Annual Information Session

Wadsworth High School Fall 2026�

Wadsworth High School CCP Program

CCP Google Classroom

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What is College Credit Plus?

College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual credit program

• Students can earn high school and college credit at the same time
• Ohio residents in grades 7-12; enrolled at a public/private high school or homeschooled (98% of WHS in 11th or 12th)
• Take a variety of courses at any public and participating private college in Ohio
• WHS partners closely with Akron, Wayne & Stark State
• Courses held at the high school, on a college campus, or online

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ORC 3365.02, ORC 3365.03

How can students participate?

Step 1: Eligibility for CCP

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• A student is eligible for the College Credit Plus program if the student meets any of the following criteria:
• Obtains a remediation-free score on one of the standard assessment exams (English 18, Reading 22, Math 22)
• Has a cumulative unweighted high school grade point average of at least 3.00
• Has a cumulative unweighted high school grade point average of at least 2.75 but less than 3.00 and received an "A" or "B" grade in a relevant high school course.

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ORC 3365.03, OAC 3333-1-65.14

How can students participate?

Step 2: College Admission vs. Enrollment

• Students must apply for admission at each institution
• Admission is reviewed per the requirements of the college or university; contact the college to find specific information
• College applications include the permission slip for mature content and a questionnaire about emotional maturity
• Colleges have the final decision on student admission

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ORC 3365.05, 3365.035, OAC 3333-1-65.3

How can students participate?

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ACT – strongly encouraged. Placement test will not be offered at Wadsworth High School

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Offers admission but MOST importantly course enrollment

National Dates: Nov 6th registration for Dec. 12^th test

Jan 22nd for Feb. 27^th test

March 4^th – Juniors Only ACT @ WHS

Placement test- only after admission – Accuplacer due 5/1

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ORC 3365.13

How can students participate?

Step 3: Course Registration

• The college will discuss course options with the student, based on assessment scores, prerequisites, and other requirements

**Akron: ACT is required for Middle School students w/out HS credit

• School counselors can help students understand graduation requirements and CCP course substitutions
• High schools and colleges develop 15 and 30 credit hour pathways

ORC 3365.13

Course Eligibility Rules

Students must complete their first 15 credits in Level I courses, which include:

• Transferable courses- courses @ WHS
• Courses in IT, Computer Science, Anatomy & Physiology, foreign language
• Courses that are part of a technical certificate
• Courses that are part of a 15- or 30-credit pathway

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Course Eligibility Rules

Non-allowable courses include:

• Private applied courses with one-on-one instruction (such as performing art lessons)
• Courses with high fees
• Study abroad courses
• Physical education courses
• Pass/Fail graded courses
• Remedial courses or sectarian/religious courses

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OAC 3333-1-65.12, ORC 3365.13

How many classes can students take?

Students may be enrolled in up to 30 credits per year, which includes high school courses:

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• 3 College credits = 1 Carnegie Unit or 1 HS credit =3 college equivalents
• Calculation: 30 – (HS units x 3) = max CCP credit hours
• Example: A student taking 5 high school credits uses up 15 of their 30. That leaves 15 college credit hours.

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• The maximum number of college credit equivalents a student can complete while participating in the program is 120

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• If a student enrolls in more than 30 credits for the year, they can:
• Drop the course prior to the no-fault withdrawal date
• Pay for the entire course at the college’s standard rates (Option A)

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OAC 3333-1-65.12, ORC 3365.13

Additional Considerations

Grades

• The final grades earned in the college course are the same grade that will be on the high school transcript
• CCP course grades will be factored into the high school and college GPAs

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Grade Weighting

• High schools must weight all advanced standing courses in a subject area consistently(CCP, AP, IB, Honors, CTAG)

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ORC 3365.12, OAC 3333-1-65.2

What are differences between high school & college?

What are differences between high school & college?

What about athletic eligibility?

Student athletes should:

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• Learn the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) requirements -
• Demonstrate passing at GP end since no GP1, GP3 grades on report cards
• Know that summer term CCP courses cannot be used to bring a student into compliance with the OHSAA requirements for interscholastic athletic participation
• Taking more than one summer CCP course can mess up total credit limits

What does it mean to be “college-ready”?

Being “college-ready” is more than just being academically ready

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• Consider emotional and social transition and college expectations

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• Consider time management and organizational skills

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What are benefits of participating in College Credit Plus?

Students can:

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• Earn high school and college credits at the same time
• Get a head start on career planning and earn degrees or certificate completions
• Experience college early to understand the expectations of college life
• Save tuition and textbook costs

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What are the consequences of underperforming?

Families may be asked to reimburse courses if:

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• The student does not earn a passing grade in their course

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• The student withdraws after the no-fault deadline at the college
• For 16 week semester classes, students can drop through the end of week 2
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NOTE: A student that is considered “economically disadvantaged” can not be asked to reimburse the cost of the course(s)

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ORC 3365.09, 3365.091; OAC 3333-1-65.13

When College Credit Plus is NOT Free

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ORC 3365.09, 3365.091; OAC 3333-1-65.13

What are the consequences of underperforming?

College Credit Plus Probation

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• A student will be placed on CCP probation if:

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• They earn less than a cumulative 2.0 GPA in CCP courses or

• They withdraw from 2 or more courses in one academic term

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ORC 3365.09, 3365.091; OAC 3333-1-65.13

What are the consequences of underperforming?

While on CCP Probation, the student:

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• May only enroll in one College Credit Plus course for one college term (semester or quarter)

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• May not enroll in a college course in the same subject in which student previously earned D, F, NC grade (or equivalent grade)

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• If students on CCP probation do not increase their CCP GPA to a 2.0 or above during the probation term, they will be placed on CCP Dismissal

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ORC 3365.09, 3365.091; OAC 3333-1-65.13

What are the consequences of underperforming?�

College Credit Plus Dismissal

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• If a student does not raise their grade during the probation term, they are dismissed from CCP

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• While on CCP Dismissal, students may not enroll in any College Credit Plus courses

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• A student can request (appeal) to be reinstated in the program

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ORC 3365.09, 3365.091; OAC 3333-1-65.13

What are the consequences of underperforming?

Appeals for Underperformance:

CCP Probation:

• Student may appeal to take a course in the same subject in which they previously earned a non-passing grade or received no credit

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• CCP Dismissal:
• Within 5 days of being dismissed, the student may submit an appeal to the secondary school to appeal CCP Dismissal or the student may appeal at the end of the CCP Dismissal semester

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Note: Each school district must have a policy describing the process for appeals

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ORC 3365.09, 3365.091; OAC 3333-1-65.13

What are the consequences of underperforming?

After HS Graduation:

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• Grades earned in CCP will remain on students’ college transcripts permanently
• If students fail or withdraw often, future financial aid may be also impacted negatively
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a requirement for financial aid
• Standards vary by institution

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ORC 3365.09, 3365.091; OAC 3333-1-65.13

What are the expenses for College Credit Plus?

Option A:

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• The family/student can choose to self-pay for college courses at the standard rate of tuition, fees, and textbooks
• Students/families should arrange a plan for payment with the college or university
• Students can choose to earn college credit and high school credit OR only college credit
• Students must inform the school of their choice of credit for courses

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ORC 3365.06

What are the expenses for College Credit Plus?

Option B:

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• The “default” or standard option for College Credit Plus
• All college course tuition, fees, and textbooks will be paid by the state of Ohio
• Supported by the school’s foundation funds and the college’s funds
• Students will earn college credit and high school credit

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ORC 3365.06

What are support services are available for students?

Students receive support from both the HS and College:

• High school counselors continue to provide assistance to all College Credit Plus students

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• College advisors provide course selection assistance

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• Colleges must provide the same academic supports to CCP students such as tutoring, library access, advising, etc.

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Wayne College Support Services

• Academic Advising – point person for all CCP issues
• Smucker Learning Center – online, evening, and weekend tutoring options
• Wayne College Library – with delivery to Wadsworth Public Library
• New Student Orientation – students will be advised of all services from the very beginning of their CCP experience.
• “It doesn’t matter where or in what format you take CCP classes, you have the same access to academic assistance.”

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Will the course credits transfer?

• Certain general education and technical courses will transfer, especially from one Ohio public college to another Ohio public college

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• Students must check with colleges to confirm transferability

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• Students should also visit https://transfercredit.ohio.gov for transfer information
• Transferology can also be helpful for schools outside Ohio

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Additional Considerations

Selective Service

• Male students who are at least 18 years of age and Ohio residents are required to be registered with the Selective Service System
• Students are required to provide their Selective Service number to the public college or university within 30 days of their 18th birthday
• Failure submit the Selective Service number will result in the student not being considered a College Credit Plus participant for that semester or term
• The student will be responsible for any tuition, textbooks, or fees associated with the course(s)

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ORC 3345.32

What are the deadlines?

Required Participation Forms:

• March 25: complete and return the form to the high school Guidance Office
• Intent Form, Transcript Request, Signature Page, Permission/Mature Content, Counseling Form all signed and returned

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ACT , SAT & Placement testing dates

• Test early to meet college/university admission deadlines (if required)
• May 1 for Accuplacer testing

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College/University Application Deadlines

• April 15th for Akron Wayne
• May 1 for Stark State

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Wadsworth High School Process

• Students Join the CCP Google Classroom - jjxtt5n
• Review and print required participation forms from the posted 2027/28 College Credit Plus participation packet
• Parent/Student signature required on final several pages
• Intent Form
• Permission/ Mature Content Form
• Signature Page
• Counseling Form (completed through this annual meeting)
• Transcript Request Form
• Turn all forms into Guidance by Thursday March 25th, 2027

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Wadsworth High School Process

• Register for the ACT to satisfy placement requirements
• IF ACT is not an option, must schedule the placement test with Akron AFTER being admitted. Probably not available until April
• Student must complete the College Application
• Akron : April 15th
• Stark: May 1st
• Accepted students complete required Orientation
• Akron/Wayne @ WHS in May

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2027/2028 Courses tentatively at WHS

• English Composition 1 & 2
• Ancient Empires
• Intermediate Spanish 1 & 2
• Public Speaking  
• Calculus 2 & Calculus 3
• Psychology
• Government 
• Foundation of Personal Finance

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Additional Considerations

• Consider AP options. AP often covers content in depth. All schools accept AP credit (the score required differs). 
• Students in grades 9-11 typically enroll in six courses each semester. Seniors in good standing may be eligible to take five courses each semester. Think of your course load for each semester.
• Students taking a combination of classes on campus and at WHS must take minimum of 5 classes (travel time). 
• Students attending college full time must take minimum of 12 credits each semester.
• Ohio public schools and some private schools accept credit-but it may not apply toward your major. 

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Recommendations

• Wait until junior year to take the majority of college classes-gives you time to get basic requirements completed.
• Online courses may not be available. Students must communicate enrollment and changes. Second semester is not scheduled until November. Students are responsible for having the minimum number of classes. Schedule needs to be finalized by June 1st and December 1st for Spring
• Don’t overload college credits without knowing your future major. 
• Think about your educational goals and the type of college you plan to attend.
• Prioritize which courses are most important to you because you may have scheduling conflicts and have to choose.
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Do you have other questions?

Visit the CCP website for additional resources:

https://highered.ohio.gov/initiatives/access-acceleration/college-credit-plus

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Follow up with the ODHE CCP Team:

CCP@highered.ohio.gov

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jkl@uakron.edu

lross@wadsworthschools.org

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