CCAP

Information for Parents/Guardians & Students

COLLEGE AND CAREER ACCESS PATHWAYS

Today’s Agenda:

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• Formal partnership between SDUSD and SDCCD to offer or expand dual enrollment opportunities.

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• College course offered on the high school campus as part of the regular school day.

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• Students may earn college credit and high school credit for up to 10 college courses (AR 6172.1)

COLLEGE AND CAREER ACCESS PATHWAYS

What is CCAP?

BENEFITS OF CCAP

Save Money

CCAP courses are tuition-free and continue on to Promise.

Reduce the time to complete a college degree or certification.

Save Time

Experience college level courses, weighted HS GPA

Gain Experience

Earn Credit

Earn credit towards high school graduation.

CCAP

How CCAP fits into your schedule:

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•Courses begin the same week as your high school semester

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•During the school day, within your class period(s)

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•Taken along with your high school peers

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•Taught by Mesa College professors

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•Required textbooks & materials will be provided to you at no cost.

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STEPPING INTO THE COLLEGE LIFE

Student Responsibilities:

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SELF ADVOCACY

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You are expected to reach out and communicate with your instructors

MONITORING YOUR OWN GRADES

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Checking SDCCD CANVAS and emails regularly

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FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

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It is your responsibility to communicate to your instructor about dropping a course before the drop deadline

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High School

College

• Teachers guide learning & provide frequent reminders

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• Grading policies tend to be more flexible

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• The parent can speak on behalf of the student

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• Faster classroom pace

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• Stricter grading policies

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• Grades go on your official transcript & affect your future GPA

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• FERPA-Parent cannot speak on behalf of student

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What to Expect

Tips for Success

• Students review available courses offered, discuss with school counselor appropriate courses.

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• CCAP are an introduction to college coursework academically rigorous.

3 unit course, 144 hours of work.

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• Review participation criteria and student/parent acknowledgement.

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• Students will need to practice self advocacy and time management.

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• Students communicate and attend office hours with the college professor throughout the semester.

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• Use college campus tutoring services as needed.

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• Submit assignments on time, prepare for quizzes / tests.

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• Follow drop process if wishing to drop a course. Receiving a W (withdrawal) or failing a course may have financial aid implications for the future.

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STEPS TO ENROLL

For students with a current SD City, Miramar, or Mesa Application on file:

• Select course(s) during the HS articulation process

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• Login to CCCApply to update application if inactive�
• Student and Parent/Guardian complete Parent Authorization Form through DocuSign/Adobe Sign

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• Login to mySDCCD and SDCCD Canvas platform for course information at start of semester

For students enrolling in a CCAP course for the first time:

• Select course(s) during the HS articulation process

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• Please reference emails from Jeffrey Thomas (jthomas1@sandi.net) with enrollment steps.

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• Complete the application to SD City, SD Mesa or SD Miramar College and receive a college User ID# (10 digit number) * View tutorial

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• Setup your @sdccd.edu email! CHECK!

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• Student and Parent/Guardian complete Parent Authorization Form through DocuSign/Adobe Sign

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• Login to mySDCCD student portal

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• Login to the SDCCD Canvas platform for course info

Students will receive a "student.sdccd.edu" email account upon being enrolled in a class, which allows them to:

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• Receive official emails from the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD)

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• Use applications in the Office 365 for Students such as Word, Excel and OneDrive with 1 TB storage.

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• We encourage students to set up email auto forwarding.

Link: Student Information

Acknowledgements:

• Ensure prerequisite coursework is met
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher; ideally a minimum of 3.0.
• Some math/english courses require placement determination
• Important for students to attend class and on time
• College Application process
• Financial Aid
• Plan in place if student needs to withdraw from course
• D/F in college course taken for high school credit - grade is permanently reflected on high school and college transcript
• Courses taken for dual credit are calculated in high school and college GPA
• Ensure student is mature to participate in college/university courses and takes responsibility for safety and conduct

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IMPORTANT NEXT STEPS

Maintain High school GPA of 2.5+

(3.0 recommended)

Ensure an active SDCCD College Application & a Parent/Guardian Authorization form are completed

FERPA

(FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT)

• FERPA applies regardless of where the course is taught, at the college campus and/or the high school site.

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• Parents of students taking college classes, regardless of age, do not have a right to access their student’s college record without written permission from the student.

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• College class instructors are not required to communicate with parents, even with permission of the student.

SDCCD STUDENT RESOURCES LINKS

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• Mesa College

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• Mesa College

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• Mesa College

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Counseling, Educational and Career Planning

Tutorial Services

College Library

• Students that have high school IEP’s, 504 plans, or verified disabilities are advised to apply to DSPS for support services in college

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• Apply to the college and receive a student ID number prior to applying for DSPS services

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• Complete the DSPS application (link), submit verification of disability, and complete a DSPS welcome appointment

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• Interactive process to determine individual accommodations
• Recommend appropriate disability management strategies and skill development

LINK:

Mesa College DSPS

DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS & SERVICES (DSPS)

COLLEGE COURSE DROP PROCESS

Steps for dropping a course:

• Student discusses with HS counselor.
• Graduation requirements
• Change in schedule
• Support

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• Student informs college professor.
• Improves communication

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• Student drops course in mySDCCD portal.
• Recommended before drop date (without W/F- Grades of W/D/F limit future college courses)

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• Removes student from college roster

Before dropping a course:

Consider the following resources....

• Going to office hours with the professor for extra support.

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• Mesa, City, and Miramar all offer free tutoring services, which CCAP students are eligible for.

SDUSD DIGITAL NOTEBOOK FOR CCAP STUDENTS

LINK: DIGITAL NOTEBOOK

The digital notebook is a resource for CCAP students to reference while enrolled in a course through the San Diego Community College District.

Sections Covered: Enrollment, Technology, Services, Tips for Success, Processes, and Resources.

• Courses become part of official SDCCD transcript.

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• Dual enrollment programs are formal agreements between a high school and a community college, the courses are college courses and must be reported as such on the application.

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• Students with Dual Enrollment apply as a freshman.

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• Students will be required to submit an official college transcript for all college courses completed through a dual enrollment program. This is in addition to the final official high school transcript.

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CSU | UC

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1: Do all CCAP classes count toward college credit?

A: Yes!

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2: Who will I take my classes with?

A: Your high school peers. Taught by Mesa professors.

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3: Do I need to pay for any fees?

A: Not for CCAP classes. However, you are responsible for certain fees if you take college classes on your own, outside your high school day (this is outside the CCAP agreement).

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4: After today, what should I expect?

A: Today, submit contact form. Keep an eye on your email for supplemental application & next steps to avoid delays in enrollment processing.

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CCAP FAQs:

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