Dual Enrollment Orientation

2014-2015

Kym D. Johnson, MPA
Presentation approximately 40 minutes

Put away cell phones

Time will be allotted for questions at the end of
presentation

Housekeeping

Provide understanding of student responsibilities to
yourself, your high school and FSCJ
Provide description of College resources available to
DE students
Provide clarification of impact dual enrollment has on
your future

Objectives

Im a Dual Enrollment Student.
Now What?

Part I



What is Dual Enrollment?
Definition

High School location versus College Campus/Online

GPA and Test Scores to Qualify

Test Scores Required in all 3 areas: Reading, Writing
and Math









Dates, Deadlines and Paperwork
Oh My!

Dual Enrollment Application Do Not Apply in Connections

Student Contract

Transcripts

Official AP Exam Scores

Unweighted 3.0 Grade Point Average/2.0 College Grade Point Average

Traditional dual enrollment students maximum of 11 semester hours or 3
courses per semester fall and spring. Students may take 2 classes over the
summer term.


High School Guidance Counselor Application Deadlines Vary

Registration Deadlines: May 1, August 1 and December 1

All applications materials must be submitted by the deadline

Must adhere to college drop and withdrawal deadlines



Dates, Deadlines and
PaperworkOh My!

Students are not permitted to independently perform
any registration activity. Any student found in
violation will not be allowed to continue in dual
enrollment for subsequent terms.

Any changes to your schedule must go through your
high school counselor and campus dual enrollment
coordinator.
Student Registration Restrictions
Success in Dual Enrollment

Part II
Family and Friends
FSCJ Faculty and Staff
Instructors
Library Learning Center - Workshops and Tutoring
Office of Services for Students with Disabilities - Self-Disclose
Administration
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
High School Faculty and Staff
Guidance Counselors, Teachers, Coaches, and
Administration

Your Support System

You have access to online resources too:

MyWriting Lab

MyMath Lab

SmartThinking

FSCJ Library Learning Commons
Online Support
Successful Students

Are present in class
Mentally
Physically

Are fully prepared
Books
Blackboard
Assignments/Labs



Actively participate
Engage in discussions
Ask questions
Search for answers

Manage time effectively
Get Connected,
Stay Connected!
Part III
Need Assistance? Dont know what to do? Who do you contact?

Make sure to talk to:
Teachers and Professors
Guidance Counselors/Early College Coordinators
Dual Enrollment Coordinators at FSCJ

Communicate frequently with instructors, and counselors and
coordinators. If you are going to miss a class, are struggling, dont
understand an assignment or policy, let your instructor know as
soon as possible. Asking for help is key.
Communicate


E-Books

FSCJ Student Connections Account

FSCJ Blackboard (Bb)

FSCJ Email

FSCJ Online Library Resources

Florida Virtual College Network

Technology

Accessing Connections
Navigating Connections
Blackboard (Bb)
College Resources in Connections
Course Evaluations
Access Question in BlackboardFSCJ Instructor or
FSCJ Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Technology Issues--Contact FSCJ Help Desk

E-BooksFollett (bookstore) or Pearson (access
codes)
Who do I call for help?
Student Opportunities

Part IV
Perks

Student ID

Athletic Events

Volunteer Opportunities

Social Events



Leadership Events

Phi Theta Kappa

Honors Academy

Performances
Student IDs
How do I get one?

Paperwork

Where can I get one?




Why should I get one?

Discounts

Access to computer labs,
tutoring, LLC, gyms and
recreation centers

Thank you!
Duval and Nassau County public school students will
have their textbooks funded by the school district.
Please see your guidance counselor for details on the
process for your specific district.
Textbooks
High School and Beyond

Part V
GPA, Test Scores and Coursework

Service Hours

Apply PRIOR to High School Graduation

Complete your FAFSA



Bright Futures

Transcripts

Test Scores (AP, IB, AICE)

Dual Enrollment

CLEP?
Credit
Transcripts
Military Service
Employment
Colleges and Universities:
Classification-Check on!
Application Deadlines
Priority Scholarship Deadline
FAFSA
Get informed of your optionsCollege fairs, visits, tours,
Open House


Where do I go from here?

In the next few days you will receive an invitation to
complete an online survey about this presentation.
Please take a few minutes to answer the questions. We
appreciate your feedback so that we may better serve
our schools and students.
E-Survey
Ali Brazzeal ali.brazzeal@fscj.edu

Lisa Milam lmilam@fscj.edu

Naita Guine Naita.B.Guine@fscj.edu

Kym Johnson kyjohnso@fscj.edu

Keeanga Akakatang kspeakes@fscj.edu

Maggy Dartiguenave Peck mdartigu@fscj.edu

Contact Information