What We’ll Cover TodayWhat is dual enrollment or concurrent enrollment?
How you can get your students involved and participating
DVC & MDUSD’s College Now Dual Enrollment Program
What Is Dual Enrollment? When a student is enrolled in courses that count for both high school and college credit
These courses can be taught at the high school or at the college
Also Called: Concurrent Enrollment
Why Consider This Option
Get prepared for the academic rigors of college
Lower the cost of postsecondary education
Early exposure and understanding of what it will take to be successful in college
Diverse coursework options beyond what traditional high schools can offer
DetailsIt’s (almost) free!
Non-resident students also eligible
Enrollment is limited to 11.9 units
FERPA applies to all students, regardless of age
Need parent and high school principal or designee permission
How to Get Started
1. Submit an application for enrollment through OpenCCC
2. Identify course(s) student would like to take (check prerequisites!)
3. Complete Special Recommendation form
4. Student turns form into DVC’s Admissions and Records office
OVERVIEWEducational collaboration
Opportunity to achieve high school and college academic success
Explore and pursue career aspirations
Prepare themselves for future college experiences
Made up students of diverse backgrounds
ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS
DETAILSFREE!
All students welcome
3 high school classes + 1 DVC cohort class
DVC classes to fulfill high school graduation requirements
MDUSD & DVC student
WHILE EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT
TARGET STUDENTHas completed 110 high school credits by the end of their 10th grade year
Struggles with comprehensive high school
May be from an underserved population
Seeks an accelerated path to college level rigor
Seeks the challenge of being a more independent learner
CURRENT COLLEGE NOW SCHEDULETIME MON TUES WED TH FRI
8:30-9:20 AVID I* AVID I* AVID I* AVID I* Career 130(12th Grade)
9:25-10:1511th Grade12th Grade
US HistoryEnglish IV
US HistoryEnglish IV
US HistoryEnglish IV
US HistoryEnglish IV
US HistoryEnglish IV
10:15-10:35 Break Break Break Break Break
10:35-11:2511th Grade12th Grade
English IIIEcon/Gov
English IIIEcon/Gov
English IIIEcon/Gov
English IIIEcon/Gov
English IIIEcon/Gov
11:30-12:20 AVID II* AVID II* AVID II* AVID II* AVID I & II
*AVID sections are dependent on a student’s college schedule and can change at the semester.
DVC ClassesCohort 1-Seniors
● Courses related to major/career
● IGETC/CSU GE Courses
● Language Certificates
● Most met HS grad reqs/A-G if needed
● 14 completed/to complete college math
Cohort 2-Juniors
● Exploratory phase
● Focus on completing HS grad reqs
● Satisfying PE requirements
Cohort 1-Seniors Cohort 2-Juniors
Cohort 1 - where are they heading?College applications / Transfer path
12 Seniors are choosing the transfer pathway from DVC
11 Seniors Applied to California State University System & University of California Colleges & Universities/ Four-Year Private Colleges within California
1 student starting the DVC Year Up Bay Area Program in Spring 2018
Parent EngagementProgress Reports
Reporting absences
Parent Education Nights
Tuesday, 3/20 and Tuesday, 4/24; 6-8pm
Possible topics: stress management, positive study habits, navigating the community college system
SUPPORTMDUSD DVCAVID
College Progress Reports
Full Team on site
Parent Advisory (coming this spring)
College Academic Counselor
Tutoring 2x per week with DVC student tutor
FERPA forms signed
MDUSD COLLEGE NOW TEAMHeather Fontanilla, Administrator
Michele Parsons, Office [email protected], 925.969.2524
Adriel Briscoe, MDUSD [email protected], 925.969.2523
Meranda Broder, English [email protected], 925.969.2511
Erica Shaw, Social Studies [email protected], 925.969.2512