IDEA Victory - Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement - 2026-2031

Sep 4, 2026

Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between IDEA Victory and the District Board of Trustees of Hillsborough College sets the framework for an articulated acceleration program enabling eligible high school students to take college-level courses. The agreement establishes a five-year term from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2031, with annual renewals, modification procedures, and termination for convenience with notice. It defines Dual Enrollment and Early Admission, including credit recognition, prohibited discriminatory grading systems, and exemptions from application, matriculation, laboratory, and textbook fees, plus quality assurance and on-site course approval rules.

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ARTICLE I. Term

ARTICLE II. Program Description

ARTICLE III. Program Management and Quality Assurance

DUAL ENROLLMENT ARTICULATION AGREEMENT By and Between IDEA VICTORY AND THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HILLSBOROUGH COLLEGE 2026-2031 DUAL ENROLLMENT ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN IDEA VICTORY THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HILLSBOROUGH COLLEGE This Agreement is entered into on this 24th day of June, 2026 , between the District Board of Trustees of Hillsborough College, Post Office Box 31127, Tampa, Florida 33631, herein referred to as “HC” and IDEA Victory , 11612 N. Nebraska Avenue Tampa, FL 33612 , herein referred to as the “CHARTER SCHOOL” WHEREAS, HC and CHARTER SCHOOL subscribe to the educational philosophy and policy that each individual student should have the maximum opportunity to enhance his/her learning opportunities in courses suited to his/her educational, career, and personal needs; WHEREAS, the State Board of Education (SBE) adopted Rule 6A-10 .024, FAC, specifying that articulation agreements shall be executed between college boards of trustees and district school boards within each college district; WHEREAS, the SBE adopted Rule 6A-14 .064, FAC, establishing requirements and standards for college credit dual enrollment; WHEREAS, HC and CHARTER SCHOOL desire to implement the above rules by creating high-quality opportunities for high school students to pursue college-level instruction, through an articulated acceleration program; WHEREAS, HC and CHARTER SCHOOL have agreed, therefore, to undertake the study and development of cooperative programs to maximize the potential of each institution to meet the needs of an increasingly urban society. The programs named and outlined in the following sections permit any student enrolled in one of the schools to take full advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the other and without penalty or undue administrative problems; WHEREAS, this Agreement is promulgated by Rule 6A-10 .024, FAC, and 6A- 10.0315, FAC, 6A-14.064 College Credit Dual Enrollment and Sections 1007.22, 1007.271, and 1008.30, Florida Statutes. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises stated herein, the parties agree to cooperate in the establishment, maintenance, and implementation of articulated acceleration mechanisms between HC and CHARTER SCHOOL , for the consideration hereinafter described, and agree as follows: ARTICLE I. Term The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years beginning on August 1, 2026 , and terminating on July 31, 2031. This Agreement shall automatically renew annually (Renewal Term) for one (1) year, for four (4) consecutive years. Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing written notice to the other party at least sixty (60) day prior to July 1st of any year of the initial term of the agreement or any year of the renewal term. Either party to the Agreement may propose modifications which both parties must agree to in writing. Upon reaching an agreement, the parties will enter into a new Dual Enrollment Program Agreement, which shall be executed by both parties prior to the fall semester to ensure that a new Agreement is in place for CHARTER SCHOOL year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HC shall be entitled to unilaterally modify the Agreement in order to comply with applicable state and/or federal laws, rules and/or regulations, including court interpretation of those authorities. ARTICLE II. Program Description – This Agreement covers the following programs: A. Dual Enrollment: The Dual Enrollment Program is the enrollment of an eligible secondary student in a postsecondary course creditable toward an associate or baccalaureate degree or a career and technical education certificate. As an articulated acceleration mechanism between HC and CHARTER SCHOOL , the Dual Enrollment Program shall serve to shorten the time necessary for students to complete degree requirements, broaden the scope of curriculum options, and increase the depth of study available

FAQs

What is the agreement term for Dual Enrollment between IDEA Victory and Hillsborough College?

The agreement runs for five years from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2031, with automatic annual renewal terms for one year each, for four consecutive years.

What programs are included under the agreement?

The agreement covers Dual Enrollment and Early Admission, both structured as articulated acceleration mechanisms linking eligible students’ high school study with postsecondary credit.

How are grading and fees handled for dual enrollment courses?

Dual enrollment courses must be weighed similarly to advanced placement and related programs when GPAs are calculated, and discriminatory alternative weighting systems are prohibited. Students are not assessed application fees, matriculation fees, laboratory fees, or textbook costs.

Sep 4, 2026

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