Dual Enrollment (DE) Parent Information Night - April 5, 2018 - Program Information, Benefits, Requirements, and DE vs. AP

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Dual Enrollment (DE) Parent Information Night for McKeel Academy of Technology explains how classes are delivered through Polk State College and where courses may be taken (campus or online). It details FERPA restrictions, how DE begins a student’s college GPA, and potential costs if DE is not completed successfully. The session outlines benefits, eligibility requirements including PERT/ACT-SAT thresholds, course grade rules, GPA continuation, and key dates. It also compares DE with AP for earning college credit and reviews how AA pathways affect admission and scholarships.

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Program Information

Benefits

Requirements

Important Dates

DE vs. AP

Earning AA Degree

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Dual Enrollment (DE) Parent Information Night McKeel Academy of Technology (MAT) April 5, 2018 Program Information 􀀡 Classes are offered through Polk State College (PSC) 􀀡 Courses are available on our campus or at Polk State (on campus or online) 􀀡 Classes are taught by highly qualified instructors, credentialed by PSC 􀀡 Rigorous college content taught in courses 􀀡 FERPA laws prohibit parents from having access to their highschool student’s college course grades, attendance or transcript without a signed PSC approved access form 􀀡 DE courses will begin a student’s college GPA. This may affect scholarship opportunities, and/or college admission 􀀡 Students who do not complete DE courses successfully may be responsible for any costs associated with the course, as applicable Benefits 􀀡 MAT covers the cost of all DE classes, fees and textbooks 􀀡 If qualifications are met, DE classes can begin as a sophomore 􀀡 Pursue course work towards an Associates Degree on MAT or PSC campuses 􀀡 Successful completion of a DE course earns highschool credit while simultaneously earning college credit Requirements 􀀡 3.5 unweighted cumulative high school GPA 􀀡 Be a sophomore, junior or senior or have earned six highschool credits . 􀀡 Cannot be enrolled in Intensive Reading 􀀡 Passing scores on the reading (106) & writing (103) section of the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) . 􀀡 Passing score on the math (114) section, if student wants to enroll in intermediate math courses and/or if the student has already earned 12 college credits . To be eligible for College Algebra/Economics, student must earn a math score of 123. 􀀡 ACT/SAT scores may be substituted for the PERT in some instances (student MUST send official score reports) Requirements 􀀡 A grade of “C” or higher is considered successful completion 􀀡 DE courses are on a 5.0 scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, etc.) 􀀡 College GPA of 2.0 is required to continue DE courses 􀀡 Students must receive a “C” or higher in ENC1101 in order to take ENC1102 􀀡 Complete the PSC online application and online orientation ([www.polk.edu](www.polk.edu)) 􀀡 Complete the High School Approval Form (MAT website) for both Fall and Spring semesters and submit it to your School Counselor prior to registration 􀀡 When signing up for the Fall term of a course you are also signing up for the Spring term course that correlates with the Fall term. Important Dates 􀀡 PERT exam-April 25th (after school) 􀀡 DE High School Approval Form for both Fall and Spring are due to your School Counselor by May 21st . DE vs . AP Earning College Credit; which path is right for you? | Dual Enrollment
• College credit is awarded with completion of class with a grade of C or better
• DE courses are indicator of success at the college level because students have been tested in real college environments. Students in DE classes are treated as college students with high level of responsibility placed on them
• All state colleges and universities in Florida accept DE transfer credits but may award credits as elective rather than core. Be aware of the transfer policy for each college.
• Admissions counselors smile upon successful completion of Dual Enrollment classes. However, earning a grade of C or lower could negatively impact admissions
• Class grade (GPA) transfers to your college transcript
• Most DE courses equals 3 college credits hours
• Private colleges and universities are free to establish their own transfer criteria therefore it is best to check in advance pertaining to the schools DE policy | Advanced Placement
• College credit is awarded with a 3 or higher on the AP exam; high school credit is awarded by class grade
• AP tests are a demonstration of proficiency and competency in subject matter based on class grade and score on AP test. A high score on the AP exam signifies that you are a good student who can handle college level work
• All state

FAQs

How are Dual Enrollment (DE) classes offered and who teaches them?

DE classes are offered through Polk State College. Courses may be available on the MAT campus or at Polk State (on campus or online), and they are taught by highly qualified PSC-credentialed instructors.

What are the main DE eligibility requirements and test score options?

Eligibility includes a 3.5 unweighted cumulative high school GPA and being a sophomore, junior, or senior (or having earned six high school credits), plus readiness test performance. Students must pass the reading (106) and writing (103) sections of PERT; math (114) is required for intermediate math, and a 123 is required for College Algebra/Economics. ACT/SAT scores may substitute in some cases if official reports are sent.

How does DE compare to AP for earning college credit and handling grades?

DE awards college credit based on completion with a grade of C or better and does not award high school credit instead of college credit simultaneously. AP awards college credit with a 3 or higher on the AP exam while high school credit is based on class grade. For DE, class grades (GPA) transfer to the college transcript; for AP, class grades do not transfer, and credit transfer depends on each college’s policies.

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