The document provides information about Patrick Henry Community College's Dual Enrollment Program. It discusses that the program allows high school students to simultaneously earn high school and college credits by taking college-level courses. It highlights that in 2009 over 1,200 students from Henry County Public Schools took dual enrollment courses and that 28 seniors from Patrick County Public Schools graduated with an Associate's degree in 2010. The document outlines the eligibility requirements for the program and steps students must take to register. It also reviews the benefits of dual enrollment such as saving money on tuition, developing an official college transcript, and getting early exposure to college-level expectations.

1. Welcome to Patrick Henry Community College Dual Enrollment Program Presented by: Chameeka N. Smith March 2011

2. 1.2 million students were dual enrolled in 2005 “College credit earn prior to high school graduation reduce the average time to a degree and increase the likelihood of graduation” Did you know…

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4. Franklin County High School Students can receive college credit by enrolling in 18 dual enrollment courses

5. Henry County Public Schools In 2009, 1,216 students took one or more dual enrollment courses

6. Martinsville City Public Schools All students are offered the dual enrollment program

7. Patrick County Public Schools 28 seniors graduated with a high school diploma and Associate’s degree in June 2010

8. Providing high school students the opportunity to enroll in college level courses while in High School Opportunity to earn high school credits and college credits simultaneously What is Dual Enrollment?

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10. Comparison High School Graduate Dual Enrollment Graduate Received a high school diploma Received a high school diploma Received college credits Received a college transcript Exposed to college classes and faculty expectations

11. Must be a high school junior or senior attending a public or private school Exceptional freshman and sophomore on a case-by-case basis; home school students can also participate Must apply to PHCC Must take and pass the College placement test (COMPASS or ASSET) Receive a recommendation from a high school official Parental consent Eligible for the Dual Enrollment program

12. Dual Enrollment

13. Step 1: Complete an PHCC application and schedule a placement test Step 2: Select course(s) with high school counselor Step 3: Register (tuition/textbooks) Step 4: Visit PHCC to learn about services and activities available Role of Parent and Students

14. Step 5: Participate in class; do assignments on time Step 6: Put forth your best efforts and strive for A’s and B’; Remember grades become a part of your college transcript Role of Parent and Students

15. Saving money Free college placement testing Receiving high school and college credit simultaneously Development of an official college transcript Introduction to college courses and faculty expectations Progress towards next academic goals without having to want until high school graduation College resources Benefits of Dual Enrollment

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17. For more information please contact: Patrick Henry Community College Dual Enrollment Coordinator 645 Patriot Ave Martinsville, VA 24112 (276)638-8777 PreziPresentation: http://prezi.com/wf6nytbga76d/phcc/