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WHAT IS DUAL ENROLLMENT?

Dual Enrollment is a program that provides funding for students at eligible high schools to take approved college-level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN DUAL ENROLLMENT?

• Enrolled in a GA public or private high school
• In grades 9, 10, 11 & 12.
• Meet the Dual Enrollment admissions requirements at selected

postsecondary institution

• HAVE NOT already received a high school diploma

Students eligible for Dual Enrollment are:

What type of student is a good fit for Dual Enrollment?

▶ Can articulate why he/she is interested in Dual Enrollment ▶ Meets college Dual Enrollment admissions requirements ▶ Can follow through on multi-step tasks ▶ Self-motivated ▶ Self-starter ▶ Mature ▶ Organized ▶ Takes initiative ▶ Responsible ▶ Has a specific pathway planned for graduation ▶ Can overcome any logistical challenges of traveling

to and from the local high school and college *

What are the expectations

• f students in

Dual Enrollment?

Complete the application process themselves Meet deadlines for both the high school/Atlanta Public School District and the post- secondary partner Maintain communication with high school clubs, athletics, class activities, events, etc. Communicate directly with the college with questions about Dual Enrollment application, registration, classes, grades, etc.

Check college email account regularly

*communication between the college and the Dual Enrollment student is primarily done via email. We highly recommend you forward your college email to one you check regularly.

Check personal email account regularly

*communication between the HS Dual Enrollment coordinator/Counselor and the Dual Enrollment student is primarily done via email account student provides

Remember you are a high school student AND a college student!

Dual Enrollment Students are expected to….

WHAT KIND OF INSTITUTIONS OFFER DUAL ENROLLMENT IN GEORGIA?

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

• EXAMPLES:
• ATLANTA

METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE

• GEORGIA STATE
• KENNESAW STATE

UNIVERSITY

PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS

EXAMPLES:

• Clark Atlanta
• MERCER

UNIVERSITY

• OGLETHORPE

UNIVERSITY

TECHNICAL COLLEGES

 EXAMPLES:

 APS COLLEGE AND CAREER

ACADEMY AT ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (ATC)

 CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL

COLLEGE

 GWINNETT TECHNICAL

COLLEGE

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN DUAL ENROLLMENT?

The GA Student Finance Commission covers the *COST OF TUITION *MANDATORY FEES *TEXTBOOKS FOR APPROVED CLASSES (students must meet all Dual Enrollment eligibility requirements) The college cannot charge the student ANY additional tuition or mandatory fee costs for approved Dual Enrollment courses Credit Hours paid for by Dual Enrollment – NOT COUNTED TOWARD attempted / combined attempted hours for HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship at the postsecondary level

How it works…

• Student applies to the Dual Enrollment program at the college they are

interested in attending as a HS student.

Apply 9th - 12th Grade

• Student accepted or denied by the college depending on whether they meet

the college’s Dual Enrollment admission requirements (ex. test scores, GPA, etc.)

College Admissions

• Student chooses classes from list of approved Dual Enrollment college courses
• Student will have both a high school schedule and college/university schedule

Registration

• Student completes the course during the fall, spring and/or summer semester
• Final grades assigned by the college professor

Take Class(es)

• Student then has a HS transcript and a college transcript
• Dual Enrollment grades and credits on college transcript are added to the HS

transcript

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• College credits applied toward HS graduation requirements

Graduate HS

• Apply to college
• Student may transfer earned college credits to college they attend after HS*

Continue Education

*Students are responsible for verifying with any future college they want to attend which Dual Enrollment credits will be accepted and/or transferrable to that institution.

Dual Enrollment Basics

• Students Cannot repeat Dual Enrollment courses they have already received high school credit

for.

• Students do not have to pay tuition, mandatory fees or books up to 15 semester hours per
• semester. Students may also attend multiple post-secondary institutions in the same semester for

up to 15 total semester hours.

• May participate as part or fulltime Dual Enrollment students but must maintain fulltime

student enrollment status each term.

• Students may participate in summer school up to 15 hours like any other term.
• Students can be removed from Dual Enrollment participation by local systems or colleges for

failure to follow guidelines, school rules, policies or program expectations.

• Students who withdraw from Dual Enrollment courses will automatically receive a failing grade
• f “F” on their APS transcript unless they are placed in an equivalent course at the high school

and/or receive approval through the “Z” Grade Petition Process.

How Does An APS Student Participate in Dual Enrollment?

ALL required documents due by the college/university deadline:

College Application Transcript sent to College Dual Enrollment Funding Application APS Dual Enrollment Contract Student Participation Agreement

How Does An Atlanta Public Schools Student Participate in Dual Enrollment?

ALL required supporting documents due by the college/university deadline:

Test Scores Parental Consent Form* Verification of Lawful Presence*

*Supporting documents may vary depending on the individual college’s admission requirements.

Certificate of Immunization*

Dual Enrollment Funding Application

▶Must be submitted prior to each semester you take courses:

• October 1-November - Spring 2020
• March 1-April – Summer and Fall 2020

▶Completed application through GAFutures.org ▶Before submitting your Dual Enrollment Funding Application, please check to make sure

your Social Security Number is correct in your GAFutures profile. If it is not, your funding application cannot be processed

▶If you do not have your Social Security Number on file with APS, you need to bring in a

copy of your SS card

▶If you do not have a Social Security Number, you will be required to fill out a paper

funding application, obtained from the college

Types of Dual Enrollment Schedules

Part Time

▶ Fewer than 12 credit hours per semester ▶ Blend of Dual Enrollment classes on the

college campus and high school classes

▶ All Dual Enrollment courses must be

shown on high school schedule

▶ Need to coordinate Dual Enrollment

courses with periods high school classes are offered

Full Time

▶ Total of 12-15 credit hours per semester ▶ Classes are taken on the

college/university campus

▶ No courses would be taken at APS high

• school. However, all Dual Enrollment

courses must be shown on the high school schedule

▶ Student still enrolled at APS high school

and is fully eligible to participate in sports, extracurricular activities, clubs, and events.

Which college classes are approved for Dual Enrollment?

Students can take courses in areas including:

Core subjects: English, math, science, social studies, & world language CTAE, World Language, and elective courses Online courses

*Courses available to each student will vary depending on grade level and college course pre-requisites.

*Each college has different course offerings approved for Dual Enrollment.

Approved Dual Enrollment courses are available at

https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/scholarships-grants/dual-enrollment/course-directory/

Grady’s Counseling & APS District Contact

Shaketha Blankenship, Ph.D SBlankenship@atlanta.k12.ga.us Lamar J. Young Ljyoung@atlanta.k12.ga.us Chelsea Falcone Chelsea.Falcone@atlanta.k12.ga.us Tina Blevins-Pellechia Tblevins2@atlanta.k12.ga.us Kenya J. Gilliard, Ph.D. College and Career Readiness Coordinator 256 Clifton Street, SE Atlanta, GA 30317 gilliardk@atlanta.k12.ga.us