Parent informational meeting Tuesday, May 5 th @ 6:30 pm in the OCHS Auditorium

Parent informational meeting Tuesday, May 5 th @ 6:30 pm in the OCHS Auditorium

Oldham County Schools & The University of Louisville

Program Overview The University of Louisville, in partnership, with Oldham County Schools will offer twenty (20) high school students the opportunity to earn college credit by attending classes on UofL s campus. These students are called High School Visitors (HSV). Benefits of the program are to: Develop a college transcript while in high school Experience college curriculum and instructional methods Shorten the amount of time required to complete a college degree Save money by paying less per credit hour than a regular UofL college student. Offer high school students the amenities of an UofL college student: free TARC access, free access to UofL s libraries, and free access to the brand new student recreation center. Ability to participate in high school activities during their senior year: prom, graduation, sports, clubs, etc.

Grades and policies Students who enroll in the HSV program must be fully prepared for the challenges of taking on a college level course. Students will receive grades based on UofL s grading scale. Professors will communicate the grading scale to HSV students on a regular basis. Under FERPA privacy rules, the instructor cannot communicate student progress with parents, only the student can access his/her grades. The final grades will become a part of the student s permanent college record. (Oldham County Schools are going to ask permission for the home high school and district to be able to access student grades for high school graduation and completion progress.)

Transferring Credits It is important to note that acceptance as a HSV student does not guarantee acceptance to UofL as an undergraduate student. Students enrolling in and completing a HSV course will obtain a college transcript. The grades will be automatically recorded on their student record at UofL. If the student wishes to have the credits transferred elsewhere, the student must contact the Registrar s office to request a copy of their transcript. The student should contact their prospective college or university for transfer credit guidelines. If the student wishes to continue education at UofL, the credits will automatically appear on the student s record.

Student Eligibility To be eligible for the HSV program, the student must meet the following requirements: 3.0 GPA 22 ACT or 1020 SAT A recommendation from their school s guidance counselor A recommendation from one current teacher An essay explaining why this program would be beneficial to them as a student Note: Currently each high school will be awarded 6 slots this first year of the program. Not all students will be accepted.

Student Eligibility Students have to attend a district on-line application program June 2 nd - @ 6:30 (location TBD) Students have to attend a district on-line registration day during the summer July 16 (location TBD) Students will attend UofL on-campus orientation with UofL representative Aug. 20 th and or Aug. 21 st Students will have to provide their own transportation to and from the UofL Ability to pay the reduced cost Remain in good standing both academically and behaviorally with both the UofL and Oldham County Schools Students would agree to and follow the UofL s academic calendar not the Oldham County School s academic calendar

Courses offered Subject Courses Science BIOL 102, BIOL 104 English / Comm COMM 111, ENGL 102 History HIST 102 Math MATH 190, MATH 301 Social Science PSYC 201, Sociology SOC 202

Cost of Program ( + or 3% yearly) Quantity Description Cost per unit Total Cost 5 3 hour courses $412.00 per course $2,060.00 1 4 hour course $535.00 per course $535.00 1 Registration fee $50.00 $50.00 1 Recreational fee $8.25 per credit hour $156.75 6 Books On average of $50 to $200 per course 1 Parking pass $120 per year depending on the one you buy?? $2,801.75 plus books and travel Compared to the cost of an UofL freshmen $427.00 per credit hours (19 hrs) = $8,113 +$50 registration + $150 for recreational fee = $8,313.00 plus books and travel. The cost saving for the HSV student for tuition and fees will be $5,511.23.

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For More Information CONTACT: Jeanne Guerrero, Director Brent Deaves, Secondary Level Director University of Louisville Oldham County Schools Office of Admissions Department of Instruction Houchens Rm. #150Q (502) 241-3500 Louisville, KY 40292 (502) 852-8110 brent.deaves@oldham.kyschools.us