Today s Topics CECFC's Mission College-Prep Program On-Campus College Program Off-Campus College Opportunities Welcome Graduation Requirements Enrollment Process Accuplacer Campus Activities and Opportunities
Every student, regardless of background or skill level, will achieve mastery and will demonstrate that they can succeed in high school, in college, and in their chosen career. No exceptions. No excuses.
CECFC Leadership Team Senator Keith King Administrator Sandi Brown Academic Dean
Pursue a college degree and a high school diploma at the same time for FREE Graduate from high school with a college transcript
CECFC's goal is to Take students as they come academically Get them college-ready as quickly as possible Then provide students with FREE college courses! College Prep Developmental Courses College Prep High School Courses College Courses Associates Degree
CECFC s Charter authorized by Charter School Institute Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is a replication of Colorado Springs Early Colleges A diverse range of students are accepted At Risk - On Track - Advanced We believe ALL students can earn college credit We are not an Alternative School
Graduating from CECFC Graduation Requirements: 20 Core High School Credits + 30 College Semester Credit Hours Opportunity for 5 th year* more free college! *must qualify
Diplomas Magna Cum Laude (with great praise) 20 high school credits + 30 or more college semester hours Summa Cum Laude (with highest praise) 20 high school credits + 60 credit hours or more or an Associate s Degree or higher
Colleges of Study College of ASPIRE Studies Goal: Baccalaureate (4-year) Degree Subject to HEAR Standards College of ASCENT Studies Goal: Associates Degree of Arts and Science College of EMERGENT Studies Goal: Associates Degree of Applied Science Associates Degree of General Studies Career Technical Ed (CTE)
20 Core High School Graduation Requirements ASPIRE English 4 Math Science Social Science Academic & Career Planning Foreign Language PE / Health Academic Electives* ASCENT *Academic Electives: any courses required for degree or program being pursued 4 EMERGENT 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 4 7
Post Secondary and Workforce Readiness Guarantee Upon graduation, CECFC students will have the KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and BEHAVIORS that are essential to be college ready and workforce ready WITHOUT remediation.
CSEC class of 2011 123 graduates earned 5,265 college credit hours 23 students received Associate s Degrees 1 student received a Bachelor s Degree 99% of CSEC Graduates have graduated from high school with college credit and a college transcript.
Accuplacer Facts Part of the CECFC enrollment process for ALL students Placement test not an entrance exam Online Adaptive Not timed, except for the 25 minute essay portion Average time: 2 hours Scores available immediately upon completion College Ready Cut Points Math 85 Reading Comp 80 Sentence Structure 95 Essay 5 Accuplacing is currently taking place at the FRCC Testing Center in the Mount Antero building. www.frontrange.edu/testing has Assessment/Accuplacer Study Guides.
Accuplacer Testing Process Basic Accuplacer Test math, reading comprehension, sentence structure and essay Diagnostics Test Required for students who test at the 030 and 060 level math, reading comprehension, sentence structure Study resource list provided Retake Basic Accuplacer Test
Full time vs Part time Course Load Tuition Voucher A full college prep schedule or at least 7 college credit hours $4200 / year $2100 / semester 1 or 2 college prep courses or 3 to 6 college credit hours $2100 / year $1050 / semester Transcript Full CECFC courses only Diploma / Graduation Ceremony Course of Study Enroll at another public school also? Yes CECFC graduation requirements and student success plan No No Goals of private or home school Must be enrolled in private or home school
Home school Opportunities Students in Colorado are eligible to receive 4 years of public high school. Home school transcript determines grade level. Grade level determines how many years of credits can be transferred in. Students enrolling in grade Must transfer in at least May transfer in 12 15 credits 3 years of credits 11 10 credits 2 years of credits 10 5 credits 1 year of credits 9 0 credits 0 credits Resources Available Home school opportunities worksheet Home school transcript template
Typical High School Rare pre-graduation college opportunities Limited Honors or AP courses Fewer course selections for 11th and 12th graders Many options for 9th and 10th graders
Off-Campus College Courses Developing partnerships with FRCC & CSU On-Campus College Courses through FRCC College Prep Courses 090 & 099 Developmental Courses 030 & 060
College Prep Program English & Reading Math 030 060 090 030 060 090 Alg I English Comp 1 095 Geo 099 Alg II College Algebra Designed to get students college-ready quickly and efficiently! Two periods a day of math with lab and one-on-one tutoring support! Mirrors Community College Curriculum
College Prep Courses English 030, 060, 090 Reading 030, 060, 090 Math 030, 060 Math 090 (Algebra I) Geometry Math 099 (Algebra II) Physical Science Biology Chemistry History Workforce Readiness Spanish Yearbook
On Campus College Program FRCC courses taught on campus during regular high school hours Six FRCC degrees Comprised of CECFC high school aged students only Taught by CECFC-hired college professors FREE no extra fees!
FRCC Courses & Degree Offerings AT CECFC CAMPUS Possible first semester course offerings: ENG121 English Comp I ACC 101 Fundamentals of Accounting ENG 122 English Comp II ACC 121 Accounting Principals COM 115 Public Speaking CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications LIT 115 Intro Literature BUS 115 Intro to Business MAT 108 Technical Math SPA 111 Spanish Language MAT 155 Integrated Math Six Degree Offerings and more: MAT 121 College Algebra AA Business BIO 111 General Biology w/ Lab AA Education PHY 105 Conceptual Physics AAS Clean Air Technology HIS 210 US History AAS Computer Information Systems SOC 101 Sociology AAS Hospitality & Culinary Arts Mgmt ART 121 Drawing I AAS Architectural Engineering
What will a CECFC high school transcript look like? PPCC-CSC105 Comp Literacy (3) A 1.00 CTU-ENG1125 Eng Comp ll B+ 1.00 Spanish ll A- 1.00 This student will also have a separate CTU college transcript and a Pikes Peak Community College transcript. College Courses and Course Numbers College Semester Credit Hours College / High School Credit College Prep Courses College Courses are Weighted College Credit semester hours High School Credit 1 0.50 2 1 3 1 4 1.50 5 2
GT Pathways (Guaranteed Transfer) Guaranteed to transfer to other Colorado Public Institutions Communication 6 hours Math 3 hours Social Sciences Arts, Humanities, Behavioral Sciences, History 15 hours Natural & Physical Science 7 hours 31 Credit Hours of courses in English, Math, Science, Communications, History Common to most degrees
College Contract CECFC will pay for tuition and textbooks if: Student completes the Student drops or withdraws appropriate paperwork on time from courses before deadlines Student works with CECFC Courses help the student move Advisor toward completing graduation Student follows textbook requirements or post secondary procedures goals (full time students) Student submits attendance Student passes the course verification forms when required with a C or better
CSEC s Budget for College Tuition, Fees and Textbooks 2007-2008 $350,200 2008-2009 $559,500 2009-2010 $705,440 2010-2011 $849,720 2011-2012 $933,224 5 year total is $3,398,084
2012-13 Daily Class Schedule Period 1 College & College Prep 8:00AM -9:15AM Period 2 College & College Prep 9:20AM -10:20AM Period 3 College & College Prep 10:25AM -11:25AM Lunch College & College Prep 11:25AM-12:00PM Period 4 College & College Prep 12:05PM -1:05PM Period 5 College & College Prep 1:10PM-2:10PM Period 6 College & College Prep 2:15PM-3:15PM College Prep Courses meet M-F College Courses meet 3-5 hours weekly
Possible Bus Service Based on Need
Laptops for 090 Students 24/7 September May
Breakfast and lunch served daily Students may take advantage of the free and reduced lunch program.
Textbooks are provided for All Courses College Prep and On-Campus College textbooks are distributed and collected by classroom teachers. Off-Campus College textbooks rented or purchased used.
Student Information System accessible by students and parents: Attendance Current Grades Assignments Daily Bulletin Graduation Progress
Special Interest Opportunities Student Leadership Yearbook National Honor Society Future Business Leaders of America Sports Health & Fitness or participate with your district sports programs
Intervention Programs One-on-One Tutoring by Academic Coaches ALECKS Math and Science Lab Two Hour Blocks of English/Reading & Math Life, Leadership and Character Skill Building Intentional ACT and TCAP Prep Response to Intervention (RtI) Services SPED & ESL Learning Specialist on staff Services provided for IEP, 504, Gifted/Talented and ESL students Summer School for 030 and 060 students
Enrollment Process 1. Information 2. Paperwork & Testing 3. Acceptance 4. Advising
Enrollment Process 1. Information Informational meetings Prospective student forms 2. Paperwork and Testing 3. Acceptance 4. Advising
Enrollment Process 1. Information 2. Paperwork and Testing New student Enrollment Form Records from previous school Accuplacer testing Documents 3. Acceptance 4. Advising
Enrollment Process 1. Information 2. Paperwork and Testing 3. Acceptance Official Letter of Acceptance Students are accepted in the order in which their paperwork and testing are complete. When CECFC reaches capacity, a waiting list of approved students will be started. Drops and no-shows can create spots. Space in necessary classes is a factor. Amount of time to complete the enrollment process is 2-6 weeks. 4. Advising
Enrollment Process 1. Information 2. Paperwork and Testing 3. Acceptance 4. Advising File turned over to Academic Advisor Individual Conference Student Success Plan (ICAP) Enroll in one of CECFC s three colleges On-campus fall courses and/or off-campus paperwork
CECFC Enrollment Team Kristen Metsch Executive Assistant Enrollment Process Testing Appointments Accuplacer Testing Laura Boulton Registrar Acceptance Special Circumstances Grade Level Issues FT/PT Issues
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