Post Secondary Enrollment Options Act/Concurrent
Enrollment
Post Secondary Enrollment Option: Courses given through a college or university which the
school district pays for if the student passes the course. These classes can be taught at either the
college/university or the high school. Students receive a pass/fail grade on their high school
transcript and the course cannot count towards specific graduation requirements.
Concurrent Enrollment Courses: courses taught by Clinton High School teachers that earn
students college credit upon completion of course requirements.
The Clinton Community School District provides students an opportunity to participate in the Post
Secondary Enrollment Act through Ashford University and Clinton Community College. This policy
permits an eligible high school student to enroll in a planned educational program. Students may
enroll in college courses and earn high school as well as college credit. A student shall not be able to
enroll in comparable courses being offered by the school district. Clinton Community School
District pays only for a college course that is intended to enhance and extend our curriculum.
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Students must earn course requirements for graduation in the Clinton Community School
District at Clinton High School.
Students must have completed courses in core requirements before being allowed to take
additional courses in core areas through the Post Secondary Act.
Students may take Post Secondary Enrollment courses only after courses in comparable areas
at the local district involved have been exhausted.
Students must be proficient in all areas of the Iowa Assessments (Reading Comprehension,
Math, and Science) to be eligible for PSEO/concurrent enrollment courses.
Students must be full time students, i.e. 4 CHS courses per trimester and 1-2 college courses
per trimester to equal five (5) academic courses each trimester for full time status.
Students are allowed to take a maximum of 4 Post Secondary Enrollment courses a year.
Students may consider evening courses only if they have a full schedule (5 courses) at
Clinton High School.
The $250 course allotment covers tuition and books.
If a college course is not passed, the student/parent is responsible for payment of the class.
Students withdrawing from a Post Secondary Enrollment course(s) prior to completion will
bear the responsibility and cost of reimbursing the Clinton Community School District up to
$250 a course including tuition, fees, etc.
Final approval must be given by the Clinton High School principal.
Students who take courses during the summer months when school is not in session shall be
responsible for the cost of attendance for courses. These courses will not be accepted as
Clinton High School credits.
Students interested in taking any PESO/Concurrent Enrollment courses should schedule an
appointment with their counselor.
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PSEO COURSES-SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
Ashford Course
Ashford Course Number
English Comp 1
ENG 121
Speech
SPE 103
Anatomy & Physiology
Bio 205 and Bio 206
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJ 201
Foundations of American Educ.
EDU 250
Strength Training for
PED 128(F) or PED 129(M)
Men/Women
Early Childhood Education
ECE 101
Child and Adolescent Development
PSY 104
Principles of Management
BUS 201
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES
CHS Course
CCC Course Name
Comp App 1: Microsoft Word
Accounting 2
Introduction to Computer
Foods, MM, & Baking
Culinary Practicum
Autos 2
Voc. Auto
BT2, Wiring, & Drafting
Career Welding
Medical Terminology
Contemporary Health Issues
Honors Physics
**Intro to Engineering and Design
Document Formatting
College Accounting
Introduction to Computer
Meal Planning & Nutrition
Practicum 1 Experience
Safety
Engine Repair
Residential Const App
Shielded Metal Arc Weld-Basic
Medical Terminology
Contemporary Health Issues
College Physics 1
Intro to Engineering and Design
Credits
3
3
8
3
2
1
3
3
3
Course #
Credits
ADM 123
3
ACC 142
3
CSC 110
3
HCM 233
3
HCM 501
2
AUT 115
1
AUT 164
4
CON 175
6
WEL 126
4.75
HSC 113
2
HSC 106
3
PHY 162
3
EGR or
3
EGT 400
**Principles of Engineering
Principles of Engineering
EGR or
3
EGT 410
**Biotechnical Engineering
Biotechnical Engineering
EGR or
3
EGT 440
**Civil Engineering and
Civil Engineering and Architecture
EGR or
3
Architecture
EGT 460
**There is an option to receive credits from the University of Iowa or Iowa State University. If you are
interested in these options please see your school counselor.
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