College Credit
Plus (cc+)
2015 - 2016 school year
Marion Local
High School
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What is College Credit Plus??
Ohio’s new College Credit Plus (which combines the Post-Secondary and the dual
enrollment programs) can help students earn college and high school credits at the same
time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. The purpose of
this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of
options for students who are determined to be college ready. Participating in College
Credit Plus is free, so there is no cost for tuition, books or fees. However, if you choose
to attend a private college, you may have some costs.
Any student in grades 7-12 can apply for College Credit Plus admission. You will be
admitted based on your college-readiness in one or more subject areas. College Readiness
can be determined in several ways, which will be discussed later in this handbook.
High Schools are required to provide a Career Pathway with a college. A pathway is
a course of study that leads to a degree. We have listed pathways for Edison State
Community College & Wright State Lake Campus. (You can pick up a copy as you leave the
meeting tonight.) If you choose to attend either of these schools, you are NOT required
to do these Pathways. They are simply there if you choose.
**College Credit Plus does not replace the requirements to earn a high school
diploma. This includes earning 18 points on the graduation tests. Even if you are enrolled
in college courses, you must take the end of course exams in English I & II, Algebra I and
Geometry. You do not have to take end of course exams in Physical Science, American
History & Government if you are enrolled in College Credit Plus courses for those subjects.
The grades you receive at the end of the College Credit Plus Course will correspond with a
point scale used for graduation requirements. **(This last paragraph is only applicable to
students graduating in the class of 2018 and beyond.)**
College
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College Credit Plus Opportunities & Program Requirements
1. COST
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There is no cost (tuition, books, fees, etc.) to students for participating in CC+ at an
Ohio Public University. (If you choose to attend a private institution, you may have
to pay a fee.)
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Students will pay for classes that they fail (unless you are economically
disadvantaged).
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Students must arrange for their own transportation to and from CC+ classes.
2. COUNSELING
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Students must attend an informational meeting about CC+ with the high school
counselor. Partnered colleges will be in attendance. The meeting tonight (Feb.
17) will fulfill this requirement.
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If you choose to do CC+, you must attend a counseling session with an advisor at
the college.
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All CC+ courses & grades will be listed on your high school transcript.
3. OPTIONS
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Students may earn high school credits through any combination of college classes
and classes taken at the high school.
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Students may attend multiple colleges in one school year.
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Students may follow the listed pathways with the partnered institution; however,
this is not required.
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See the complete list of available classes. You can view the college course
catalogs for Wright State Lake Campus and Edison State at
https://catalog.wright.edu/ or http://catalog.edisonohio.edu
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Students may take college classes at the university, on line, or at the high school
(if available).
4. DEADLINES
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If you choose to participate in CC+, you must sign a letter of intent and statement
of responsibility and turn it in to Mrs.Dippold by April 1.
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Students must fill out and submit an application to the college by the specified
admission deadline as required by the college you are attending.
5. REQUIREMENTS
Each college has its own admission requirements.
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Admissions Standards and Procedures for
Area Colleges in the College Credit Plus Program
**Eligibility to participate in this program is showing that you are “college ready” in
one or more subjects. Being “college ready” may vary from school to school. See
below for basic guidelines from two colleges.
Wright State
(Celina) Contact Person: Mark Hibner 419-586-0377
To determine college readiness, you must have:
o Wright State University is still finalizing their admissions criteria for College
Credit Plus. It will likely include a combination of cumulative GPA, college
readiness scores, an essay, or even a recommendation from a high school
official.
 Fill out and submit application by the deadline.
 Take placement tests in math and English once admitted
 Must attend the college’s orientation and attend a counseling session with an
academic advisor
Edison
(Piqua and Greenville) Contact Person: Velina Bogart 937-778-7854
To determine college readiness, you must have:
o ACT scores of 22 (Math) and 18 (English), or
o “college ready” scores on Edison’s Compass placement test.
o There are other factors that may be considered as well such as GPA,
teacher recommendation, etc.. These are determined by the college.
 Students who have previously participated in the PSEO program at ECC are
required to re-apply each year by the deadline.
 Fill out and submit application by the deadline.
 Must attend the college’s orientation and attend a counseling session with an
academic advisor
*** If you choose to take classes from another college, you are
responsible for finding the admission requirements, application deadline,
etc.. ***
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CC+ and Credits
 Students are permitted to earn a maximum of 30 semester hours through
any combination of classes between the high school and college.
 All Marion Local students are required to take the equivalent of 6-8 high
school credits per year.
Credit Hour Conversion:
 Each 3 (or more) semester hour course = 1 high school credit
Credit Hour Formula:
 30 – (# of H.S. Credits x 3) = max # of eligible college semester
hours you can take in a school year
EXAMPLE:
If a student is taking 4 credit hours at the high school, he/she would be eligible to take
up to 18 (total) semester hours at college that year.
30 – (4 x 3) = 18
Does College Credit Transfer After Graduation?
Thanks to Ohio’s Transfer to Degree Guarantee, many entry-level courses
earned at an Ohio public college are guaranteed to transfer to any other
Ohio public college. Credits earned at private colleges, or those that you want
to transfer to an out-of-state institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case
basis by the institution you are seeking to attend. Go to
HTTPS://TRANSFERCREDIT.OHIO.GOV to learn more about credit transfer
among the state’s non-public institutions of higher education. This tool allows
you to find the best pathways to degree completion and launch successful
careers! Earning college credit will not affect applications for financial
aid/scholarships limited to entering freshmen.
(*You will need an official college transcript to transfer credits to other colleges.)
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Potential Risks of CC+
 *** BIGGEST ISSUE *** Student cannot schedule the classes at their home school
to work out with the classes they want at the college.
 Students receive their first low grade. *Keep in mind that your CC+ grade
DOES count in your overall high school GPA.
 Interferes with extra-curricular activities
 Students can’t handle the school schedule with their work schedule.
 Students miss out on assemblies at their home school, social time, important
announcements, etc.
 The class the student wants is full at the college.
 Transportation to and from class…..student did not think about the extra time
this involves. Or, the student may not have a vehicle to get to/from classes.
 College courses move much faster than classes at the H.S. For example, a
Calculus class at the H.S. is taught for 36 weeks. The same course at college is
taught in about 15 weeks.
 At the H.S., you have contact with your teacher every day. In college, you may
only see your professor 1-2 times a week.
Benefits to CC+
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Expanded curriculum offerings
Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school
Experiencing college level work
Having a “change in pace” from a regular school day
Earning college credit without having to pay for it.
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What should I do now?
CC+ Timeline & Responsibilities of the student:
1) Attend the mandatory meeting with Mrs. Dippold in February. The scheduled group meeting on Feb. 17th
fulfills this requirement.
2) If you plan to participate in the College Credit Plus Program, you must notify Mrs.Dippold BY APRIL
1ST by signing and returning the “Intent to Participate” and the “Statement of Responsibility”. Mrs.
Dippold will then give you an application to the college you have selected if it is available. Mrs. Dippold will
discuss your high school classes to ensure that you have met all your requirements and are registered for
the right amount of class time between your high school classes and college classes.
3) Apply to the college. *There is no application fee.*
4) Once accepted, contact the college to take your placement tests, if applicable, and/or meet with the CC+
advisor to schedule classes.
Contact information:
Edison: Velina Bogart 937-778-7854
Wright State: Mark Hibner 419-586-0377
5) ****Remember, your CC+ class schedule must work around your schedule at MLHS. We cannot
guarantee that your CC+ classes will fit in with your classes here at Marion.**** You may not leave
early or arrive late from classes at Marion. Your CC+ classes should be scheduled all in the morning or all
in the afternoon, NOT in the middle of the day. IF you are taking AP Chemistry, AP English, AP Calculus or
Physics at Marion Local, you are expected to be here during Flex time.
6) Once you are registered for classes, give Mrs.Dippold a copy of your college schedule so that we
can make sure it works with classes (if any) you need to take at ML! PLEASE do this in early-mid
August BEFORE the first day of school! Failure to do so may result in a scheduling conflict that we are
unable to change.
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Plan for transportation to/from your college classes. Check with other students to carpool.
8) If you have final exams at college that interfere with your MLHS classes, you must notify the office prior to
the exam or you will be counted absent/tardy.
9) You must pay for any classes that you fail or drop after the stated deadline at the college.
**ALTHOUGH THE MARION LOCAL DROP DEADLINE IS THE 3RD DAY OF SCHOOL, YOU CAN DROP
A CC+ CLASS ACCORDING TO THE COLLEGE’S DROP DEADLINE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ADD A
CLASS AT MARION LOCAL IN ITS PLACE. IF YOU DO, THE DROP DEADLINE FOR YOUR CC+
CLASS WOULD BE THE 3RD DAY OF SCHOOL AT ML.
10) YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT YOU MISS AT MLHS WHEN YOU ARE NOT HERE.
o Keep up to date on the current happenings/information. Go to the district website:
http://www.marionlocal.org/ for information about upcoming events, scholarships, etc.. This
information can be found on the high school page under “Guidance Department”.
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2015-2016 School Year
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS COUNSELING REQUIREMENT
Statement of Responsibility
Student Name: _________________________________________________
We have participated in the district’s counseling program for students who wish to enroll
in the College Credit Plus program. We understand the potential positive and negative
consequences that could result from such participation and take full responsibility for the
decision. We agree to release the district from any liability or responsibility related to
participation in the program.
Parent Signature: __________________________________
Student Signature: _________________________________
Date: _____________________
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*** This form must be submitted to Mrs. Dippold by April 1 if you wish
to participate in the CC+ next year. ***
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
INTENT TO PARTICIPATE
Date: __________________________________________
School: ______Marion Local High School______________
Student Name: __________________________________________
Student # : _____________________________
Grade for the 2015-2016 school year: _________________
I plan to enroll in PSEOP at: ________________________________________________
(list college)
This is to serve as notification that I intend to participate in the College Credit Plus Program. I understand
that it is my responsibility to notify my school if I do not gain College Credit Plus admission or fail to
participate for some other reason. I further understand that it is my responsibility to provide Mrs. Dippold
with a copy of my college schedule PRIOR TO the first day of school.
Student Signature: _________________________________
Parent Signature:
_________________________________
Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
Phone:
_________________________________
(Upon receipt of this paper, the student may apply to the college.)
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