expressed consent of the CCP teacher. 7) Plagiarizing or permitting one s work to be plagiarized. Plagiarism is defined as the representation of another s words, thoughts or idea s as one s own. While it is expected that a student who is engaged in writing shall utilize information from sources other than personal experience, appropriate acknowledgement of such sources is required. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: (a) Utilizing a direct quotation without citing the source. (b) Paraphrasing the ideas, interpretation and expressions of another without giving credit. (c) Using the ideas of others as their own by failing to acknowledge or document sources. Sources of information should be credited or footnoted by following English language style guide (Modern Language Association (MLA) Handbook). E. THE OHIO TRANSFER MODULE The Ohio Transfer Module refers to a list of general education classes that all colleges and universities will accept for credit. This list of courses represents at least two years of college coursework. Shawnee High School has been focused on providing college credit courses that will satisfy this list of courses. The courses are found in several categories of requirements determined by Clark State Community College. More information about the Transfer Module can be found in the chart below or online at www.clarkstate.edu. 8 P a g e

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