Dual Credit opportunities at desert vista high school May Informational Meeting for parents and students

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1 Dual Credit opportunities at desert vista high school May 2011 Informational Meeting for parents and students

2 AGENDA Welcome Introductions Purpose Summary of Terms Dual Enrollment Information Question and Answer Time

3 Welcome and Introductions Dr. Anna Battle-Principal Ms. Christine Barela-Assistant Principal Mr. Bob Brown-Rio Salado Site Coordinator Ms. Felicia Ramirez-Rio Advising Ms. Kari Fisher-Desert Vista Guidance Ms. Josephine Levy-Desert Vista Guidance Mr. John Mathews-Desert Vista Guidance Ms. Chris Jones-Desert Vista Guidance

4 Purpose Present information regarding partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges. Dual enrollment AA Degree AGEC Degree Registration Introduce how to maneuver through the community college world while in high school. Where to find the most frequently asked questions. Open question and answer time.

5 Summary of Terms Dual Enrollment Courses: enrolled in high school courses at Desert Vista that qualify as college courses. Rio Salado College South Mountain Community College Arizona State-Polytech AA Degree: Associate in Arts Degree AGEC-A Degree: Arizona General Education Curriculum-Arts

6 Why Dual Enrollment Earn college and high school credit at the same time! Dual enrollment classes are taken at your local high school and taught by high school instructors qualified to teach college curriculum. Finish college faster and save money on college tuition and text books! Text books are provided by the high school. Your college credits earned while in high school, will transfer to the college or university of your choice! Verification with your desired college or university is recommended. Students are successful in post secondary courses through the support of highly qualified teachers and parents

7 Academic Disciplines Offering Dual Enrollment Business Technology/Engineering English Program Fine Arts Academy Foreign Language Program Math Program Science Program Social Studies

8 How to Indentify Dual Enrollment Courses at DV Registration Book Handed out to every student in January Online on DV web site How do I know what to sign up for? AA Degree Advisement Check Sheet or Arizona Student Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP)

9 EN22 Advanced Composition* ER 1.0 Cr. 1 Year This course engages students in an extensive writing program of expository and persuasive writing. In addition to improving student writing style, the program focuses on various writing techniques such as comparison and contrast, definition, example, cause and effect, and the analytical process. Research skills are reviewed and a research project is required. Students learn how to use information gathered through library research to add authority and credibility to their writing. [Board Adopted 1998] Prerequisites: C or better in Honors Junior English or an A in Junior English and instructor recommendation. Homework: 60 minutes daily Degree of Difficulty: Challenging Grade Level: 12 Dual enrollment is available through Rio Salado Community College; course code ENG101/102. EN23 Creative Writing ER

10 Associate in Arts (AA) Degree (AGEC-A) Give direction and purpose for taking high school courses. Give students opportunity to earn an associates degree in high school. Give students an opportunity to jump start their post high school opportunities utilizing available resources in high school.

11 AA/AGEC Check Sheet ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (AA) DEGREE (AGEC-A) Official MCCCD Advisement Check Sheet-see DV website Catalog Year The Associate in Arts degree is designed for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In general, the components of the degree meet requirements for majors in the Liberal Arts or programs of study other than business or science. Generally, the degree will transfer as a block without loss of credit to Arizona s public universities and other institutions with district-wide articulation agreements. ALL GRADES MUST BE C OR BETTER CREDITS (Numbered 100 and above) REQUIRED FOR DEGREE

12 Information on how to register will be given to your student the first week of school. Combination online and paper. Go to Watch video instructions. Fill out online registration. Registration You will print, sign and attach payment information, Prop 300 residency documentation to your local high school liaison. Registration Link at gives step by step directions.

13 How Much Does it Cost $76 per semester hour + $15 processing fee. Accepted Payments Check Credit Card ecashier online payment plan Ask about the Tuition Assistance Program

14 See the Difference Rio versus In-State University Tuition Course Credits Tuition Fees Books Total English $228 $15 $0 $243 Course Credits Tuition Fees Books Total English $1,284 $90 $53 $1,300 Rio Salado $ 1,854 Northern Arizona University $ 4,842 Arizona State University $ 4,971 University of Arizona $ 5,048 Argosy College $ 12,240 University of Phoenix $ 12,720* Approximate full-time annual tuition comparison based on 12- credit semesters

15 How to Maneuver Through the Community College World While in High School Go to Watch the video instructions Go to Information Dual Enrollment/AP Courses Review the Frequently Asked Questions

16 Frequently Asked Questions Found on Desert Visit Website How do I check my Student Center? How do I check to see if I am registered for the correct classes/sections How do I add or drop a dual enrollment class? Am I entitled to a refund if I drop a class? Do I need to take a placement test? Are placement tests offered at Desert Vista? Does the placement test score meet the minimum pre-requisite score? Do my Dual Enrollment credits transfer to colleges/universities? Courses Equivalency Guide How do I send my transcripts to another college or university?

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