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January 2017

Dear Students, Parents and Counselors,

Kirkwood Community College is honored to collaborate with local school districts, community partners, business and industry and The University of Iowa to offer state-of-the-art learning opportunities for the 21st century student. At the Kirkwood Regional Center at The University of Iowa (KRCUI), located in The University of Iowa’s Research Park, our goal is to meet the needs of students and the community by offering a wide variety of educational and career services.

KRCUI and school districts (Clear Creek Amana, College Community, Iowa City, Regina Catholic, Solon, Tipton, West Branch and West Liberty) are excited to offer concurrent credit courses to students enrolled at our partner schools. Students can earn Kirkwood Community College (and in some cases The University of Iowa) credit while exploring courses that also meet high school graduation requirements and satisfy college credit through Kirkwood Community College. Concurrent credit opportunities include Kirkwood’s focused Career Academies as well as courses offered onsite at your high school or at the new Regional Center, with many of these credits transferrable to other academic institutions.

The KRCUI offers students diverse learning opportunities and experience with hands-on real world learning using cutting-edge equipment, and state of the art lab facilities. Kirkwood’s programs prepare students for careers in high demand industries that require post-secondary training. These opportunities enable students to fast track their education at no cost to their families. Students successful in Kirkwood’s programs gain a leg up on their peers who wait until after high school graduation to begin college courses.

As students are planning their schedules taking advantage of these opportunities please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable staff with any questions you may have. You may also discuss these options with your high school guidance office. For additional information on KRCUI including a complete listing of courses and programs, please visit www.kirkwood.edu/kirkwooduiacademies.

We look forward to working with you and your students as they begin to explore their interests and passions by taking advantage of the many opportunities at Kirkwood Community College.

Have a great school year and strive for excellence in all of your classes!

Sincerely,

Career Development Coordinator 319-358-3100 www.kirkwood.edu/kirkwoodui

Getting Started... So you think you are ready to enroll in concurrent credit courses? Follow the simple steps below to ensure a smooth start.

1. Meet with your high school guidance counselor to review your four-year plan and determine that you are on the right track for high school graduation and college credit requirements.

2. Complete the Regional Center Pre-Registration form on-line with your counselor no later than March 15th. Preregistrations will be reviewed by your high school and Kirkwood Community College for eligibility and approval.

3. All students enrolling in concurrent credit courses must have a Kirkwood Community College

application on file. Students can complete this free application online at www.kirkwood.edu/hscreditapply. As part of the application process students must provide a Social Security number to create an official student record.

4. Students will need to have either current ACT, Accuplacer (Reading & Writing), or ALEKS

(Math) placement exam scores on file to complete the registration process. Accuplacer and ALEKS placement exams are offered at all Kirkwood Community College locations and evaluates students in the areas of Reading, Writing and Math. This exam is untimed and is offered at no cost to Kirkwood Community College students and applicants.

5. Students will be required to attend a mandatory orientation in the spring. Orientation is planned for early April. Parents are encouraged to attend this event as well.

Awarding of Credit/Grades... • High School Credit: Students with a passing grade will receive credit from their high school.

Individual school districts determine whether the high school credit will be awarded to meet high school core curriculum requirements or elective requirements.

• College Credit: Students will receive college credit from Kirkwood Community College. An official college transcript will be created and the grade earned in the concurrent credit course will be reflected on the student’s official college transcript.

• Transferring Credit: Students not planning to attend Kirkwood Community College after high

school graduation should plan to include their official college transcript as part of their application process to other colleges and universities. Students can request a copy of their transcript at www.kirkwood.edu/transcript. Kirkwood Community College strives to ensure that academic level courses transfer to other institutions and have transfer agreements with many state universities and colleges. If a student plans to attend a private college or an institution out of state please contact the college directly to determine how credits earned will transfer.

Requirements for College Level Classes... Senior Year Plus Requirements As defined by the Iowa Department of Education, Senior Year Plus is an important part of high school reform efforts in Iowa. Through these programs, high school students are provided rigorous opportunities for advanced learning. To this end, Kirkwood Community College partners with area school districts to prepare student to learn essential 21st century skills and earn college credit through postsecondary learning options, concurrent enrollment, and Career Academies. Iowa law requires students, instructors, and institutions to meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate in Senior Year Plus programming. To participate in the Arts and Science Academy student must demonstrate proficiency in each of the three academic areas – Math, Science and Reading – as indicated by Iowa Assessment Testing scores below. Students must also satisfy Kirkwood Community College prerequisites, which may include a satisfactory placement score for Reading, Writing, and Math indicated by the Accuplacer, ALEKS, and/or ACT placement exam scores prior to registration. (These Academies would include Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Arts and Sciences I and II, Computer Software Development and Pre-Professional)

Grade Fall Midyear Spring 9th Math – 243

Science – 243 Reading – 243

Math – 249 Science – 250 Reading – 247


10th Math – 252 Science – 253 Reading - 252

Math – 257 Science – 258 Reading - 257


11th Math – 259 Science – 260 Reading – 259



If a student is not proficient in one or more of the above content areas, the school board may establish alternative but equivalent qualifying performance measures. Please see pages 10-12 of Senior Year Plus guidelines for additional information or visit www.educateiowa.gov/adult-career-community-college/senior-year-plus-syp Participation in all other Career Academies is not based on proficiency on Iowa Assessment scores. Students will need to satisfy Kirkwood Community College prerequisites, which may include a satisfactory placement score for Reading, Writing, or Math indicated by Accuplacer, ALEKS, and/or ACT placement exam scores prior to registration.

Other Student Requirements:

Academy

Academy Prerequisites

Assessment Requirements

ACE (Arch, Const. Engineering)

Class limited to 15 students (Algebra II & Geometry strongly encouraged)

Arts & Sciences

SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency

ACT or Accuplacer (ACT English-18) (Accuplacer Reading-73+ and Writing of 82+) for Comp I

Business Exploration


Criminal Justice


ACT or Accuplacer (ACT English-18) (Accuplacer Reading-73+ and Writing of 82+) for Comp I

Education

SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency This Academy is Recommended for Seniors only.

In order for a student to be placed in the second semester field experience they need to have a Kirkwood 2.5 GPA and a high school 3.0 GPA

EMT

Must be 17 on first day of class (Students are required to have the following vaccinations to be eligible for clinical experience: Hepatitis B Vaccination Series, MMR, TDAP, Varicella, Seasonal Influenza, and a Two-Step or annual TB Test)

Completion of high school biology with C or higher. Recommended ACT English (18) Reading (16) Math (18) or (Accuplacer Reading-73+ and Writing of 82+) for Comp I ALEKS Math (30%)

Engineering

SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency Student should have successfully completed high school Pre-Calculus or higher to be enrolled in Engineering II

Successful completion of Pre-Calculus or qualifying ACT (25) Math or ALEKS Math (61%) score to be enrolled in Engineering II

Human Services (Pre-Social Work)


Electrical and Mechanical Technology

Strongly encouraged to have had, or be concurrently enrolled, in Algebra I

Laboratory Science

Should have completed high school biology and high school chemistry or be enrolled in chemistry before beginning this academy

Patient Care

Must be 16 years old for clinical experience in spring. Required to have a current physical accepted and immunizations: TBx2, Flu, TDAP (Hep B series is highly recommended). Per state requirements, all health care facilities require criminal background checks, including students in a clinical setting.

As most KCC health programs require ACT English (18) Reading (16) Math (19) or (Accuplacer Reading-73+ and Writing of 82+) we suggest you consider these scores when looking at this academy.

Academy

Academy Prerequisites

Assessment Requirements

Pharmacy Technician

Must be HS Senior and 17 on first day of class,

ALEKS (30%), Accuplacer Reading (73+); ACT scores are also accepted (Math – 18, Reading – 16). The student is required to maintain a 77 percent (C+) average throughout the course.

Pre-Allied Health


As most KCC health programs require ACT English (18) Reading (16) Math (19) or (Accuplacer Reading-73+ and Writing of 82+) we suggest you consider these scores when looking at this academy.

Pre-Professional/Exercise Science

SYP Arts & Sciences Proficiency; recent high school Biology/Chemistry with a grade of “B” or higher strongly recommended

Transportation

Class limited to 14 students. Completed, or concurrently enrolled in Algebra I.

RAI Scores

Iowa’s three Regent universities assign a Regent Admission Index (RAI) score based on test scores, class rank, GPA and the number of core courses you have completed. Some of these classes may factor into your RAI. For more information visit www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI.

Profile of a Successful Concurrent Credit Student... The Iowa Assessment, Accuplacer, ALEKS, and/or ACT placement exam scores are just some indicators of a student’s readiness for the rigor of college credit coursework. Many other factors must be considered as a student explores the possibility of enrolling in concurrent credit coursework. Academic Skills or Standing

• Satisfactory attendance record • Completes all assignments by due date, including assigned readings • Demonstrates self-motivation as a learner • Attentive in class and participates in class discussions • Applies classroom learning to cases, observations, and service learning • Has a minimum 2.5 GPA in academic courses

Personal Traits/Dispositions

• Demonstrates respect for others • Exhibits intellectual curiosity and openness to new ideas • Works well as part of a team • Demonstrates honest and ethical decision-making • Willingness to devote several hours each week outside of class to studying, reviewing and

preparing for concurrent credit coursework Maturity

• Demonstrates self-advocacy and communication of needs • Successfully manages academic, work, extracurricular and other commitments • Takes responsibility for their learning and success • Willingness to communicate and advocate with your professor in a professional manner.

Parents

• Because of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) colleges are bound by law to keep student records confidential. Therefore most communication from Kirkwood will go directly to your student. Here are some things that may help you stay up to date on how your student is progressing in their Kirkwood class.

o Most faculty use a class management tool called Talon. Your students should be able to log into their Talon account for the class and show you any assignment, grade and attendance that the instructor has tracked for them.

o Midterm grades or pass/fail indicators are given each semester. Your student should be able to log into their Eaglenet account and show you their midterm grade.

The tentative Career Academy schedule for 2017-2018 is below. Unless noted otherwise, in addition to their Career Academy selection students may also select one fall and one spring companion course. Academy schedule placement may be subject to change. *Your district may not offer all of these academies and courses. AM Academies meet each day from 7:30-9:00 a.m. AM Companion Courses meet 9:00-10:00 a.m. PM Academies meet each day from 1:30-3:00 p.m. PM Companion Courses meet 12:30-1:30 p.m. Some Stand Alone courses will begin at 7:30 am and other will begin at 1:30 pm. * Indicates academy is 2.5 hours.

Academy

Course Name Credit Hours

Section

Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering Technology* AM & PM (17 Credits)

CNC Mill Operator (NIMS) 3 MFG-291 CNC Lathe Operator (NIMS) 3 MFG-292 Introduction to Welding Safety and Health for Welders (SENSE 1)

1

WEL-228

Virtual Reality Information 1 WEL-102 Manual Press Brake Operations (NIMS) 3 MFG-287 Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer (SENSE 1)

2

WEL-244

Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer (SENSE 1)

2

WEL-245

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) for Carbon Steel (SENSE 1)

2

WEL-251

Architecture, Construction & Engineering)* AM only (12 Credits)

Residential Construction 3 CON-190 Architectural Plans & Specs 3 CON-116 PLTW-Civil Engineering & Architecture 3 EGT-460 Construction Modeling 3 CON-410

Arts & Sciences TRACK A AM & PM (12 Credits)

TRACK B AM (12 Credits)

Composition I 3 ENG-105 Composition II 3 ENG-106 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC-110 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 SPC-101

Human Biology 3 BIO-154 Art Appreciation 3 ART-101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHI-101 Cultural Anthropology 3 ANT-105

Business Exploration AM only (12 Credits)

Project Management Basics 3 MGT-121 Introduction to Business 3 BUS-102 Business Innovation 3 MGT-112 Principles of Selling 3 MKT-140

Criminal Justice PM only (12 Credits)

Intro to Criminal Justice 3 CRJ-100 Criminal Investigations 3 CRJ-141 Criminology 3 CRJ-200 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC-110

Academy


Section

Education AM only (10 – 13 Credits)

Exploring Teaching 3 EDU-110 Intro to Psychology 3 PSY-111 Topics in Education 1 EDU-200 Developmental Psychology 3 PSY-121 Field Experience 3 EDU-810 OR Literacy Tutor Experience 1-3 EDU-805

EMT AM only (15.5 Credits)

Exploration of Healthcare Careers 3 HSC-205 Medical Terminology 4 HSC-115 Emergency Medical Technician I 4 EMS-260 Emergency Medical Technician II 3.5 EMS-350 Emergency Medical Technician III Clinical

1

EMS-365

Engineering Academy AM only (14 – 15 Credits)

Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 ECN-120 Business Innovation 3 MGT-112 Engineering Orientation 1 EGR-100 *Energy and Society (Iowa PSEO) 3 CBE:2030 Engineering II 4 EGR-167 Internship (optional-HS credit only) 1 ----

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Graphics, Media, Communication, and Design AM only (12 Credits)

Digital Photography 3 ART-186 Illustrator 3 GRA-127 Digital Layout 3 GRA-131 Digital Imaging 3 GRA-140

Humans Services (Pre-Social Work) AM only (12 Credits)

Introduction to Human Services 3 HSV-109 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC-110 Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation 3 HSV-282 Marriage and the Family 3 SOC-120

Computer Software Development AM only (12 Credits)

Introduction to Programming Logic 3 CIS-121 Introduction to Computers 3 CSC-110 Java 3 CIS-171 Business Innovation 3 MGT-112

Hospitality Management PM only (10 Credits)

Intro to Lodging Operations 2 HCM-600 Hospitality Marketing & Social Media 3 HCM-615 Sanitation and Safety 2 HCM-100 Introduction to Computers 3 CSC-110

Electrical and Mechanical Technology * AM only (13 Credits)

Electrical Safety & Shop Methods 1 ELE-233 Torqueing and Tensioning 1 IND-167 Mechanical Drive Systems I 2 ATR-300 Maintenance Math I 2 MAT-230 Maintenance Math II 2 MAT-233 AC, Magnet, Transformer, Relays 1 ELE-238 Electrical Theory, Measure, Circuits 3 ELE-235 Mechanical Drive Systems II 1 ATR-302

Academy


Section

Kirkwood IT Career PM only (12 Credits)

Network Plus 3 NET-165 Computer Hardware Basics 3 NET-122 Programming Concepts 3 CIS-128 Advanced PC Concepts 3 NET-137

Laboratory Science AM only (13 Credits)

Introductory Biotechnology 3 BIO-190 Microbiology (w/ 2hr Friday lab) 4 BIO-186 Lab Methodology 3 BIO-400 Introduction to Ethics 3 PHI-105

Patient Care AM or PM (12.5 Credits)

Exploration of Healthcare Careers 3 HSC-205 Medical Terminology 4 HSC-115 Professionals in Health 2 HSC-107 Nurse Aide (CNA Certification) 3 HSC-168

Pharmacy Technician AM only (14.5 Credits)

Exploration of Healthcare Careers 3 HSC-205 Medical Terminology 4 HSC-115 Pharmacology Technology 6.5 PHR-171 Pharmacology Technician Clinical 1 PHR-172

Pre-Professional/Exercise Science AM only (14 Credits)

Nutrition 3 BIO-151 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 BIO-168 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 BIO-173 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 SPC-101

Transportation* TRACK A AM only (12 Credits)

TRACK B PM only (18 Credits)

Metalworking and Refinishing I 3 CRR-121 Industrial Math I 3 MAT-715 Basic Auto Electricity 3 AUT-603 Intro to Metal Working & Refinishing II 3 CRR-122

Introduction to Automotive Technology

3

AUT-104

Maintenance and Light Repair 4 AUT-100 Industrial Math I 3 MAT-715 Basic Automotive Electricity 5 AUT-611 Human Relations in Management 3 MGT-145

Companion Courses are offered as an option to students who often need to arrive early or stay late waiting for transportation. They can also be taken as Stand-Alone classes.

AM/PM Companion Courses

Companion Courses Credit Hours

Course Numbers

9:00a Fall Composition I 3 ENG-105 9:00a Spring (MWF) Composition II 3 ENG-106 9:00a Fall (MWF – 1st 8 weeks) Developmental Psychology 3 PSY-121 9:00a Fall (MWF – 2nd 8 weeks) Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 SPC-101 9:00a Spring (MWF) Economics 3 ECN- 12:20 p Fall (MWF) Personal Finance 3 FIN-121

Stand-Alone classes are offered for those students not wanting a year-long academy experience yet desiring an option for taking a college credit class while having access to any transportation provided by a partner district.

AM/PM Stand Alone Classes

Stand-Alone Classes Credit Hours

Course Numbers

7:30a Fall and Spring Business Innovation 3 MGT-112 7:30a Spring Human Biology 3 BIO-154 7:30a-8:30a Fall Art Appreciation 3 ART-101 7:30a Spring Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHI-101 7:30a Fall Cultural Anthropology 3 ANT-105

*Will require an application be made to The University of Iowa and apply as a PSEO student. For The University of Iowa PSEO please review the following information:

• Email is Iowa’s official method for corresponding with students; please check your email account daily.

• Grades received in university courses will become a part of your official college record. Even if you attend a college that does not award grades for transfer courses, professional schools (i.e. law schools, medical schools) will request your transcript from The University of Iowa. Students must report all grades earned to prospective colleges.

• PSEO courses must be approved. Your school district must formally approve your selection.

• PSEO students are in 11th or 12th grade with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Students in 9th or 10th grade may qualify if eligible for talented and gifted coursework.

• Do not change your registration on ISIS. If your tuition is paid by the Post-Secondary Enrollment Act, your high school counselor and your Iowa advisor must formally approve any course changes and update your paperwork accordingly.

• Cancelling: If you change your mind and decide not to take courses at the UI, you must cancel your registration by contacting the Registrar’s Office in 1 Jessup Hall prior to the start of classes. Students who cancel their registration after courses start will be charged tuition.

• Summer courses are NOT funded under PSEO.

• Audits are NOT allowed under PSEO. If you experience difficulties with a course, please telephone your academic advisor. Students who withdraw from university courses or fail them will be held responsible for payment.

• UI Photo ID Cards are issued in 3 Jessup Hall between 10 am and 6 pm Monday – Friday. You must bring a government issued photo ID card with you (driver’s license, passport, etc.)

• Books: The UI will lend high school students the text books required for their PSEO courses. Approximately 3 weeks before classes begin, you will receive a letter from the Registrar’ Office with instructions and a book authorization card enclosed. Books are available at Iowa Book and Supply. Books must be returned in good condition after the course has ended.

• Immunization Records: Your immunization records must be on file at the Student Health Service. Contact Student Health (319) 335-8370 to arrange to deliver or fax the records to their office.

• Admission to the UI and registration: Please go to the following UI admissions page- https://apply.admissions.uiowa.edu/admissions/login.page

o Create an account and o Complete the non-degree student application o Upon admission to the UI, you will be assigned a student advisor that will communicate

with you regarding class registration.

• Questions about Billing: Contact [email protected]

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