Early College Credit Night

November 30, 2022

Advanced Placement (AP)

• College Level Coursework taken at the high school
• Nationally standardized program managed by College Board
• D303 Students are required to take the associated exam in May
• Score = 1 to 5
• May receive credit at a college/university based on your score
• 3, 4 or 5 to receive credit
• Determined by awarding school
• May be elective or class specific
• May lead to placement in a higher level course
• State of Illinois public schools must award credit for a 3 or higher
• Need to research schools to see what they will award/apply

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AP Courses Offered in D303

AP Score Credit and Placement

AP Credit Policy Search: Use this tool to find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP scores.

Articulated Credit

• Students take career-technical courses at the high school or Fox Valley Career Center (FVCC)
• Credit is granted at Elgin Community College or Waubonsee Community College if the student earns grade of A/B and enrolls there after graduation

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Articulated High School Courses-D303

FVCC Articulated Courses with WCC

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Articulated Credit Courses with WCC

• Auto Tech II
• Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
• Fire Science I & II
• Foundations of Education II
• BNAT- Basic Nurse Assistant Training
• PC Repair
• Welding I & II

Dual Credit

• Enrolls students in college classes while still in high school
• Earn both high school and college credit simultaneously
• Creates an official college transcript that can be taken to another higher education institution for transfer credit
• Need to check with receiving institution to confirm how the transfer credit will apply at that institution
• Opportunity to earn an Associates Degree along with a High School Diploma

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Dual Credit Transferability

• Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): a statewide transfer agreement, which is transferable among more than 100 participating colleges and universities.
• If students are planning to attend an institution outside of Illinois, then families are highly encouraged to talk directly with those schools
• Transferology.com is a useful resource.
• University/College websites have transfer guide information available
• Please refer to University College Credit Admissions Policies handout

Dual Credit Available in D303

• Intro to the Fashion Industry with the College of DuPage
• Partnership Programs with Elgin Community College
• In High School
• Part Time
• General Education
• Career and Technical Education
• Full Time (1 or 2 Year Program)
• Fox Valley Career Center Programs with Waubonsee Community College
• Electrical Systems I & II
• Exploring Medical Careers
• Fire Science I & II
• Foundations of Education I
• Welding I & II
• FVCC Course Guide

In High School Options

• Dual Credit courses will be offered at the high school
• ENG 101 and ENG 102 - English Composition I and II
• MTH 102 - General Education Statistics
• HOS 101 - Intro to the Hospitality Industry
• CMS 101 - Fundamentals of Speech
• ACC 100 - Introductory Accounting
• Fashion 1210 - Intro to the Fashion Industry (COD)
• Taught by qualified HS instructor
• Courses will be embedded into student’s regular schedule
• Same course as the college course. No modifications to curriculum
• Testing requirements
• College policies and procedures must be followed
• Attendance
• Communication
• Records

Part Time Dual Credit: CTE

• Both juniors and seniors are eligible to participate
• Courses are at Elgin Community College
• Students choose a program of study
• Each program includes 8-10 courses from the Associate in Applied Science degree
• Students may earn a total of 24+ credits. Not all credits may transfer to a 4-year institution. These programs are intended to help students complete a specified career-technical discipline
• Courses are limited and have been pre-selected by ECC and school district
• Students may use these courses to fulfill specific high school graduation requirements

Part Time Dual Credit: General Education

• Both juniors and seniors are eligible to participate
• Courses are at Elgin Community College
• Students enroll in 1-2 courses each semester
• Students may earn a total of 24+ transferable credits
• Students choose courses based on academic interests and goals
• Courses are limited and have been pre-selected by ECC and school district
• Courses fulfill part of the General Education Core Curriculum at ECC
• Students may use these courses to fulfill specific high school graduation requirements

Full Time Dual Credit: Junior Pathway

• Students enroll in 4-5 courses each semester
• Summer courses may be required between junior and senior year
• Students complete COL 101-Student Success during the 1st semester
• Students may earn a total of 60+ transferable credits (AA/AS degree only)
• ECC academic advisor assigned for the entirety of the program.
• Students complete courses at ECC campus
• Students may continue their participation in high school activities

Full Time Dual Credit: Senior Pathway

• Students enroll in 4-5 courses each semester
• Students may earn a total of 30+ transferable credits
• Students complete COL 101-Student Success during the 1st semester
• Courses are limited and have been pre-selected by ECC and school district
• Students meet with ECC’s academic advising department to select courses
• Students complete courses at ECC campus
• Students may continue their participation in high school activities

Expectations: High School vs. College

• FERPA
• Parent Communication
• Schedule
• Physical Education
• High School Involvement

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Characteristics of a Successful Dual Credit Student

• Strong Time Management Skills
• Ability to Self-Advocate
• Self-Disciplined
• Independent
• Communication Skills

Elgin Community College

Academic Supports

• Academic Advising
• Spartan Alert
• Tutoring/Math Lab
• Communication with High School

Opportunities/Involvement

• You can join a club at ECC

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Registration Process

Full/Part Time Options

1. Discuss options with your counselor
2. Online registration with ECC by 2/10/23
3. Take the Placement Exams by 2/24/23
4. Return signed Agreement
5. Attend Welcome Night at ECC TBD
6. Attend New Student Orientation

In School Options

1. Discuss options with your counselor
2. Sign up for the course(s) during Jan/Feb course selection meetings
3. Online registration with ECC by 2/10/23
4. Take the Placement Exams by 2/24/23
5. Return signed Agreement

Questions

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