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Dual Enrollment Information

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Table of Contents

What is Dual Enrollment?..............................................................3

Dual Enrollment Eligibility............................................................4

Loss of Dual Enrollment Eligibility................................................6

Course loads..................................................................................7

College Placement Testing & PERT Information..........................8

Applying for Dual Enrollment......................................................10

LSSC New Student Orientation...................................................12

Getting started at LSSC..............................................................13

Tips for Dual Enrollment/College Success..................................14

LSSC Dual Enrollment Textbook Information.............................14

Textbook Hours...........................................................................16

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What is Dual Enrollment?

Acceleration Options

The Florida public school systems provide numerous options for public school students to access academically challenging curriculum, commonly referred to as acceleration. Acceleration options offered by school districts vary throughout the state.

Lake County Schools Dual Enrollment

A Florida public high school dual enrollment program is an acceleration option that allows high school students to pursue an advanced curriculum and earn college credit, increasing the likelihood of postsecondary success and reducing the time-to-degree. This successful program has allowed thousands of students to simultaneously earn credit toward a certificate or degree from an eligible postsecondary institution as well as credit toward high school graduation. An eligible student must be enrolled in a Lake County School Board public secondary school advancing on a curriculum track which satisfies the state mandated high school graduation requirements.

Overview of Dual Enrollment

The dual enrollment program allows for the enrollment of an eligible secondary student in postsecondary coursework creditable toward high school requirements and an associate or baccalaureate degree. The program provides eligible secondary students the opportunity to take LSSC courses while concurrently enrolled in high school. The Early Admission program is a form of dual enrollment through which eligible high school students enroll at LSSC on a full-time basis in courses that are creditable toward the high school diploma and the Associate degree.

Important Dual Enrollment information for parents & students – please read

Students must understand that dual enrollment courses are college-level courses, and the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual enrollment courses may be much greater than in high school courses. In addition, dual enrollment course

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grades become a part of a student's permanent college transcript and are calculated into the student's permanent postsecondary GPA. Students must understand they are starting their permanent college transcript once they enter dual enrollment. Therefore, it is important to be motivated, academically ready, and socially mature to be successful in college courses. Poor performance in dual enrollment courses may ultimately impact one's postsecondary career, including academic standing and financial aid eligibility. It is important for students to do well in college courses to realize the benefits of dual enrollment.

Dual Enrollment Eligibility

*Prior to deciding to dual enroll student's must meet with their high school counselor to discuss their eligibility for Dual Enrollment with LSSC.*

Student must be a Junior (11th grade) or Senior (12th grade) on or before the first day of the college semester for which they are enrolling.

Per Florida statutes, Section 1007.271(3).

Students must have a minimum un-weighted high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

Student must demonstrate readiness for college coursework through scores on the Enhanced ACT, SAT-I, or PERT, and/or the FCAT 2.0 Reading to participate in college credit dual enrollment.

In accordance with SBE 6A-10.0315:

a score of 262 on the Grade 10 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test 2.0 (FCAT 2.0) Reading demonstrates readiness for college-level coursework in reading and writing. Students who achieve such a score and enroll in a Florida College System institution within 2 years of achieving such a score are exempt from taking the reading and writing subtests of the Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT).

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Per the State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315, PERT scores were revised on October 8, 2013. The revised scores are applicable to assessments administered on or after the effective date of October 22, 2013. Procedures for students administered assessments prior to the effective date of the rule should be held to the cut scores in effect at the time of the administration or test date. The revised scores appear below:

PERTReading 106Writing 103Mathematics 114

ACTReading 19

Scores required on/after October 22, 2013 are in yellow*:

Enhanced ACT

SAT-I PERT FCAT 2.0

Reading 18 / 19* 440 104 / 106* 262 English/Writing 17 99 / 103* Mathematics 19 440 113 / 114*

Early Admissions requirements - seniors only

For Early Admissions at LSSC students must meet the above requirements in addition to:

Must be a Lake County Public High School senior.

Must have an unweighted 3.5 high school GPA.

Must have a minimum 3.0 LSSC GPA

All coursework must be taken through LSSC only. (No courses may be taken at the high school, Lake County Virtual School, Florida Virtual school, or other virtual high schools).

Must enroll in a minimum of twelve (12) credits and may enroll in a maximum of seventeen (17) credits each Fall and Spring semester.

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Must be in good conduct standing at both the School Board and LSSC.

For continued eligibility student must maintain a 3.0 LSSC GPA and 3.5 high school GPA.

Additional eligibility information

Students may lose the opportunity to participate in the dual enrollment

program if they are disruptive to the learning process.

A student projected to graduate from high school before the scheduled

completion date of an LSSC course may not register for that course through

dual enrollment. The student may; however, apply to LSSC and pay the

required registration, tuition, and fees if they student meets the LSSC

admissions requirements under s. 1007.263, F.S.

All dual enrollment grades, including a “W” for withdrawal, become a part

of the student’s permanent college transcript and may affect subsequent

postsecondary admission.

Loss of Dual Enrollment Eligibility

Students will lose dual enrollment eligibility in subsequent semesters if:

They withdraw from an LSSC course after the add/drop deadline

They fail (earn a grade of “F”) an LSSC course

Their high school GPA falls below a 3.0 and/or their LSSC GPA falls below a 2.0 GPA

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There is an LSSC appeal process for a student who wishes to appeal due to extenuating circumstances.

Course loads

During the first semester of dual enrollment, students will be able to register for a maximum of two classes.Once a student has demonstrated the ability to master advanced courses, they are then permitted to enroll in a maximum of 11 credit hours per semester (one college course at LSSC usually equals 3 credit hours).

Course enrollment options

Pursuant to Florida statute, dual enrollment course options are intended to shorten the time necessary for a student to complete the requirements associated with the completion of a high school diploma and a postsecondary degree, broaden the scope of curricular options available at the high school, and increase the depth of study available.

LSSC and Lake County Schools will guide students toward courses that supplement rather than supplant available at the high school.

High school counselors will guide students toward classes that will fulfill high school graduation requirements as well as LSSC graduation requirements. Each dual enrollment course that a student takes at LSSC should be academically rigorous.

Students must seek mutual approval by designated representative of the School Board and LSSC in order to register for the classes listed below:

- LSSC courses not include in the Florida High School Subject Area Equivalency List.

- LSSC courses not identified in the Postsecondary Student Education Plan (PSEP).

- LSSC courses that meet high school non-academic elective credit transferability.

Courses not available to dual enrollment students

- LSSC independent study courses- LSSC developmental courses

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- LSSC physical education skills courses- LSSC one and two credit courses- LSSC’s Associate in Science in nursing limited access program- LSSC’s technical credit courses- A student projected to graduate from high school before the scheduled

completion of an LSSC course may not register for that course through dual enrollment.

College Placement Testing & PERT InformationPlacement tests are required, by state law, for all students entering a Florida college. Results of placements tests indicate if students are prepared for college level classes. Placement tests assess knowledge of reading, math and English (writing).

There are several tests available to students: ACT (American College Test) SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) PERT (Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test)

LSSC will accept qualifying test scores from any of these tests or combination of tests. The chart below indicates qualifying test scores for dual enrollment for each test:

TESTMINIMUM TEST SCORES FOR STATUTORY DUAL ENROLLMENT

ELIGIBILITYREVISED PERT SCORES EFFECTIVE ON ASSESSMENTS TAKEN AFTER

10.22.13 ARE MARKED WITH AN *(asterisk)

MINIMUM TEST SCORES FOR UPPER LEVEL

COLLEGE MATH & SCIENCE COURSES

READING WRITING MATH MATHPERT 104 / 106* 99 / 103* 113 / 114* 123ACT 18 / 19* 17 19 23SAT 440 – verbal N/A 440 520

FCAT 262 262 N/A N/AIn order to dual enroll you must meet the minimum test scores in all 3 sections (reading, writing, math) of any test listed above.

Students that have taken the FCAT, ACT or SAT and have met the minimum qualifying test scores needed for dual enrollment do not need to take the PERT to qualify for dual enrollment.

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Please speak to your high school counselor about testing for dual enrollment as they would know what is best for your individual needs.

You may take the PERT for dual enrollment purposes if:

You meet all dual enrollment eligibility requirements (class standing, GPA, good conduct record) except for test scores.

You haven’t taken the ACT or SAT yet or have not scored at the minimum levels on these assessments for dual enrollment eligibility.

You have an FCAT score of 262 (satisfying the qualifying reading/writing scores) but need a qualifying math score for dual enrollment. In this case you would only take the Math portion of the PERT.

You want to take a math course at LSSC but did not score at the minimum levels for qualification.

Students are encouraged to finish Algebra 2 before taking the PERT exam. In order to score your best on math portion of the PERT having knowledge of Algebra 2 is crucial.

How do I sign up for the PERT?

The PERT is offered two times a year for students interested in Dual Enrollment (Usually in November and again in March). Your counselor will have to verify your dual enrollment eligibility before they can provide you with a Dual Enrollment Test Referral form for the PERT. Your high school will announce when the PERT test will be administered weeks leading up to the administration dates. Please listen carefully to morning and afternoon announcements. Also make an appointment to see your counselor to make sure you know when the test will be administered and if you qualify to test.

Counselors will determine if students are eligible for PERT testing and will provide students with a Dual Enrollment Placement Test Form if the student is planning to qualify with PERT scores.

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The student will take this form home for a parent(s) signature showing approval of the student’s decision. Students must have this signed form with them on testing day at the high school. It will be their ticket to complete the assessment. Students cannot be tested without the signed Test Referral Form.

The 2 time test taking limit on the PERT for high school students has been lifted.

Before taking the PERT

Students should prepare for the PERT by taking practice tests. You can find a practice test by following the link below: https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/help_resources/P.E.R.T_Study_Guide.pdf

On test day

Students must bring their completed and signed Test Referral Form with them on testing day at the high school.

Please pay attention to the test date on your test referral form.

You will not be able to test without a Test Referral Form signed by and verified by your counselor, your parent, and yourself.

Upon successful completion of the placement test (Enhanced ACT, SAT-I or PERT) and receipt of scores, students must obtain the following information from their high school counselor:

LSSC Dual Enrollment Application Printout of GPA verification PERT/SAT/ACT and/or FCAT Reading scores

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https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/help_resources/P.E.R.T_Study_Guide.pdf

https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/help_resources/P.E.R.T_Study_Guide.pdf

Applying for Dual Enrollment

Interested in Dual Enrollment?Make an appointment at your High School Guidance Office to meet with your

Counselor and discuss dual enrollment eligibility and course options.

You counselor will help you:

Determine your eligibility for dual enrollment (junior or senior class standing, 3.0 GPA, qualifying test scores).

Obtain qualifying test scores.

- Junior’s or senior’s with a 3.0 GPA, that need additional test scores or have never taken any of the qualifying tests (PERT, ACT, SAT, FCAT) your counselor will instruct you on the best times to take these tests.

Select appropriate college level courses that will meet high school graduation requirements and best meet your individual academic needs.

Please do not sign up for courses at LSSC on LOIS without first discussing course options with your counselor.

Application Procedure

If you meet all eligibility requirements and spoke with your counselor about course options. Your counselor will provide you with the following:

LSSC Dual Enrollment Application/High School Approval Form (If you are a senior applying for Early Admission you will get the Early Admissions Application/High School Approval From)

Printout of GPA verification and applicable test scores- GPA & test scores must be attached to the LSSC Dual Enrollment

application.

Verify if you have taken and passed an AP exam.

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- If yes, you are required to request official AP scores through the College Board website, https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores, and submit them to the LSSC Admissions and Records Office as soon as possible. This information usually takes 2-4 weeks to receive and process. (Your counselor cannot complete this step for you).

- Please note: if a student attempted an AP exam and did not pass with a score of 3 or higher, students cannot take that same course through the Dual Enrollment program. Please refer to the LSSC catalog, http://www.lssc.edu/students/Pages/Current/CourseCatalog.aspx, for AP course equivalency information.

Students are responsible for obtaining all required information from their

counselor and must hand deliver the LSSC Dual Enrollment application with

necessary documentation to the Lake-Sumter College Office of Admissions and

Records located in the Student Services Building at either the South Lake or

Leesburg campuses. This paperwork is required to be submitted before the posted

admissions application deadline announced on the Lake-Sumter State College Dual

Enrollment website http://www.lssc.edu/admissions/de/Pages/default.aspx.

LSSC New Student Orientation

Once you are admitted to LSSC, first time dual enrollment students are required to complete the two part New Student Orientation (NSO).

As a new student, orientation is one of the most important things that must do be done before starting out at any post-secondary institution. Orientation will inform students about degree requirements, planning and registering for classes, and additional information vital to their success.

For more information on LSSC New Student Orientation please refer to the LSSC Dual Enrollment Website: http://www.lssc.edu/admissions/de/Pages/default.aspx and the NSO website http://www.lssc.edu/academics/ac/Pages/NSO.aspx.

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http://www.lssc.edu/academics/ac/Pages/NSO.aspx

http://www.lssc.edu/admissions/de/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.lssc.edu/admissions/de/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.lssc.edu/students/Pages/Current/CourseCatalog.aspx

https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores

Getting started at LSSC

Students must discuss LSSC course selections with their high school guidance counselor before registering on LOIS for classes at LSSC.

After students complete their online course registration with the college, they are required to print three copies of their detailed schedule (lower right hand side of your registration screen) in order to obtain a fee waiver and collect textbooks. Please follow the directions below.

Bring one schedule to your high school counselor, at which time the student will be given a Dual Enrollment Fee Waiver form. (Courses selected must be discussed with your counselor before registration on LOIS).

- Failure to submit the LSSC Fee Waiver Form by the posted deadline will result in an administrative drop form all LSSC courses.

The Dual Enrollment Fee Waiver form your counselor has provided you with must be submitted to the Leesburg Academic Advising front desk (located in the Student Services building) or the South Lake front desk (located in the Student Services building) prior to the posted fee payment deadline as announced in Lake-Sumter College’s Catalog and Handbook, the LSSC homepage, and the LSSC Dual Enrollment Website.

Bring the second schedule to the portable, Building 99/Fish 129 behind the

Student Services Building on Highway 19 in Howey-In-The Hills, FL, to collect required textbooks for LSSC courses. For more information: http://lake.k12.fl.us/Page/30768

The third schedule is for the student’s records.

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Tips for Dual Enrollment/College Success

Dual Enrollment is a privilege that requires you to make a serious commitment, be responsible and accountable. Grades earned in these courses will be on your college transcript forever so do your best!

Familiarize yourself with deadlines and due dates by checking your student email account, LCS dual enrollment website, LSSC college website, and utilizing your student planner.

Be on time and attend every course for the entire time as attendance, punctuality, and participation are crucial.

Communicate with your professor and know their scheduled office hours (this information is usually listed on your syllabus).

LSSC Dual Enrollment Textbook Information

The Lake County School Board provides all Dual Enrolled Lake County Public High School students with required textbooks for their college coursework. Students are responsible for picking up their books directly from Lake County Schools. Students should not pick up books from the LSSC college bookstore.

In order to receive Dual Enrollment Textbooks students must bring a copy of their Lake-Sumter College Detailed Schedule & Course Materials List to:

512 South Palm AvenueHowey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737

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We are located in the portable, Building99/Fish 129, next to the Learning Resource Center (two story building) and behind the Student Services Building (one story building) on Highway 19 in Howey-in-the-Hills. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Persaud at [email protected] / 352-742-6920

To print your course materials list please follow the instructions below: Choose the LSSC campus you will be attending and follow the link to their LSSC Bookstore Website: Leesburg Campus Bookstore or South Lake Campus Bookstore.

Locate the Blue Toolbar > Hoover over Books (on the left) > Click on the Textbooks & Course Materials Link.

Now enter your course information (Department, Course #, CRN #) hit submit.

You will now see a list of course materials needed for your course.

Click on “Print List” located above Required Materials.

Bring this list with you when coming to collect books, this list will ensure you collect the correct course materials.

Students must print a course materials list for each course they are taking at LSSC.

If required textbooks are not available or a new book has been adopted, students will be issued a textbook fee waiver which they must take to the Lake-Sumter College Bookstore to receive books. Bookstore hours vary; please call the college to find out their hours of operation.

Leesburg Campus Bookstore - In the Student Center Building 352-435-6334South Lake Campus Bookstore - In the Cooper Memorial Library Building 352-536-2184

Reminder: Textbooks collected for Dual Enrollment are the property of the Lake County School Board and must be returned at the end of each LSSC course/semester to Building 99/Fish 129 behind the student services building on Highway 19 in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL.

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*Books picked up with a textbook fee waiver from LSSC must be returned to Howey-in-the-Hills at the end of the semester as well, please do not return these books to the LSSC College Bookstore. Lake County Public high school students are responsible for returning and picking up their textbooks with Lake County Schools. Failure to return textbooks will result in being responsible for the full cost of textbooks and a hold can be placed on your student account, which could impact course registration.

Please note:

Students enrolling in an upcoming term at LSSC will NOT receive books for that term unless ALL books from previous LSSC terms have been returned. Failure to return books

by the posted deadline will result in a hold placed on your student account.

Please click here (http://lake.k12.fl.us/Page/31046) for textbook collection and disbursement hours.

Textbook Hours

Spring Textbook Disbursement & Fall Collection:LSSC Fall Term Ends Monday, December 9 th

Spring Term Classes Begin Monday, January 6 th

You must read the (information above) textbook information page before coming to collect textbooks.In order to receive Dual Enrollment Textbooks students must bring a copy of their Lake-Sumter College Detailed Schedule & Course Materials List to:

512 South Palm Avenue

Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737

Please pay attention to the following dates and times. Students that are returning or picking up books must arrive at the scheduled times.

If you are not able to make any of the dates/times listed below please contact Ms. Persaud at [email protected] or 352-742-6920 to set up an appointment.

**Students coming to pick up/return books at a time not listed below or

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without an appointment will not receive books and will have to return at a scheduled time below. **Date: Time:

WEEK 1

Monday - December2nd 9:00 - 11:00 AMTuesday - December3rd 9:00 - 11:00 AMWednesday - December4th 1:00 - 4:00 PMThursday - December5th 9:00 - 11:00AM

WEEK 2

Monday – December 9th 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 1:00 – 4:00 PMTuesday – December 10th 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 1:00 – 4:00 PMWednesday – December 11th 1:00 – 4:00 PMThursday – December 12th 9:00 – 11:00 AM

WEEK 3

Monday – December 16th 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 1:00 – 4:00 PMTuesday – December 17th 9:00 – 11:00 AMWednesday – December 18th 1:00 – 4:00 PMThursday – December 19th 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 1:00 – 4:00 PM WEEK 4

Monday – January 6th 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 1:00 – 4:00 PMTuesday – January 7th 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 1:00 – 4:00 PMWednesday – January 8th 1:00 – 4:00 PMThursday – January 9th 9:00 – 11:00 AM & 1:00 – 4:00 PM

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