Career & College Promise

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ASCEND

PARENT NIGHT

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CCP REGISTRATION

INFO SESSION

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Lee County High School & ASCEND

Heather McKenzie | hmckenzie@cccc.edu

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What is CCP ...

Career & College Promise (CCP) provides structured opportunities to qualified high school students to enroll in community college courses and pathways that can lead to a certificate, diploma, associate degree, or occupational credentials.

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Additional

Benefits:

• Additional quality points on high school GPA *not all courses*
• Expanded course offerings
• Exposure to the college setting
• Exposure to online or seated courses
• Early training for career options
• The chance to complete a credential
• Beneficial for students going straight to work, into the military or to college!

• College Transfer Pathways
• Career & Technical Education Pathways

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2 CCP Pathway Options

College Transfer Pathways

Sample Courses

• Online (for Juniors) or seated at CCCC campus (Seniors)
• 11th and 12th grade
• 2.8 unweighted GPA required
• Pre-Associate in Arts, Engineering, Nursing or Science
• The majority of these courses are part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component; which guarantees transferability with a grade of a C or above

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• Introduction to Art
• Biology
• Chemistry
• English
• U.S. History
• World History
• Music Appreciation
• Political Science
• Precalculus Algebra or Trig
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Spanish

Sample Pathways

Career & Technical Education Pathways

• Accounting
• Automotive
• Business
• Cosmetology - Higher Fees
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts -Higher Fees
• Dental
• Early Childcare
• Health Care Management
• Health & Fitness Science
• Human Services
• Nurse Aide/CNA- Higher Fees
• Vet Med
• Welding

• Online (Juniors) or seated CCCC campus
• 11th and 12th grade
• 2.8 unweighted GPA (waiverable by high school principal or designee)
• Specific courses may have placement requirements, but most do not require any test scores.
• Career focused

Other Items to Consider

Your student will potentially be a college student next year. They will have access to all of our campus resources, including (but not limited to):

• Accessibility Services
• Students with an IEP or 504 Plan
• MUST SELF IDENTIFY EVERY SEMESTER
• Distance Education
• Library Services
• Student Learning
• Tutoring services/other support
• Upward Bound
• Classic & Math & Science versions

How do I know which option is best?

Talk with the CCP advisor at your high school:

• Think about your priorities
• What are your goals after high school?
• What do you want to explore career wise?
• Think about college realities:
• Self-discipline required, Ability to follow written instructions
• Attendance (can be dropped if not participating)
• Grades (must have a C to transfer)
• Motivation (balance coursework, athletics or job)
• Technology

Important Stuff!

• COLLEGE LEVEL work, expectations
• NO LATE WORK, ZEROS are given when earned!
• Grades are available 24/7 , affects High School AND college GPA!
• Students will be responsible for communication with the instructor. College students are reminded to be mindful of tone, use proper grammar and punctuation and do not expect an immediate response (usually a 48 hour window) when using email.
• Lack of attendance (or coursework) will result in a Withdrawal.
• Online college courses are NOT the same as virtual high school courses! VERY different! SEATED courses are an option!!!

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CLASSES ARE TUITION FREE!

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• Fees, books, and materials are the responsibility of the student. While the tuition for your classes is completely waived through the Career & College Promise program, any textbooks, fees and other class materials are your responsibility to purchase.
• To pay your fees please call the Business Office 919-718-7517 and have your CCCC Student ID number. The Business Office is open Monday – Thursday from 8am to 5pm and Friday from 8am to 3pm.
• OR these can be paid online through the student’s self service app (after the first semester).
• Failure to pay fees will result in you being dropped from your courses and will prohibit registration for the following semester until they are paid.

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What do I do now?

Registration for the FALL semester will run until the school year ends. CCP registration has required steps:

1. Indicate to Ms. Lipsey that you are interested in CCP for the Fall semester of 2023.
2. Fill out the application.
3. Meet with Mrs. McKenzie to choose courses. Will meet @ ASCEND in late April.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

• Grades are available 24/7 in student’s online portal! Only a final grade will show on the high school report card.
• Encourage your student to communicate with their instructor.
• Talk to your student about the importance of email.
• Talk to your student about the importance of due dates and deadlines.
• Check out the FAQ page!

Drops : A course can be dropped during the census period, or 10 days after the class starts (this period is shorter for courses that are not 16 weeks long).. This removes the class from your schedule completely and does not produce a grade. It will not show on a transcript.

Withdrawals : A course can be withdrawn from the day after the census period until the deadline (75% date). It does produce a grade (usually of W) and will show on your transcripts. Multiple withdrawals can lead to academic probation, suspension and can lead to other issues with financial aid.

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FREE TUITION AFTER GRADUATION!

Lee County Promise

• Complete 4 CCP (or 12 credit hours) courses successfully
• Eligible for FREE college tuition
• CURRENTLY not guaranteed for funding after 2024 graduation, but hopeful ☺

www.cccc.edu/promise/lee

Questions?

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Reminder of my contact information:

Email: hmcke851@cccc.edu

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To schedule an appointment: calendly.com/hmcke851/15min

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*Fees, books, and course materials are the responsibility of the student/family.  This must be paid to the Business Office by a deadline each semester. * 

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