Belmont Academy Dual Enrollment Meeting

Students and Parents

Mr. Ron Barker 386-487-0487

Ms. Linda Williams386-754-4443

Who to Contact

3.0 cumulative high school GPA for AA or AS programs

2.0 cumulative high school GPA for vocational programs

College ready test scores on PERT, ACT, and/or SAT

TABE test scores for vocational programs

Eligibility

PERT◦ Writing – 103+◦ Reading – 106+◦ Math – 114+

ACT◦ English – 17+◦ Reading – 19+◦ Math – 19+

SAT◦ Verbal – 440+◦ Math – 440+

◦ *Scores are combined to best benefit the student.

College Ready Test Scores

Students must test ‘college ready’ in Reading & English to take any dual enrollment course, except Student Success (SLS 1501)

Test ‘college ready’ in Math prior to taking specific Science and Math dual enrollment courses◦ Recommendation: PERT Math taken after HS

Algebra II ◦ Within completion of 12 credit hours of college

course work.

College Ready Specifics

All Associate Degree students must declare a meta major.

No tuition costs or lab fees for the student.

No textbook costs for the student.

General Information

No wait listing for college courses.

Students are eligible and responsible for all high school activities and deadlines.

Grades and course withdrawals are a permanent part of a student’s academic record.

More General Info …

Any class that fits into the major chosen by the student.

Classes on the FGC campus, the Belmont Academy campus, online classes, evening classes, summer classes (6-week courses).

Vocational courses must earn Industrial Certification.

Remedial classes are not allowed.

PE classes are not allowed.

Duplicate classes are not allowed. (ex: AP Psychology and PSY2012)

What classes are available?

Comparison of College and High School Classes

College classes:

2-3 hrs of homework per class meeting

More independent learning, less teacher directed

No credit for D

College level material and discussion

Firm deadlines

High School classes:

More work done in the classroom, not as much homework

Teacher directed, more help from teacher

Credit for D

Geared toward high school age students

More flexible deadlines at times due to extra-curricular activities and other school events

SLS 1501 – The College Experience is now required for all beginning college students seeking an AA degree.

This course is designed to facilitate the development of skills necessary to be successful in the college environment.

Belmont Academy students beginning Dual Enrollment must take this course during their first semester of participation in DE.

New FGC AA Degree Requirement

Course Syllabus &

College Attendance Policies

Check your cumulative GPA. See your Guidance Counselor or if you’re not sure. You must have an eligible GPA before PERT testing or registering for DE classes.

Attend a mandatory DE meeting with a parent or guardian.

Take one or more college entrance tests to determine test score eligibility.

See your Guidance Counselor to complete your application and register for Dual Enrollment classes.

Dual Enrollment Procedure

Books are distributed through Belmont Academy.

All books must be picked up before the first day of classes.

Books must be returned or paid for before new books can be picked up for the following semester.

Failure to return books results in the student being put on the Belmont Academy obligation list.

Textbooks

Applications for SUMMER due April 29th Summer 2015 registration begins April 8th

Applications for FALL due August 10th Fall 2015 registration begins May 18th

Important Dates

Any schedule changes will originate at Belmont Academy.

All drop/adds must occur before the deadline.

Withdrawals from college courses have a negative impact on a college transcript.

Drop/Add Info

Questions?

Thanks for coming!