Avery County Schools Policy Policy Code: 3101 DUAL ENROLLMENT
In its effort to provide a rigorous expanded curriculum that will adequately prepare students who also wish to enroll in classes taught by a college, university, community college or other approved entity in accordance with the requirements of this policy, state law, and the State Board of Education policy.
A. CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE
The Career and College Promise program is designed to offer qualified high
school students structured dual enrollment opportunities that provide both entry-
level job skills as will as pathways leading to a certificate, diploma, or degree.
The board, in collaboration with local community colleges, may provide for dual
enrollment of a qualified high school student in community college courses
through (1) a Career and Technical Education Pathway leading to a job credential,
certificate, or diploma aligned with one or more high school Career Clusters or (2)
a College Transfer Pathway leading to college transfer credits.
The board may also partner with institutions of higher education to establish
cooperative innovative high school programs that enable a student to concurrently
obtain a high school diploma and (1) begin or complete an associate degree
program, (2) master a certificate or vocational program, or (3) earn up to two
years of college credit within five years. Studetns are eligible for these programs
beginning in ninth grade.
The superintendent shall develop procedures consistent with this policy, state law,
and State Board policies.
B. OTHER COLLEGE COURSES
The superintendent shall develop procedures and requirements for awarding high
school credit toward graduation upon request to students who self-enroll in
courses taught by a college, university, community college, or other approved
entity. Credit towards graduation will be granted only for courses that are
consistent with the policies and standards of the school district and State Board of
Education requirements, including the requirements of State Board of Education
policy CCRE-001, which defines “Course for Credit.”
The course must be approved in advance by the principal. Prior to granting
approval, the principal shall determine whether the course is eligible for credit
toward graduation in accordance with the procedures and requirements developed
by the superintendent.
The parent or guardian of the student must give permission for the student to take
the course and the student must complete any forms required by the school
district.
Avery County Schools Policy Code: 3101 Page 1 of 2 Enrollment of a student in a course is the responsibility of the student and the student’s parent or guardian. Unless otherwise provided, all special fees, charges and any special transportation needs are the responsibility of the student and the student’s parent or guardian.
For a student to receive credit toward high school graduation, the school at which
the course is offered must provide such essential information as is generally
included in official transcripts of school records.
This information must include:
(1) a description of the content and subject matter covered by the course;
(2) the number of clock hours of instruction in the course; and
(3) the student's achievement or performance level in the course.
In addition, a syllabus which includes course goals, course objectives, course
activities, and grade requirements must be provided.
The student also must meet any other requirements established by the
superintendent.
Legal References: G.S. 115C art.16 pt. 9; 115C-36, -47; 115D-5(b), -20(4); S.L. 2011- 145 sec. 7.1A(a), 7.1A(b), 7.1A(c), 7.1A(k); State Board of Education Policies CCRE- 001, GRAD-004
Cross References: Curriculum Development (policy 3100)
Adopted: 10/18/07 Revised: 3/14/11; 4/28/17; 3/13/18; 5/14/19
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