Oldham County High School
College Core Program through
JCTC
Core Requirements for a College
Degree
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The courses included in the OCHS
College Core Programs are pulled from
the Kentucky Community and Technical
College System documents: Core
Requirements or General Education
Coursework for a College Degree.
How will I benefit from Early
College?
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Early College introduces Oldham County students to college classes while they
are still in high school. Thus, Early College students are better prepared for
college and graduates will have earned college credit that will transfer to 2 year
and 4 year colleges.
Students will earn college credit by taking specific courses taught by collegelevel instructors at OCHS through Dual Credit and by attending specific
courses at the JCTC Carrollton campus. Those college credits will apply to
programs at Jefferson or any KCTCS college but they will also transfer to
public colleges and most universities across the United States. Credits will not
transfer to Ivy League colleges. I have a transfer equivalency database link on
the OCHS Website. To the left there is a OCHS College Dual Credit tab and
scroll down to Use this database.
College credit will be awarded upon completion of a course. Once the student
graduates, he/she must go online through their student services account to
request that their transcript be sent from JCTC to their college choice.
The final decision about the transfer of college credits is an individual college
decision.
How will I benefit from Early
College?
When a student graduates from OCHS, they can benefit from
the college core experience and college dual credit hours in the
following ways:
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Students will have less college expense and time in college.
Students can take a lighter course load during the semester.
Students may not need to take a summer semester.
Students can complete a minor or a specialty.
Students will learn the blackboard system: submit
assignments, communication with their professors, monitor
their grades…..
And much more……
Application Requirements
11th Grade College Core Program
at OCHS
1. Testing Requirements:
*Students must take the National ACT in June at their
expense. Students can register at www.actstudent.org
Required ACT Scores:
English: 18 Reading: 20
In the registration process, students must enter the JCTC College Code (1571).
You can also purchase your test information (the test, your answers, and the
correct answers) for $20. You can do this for the National ACT (June, December,
and April). A student can see their ACT strengths and weaknesses.
*If the student is not successful with the ACT Testing Requirements, they must
take the COMPASS exam before school starts. The first COMPASS testing date
will be at Senior/Junior registration and one week later. COMPASS is an un-timed
version of the ACT on a computer. Students can Google COMPASS test
questions for free links to practice.
Application Requirements
11th Grade College Core Program
at OCHS
2. Go to the OCHS Website and click on the JCTC
OCHS College Dual Credit tab located to the left.
Click the blue JCTC Application Link and complete
the application, print out a copy, sign, and attach to
the grade level OCHS Application.
3. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA): 2.5
4.. Teacher Recommendations: 2
Junior COLLEGE CORE
Program at OCHS
COLLEGE CORE COURSES AT
OCHS
English 101 (3 hours)
(Counts as Junior English
requirement/English 3)
ENG 101
Humanities 120 (3 hours)
HUM 120
Sociology (3 hours)
SOC 101
European History (3 hours)
HIS 105
U.S. History (3 hours)
HIS 109
Sample Junior Schedule
Fall Semester (16 weeks)
1. English 101 or Humanities 120
2. Sociology 101 or History 105
Spring Semester (16 weeks)
1. Humanities 120 or English 101
2. Sociology 101 or History 109
6 hours Fall Semester Cost: $50
6 hours Spring Semester Cost $50
TOTAL COST to student for COLLEGE CORE
Program Junior year: $100 + cost of
textbooks + OCHS base student fees for 12
hours of college credit. Students will
complete a JCTC application and pay JCTC
at the beginning of each semester.
Schedule for 11th Grade College
Core Program at OCHS
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Classes are 3 days a week (Tues/Thurs/Fri). Students will complete
an ACT Prep Class with Ms. Lori Lowry on their non-college days
during their English 101 class period (Mon/Wed).
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On Monday and Wednesday for the History courses, Sociology,
and/or Humanities, students will have that time for study groups,
late arrival, and/or parent/guardian permission to leave campus
privileges. Students/Guardian will complete the permission to leave
campus document for non-college days each semester. Students
must have their own transportation in order to have the privilege
of leaving campus.
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Classes are 16 weeks
COLLEGE CORE Program
To remain in COLLEGE CORE Program:
 Student must pass all of their 11th Grade
College Courses
 Student Must be on track for graduation
and on grade level
 Student may be removed by principal and
guidance counselor for circumstance that
are detrimental to the student or
program (Example: jeopardize graduation;
discipline; plagiarism/cheating).
11th Grade College Core at OCHS
Application Requirements
12th Grade College Core Program
at JCTC in Carrollton
1. Testing Requirements:
Attach a copy of the students’ ACT Scores to the application.
*If the student did not meet the ACT score requirement, they must take the
National ACT in June at their expense. Students can register at
www.actstudent.org
Required ACT Scores:
English: 18 Math: 22 Reading: 20
In the registration process, students must enter the JCTC College Code
(1571). You can also purchase your test information (the test, your answers,
and the correct answers) for $20. You can do this for the National ACT (June,
December, and April). A student can see their ACT strengths and weaknesses.
*If the student is not successful with the ACT Testing Requirements, they must
take the COMPASS exam before school starts. The first COMPASS testing
date will be at Senior/Junior registration and one week later. COMPASS is an
un-timed version of the ACT on a computer. Students can Google
COMPASS test questions for free links to practice.
Application Requirements
12th Grade College Core Program
at JCTC in Carrollton
2. Go to the OCHS Website and click on the JCTC
OCHS College Dual Credit tab located to the left.
Click the blue JCTC Application Link and complete
the application, print out a copy, sign, and attach to
the colored OCHS Application.
3. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA): 2.5
4.. Teacher Recommendations: 2
ACT/COMPASS Testing
Students need an
ACT score and meet
the testing
requirements.
 ACT Scores
English 18
Math
22
Reading 20
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Locations and dates for summer COMPASS
administrations:
Remember to bring a picture ID and your
social security number and your graphing
calculator (for the math portion). The test is
on the computer and self-paced. The student
may retake the COMPASS test. However, a $7
fee will be charged for each additional retest
per section. Students can have a maximum of
two attempts of retesting per school
calendar.
Location
Oldham County High School
in Computer Lab (108)
Dates and Times
August (8:30-2:00)
During registration
Contact Information
Jefferson Community and
Technical College in
Carrollton
324 Main Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
Summer & other school
breaks: Tues. and Thurs. at
2:30
Fall & Spring Semesters:
Tues and Thurs. at 4:30
Sara Clifton 502-732-4846
Appointments necessary;
identify yourself as dual
credit from OCHS
Jefferson Community and
Technical College in
Louisville
JEC
200 West Broadway Ste. 606
Louisville, KY 40202
Monday – Friday 8:30-3:00
*Third Monday of each
month testing is available
to 5:00pm
Angie Heines - 213-2297
or Donna Edgar - 2132119
Call for availability;
identify yourself as dual
credit from OCHS
Schedule for 12th Grade College
Core at JCTC in Carrollton
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8:00-9:15
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9:20-10:35
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10:45-12:00
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12:00-12:25 Lunch
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12:30-1:45
Classes are on:
Group 1: Monday &
Wednesday
Group 2: Tuesday &
Thursday
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Classes are 16 weeks
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Students follow the
JCTC Calendar
Senior COLLEGE CORE
Program at JCTC in Carrollton
COLLEGE CORE at JCTC-CARROLLTON
English 102 (3 hours) –
(Counts as Senior English requirement/English 4
ENG 102
College Algebra (3 hours) –
(Counts as Senior Math/4th HS math credit)
MAT 150
Introduction to Psychology (PSY 110)
Natural Science (3 hours) –
(Counts as 4th HS Science Credit)
GLY 110 (3 hrs) or BIO 112 &113 (4 hrs)
Humanities (3 hours) – Religion 130
REL 130
Oral Communications (3 hours)
COM 181
College Statistics (3 hours)
STA 220
Fall Semester (16 weeks)
English 102
ENG 102
College Algebra
MAT 150
Intro. To Psychology (PSY 110)
Natural Science
GLY 110 or BIO 112 & 113)
12-13 hours Fall Semester
Approx. Cost: $956-1107
Spring Semester (16 weeks)
Humanities-Religion 130
REL 130
Oral Communications
COM 181
College Statistics
STA 220
9 hours Spring Semester Approx.
Cost: $503
Additional Senior Year Textbook Costs:
Determined based on courses selected.
Students are responsible for book
purchases + JCTC Security Fee ($40).
TOTAL COST to student for COLLEGE CORE
Program Senior year: $1459-1610 + cost
of books + JCTC $40 Security fee + OCHS
base student fee for 22 hours of college
credit. Students will complete a JCTC
application and pay JCTC at the beginning
of each semester.
Logistics
Transportation: Students
must provide their own
transportation to
Carrollton.
 Food: Student lounge with
vending machines and local
restaurants are available, or
bring your own lunch.
 Students can work with
Ms. Fitzgerald if you don’t
have English 101 or the
requirements for College
Algebra to participate in
the program.
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Optional opportunity:
Seniors have the option of
OCHS Electives or
Courses on their 3 days
they have off each week or
7th period 5 days a week
(Mon-Fri).
 Progress monitoring will
occur throughout the year.
Students are required to
keep record of their
grades. Students can
conference with their
instructors or email. Some
courses have Blackboard
grade access.
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TOTAL BOTH JUNIOR & SENIOR
YEAR
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Two year TOTAL Cost: Approximately $1,640 –
1,690 + textbooks + OCHS base student fee.
Students will complete a JCTC application and
pay JCTC at the beginning of each semester.
 Student enrolled in COLLEGE CORE will graduate
OCHS & have 34 College Credit Hours (general
education requirements) through JCTC.
*Cost subject to change – based on agreement
with JCTC Carrollton 2015-2016
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Cost Comparisons
University of Louisville
 $427 per hour
$427 X 34 hours=
$14,518
Jefferson Community
and Technical College
(JCTC)
 $151 per hour
$151 X 34 hours=
$5,134
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University of Kentucky
 $400 per hour
$436 X 34 hours=
$14,824
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OCHS College Core
Approximately $1,640 +
books + OCHS base
student fee
Mary Jo Young Scholarship
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KHEAA-Administered Programs www.kheaa.com/
Search for: Mary Jo Young Scholarship
Student must:
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Award:
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Be enrolled in dual credit courses at a Kentucky college.
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Be a legal resident of Kentucky.
Be a high school junior or senior during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Either have an ACT composite score of 18 or higher; OR achieve a grade point average (GPA) of
2.5 or higher for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Up to $420 for one course or $840 for two courses.
Reimbursement of textbook cost up to $125 for one course or $250 for two courses.
Application:
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The application deadline for the 2015-2016 year is May 15, 2015.
Sign in to apply.
◦ Students should complete this scholarship application as soon as
possible. If the student decides to not do the College Core
program they can contact Ms. Kim Fitzgerald to not accept the
scholarship.
12th Grade College Core
“Student Orientation and Advising”
Students are required to register for their
Student Orientation date through
Eventbrite on JCTC website and it will take
place in Carrollton over the summer. More
information to come.
Complete a JCTC ID and Email accounts
 Parking passes will be provided 2nd week
of classes
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Jefferson Community and Technical
College in Carrollton Open House
To be announced ASAP
Everyone is welcome!
*Applications are due
to OCHS Guidance
office by March 19,
2015
JCTC in Carrollton
12th Grade College Core at
Carrollton
11th and 12th Grade College Core
Student Panel
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Students will share their experiences in
both college core programs.
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Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers
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General Questions about the overall
program.
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We will be available after the presentation
for individual student questions.