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An introduction for students and families

What is College Credit Plus?

Grades 7 – 12 College-ready students Many college course options Public colleges are free Private colleges may include small cost

Opportunity to Earn College Credit

College-readiness determined by Accuplacer.

Apply and Get Admitted

Participate by:

• 1. Attend CCP

informational meeting

• 2. Sign and submit the

letter of intent (non- binding) by April 1st

• 3. Take the Accuplacer test
• 4. Apply and be admitted

to an individual college by their application deadline.

• 5. Register with university

for desired courses

Student Choice

Students can choose courses that apply toward a degree or workforce certification at a public (or participating private) college but still must meet high school graduation requirements.

Graduate with College Credit

Earn up to 30 college credit hours per academic year; summer is included. No more than 120 college credit hours while in the program.

Under what scenarios can a qualified student use College Credit Plus?

1…You want to take college courses that also satisfy your high school graduation requirements. 2…You completed your high school graduation required classes and you want to begin college work. 3…You want to explore college and take a course in a subject that interests you.

Books and Fees

Students attending a public college do not pay for either books or fees.

Students attending a private college may have a cost that includes books and fees.

Student Covers Parking Expenses

If you fail the class or drop it too late, you will have to pay for it.

The grade you earn in the college course is applied to your high school graduation required class and also becomes a part of your college transcript.

Grades are Applied to Graduation Requirements

Deadline for Students: By April 1, you must tell us if you intend to participate next year…….you must complete this EVERY year!

CC+ Opportunities as a WHHHS Student

• Harrison High School currently offers the
• pportunity to earn 19 credits and never leave

the campus…..this is through specific CCP classes and 4th and 5th year French classes

• Students can enroll in online classes with Sinclair

Community College and Urbana University. Student will be scheduled a bell at WHHHS to complete it.

• Students can enroll in and attend classes on

college campuses….Cincinnati State, Miami- Hamilton, UC-Blue Ash

Urbana CCP Courses Offered in Class

Urbana Class Credit Hours

POS 204- American Government 3 hours MATH 215- Statistical Concepts 4 hours SPCH 100- Speech Communication 4 hours

Sinclair CCP Courses Offered in Class

Harrison Class Sinclair Class Credit Hours French 4 FRE 1101 French 1 3 hours French 5 FRE 1102 French 2 3 hours Spanish 4 SPA 1101 Spanish 1 3 hours Spanish 5 SPA 1102 Spanish 2 3 hours

What Do I Need To Do To Participate?

1…Receive guidance and counseling from the school on the program (CCP Informational Night) 2…Sign and submit a Letter of Intent to Participate by April 1st 3…Take the Accuplacer test (given at school) 3…Apply to the university(ies) and register for classes by their deadline

Changes From Previous Years

• Students must place at college level in one

area of the Accuplacer test or be within one standard deviation and have a 3.0 GPA

• High School courses must match College

course in both content and length

• For CCP classes in the high school, students

must apply for admission and register for the CCP class(es) before the end of the prior school year

Questions?