WORKSHOP NOTES Christine Torre Here is the handout from the speech What is Tandem Education? complete with notes. Contact me at christine@tandemedu.org or 678-778-7094 for more information on TandemEDU. For more information about the new home school high school/early college co-op, TandemEDU, go to: www.tandemedu.org. If you are interested in hosting a TandemEDU co-op in your city, you may contact me at 678-778-7094 or chirstine@tandemedu.org. High school can be an intimidating time for both parents and students. Decisions like courses, transcripts, early college and college admission are overwhelming! Let me help you map out a high school plan that s tailored to the unique gifts and talents of your teen. After a two hour consultation, you ll walk away empowered to finish the high school race strong! Thanks again, Christine Torre Education Consultant TandemEDU
What is a Tandem Education? By Christine Torre, www.tandemedu.org, 678-778-7094 CURRENT TRENDS 66% graduated with debt Average debt = $26,000 per graduate Unemployment rate for college graduates is 9% 19.1% of graduates worked only part-time 37.8% are in positions not requiring a degree at all It takes 4.7 years to earn a Bachelor s degree ANNUAL COLLEGE COSTS
THE TANDEMEDU VISION Parents are the best teachers Tandem partners with parents Develop teens: Spiritually Academically Socially Help for the high school years Save thousands on college tuition HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Credits Credits 4 English 4 Science 4 Math 3 Social Science 2 Foreign Language 4 Electives DUAL DEGREE PATH 1 Fine Art/Career/Tech 1 Health/PE THE TANDEMEDU PROGRAM High school classes meet once a week Teacher assigns daily homework assignments College courses online through Toccoa Falls College College classes meet weekly with a facilitator Facilitators also tutor students in college courses An average of 2.8 courses per quarter over 4 years
GEORGIA MOVE ON WHEN READY PROGRAM State legislation effective July 1, 2015 Open to 9 th -12 th grade students Pays college tuition, books, fees All private and public colleges in Georgia Covers fall, spring and summer semesters Applies to online and on campus classes No maximum number of courses Does not affect eligibility for HOPE funds OUR COLLEGE PARTNER Toccoa Falls College Founded 1907 Glorify God Develop servant leaders Accredited by SACS Credits transferable Quarterly online courses THE TANDEMEDU DEGREE PLAN PLACEMENT TESTING Testing into TFC Intro to Communication Score 60% or higher in English on ITBS Testing in Mid October Review during English 10 class
PLACEMENT TESTING Testing into Algebra II Score 85% or higher on the Algebra 1 exam Testing in late July Testing into TFC English 113 Score 85% or higher on the English 10 exam Testing in late July TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY ACCOUNTABILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY OPTIONS TEACHER FACILITATOR OPTIONS
Benefits of a Tandem Education Easier admissions for transfer students Flexibility upon graduation Graduate with a higher GPA Less recordkeeping and teaching for you Someone else teaches Algebra & Literature Take full advantage of state MOWR funds Save on high school/college expenses ALLIANCE LOCATION HOST PROGRAM COMMON QUESTIONS My teen is an average student. Is he a fit for your program? My student has learning challenges; is she a fit for your program? What are the qualifications for teachers and facilitators? What does the program look like if we start in 10 th or 11 th grade? Is there an enrollment/registration fee every year? Is there a sibling discount? Can my student take courses that are not on the degree plan? What classes do I need to cover at home that are not on the plan? How can I prepare my middle schooler for dual enrollment?
MIDDLE SCHOOL PREPARATION BENEFITS OF DUAL ENROLLMENT
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