Dual Enrollment Program at Richard Montgomery High School

The Dual Enrollment Program at Richard Montgomery High School offers students the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. Students can experience distance learning through Blackboard and enroll in college courses that align with Montgomery College's curriculum. The program provides insights into the differences between Dual Enrollment and AP courses, transferability of MC credits, and the benefits of earning college credit early.

• Dual Enrollment
• College Credits
• High School
• Transferability
• Montgomery College

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1. DUAL ENROLLMENT AT RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 2020 Visit MC Dual Enrollment website: Visit MC Dual Enrollment website: www.montgomerycollege.edu/dep

2. MC Courses Offered at RMHS Class typically meets twice a week after school day Experience distance learning through Blackboard The MC course schedule remains the same, regardless of HS activities College semester ends after 15 weeks Students enroll in a different class in the second semester

3. Comparison between DE & AP MC Dual MC Dual Enrollment Enrollment Admitted as college student MC faculty One college semester / 15 weeks Always earns college credit; grade appears on MC transcript MD ARTSYS Institutions nationwide College standards & expectations AP Class AP Class High school student High School teacher One academic year / 36 weeks Based on AP test score; AP grade appears on HS transcript Depends on AP test score AND by college/university High school and College Board Student Status Student Status Instructor Instructor Duration Duration College Credit College Credit Transferability Transferability Standards / Standards / Expectation Expectation Course Course Location Location MC campuses, distance learning, high schools, and USG High school

4. Transferability of MC Credits As a two-year institution, one of MC s mission is to help students transfer credits to four-year institutions. ARTSYS.USMD.EDU Articulation website that provides information on transferability of credits within Maryland Contact out-of-state colleges and universities for transferability of MC credits Dual Credit more likely to be rejected Remember, MC Dual Enrollment students are: Fully admitted college students Enrolled in classes taught by MC faculty Receiving college credit and will have MC transcript

5. College Credit vs. Dual Credit DE students will always earn college credit for the MC course(s) they complete The current MC & MCPS partnership requires students to also earn high school credit. Student has the opportunity to opt-out of the high school credit. To decide whether you should receive high school credit, ask: Do I need this MC course to graduate from high school? How much impact will the grade have on my HS GPA? Will the 4-year institution accept the MC credit if it has been awarded HS credit? Remember you will be asked to provide an MC transcript to colleges and universities

6. Have an IEP or 504? IEPs are accepted in K 12 only. Students do not receive accommodations from their high school for the college classes Accommodations may differ from those offered through MCPS. Students must request accommodations through MC s Disability Support Services (DSS) Apply to DSS at the same time as applying to DE MC professors can provide accommodations only to students who produce an Accommodations Letter from MC DSS.

7. Benefits to MC Dual Enrollment (DE) Get an early start on the college experience Graduate from high school with earned college credit Enhanced college application Save money on college expense MC and MCPS subsidy during the school year MC High School Grant must be submitted each semester Accelerate college completion Gain experience and confidence needed to succeed in college MC credit could transfer to other institutions

8. MC Dual Enrollment Program High school student must be fully admitted to MC Student must enroll for college level classes; no enrollment in developmental courses Student may take course at any college campus, at the high school, or through distance learning Student may enroll up to three MC courses per semester Students have all the rights and responsibilities as a college student Registration process begins 3-4 months in advance of the semester and operates on a first-come, first-serve basis Dual Enrollment Program Assistant (DEPA) at each high school assists with registration process

9. Dual Enrollment Admission Criteria Students must meet the College s DE requirements either be a Junior or Senior in high school. unweighted GPA of 2.50 for seniors or 2.75 for juniors and younger. have at least one set of qualifying test scores on file (SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer, ALEKS, etc.) meet specific course requirement, which may also require AP score or additional assessment approvals from a parent, HS counselor, principal, and other MCPS and MC representatives. Students who are younger than 16 on the first day of class may have a required meeting with Associate Director of Academic Initiatives

10. Expenses Related to Dual Enrollment 1. MC application fee of $25 is waived between October 1, 2019 April 15, 2020 2. Course Expense MCPS students receive an approximate 25% discount on the first four MC courses enrolled during the school year. For example, the full cost of one 3-credit course, per AY2019-20, is $532.20. MCPS students would instead pay $433.20. Students who qualify for MCPS financial assistance pay a further reduced rate of $136.20 (MC fees) for the same class. 3. Students are responsible for any required textbook(s) or materials, as indicated in course syllabus All students may apply for a MC High School Grant to cover the cost of MC fees and textbooks High school students are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

11. Options in MC / MCPS Partnership MC/MCPS Partnership Middle College at Northwood & Northwest HS Early College Separate admission process & deadlines P-Tech at Clarksburg HS Dual Enrollment / Dual Enrollment / Jump Start Jump Start

12. We are here to help! Yvonne Hu-Cotto, MC DE Academic Coordinator Yvonne.hu-cotto@montgomerycollege.edu 240-567-4140 OR 240-567-4045 Antoinette Phillips, RMHS DEPA Antoinette_j_phillips@mcpsmd.org