Dual Enrollment Does It Right

In this news article, Jessica Bock investigates the value of AP courses and dual credit classes in the high schools throughout Missouri. She describes the merits of both AP courses and dual credit in planning for college, and she explores the personal motivations of some high school students for taking AP or dual credit

Through this program, students have an opportunity to receive college and high school credits at the same time. The ability to explore college resources while getting a jump start on a college career is why this year alone, more than 14,000 Dual Credit students have chosen South Texas College be part of their college transition!

This chapter presents the statistical results of the correlational study of the relationship between students and college persistence who were enrolled from partnering high schools (Clay County, Corbin, McCreary County, North Laurel, South Laurel, and Whitley County) and the dual credit program. The study theorized that the provision of dual credit programs to participating high schools would affect the students’ choice to attend an institution of higher education or not based upon participation levels in dual credit classes. Furthermore, the study assumed that a relationship will exist in the grade point average earned and dual credit participation. The study was designed to test the assumptions

Swain County High School currently serves students grades 9-12. It has a Freshman Academy (FA) which functions on a hybrid schedule. Students receive 4 credits by attending year-long classes for the two blocks of the day. They are housed in a separate building during these two blocks and then join the rest of the school for 4 electives over the course of two semesters. The FA consists of English 1, Math 1 or Math 2 for those who were proficient in Math 1 in the 8th grade, Health and PE and a class called 21st Century skills, which focuses on transitional issues with freshmen. We offer a team taught, A/B day, year-long schedule for the regular World History and English 2 classes. Outside of these specific hybrid components to the schedule Swain is on a 86 minute block schedule with a 30 minute advisor/advisee period built into the end of the day. Besides the standard required subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health and PE) we offer 27 CTE courses with 8 different concentrations, 2 foreign languages with a face to face teacher and several online options, and 4 different types of arts classes (choral, band, theater, and visual arts). We offer seven Advanced Placement (AP) classes. We offer honors in all levels of English, Social Studies and Math, as well as in Biology and Chemistry.

blended, and independent study learning options for students. Graduating more than 600 students each year, our schools have recently

In perspective of students from underrepresented populations, the numbers are much lower in comparison the number of students participating in the AP course program. However, among concurrent and post-secondary enrollment options the number of low-income students rose 40% from the previous school year, while white student participation percentages remains stagnant ("Postsecondary enrollment options," 2012). This is a state funded program, with affiliated state colleges and universities from which the college credit is earned, which is very beneficial for those who do not have the financial support to attend college. Other benefits to these programs are they allow students to complete a “trial run” of college classes to determine if this is part of their career path without exhausting personal finances. These courses also give students exposure to the high academic expectations associated with college-level work, allow them to find new challenges, and give them momentum to pursue a college degree by awarding them college credits before they graduate high school.

In 1976 black students accounted for 1% and Hispanics made up .03% of total enrollment at two and four year colleges, while the percentage of whites enrolled was 83%. By 2011, both black and Hispanic enrollment had increased by 14% with white enrollment decreasing by 24%. These numbers illustrate that the black share of total enrollment between 1976 and 2011 almost doubled, the Hispanic share quadrupled and the White

I have reviewed the information on the course overload form and determined that the student should not be allowed to register for this course. Primarily, due to the fact that a dual enrollment student in their junior year of high school is not allowed to enroll in more than 15 credit hours within a given semester. The previous exception is only given to a student in their senior year. In addition, the student must show the ability to undertake such a large course load and this override must be approved by either the Director of Early College High Schools or Director of Dual2Degree High Schools & Services.

Dual enrollment enables students to earn transferrable college credit toward a degree or credential by providing high school students with the opportunity to enroll in college courses and earn college credit through partnerships between local school districts and institutions of higher education. (Vargas, Hooker, & Gerwin, 2017, p. 14)

Every year, high school graduates are faced with the decision to further their education or not. If they choose to do so, they are then faced with the decision to go to a two-year or four-year college. There are many factors that come in to play when deciding between them including sports, cost, flexibility, and location, education, and student activities. Understanding the differences and similarities between a two-year and four-year institution is necessary for each individual to make the best decision for their education.

Attending Edmonds Community College for the last two years of my high school career was liberating. The Running Start program enabled me to take control over my education and I was eager to jump headfirst into the college environment. At the college I was able to learn at a quicker pace, relying less on others and more on my own abilities. My academic success became entirely dependent on my eagerness to learn and willingness to work hard. As a full-time Running Start student, I was able to hand-select courses that both challenged me and pertained to my academic interests. Unlike my high school, the community college offered a variety of course subjects, enabling me to cast a wider net into the academic pool.

In Lydic’s essay he states that he is not a big fan of the dual credit program and that he is in the minority that does not agree with dual credit. In spite of the fact that he does not like and does not agree with the dual credit program, throughout the whole essay, Lydic’s research basically only shows positivity and how dual credit benefits students. He states that when students have taken dual credit that their “college completion rate was greater with a sixty six percent rate versus the fifty five

Most schools provide many AP credit course work. Other schools also provide being able to take college credit plus courses. The question is, do you think administrators should push more students to take college classes with many more options to choose from, or take an AP course that is provided within the school.

Countless numbers of college freshman transfer out after their first year of studies. Many return, some don't. Unfortunately, many of these students felt displaced and found that their expectations were not met by the university they attended. Attending community school gives students the opportunity to earn college credit while taking the time to select the 4-year institution that is right for them. Because there is little financial investment, most students

While in high school, students have the opportunity to earn college credit to work towards a degree, while earning high school credit at the same time. This is referred to as dual credit, and more and more students are beginning to take advantage of its many purposes. Two types of these dual credit programs are dual enrollment and advanced placement. While both programs have their advantages, there are several reasons that dual enrollment is rightfully preferred by students than its counterpart. Dual enrollment courses benefit students more overall than advanced placement courses, as dual enrollment programs give students the same benefits, if not more, without the intense rigor and risks associated with advanced placement.