Models

Dual Enrollment Programs are offered to all eligible 11th and 12th grade students. Students take college level courses taught by university professors and receive both college credit and high school credit towards graduation.

DUE TO STATE BUDGET CUTS, DUAL ENROLLMENT IS NOT BEING OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA DURING THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR.

There are several models for Dual Enrollment:

MODELS

• College Excel Model
• Advanced Tech @ College Model
• University In The High School
• College Excel Blended Model

Student Eligibily and Responsibility

ELIGIBILITY 

To be eligible to participate in Dual Enrollment opportunities, students must meet the following criteria:

• 11th or 12th Grade
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Demonstrate academic ability and motivation
• Have maintained an attendance record of 90% or better in the previous two years
• Have no record of serious disciplinary infractions

Individual university partners may require higher GPA and/or additional requirements.

 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Attend class regularly
• Complete all assignments in a timely fashion
• Achieve a grade of "C" or better
• Agree to abide by university policies and procedures
• Complete Signature pages including:
  • University application signature pages
  • FERPA agreement  (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
  • Medical Authorization and Permission to Attend Off-Campus Program Form
• Submit additional materials as required by the university

Home-Schooled Students

Home-schooled students must contact their Regional Office/Director of Instruction to obtain a Dual Enrollment application and information packet.

Students who are just beginning the Home Education Program will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:

• 2.5 GPA or better
• 90% attendance or better
• No record of serious disciplinary infractions
• Individual universities/colleges may have additional requirements

Approval of Education Plan

Students who have been evaluated by a licensed evaluator may select up to three courses per semester (available grant funding permitting) as part of their approved Education Plan. The total number of Dual Enrollment credits must not exceed 24 credits in one year. In order to remain in the Dual Enrollment Program, students must successfully complete a course with a "C" or better. Students who are just beginning the Home Education Program (no evaluation) will be approved for up to two courses during their first semester.

Students must return all required documents to their Regional Office.

The Regional Office will forward to the Office of High School Reform the following documents:

• Completed application
• Signature pages required from the university/college
• Parent Permission/Medical Form
• Copy of Notarized Affidavit
• Copy of most recent evaluation from licensed evaluator (if applicable)
• Copy of a log containing the student's Education Plan of daily instruction: courses, day of the week and times of instruction if student is just beginning the Home Educated Program from the student's supervisor.

Dual Enrollment Grade Reporting

Students should request a transcript from the college/university to include in their educational portfolio.

Notice of Acceptance

How will I know if I am accepted?

• Once your application and the signature pages are received, the Office of High School Reform will reveiw your GPA and attendance to determine if you meet the criteria.
• A letter will be mailed to your home letting you know if you meet the criteria.
• Students applying to Community College of Philadelphia College Excel that meet the criteria will be invited to take the CCP Placement Exam. This is used by CCP to determine if you can handle college level coursework. You must place in either the Math or English exam. You are then invited to select and register for class.
• Students applying to Cheyney, Eastern, Holy Family, Lincoln and St. Joseph's University that meet the criteria are invited to a mandatory orientation program.
• Holy Family and Lincoln Universities require a 3.0 GPA.
• Eastern University requires an essay to be submitted with the application. This is used by Eastern to determine the need for additional support. 
• St. Joseph's University requires a 3.5 GPA and an essay. Students meeting this criteria are submitted to St. Joseph's for final selection.  St. Joseph's has a limited number of seats and participation is highly selective.  The essay, along with the GPA is used to help select the candidates.