Pinecrest Academy Dual Enrollment

Long-term Vision

It has been the direction of the Governing Board of Pinecrest from inception that Pinecrest Academy High School would offer opportunities for students to be exposed to Dual Enrollment opportunities.

It is our long-term goals that all student be exposed to at least some Dual Enrollment opportunities in their high school years.

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Why Dual Enrollment?

Nationally, dual credit programs have been recognized as a proven strategy for increasing credential attainment and promoting college and career readiness. Students who complete even one dual credit course are significantly less likely to need remedial education after high school, and more likely to continue pursuing a college degree or credential and finish on time. This legislation will expand dual enrollment opportunities for all Nevada students by minimizing cost barriers, institutional obstacles, and other challenges that may be preventing students from pursuing dual credit coursework.

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Pinecrest Academy unites the

community to prepare students for college and career.

Offered On Campus➝ Elective options➝ Some core classes (remedial)➝ Sports➝ Social opportunities

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Offered Off Campus➝ Up to 4 classes (12 credits per semester)➝ Some elective courses

Effective 18-19 School Year:No Honors or AP classes will be offered on campus for 11th and 12th grades. All Honors courses will be taken through the Pinecrest Academy Dual Enrollment Program.

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Public institution founded in 1971

Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

27:1 Student-to-Faculty ratio

27- Average student age

17- Average class size

Largest higher education institution in Nevada with a 31,000 student population

About CSN

Campus ProfileCSN operates three main campuses and seven learning centers

Main CampusesCharleston Campus | Opened in 1988| 76 AcresFeatures: On-Site Dental Clinic, KNPR Radio Station

Henderson Campus | Opened in 1981| 72 AcresFeatures: Lied Baseball Field, Southern Desert Regional Police Academy

North Las Vegas Campus | Opened in 1974| 72 AcresFeatures: Fine Arts Gallery, Performing Arts Theatre, Planetarium

Learning Centers Green Valley Center

Mesquite Center

Moapa Valley Center

Nellis Airforce Base Center

Sahara West Center

Summerlin Center

Western Center

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CSN offers over 200 degrees and certificates in more than 70 academic programs.

CSN has six academic schools-

Advanced & Applied Technologies

Arts & Letters

Business, Hospitality & Public Services

Education, Behavioral & Social Sciences

Health Sciences

Science & Mathematics

A total of 24 degrees and certificates are available entirely online.

CSN offers transfer education, workforce development training, adult basic education and ESL classes.

Academic Programs

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Time in high schoolSchool personnel watch out for students–guiding and correcting them if necessary.

Time in CollegeStudents are expected to take responsibility for what they do and don't do, as well as for the consequences of their decisions.

Classes in high schoolStudents are usually told in class what they need to learn from assigned readings.

Classes in CollegeIt's up to the students to read and understand the assigned material; lectures and assignments proceed from the assumption that the students have already done so.

High School vs. College…What to Know!

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Teachers in high schoolIn high school students mostly acquire facts and skills.

Professors in collegeIn college, students are responsible for thinking through and applying what they have learned.

Tests in high schoolMastery can be seen as the ability to reproduce what students are taught.

Tests in collegeMastery can be seen as the ability to reproduce what students are taught.

Grades in high school"Effort counts." Courses are usually structured to reward a "good-faith effort.“

Grades in college"Results count." Though "good-faith effort" is important in regard to the professor's willingness to help students achieve good results, it will not substitute for results in the grading process.

High School vs. College…What to Know!

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Due to the U.S. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), it is illegal for any CSN faculty or staff member to share information about your student if he or she is at least 18 years of age or over, regardless of you paying the school bills. Protected information includes, but is not limited to grades, class schedules, attendance, financial information, health/counseling and disciplinary records.

The only way CSN will release information to third parties (i.e. you the parent) is with prior written consent from the student. If your child wants to give you permission to access his/her educational records, the student must complete the Academic Records FERPA Release Form.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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Centers for Academic SuccessThe goal of the Centers for Academic Success (CAS) is to provide quality academic assistance and support classroom instruction through several academic support services to foster students' overall academic success.

Counseling & Psychological ServicesIt is the Mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to offer a variety of free and confidential psychological services aimed to help students in their emotional, relational and behavioral growth.

Career Services We offer career exploration and job search assistance to students and alumni. The Center helps students define career goals through computerized assessments & career exploration activities.

Library ServicesCSN Library Services facilitate student success by fostering discovery and critical thinking

CSN Resources

Enrollment Steps

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CSN highly recommends preparing for English, reading and math placement exams.

Students can visit the following websites to review:www.csn.edu/englishreview

www.csn.edu/mathreview

Students can also use Ed Ready to help them in their math competency. Ed Ready is a

personalized learning system that helps students detect gaps in their college readiness and

provides resources.

www.Edready.org

Placement Preparation

Tuition Costs and Financial Aid

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OFF CAMPUS Nevada

TUITION/FEES* $2,628/year

BOOKS/SUPPLIES $1,040

ROOM & BOARD $7,613

PERSONAL $1,873

TRANSPORTATION $3,326

LOAN FEES $84

TOTALS $16,564

WITH PARENT Nevada

TUITION/FEES* $2,628/year

BOOKS/SUPPLIES $1,040

ROOM & BOARD $3,970

PERSONAL $1,873

TRANSPORTATION $3,326

LOAN FEES $84

TOTALS $12,921

Cost of Attendance

Application Fee - $ 20.00

Per Credit- $ 109.50

$109.50 x 12 credits = $ 1,314(Not including course fees)

Full-time = at least 12 credits

¾ time = at least 9 credits

Part-time = at least 6 credits

$1,314Estimated semester cost

for a full time student

New Student Fee - $ 20.00

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid is financial help…..if you’re enrolled in an eligible program at a school participating in federal student aid programs.

Financial Aid is based on financial need, not grades.

Assistance may be available for DACA or undocumented students, depending on existing resources.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online as early as October 1st. CSN’s priority deadline is April 1st!

fafsa.ed.govCSN Federal School Code 010362

Student Aid TypesGrants- Federal, state or institutional funds given to students that do not need to be repaid.

Work-Study- Money you earn as payment for a job on or off campus.

Loans- Borrowed money to be paid back, with interest.

Scholarships- Awards of money granted on the basis of financial need.

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CSN awarded $917,640.56 in annual scholarship funds for the 2017-2018 academic year.

CSN’s scholarship application is available February-June of every year. Visit csn.edu/scholarships to apply.

The Millennium Scholarship covers $40 per credit at CSN. That’s a $480 savings per semester and $960 savings per year for a full time student.

The Nevada Promise Scholarship will provide up to three years of tuition and is a last dollar scholarship. Visit csn.edu/promise for more information and to apply.

Requirements: Complete a FAFSA, 20 hours of community service, meet with a mentor, and maintain a 2.5 GPA

Scholarships

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Parent & Student Agreements

Summary of agreements:

➝ parent support➝ behaviors➝ testing➝ textbook rentals➝ transportation➝ FRL➝ advising➝ dropping classes➝ required classes➝ reporting & transcripts➝ academic honesty➝ enrollment

*See document for full details - “New Student information Disclaimer”

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Course Selection

Students must have a current Academic Plan approved by Pinecrest Academy Administration in order to apply for the outlined courses through CSN.

No CSN course will be refunded through Pinecrest Academy which were not in the approved Academic Plan.

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Additional Required Courses

Introduction to College Course

➝ 2 week course prior to start date

➝ overview of:⇾ portfolios⇾ academic

requirements⇾ skills for success⇾ RTC bussing⇾ discipline⇾ truancy⇾ attendance⇾ communication⇾ social norms

Study Skills

➝ 2 days a week ⇾ 2nd period

➝ requirements⇾ in-class activities⇾ grade check-ins⇾ PAN portfolio⇾ online test prep

components

25*See document for full details - “Dual Enrollment Curriculum Requirements”

Financial Agreements

PAN will pay for all tuition and associated fees for up to 12 approved and successfully completed credits per semester per student for the 18-19 school year.

Textbook reimbursements or stipends will be outlined in the near future.

Parents/Students will be responsible for any classes taken outside of the maximum credit requirements OR outside of the approved credits included in a students academic plan.

*We are only able to offer full tuition coverage on academic years where grants are awarded for the purpose of expanding Dual Enrollment. Pinecrest Academy is committed to continually seeking additional funding for Dual Enrollment Opportunities for students.

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Questions

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