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What is JumpStart?

JumpStart is the partnership between the HCPSS and HCC that provides opportunities for HCPSS students to earn college credits from HCC by taking courses at their high school or directly through HCC.

Certain courses in the HCC course catalog may be taken through Howard Community College for HCC Campus-Based college credit. Many of these courses count towards high school graduation and will appear on both transcripts.

Courses with a “CC” in the title can be taken at your high school for High School-Based college credit. These courses will appear on both transcripts if the student goes through the registration process to receive the college credit.

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What does it mean to be a JumpStart Student?

Students have access to courses in their building and/or on campus.
Students are signing up for an authentic college experience.

Instructors will communicate directly with students through their myHCC account only
Attendance and strict attention to due dates are necessary for success
Self-advocacy and perseverance are imperative

Students have access to all services at HCC, such as tutoring and advising.
Students can still engage with their home high school for extracurriculars, services, and other courses. Athletes must take at least one class at their home high school or ARL.

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Program Requirements

You must have a 2.0 unweighted cumulative GPA to participate in HCC Campus-Based courses.
Beginning in 2024-2025, there will be two sets of approved courses that students can access, depending on their progress in JumpStart. This will differ from previous years.
In order to qualify for free tuition, fees, and textbooks, students must adhere to the Approved Courses List(s) for which they are eligible. In addition, courses must be taken during the Fall, Winter, or Spring semesters to be covered under the JumpStart program. Students will be responsible for the full cost of enrollment for courses taken outside of these parameters.
Students who receive an NA, F, or W will not be able to continue with future coursework under the JumpStart umbrella without special permission.

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What courses can I take at no cost?

Students who are new to the JumpStart program can select courses for which they are eligible from the Initial Approved Course List on the next slide (new for the 2024-25 school year).

Students who have met one of the benchmarks for progress listed below will also have access to take courses from the Supplemental Approved Course List (currently being finalized for the 2024-25 school year):

Successful completion of any combination of courses from the list above for a total of 9 college credits with a C or higher in each class	OR	Successful completion of ENGL-121 or higher and one additional course from the list above with a B or higher in each class	OR	Successful completion of MATH-138 or higher and one additional course from the list above with a B or higher in each class

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Initial Approved Course List as of 2024-25

ARTS-101 ARTS-102	Two-Dimensional Art & Design Three-Dimensional Art & Design
BMGT-100	Intro to Business & Organizations
CMSY-120	Intro to Computer Systems
EDUC-110	Introduction to Education
EDUC-111	Child Growth & Development
ENGL-121	College Composition

HIST-132	Modern World History
INFO-100	Information Literacy & Success
MATH-138 or higher	Courses Beyond Algebra 2
MUSA-107 MUSA-140	Music Technology in Society Music Technology & Entrepreneurship
World Language: Level-101 Level-102 Level-201 codes vary by language	Foundational Language I Foundational Language II Intermediate Language I
ENGL-206 ENGL-207 ENGL-210 ENGL-212 ENGL-213 ENGL-214 ENGL-219	African American Literature Ethics in Literature Fiction, Poetry, and Drama By and About Women Latin American Literature Middle Eastern Literature Asian Literature

Beginning 2024-25, all JumpStart eligible students may enroll in this list of Initial Approved Courses at no cost to the student, provided that requisites at HCC are met.

*For more information about courses, the HCC Catalog can be found here.

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Course Updates for 2024-2025 School Year:

My JumpStart Status:	What courses can I take?
I am new to JumpStart. OR I have not yet met any of the required benchmarks on Slide 4.	Only courses on the Initial Approved List (slide 7) can be taken at no cost to the student Courses outside of the Initial Approved List may be taken, but the student will be responsible for the cost of enrollment
I have met at least one of the required benchmarks for progression on Slide 4.	Courses on the Initial Approved List and/or the Supplemental Approved List can be taken at no cost to the student Courses outside of these two lists may be taken, but the student will be responsible for the full cost of enrollment

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BMGT-100: Principles of Business G/T & Mgmt G/T CC
EDUC-110: Teaching as a Profession G/T CC
EDUC-111: Human Growth & Development G/T CC

Expanded offerings at: Atholton, Guilford Park, Howard, Long Reach, Oakland Mills, Reservoir, River Hill, Wilde Lake

All CC courses are on the Initial Approved List. Ask your school counselor for a list of CC courses offered at your high school!

CC Courses Students Take at their High Schools

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Courses on the Initial Approved List:

English 11 and/or English 12
Mathematics beyond Algebra 2
Modern World History
Various World Languages

Courses on the Supplemental Approved List**:

Science Courses
Various electives of interest*

(Psychology, Sociology, Public Speaking, Computer courses, etc.)

Courses Students Often Take at HCC*

*Typically, students do not begin courses on the HCC campus until 11th or 12th grade due to Release Time restrictions.

**As of 2024-25, students must meet specific benchmarks (slide 4) to be eligible for Supplemental courses. Please visit hcpss.org/jumpstart or the most up to date information.

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Things to Consider

Enrolling in college courses is a process that takes time and effort on the student’s part. They may need to meet with an HCC advisor.

This process includes: Synergy paperwork, HCC application, Account Set Up, possible Placement Testing, and Registration (HCC campus-based course instructions)
Students should expect that this process could take a minimum of 1-2 weeks to complete, depending on placement testing or other admissions needs

Courses offer college content at a college pace and may involve more and/or different work, mature themes, or different supports than students are used to, especially those taken on the HCC campus.
Accommodations for students with IEPs or 504s may be different on HCC’s campus and must be set up through HCC Disability Support Services prior to the start of the semester.
There can be major high school and/or college transcript implications based on course performance.

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Transcript Implications

When taking a class on the HCC Campus, either virtually or in person, it is important to note:

Many approved classes are considered High School Equivalents and will be included on the high school transcript for all students. These courses will be weighted at highest equivalent course that HCPSS offers, with some exceptions.

*courses that are not on the approved lists or that are taken without meeting appropriate benchmarks will not be paid for by HCPSS

Other courses may only appear on the Howard Community College transcript, which could have implications for future college acceptances and/or employment. Please be sure that all courses are on an Approved Course list and that you meet the requirements to take the course under JumpStart program guidelines.*

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What is the Registration Process?

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Next Steps

Speak with your counselor during your 24-25 course registration meeting about fitting JumpStart courses into your schedule.

Research which HCC courses might transfer to colleges you might be interested in attending after high school.

Attend a Support or Information Session to learn more:

March2Future: learn more about JumpStart and its impact on course registration

Collaborative Hour : ongoing support sessions designed to provide general information, answer questions, and support students with any one part of the process

Sign Synergy Authorization Forms: must be completed for the HCC application to be processed and update annually after April 1 for the upcoming school year

Apply to HCC: all students must apply to and be accepted by HCC to begin any coursework

Work with your Career Readiness Advisor if you need help with the application process

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