PARK VISTA COMMUNITY
HIGH SCHOOL
DUAL
ENROLLMENT
PROCEDURES
Advantages to Dual Enrollment
Academic Benefits
• One of the biggest advantages of dual enrollment is that students are able to
experience the dynamics of a college classroom before actually entering college. This
allows you to compare high school and college academic demands so that you may
begin your first year of college with a working knowledge of what to expect. Dual
enrollment courses also are weighted the same as AP courses within your HPA.
• Keep in mind, however, that some colleges may favor AP courses over dual
enrollment in some situations related to admissions.
Time Saved
• Students taking dual enrollment classes also may save a great deal of time, as these
classes offer a “two for the price of one” benefit. The time you dedicate to excelling in
dual enrollment classes directly contributes to a college degree, allowing you to earn
high school and college credits at the same time. Students who receive dual
enrollment credit may also graduate early from college or be able to take lighter
course loads throughout their college education.
Financial Benefits
• Because dual enrollment classes are offered as part of a high school curriculum,
students are able to attend college courses free of charge. The extra credit hours
gained through this program also allow students and parents to save on college
tuition costs down the road.
Convenience
• Several dual enrollment courses are offered right here at Park Vista. This enables
you to become familiar with the work load of a college course in the comfort of a
familiar setting.
Disadvantages to Dual
Enrollment
Time
• College classes come with more course material and more reading than what you
may be used to. In addition to the time you'll spend on the more difficult coursework,
you should also factor in commuting to class if your dual enrollment courses are at
the PBSC or FAU campus. Over committing yourself might not be the best idea.
Rigor
• College courses are rigorous, and students can get in over their heads sometimes.
College professors expect increased maturity and responsibility from students. Be
prepared! By signing up for dual enrollment courses before you’re ready, you may
end up with a poor college GPA. Because college coursework is more rigorous, you
should be sure that you're prepared to be challenged. Even if an instructor is teaching
the college class on the Park Vista campus, he or she is usually required to have an
advanced degree on the subject and will be teaching at the college level. For those
taking classes taken at the PBSC or FAU campus, remember that you won't be
treated like a high school student in your courses, so you'll have to perform above
and beyond the usual high school expectations. Remember, grades in these classes
carry over to your college transcript, so they will be with you for the rest of your
undergraduate education.
Potential Dangers
• Whenever you sign up for college credit courses, you are officially beginning your
college career grades which will remain on your college record forever. Low or failing
grades in dual enrollment may negatively impact future financial aid, college
admission, and major program of studies entry.
DANGER!!!!!!!!
If your dual enrollment
GPA is below a 2.0, you
will not be admitted to any
Florida public State
University as a first time
in college student
(Freshman)!
FAQS
Are dual enrollment courses considered rigorous?
• As college-level instruction, dual enrollment courses are rigorous courses that
represent one of the acceleration mechanisms by which high school students can
advance their course of study and postsecondary goals. Dual enrollment faculty must
have college-level teaching credentials and eligible students must prove college
readiness evidenced by GPA and college placement exam scores.
Will dual enrollment courses transfer to other colleges and universities?
• Dual enrollment college credit will transfer to any Florida public college or university
offering the statewide course number and will be treated as though taken at the
receiving institution. However, out of state or private colleges or universities, may or
may not accept the dual enrollment credit, depending on the credit type, course, or
the college’s own credit transfer policies. It is important to check with the college or
university you will be planning to attend regarding their rules and policies on transfer
credits.
Is dual enrollment right for everyone?
• The dual enrollment program is an opportunity to take challenging courses and
accelerate education opportunities. Students who successfully complete dual
enrollment courses will save time toward their college degree and save money with
free tuition and textbooks. Students should understand, however, that dual enrollment
courses are college courses and the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual
enrollment courses may be much greater than in high school courses. In addition,
dual enrollment courses become a part of a student’s permanent college transcript
and are calculated into the student’s permanent postsecondary GPA. It is important
to do well in these courses to realize all the benefits of dual enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA or HPA of
3.00 or higher.
• Provide official scores on the ACT, SAT, CPT
– College Ready Scores (currently required for some
courses - possibly required for all courses for Spring
2012 enrollment)
• SAT: Reading – 440, Math – 440
• ACT: English – 17, Reading – 18, Math – 19
• CPT: Reading Comp. – 83, Sentence Skills – 83, Elementary
Algebra – 72
• Receive a grade of “C” or better on all college
coursework.
Are You Ready??????
FOLLOW THESE
SIMPLE STEPS TO
BEGIN YOUR
JOURNEY!!!!!
STEP #1
Complete Palm Beach State College
“APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION”
(in your packet). Dual enrollment
students are not required to provide
documentation of Florida residency
nor are they required to fill out the
residency affidavit, however,
students must sign as either a
Florida or non-Florida resident.
STEP #2
Take the completed application to the
Admissions Office at Palm Beach State
College where they will enter your
registration into their system. Once you
are registered, you will receive your PBSC
Student ID # and Pin # by email. Upon
receiving this important information, log
in to your PantherWeb account, activate
your PBSC email account (mandatory)
and sign up for a dual enrollment advising
session (DIRECTIONS CAN BE FOUND IN
YOUR PACKET)
STEP #3
If you do not have an SAT, ACT or a CPT score,
obtain a free CPT voucher from the Admissions
Office at Palm Beach State College by letting
them know that you are a dual enrollment
student. You will then present this voucher and
a valid photo ID to the Testing Center at Palm
Beach State College where you will take the
CPT. The Testing Center’s hours are Mondays
and Thursdays 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesdays
and Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and
Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You can call 561868-3012 for an appointment if you choose.
Allow approximately two hours for the testing. If
you have an SAT, ACT or a CPT score, proceed
to the next step.
STEP #4
If you have already done a Dual Enrollment class before, this is
where you will begin the process!!!!!
Choose your class(es) on the Palm Beach State College
website at:
https://webservices2.palmbeachstate.edu/FCCSC/registra
tion/coursesearch.jsp
Make sure that you choose class(es) that you are qualified
to take according to your test scores and the
prerequisites for the course (see list of courses and
requirements in your packet). Make sure to fill in all
areas indicated by a star and include the course number
and reference number on the practice course registration
form (attached). Park Vista policy prohibits you from
registering for a course before 3:15 p.m. Mondays –
Fridays during the regular school year. There are no time
restrictions during the summer session for dual
enrollment. NOTE: If you would like a personal course
advising appointment at PBSC, please call 561-868-3036.
Let them know that you are a dual enrollment student
wanting to set up an advising appointment.
STEP #5
Bring the practice course registration
form (and your CPT scores if you
took it) to your guidance counselor.
They will complete the official course
registration form.
** You must also pick up a printout of
your GPA and test scores signed by
your guidance counselor. **
STEP #6
Take completed official course
registration form to PBSC’s
Registration Office to obtain your
schedule. At the same time you
can obtain your PBSC ID card from
the PBSC Campus Bookstore and
your PARKING PASS from the
Campus Security Office.
STEP #7
Return the PBSC schedule to PVCHS’
Guidance Department to receive your “book
voucher”. Take your “book voucher” to
Booksmart (NOT THE PBSC CAMPUS
BOOKSTORE) located at 4469 S. Congress
Avenue Suite 116, Lake Worth, FL, 561-9640023. It is located on the Northwest corner of
the intersection of 6th Avenue South and
Congress Avenue directly across the street
from PBSC. You must return your book to
Booksmart at the end of the college semester
and present the receipt to the Guidance
Department.
Important Information
• Your grade from PBSC will be sent directly to
Park Vista at the end of the college semester.
It will be entered into your academic record
but will not be shown on your School District
of Palm Beach County report card.
• You must earn a “C” or higher in the present
dual enrollment course to be eligible for
future dual enrollment courses.
•If you decide to withdraw from a dual
enrollment class, you must do so during the
drop/add period. You will not be withdrawn
after the final date provided by the college.
–Last Day for Summer: June 23 (Summer B)
–Last Day for Fall: August 25
•In order to receive the dual enrollment credits
as college level credits, you are reminded that
upon high school graduation you must request
PBSC to forward your official PBSC transcript
to the college or university into which you
enroll.
• Keep in mind that the academic
calendar for Park Vista may not match
that of the college. The fact that Park
Vista is not in session does not
guarantee that college classes will be
cancelled as well.
Dual Enrollment Assembly for
Students
• Students will attend a dual enrollment
assembly on April 8th where they will
receive the dual enrollment information
packet.
• Students who indicated dual enrollment on
their PVCHS course registration sheet will
automatically receive a pass to attend.
• Students who are interested in summer
dual enrollment classes need to sign-up
for a pass to attend the assembly. Sign-up
is in the guidance office before or after
school or during lunch.
PBSC REGISTRATION TIMELINE
FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS
Forms Due to PVCHS Counselor by
April 15th (Summer B) or May 13th (Fall)
**No exceptions will be made - PVCHS counselors
will not be available during the summer**
Summer 2011
Registration begins April 21
Fall 2011
Registration begins July 28
The earlier you register, the better your chances will be of getting into the
course and time of your choice!!!!
• Note: Students will be meeting with
counselors starting April 19th as part of the
Park Vista registration process. Students
taking dual enrollment for the fall will
receive the Dual Enrollment Permission
and Registration Form at that time.
Students who are taking summer classes
need to come to guidance to meet with
their counselor before this in order to meet
the summer registration deadline.
CAUTION!!!
The website
www.palmbeachstatecollege.net
is a scam. The correct web
address is
www.palmbeachstate.edu
Please see your guidance counselor if
you have any questions
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
Mr Tarini
A-Da
Mrs. Tyler
De-I
Mrs. Turner
J-M
Mr. Dewalt
N-Se
Mrs. Lyon
Sf-Z
Ms. Bicknell
504 Plan Students
GOOD LUCK!!!!!