Transcript DUAL ENROLLMENT - Berwick Area School District

DUAL ENROLLMENT
Purpose: To allow high school students to
get a jump-start on their education and
experience college.
February 18, 2010
Who is eligible?
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Current Juniors
Recommended cumulative GPA of 85 or above
 Score of 500 on both the Critical Reading and Mathematics
Sections of the SAT***
 No more than 15 absences during the previous year
 Recommendation from Guidance Counselor
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*** Students applying to LCCC who do not have SAT scores or
who do not have the recommended score must take LCCC’s
placement test and place at the college-level.
Who is eligible?
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Current Sophomores
Recommended cumulative GPA of 93 or above
 Score of 500 on both the Critical Reading and Mathematics
Sections of the SAT***
 No more than 15 absences during the previous year
 Recommendation from Guidance Counselor
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*** Students applying to LCCC who do not have SAT scores or
who do not have the recommended score must take LCCC’s
placement test and place at the college-level.
Participating Colleges
Luzerne County Community College
 Bloomsburg University
 Penn State
 Wilkes University
 King’s College
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Commonly Approved Courses
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English Composition I
English Composition II
General Psychology
Principles of Sociology
Intro to Philosophy
Intro to Art
Public Speaking
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Foreign Language courses
General science courses
(no lab science)
Mathematics courses
History courses
Government courses
Process
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Complete a “Request to Apply” Sheet
Due to the Guidance Office by Friday, February 26th.
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Follow application instructions for specific college
Initial Payment for classes/fees/books is the responsibility
of the student.
Upon enrollment in classes, students must submit a copy of
the following to the Guidance Office.
Schedule
 Bill/Book Receipt
 Student Contract
 Driving Contract
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LCCC
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All students not having the required SAT scores will
be given the Accuplacer test during the school day
at Berwick High School
Students who qualify will be given an application to
complete that day along with a course registration
form.
The application fee and parent signature will be
required within 1 week from that date.
Cost per course is approximately $185 plus cost of
the book.
Bloomsburg University (ACE)
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Complete the “Non-Degree” or ACE application
online at www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php
Schedule an appointment with your Guidance
Counselor to request a letter of recommendation
and transcript
Choose courses and schedule online at
www.bloomu.edu/admissions/ace.php
BU courses cost approximately $285 plus the cost
of books
SCHEDULING
Morning Classes
Mid-Day Classes
Evening Classes
Summer Classes
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Students will still pick a full high school schedule that will
be adjusted once College Courses have been verified.
Dual Enrollment Contract
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A set arrival/departure time from the high school.
Agreement to complete both a first and second
semester course during the scheduled time.
College grades will become a part of the the
official high school transcript and will be calculated
as part of the high school GPA with a weight of
1.06
It is the student’s responsibility to determine the
transferability of these credits.
REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement will be made at the successful
completion (“C” or better) of a course with proper
documentation.
 Students are NOT guaranteed full reimbursement.
 This amount is determined by the number of
classes students are taking and the amount of the
grant we are awarded.
 Summer classes do not qualify for reimbursement
but do qualify for the reduced tuition rate.
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QUESTIONS?
Please contact Mrs. Melito at 759-6400 ext. 3107