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Counselor info 101

Dual Credit

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DualEnroll Account & Application Completion

Placement Testing

New Dual Credit students will need to create a DualEnroll account and complete all steps in the application. Required information includes the student’s full legal name, SSN, personal email address and current parent/guardian information.

Some dual credit courses have prerequisite requirements. Student test scores can be added to their accounts after their DualEnroll application is completed. ACT & SAT test scores are accepted for placement. JJC’s Testing Services also offeres the Accuplacer & ALEKS placement tests.

JJC DUAL CREDIT STUDENT APPLICATION & REGISTRATION

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JJC DUAL CREDIT STUDENT APPLICATION & REGISTRATION

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Course Registration

Parent Consent & FRL

Students will register for their course(s) during the registration window for the semester in which the course is offered. Students are encouraged to complete registration with their instructor to ensure they select the correct course section.

A parent/guardian must verify permission and FRL eligibility by email/text after the student initiates registration. Email will come from NoReply@DualEnroll.com. Verification is required to finalize registration.

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A FEW THINGS TO KNOW...

    • Students should apply as early as possible
    • Send placement test scores after students have completed an application
    • Refer students to Testing Services for further testing if needed
    • Resources available on Dual Credit’s website
      • Video Library/Guides
    • Contact the Dual Credit office if you have questions
      • We are here to support you!

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Counselor info 101

Testing Services

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How to test at your school

    • Fill out request form – located on Placement Testing page under High School and Dual Credit information

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    • Once you receive email confirmation from a Testing Specialist, complete roster with names and birthdates return to Testing Specialists AT LEAST 2 weeks in advance

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    • Secure appropriate testing space for number of students to be tested

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    • Ensure all students have PHYSICAL photo ID (student ID, driver’s license, state ID) Photos on phones, even school apps, are not permitted.

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    • If you are testing with Accuplacer, make sure chromebooks have the new app installed. Web browser cannot be used.

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Day of testing – What students need

  • Arrive on time

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  • Physical photo ID (cannot be on phones)

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  • Fully charged school issued device (chromebook, laptop or desktop)

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Disability Services Overview

Adam Wouk, Manager

815-280-2788   awouk@jjc.edu

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Julie Van Acker

High School Transition Coordinator

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815-280-6949  jvanacke@jjc.edu

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Approved Testing Accommodations

  • Extra time on Tests (not necessary for placement testing)

•Calculator (if approved by Disability Services)

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If students require the following accommodations, they will need to go to Campus in order to use them:

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•Private Room

•Scribe

•Reader

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Alternative measures

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Alternative measures

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Retake policy – Accuplacer (Reading/Writing)

  • Scores are valid for 48 months.

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  • You may attempt each ACCUPLACER test twice each semester (Fall, Spring, Summer)

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  • Students are eligible for a 3rd attempt within a semester ONLY after completing remediation through JJC’s Tutoring and Learning Center. Please visit www.jjc.edu/tlc for more information on ACCUPLACER remediation and how to request an appointment.

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Interpretation guide

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Retake policy – ALEKS (Math)

  • ALEKS scores are valid for 24 months.

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  • There is a 24-hour waiting period between each test attempt

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  • Students have an unlimited number of retakes.

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  • A mandatory minimum of 3 hours must be completed in the ALEKS Prep and Learning modules before attempts 3, 4, and 5. Students can access these prep modules at www.jjc.edu/launch-aleks, using their JJC email and ID #.

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Interpretation guide

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Retake policy – Accuplacer Geometry (rarely needed)

  • Allowed to take the test TWICE in TWO years.  

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  • Scores never expire

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  • Exam is not needed if student has successfully completed Geometry in high school (C or higher both semesters) or the Math course they are looking to take does not require the Geometry prerequisite.

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Testing Specialists-Please feel free to contact ANY of us at ANY time.

Cristy Hebreard

cristina.hebreard@jjc.edu 815-280-2412

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Maura Lopez

mlopez@jjc.edu 815-280-2603

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Rachael Paul

rachael.olson@jjc.edu 815-280-2268

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testingspecialists@jjc.edu

Testing Services | Joliet Junior College

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Thank you for your continued partnerships!