College Credit Plus Information Night

January 8, 2026

7 pm - 8 pm

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• This CCP Information Night Meeting is being recorded.
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• If you require an accommodation or follow-up support, please contact your school counselor or the district after the session

Program Agenda

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College Introductions and Information: Dr. Shon Smith

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College Credit Plus at Nordonia High School: Mrs. Kathy Sandberg

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Dual Enrollment at NHS (CCP Courses at High School)

College Composition I (Stark State)

College Composition II (Stark State)

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Advanced Placement Options at NHS

AP Basics and AP Courses at the High School

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College Credit Plus Presentation

Greg Dieringer, The University of Akron

Richard Larkin, Cuyahoga Community College

Robyn Marruto, Kent State University, Geauga

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NHS School Counselors

Mrs. Staci Ross: Grade 12

Mrs. Kathy Sandberg: Grade 11

Mr. Anthony Rock: Grade 10

Mrs. Nicole Seward: Grade 9

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NMS School Counselor

Mrs. Martina Kwolek: Grades 7-8

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Lee Eaton School Counselor

Ms. Danielle Ricchino: Grades 6

Nordonia Counseling Department

College Credit Plus at NHS

Mrs. Kathy Sandberg, Nordonia High School

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NHS CCP Resources and Forms

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NHS Support Services Website: CCP Resources and Forms are housed here.

1. CCP Steps to Take: 2026 - 2027

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• Required CCP Letter of Intent / Parent Acknowledgement/ Transcript Request:

Due March 27, 2026

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• Meet with your School Counselor

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4. CCP Intent to Participate Form

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CCP Steps to Take: 2026 - 2027

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Follow These Steps

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1. Identify College/University
2. Complete CCP Application for college
3. Fill out CCP Letter of Intent/ Parent Acknowledgement / Transcript Google Form - REQUIRED
4. Meet with your school counselor
5. Pay Attention to Deadlines

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1. Intent to Participate: Shows your intent to participate in CCP

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• Student/Parent Acknowledgement
1. Acknowledges you have received information on the topics discussed
2. Acknowledges you understand your responsibilities during the process

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• Transcript Request: NHS Student Services Office will send your transcript to the colleges you have applied

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CCP Letter of Intent/ Parent Acknowledgement / Transcript Google Form

Meet with School Counselor

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• Discuss Graduation Requirements
• Discuss Future Goals

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• Check Credits for Eligibility
• Check TOTAL CREDITS
• Cannot go over 30 credits or families incur cost
• Credits start with Summer Semester

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• THIS MUST HAPPEN EACH SEMESTER

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General CCP Information

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*Graduation Requirements

*Scheduling

*CCP Pathways

*Academic Credit: From CCP to Nordonia Schools

*Weighted Grades - Courses taken through CCP will be given the same weight as the highest advanced course in the same subject area as the high school course.

*Failure or Withdrawal (after 14 days) from CCP Course(s), the family assumes all financial responsibility

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*Extracurricular Activities and Athletics

*Counseling Services

*Procedures for Obtaining and Returning Textbooks

*Steps to Follow

*Maximum Course Load - 30 hours total per year (combination of college and HS courses-converted to college hours and added together)

*Mature Content-The subject matter of a course may include mature content matter.

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*Courses - May take any course in the college catalog that is NOT remedial and that applies toward a degree or professional certificate in a subject area in which you are college-ready.

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Be Intentional with your CCP Selections. Use the transfer rules to check on colleges of interest to confirm your classes will transfer.

Textbook Rentals

It is important to read the CCP packet for directions on accessing textbooks for classes. Please follow the district’s directions to obtain the required textbooks.

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Textbooks for ALL CCP courses will be on loan from the school district for the semester.

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All purchases outside of the CAMPUS BOOKSTORE must be pre-approved and discussed with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

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Books not returned or in poor condition may result in fees on the student account.

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*Supplemental supplies are provided by the post-secondary institution.

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Dual Enrollment Options for Seniors at NHS

College Composition I

College Composition II

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• Dual Enrollment/CCP classes at NHS that fit in to students’ schedules during senior year
• Adheres to College Credit Plus (CCP) rules
• Taught by NHS Staff through Stark State at NHS
• Separate application packet with procedures given out during scheduling
• MUST meet ALL admission criteria set forth by the admitting college

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Advanced Placement (AP) at Nordonia High School

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Advanced Placement (AP) at NHS

• Courses are college-level courses offered in high school that help students acquire the skills and habits needed to be successful in college.
• Application/Enrollment Process: receive recommendations from current teachers, check AP Potential results from PSAT in your College Board account. Submit AP course requests during scheduling.
• All students enrolled in an AP course are required to take an the AP exam in May. Current cost is approximately $99 per exam.
• A score of 3 or higher on an AP exam can typically earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college. https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies
• AP information: apstudent.collegeboard.org

AP Courses at NHS

AP vs. CCP

General Advice:

If you think you will attend…

• Akron/Kent/Tri C or another state college in Ohio.� *CCP� * Why? Credits should transfer easily.�
• Out-of-state, in-state selective college (private or public) or interested in a competitive program of study at a college.� *AP � *Why? AP is typically is more rigorous.�

Ohio Department of Graduation Requirements

https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements

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https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/initiatives-upd/Credit-Transfer-Tool

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https://www.transferology.com/index.htm

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BE INTENTIONAL WITH YOUR CCP SELECTIONS

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Still have questions?

NMS School Counselor

Mrs. Martina Kwolek: Grades 7-8

martina.weems@nordoniaschools.org

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Lee Eaton School Counselor

Ms. Danielle Ricchino: Grades 6

Danielle.ricchino@nordoniaschools.org

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NHS School Counselors

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Mrs. Staci Ross: Grade 12

staci.ross@nordoniaschools.org

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Mrs. Kathy Sandberg: Grade 11

kathy.sandberg@nordoniaschools.org

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Mr. Anthony Rock: Grade 10

anthony.rock@nordoniaschools.org

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Mrs. Nicole Seward: Grade 9

nicole.seward@nordoniaschools.org

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Greg Deninger

The University of Akron

What is the College Credit Plus Program?

• The College Credit Plus Program was created by the Ohio Legislature to allow students in grades 7 -12 to earn college credits before graduating from high school.

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• Students receive both high school and college credit simultaneously.

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• Tuition, fees and textbooks related to the coursework are provided to the student free of charge.

Advantages for College-level Learning During High School:�

• Strengthening the high school curriculum and raising expectations for high school students.
• Reducing the total number of credits needed to be earned in college.
• Potentially reducing the time required for the baccalaureate and costs to parents, students, and taxpayers.
• Enriching the undergraduate college curriculum by lessening the need to retake some introductory courses, consequently allowing earlier entry into more advanced courses, facilitating double majors, or permitting additional electives.

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Potential College Credit Plus Expenses

• Students must pay tuition expenses to the school district for any course withdrawals or failed courses.
• Parking fees are the responsibility of the student if taking classes on the campus.

FAILURES & WITHDRAWALS

• If a student fails (a letter grade of “F”) or withdraws from any course(s) after the drop period, it is the student’s financial obligation to reimburse their school district (or state for nonpublic or homeschooled students) the amount of state funds paid to the University to contribute to their tuition and fees for that course(s).

Students must submit an Intent to Participate Form to the high school by April 1 to participate for the full upcoming academic year (Summer, Fall & Spring.)��FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED EACH YEAR.

Intent to Participate Deadlines

Students who did not submit an Intent to Participate Form to the high school by April 1 may submit a new form to the high school by November 1 to participate in the spring semester only.

How can students participate?

How can students participate?

Step 1: Eligibility

Students must be “eligible” for College Credit Plus participation based on an unweighted cumulative high school GPA or assessment exam scores

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• Students with an unweighted cumulative high school GPA of at least a 3.00 qualify for eligibility.
• Students with an unweighted cumulative high school GPA of at least a 2.75 will be evaluated to determine if an assessment exam is required.

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Student Eligibility Assessment Exams

• Students’ scores must show that they are ready for “college-level” courses in at least one subtest on an exam

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• Exams include ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, ALEKS, PlaceU, or MapleSoft
• Students will need to confirm exam requirements with the college
• Colleges and universities will review students’ scores using statewide standards

How can students participate?

Step 2: College Admission

• Students must apply for admission
• Please use a personal email address when applying
• Students must meet admission requirements of the college
• Students must complete a “Permission Slip” that will be provided to the students with the college’s application for admission.

• Contact the college to learn about their requirements, processes, paperwork, and deadlines
• Colleges have the final decision on student admission
• If the student is admitted to the college, the college will send a “Questionnaire” that must be completed for enrollment.

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• A student eligible to participate in College Credit Plus and admitted to a college or university will enroll in actual college courses, which may include “mature subject matter” as defined in Ohio Revised Code 3365.035.
• The subject matter of a course enrolled in under the college credit plus program may include mature subject matter or materials, including those of a graphic, explicit, violent, or sexual nature, that will not be modified based upon college credit plus enrollee participation regardless of where course instruction occurs.
• Students and parents are required to sign a permission slip acknowledging they understand that college courses may include mature subject matter.

Mature Subject Matter

How can students participate?

Step 3: Course Registration

• If the student is considered eligible and has been admitted to the college, then:
• The college will discuss course options with the student, based on assessment scores, prerequisites, and other requirements
• Students may be required to complete an orientation and meet with a college advisor in order to enroll in classes

Students may only enroll in “Level I” courses within the First 15 Credits

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Level I Allowable Courses Include:

• Transferable courses: Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36), Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) or Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG)
• Courses in computer science, information technology, anatomy, physiology, or foreign language, including American Sign Language

Most Level I courses are part of the General Education Program at The University of Akron.

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Level II - Any other college course that is not a Level I course

Exceptions to the “First 15” Rule may be made if the student wishes to continue with course in the same subject or tests directly into Level II course. Students who have attained the required scores on AP or IB course examinations may count the course toward the First 15.

Allowable Courses

• One-on-one private instruction courses such a Music Lessons
• Physical Education courses
• Remedial courses (non-credit, developmental courses such as Basic Writing or Fundamentals of Math)

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Students can choose to pay for Music Lessons, but it is up to their high school to determine if the courses will count for high school credit. Students cannot pay to take remedial courses.

Non-Allowable Courses

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College Credit Plus students may take a wide variety of university classes, but many take General Education or core classes which also fulfill high school graduation requirements. Most core classes meet the “Level I” allowable course rule. Students must meet necessary placement and/or prerequisite requirements.

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Classes have included:

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• Government & Politics in the U.S.
• Economics
• English Composition
• Sciences
• Foreign Languages

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• Psychology
• Sociology
• Speech
• Mathematics

Class Selection

Online courses

• Most online classes are asynchronous, meaning they do not meet on specific days and times. However, there will be specific due dates and deadlines for assignments, quizzes and tests.
• Online courses are a significant time commitment!
• A 3-credit online course requires at least 3 hours of coursework per week, but for many classes a student may need to spend 6-9 hours per week.
• That time is in addition to all other obligations – school, sports, band, work, etc.
• Students must reach out directly to professors if they have questions or need clarification.

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Differences Between High School & College

Tests & Grades

• High School: Tests are sometimes given weekly or at the end of the chapter
• Information provided mostly in-class. Out-of-class research is minimal
• College: Tests are generally fewer in number and cover more material
• Less homework assignments which will be used to determine final grades

Study Time

• High School: Required homework ranges between 1 to 3 hours per day
• College: Standard rule of 2 to 3 hours of homework for every hour spent in class (3 to 5 hours per day)

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Role of Parents

• High School: Parents are strong advocates working closely with teachers and counselors
• College: Parent serves as a mentor and support for the student; the college views the student as independent decision-maker
• College: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student education records

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Accommodations

• High School: Parents and students work with high school staff to determine what assistance or accommodations can be made for students with IEPs or 504 plans.
• College: Students must work directly with college staff to determine if accommodations are needed. IEPs and 504 plans may or may not be included in the discussions.

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Differences Between High School & College

The grades you earn in the college courses will be recorded on your college transcript and your high school transcript. ��The grades may satisfy high school required or elective classes.��College courses must be weighted equally to the greatest weight of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or honors classes, in the same subject area.�

Grades are Applied to High School Transcripts

Probation and Dismissal

Students must achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA to remain in “Good Academic Standing”.

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Students will be placed on Academic Probation if the GPA falls below a 2.0 after their first semester, or if they withdraw from two or more courses.

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Students on probation may enroll in no more than one course in the subsequent semester and cannot take courses in the same subject area that they earned D or F grades.

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Students are eligible for dismissal if the GPA remains below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters.

CCP Credit Limit

The maximum number of college credits that can be taken in a school year are 30 (including summer, fall & spring.)

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Students may pay to take more than 30 credits.

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Students can earn up to 120 college credit hours while in the program.

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A SEMESTER COLLEGE COURSE OF 3 OR MORE CREDITS �COUNTS AS A ONE-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS.

Ex. English Composition 111 (3 credits) fulfills

one full credit of high school English.

College courses worth less than 3 college credits are divided by 3 to determine equivalent high school credits.

Sample Schedule

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Options after High School

• Always remember that your participation in College Credit Plus is the start of your college transcript.
• Even if you plan continue at the same institution after graduation, you must reapply in your senior year.
• The state universities and community colleges in Ohio will still consider you a new freshman so you can be considered for scholarships selective opportunities such as the Honors Colleges.

Applying to Other�Colleges and Universities

• All subsequent colleges/universities will require an official copy of your college transcript when you apply.

Transferability vs. Applicability

• Although credits taken will transfer within the state university system of Ohio, the receiving institution will ultimately determine how the credits apply.
• You can visit the Ohio Department of Higher Education website to learn how your credits may transfer within the University System of Ohio: https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/students

https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/students

Transferology�www.transferology.com

Options for Classes through UA…

Akron Campus

Wayne College

Online

CCP Admission Requirements

3.00 cumulative unweighted high school GPA

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Obtain at least one remediation-free score on the ACT or SAT as determined by the Ohio Department of Higher Education:

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· ACT English of 18, ACT Reading of 22 or ACT Math of 22.

· SAT Evidence-based Reading & Writing of 480 or SAT Math of 530.

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Students with at least a 2.75 cumulative unweighted high school GPA will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions to determine if ACT or SAT scores are required.

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7^th and 8^th grade applicants without an established high school GPA must take the ACT or SAT.

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Applicants admitted without test scores, or applicants with test scores who do not automatically place into college-level courses will be required to complete placement testing through the University.

How to Apply

• Complete an Undergraduate Admission Application
• Submit school transcripts
• Print and Submit the Signature Page & Permission Slip
• Submit ACT or SAT scores (optional for applicants with a 3.0 cumulative unweighted high school GPA)
• The summer/fall application deadline is April 15
• The spring application deadline is October 15

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CCP Website: www.uakron.edu/ccp

Mr. Richard Larkin

Tri-C

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Nicolette Fenlock

Director�Enrollment Management �and Student Services

Kent, Geauga, and Twinsburg Contact Information

Robyn Marrufo

Academic Advisor II

College Credit Plus

GeaugaAdmissions@kent.edu

www.kent.edu/geauga-ccp

440-834-3777

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