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Welcome to Patrick Henry Community
College Dual Enrollment Program
Presented by: Chameeka N. Smith
March 2011
1.2 million students were dual enrolled in 2005
“College credit earn prior to high school graduation reduce the average time to a degree and increase the likelihood of graduation”
Did you know…
Did you know…
Franklin County High School
Students can receive college credit by enrolling in 18 dual enrollment courses
Henry County Public Schools
In 2009, 1,216 students took one or more dual enrollment courses
Martinsville City Public Schools
All students are offered the dual enrollment program
Patrick County Public Schools
28 seniors graduated with a high school diploma and Associate’s degree in June 2010
Providing high school students the opportunity to enroll in college level courses while in High School
Opportunity to earn high school credits and college credits simultaneously
What is Dual Enrollment?
Demonstration
Comparison
High School Graduate Dual Enrollment Graduate
Received a high school diploma
Received a high school diploma
Received college credits
Received a college transcript
Exposed to college classes and faculty expectations
Must be a high school junior or senior attending a public or private school ◦ Exceptional freshman and sophomore on a case-
by-case basis; home school students can also participate
Must apply to PHCC Must take and pass the College placement
test (COMPASS or ASSET) Receive a recommendation from a high
school official Parental consent
Eligible for the Dual Enrollment program
Step 1: Complete an PHCC application and schedule a placement test
Step 2: Select course(s) with high school counselor
Step 3: Register (tuition/textbooks)
Step 4: Visit PHCC to learn about services and activities available
Role of Parent and Students
Step 5: Participate in class; do assignments on time
Step 6: Put forth your best efforts and strive for A’s and B’; Remember grades become a part of your college transcript
Role of Parent and Students
Saving money Free college placement testing Receiving high school and college credit
simultaneously Development of an official college transcript Introduction to college courses and faculty
expectations Progress towards next academic goals without
having to want until high school graduation College resources
Benefits of Dual Enrollment
For more information please contact:
Patrick Henry Community CollegeDual Enrollment Coordinator
645 Patriot AveMartinsville, VA 24112
(276)638-8777
Prezi Presentation: http://prezi.com/wf6nytbga76d/phcc/
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