Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment 2009-2010

Dual Enrollment is an opportunity for eligible high school students to earn college credit while attending high school.  The program helps the high school student get a jump start on his or her college coursework and prepare for the academic rigors of college.  Under a true dual enrollment program, the courses are taught in the high school by high school faculty and follow the same syllabus as the college course.  The Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program (PSEOP) also provides dual credit with the high school student attending classes on the college campus. 

The dual enrollment program presents a rigor and increased level of educational opportunity that is rewarding and challenging.  Students should understand that dual enrollment courses are at a college level and the amount of work necessary to achieve the learning outcomes may be much greater than in high school courses.  Dual enrollment credits become part of the student’s permanent college transcript.  It is important that the student do well in these courses to realize all the benefits of dual enrollment.  Edison courses are transferable to all state colleges and universities, and many private institutions. 

Eligibility

High School students who are interested in taking classes under the Dual Enrollment Program must meet certain criteria.  Participating students must:

q     Complete an application for admission to Edison Community College.  The application process includes a $20 application fee, payable at the time of application. 

q     Meet college readiness requirements either by taking the COMPASS exam or ACT exam.

EDISON PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS:

·         Physics:  ACT score of 27 or higher.  If the ACT is lower, student must take the COMPASS exam to qualify

·         Calculus:  ACT score of 27 – lower scores must take the COMPASS exam

·         English/Literature:  ACT score of 18 – lower scores must take the COMPASS exam

·         No requirements for other course

If a student needs to take the COMPASS exam it will be the student’s responsibility to contact the Edison Admission’s office 1-800-922-3722 toll free or 937-778-8600 and set up a time to visit the campus to take the exam.  There is no cost for the exam.

Dual Enrollment Courses to be Offered at SHS

Student Fees and Payment

Tuition and fees for dual enrollment courses are the responsibility of the student.  Edison will charge $67.00 per semester hours.  Each student will receive individual billing statement from Edison College to collect the fee for the requested college semester hours.

Textbooks and materials

Sidney will provide the textbooks needed for the dual enrollment class.  Students will use the same textbook that is required for the Advanced Placement class.  In courses requiring lab fees, students will pay the required Sidney High School lab fee for the AP course.  Edison will not charge any additional student lab fees.

Application Process

Interested students should complete the Edison Dual Enrollment application and return it to Mona Walters by August 1, 2009.    The cost of the application fee is $20.00 and is the responsibility of the student.    

Registration Process

Students will complete registration for Edison classes on August 24^th, the first day of class in the 09-10 school years.

Updates Will Be Made As Information Becomes Available.

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