Accelerate Your Education: College in High School Program Overview 2022-2023

College in High School Program Overview 2022-2023 A partnership between Neshannock Township School District and Seton Hill University/University of Pittsburgh/Duquesne University

College in High School Program College in High School has been designed to accelerate top students to college-level academic preparation while taking high level high school courses. The program leads to college credits earned for freshmen level courses which are required by most universities. Students may be able transfer the credits to the college or university of their choice. The students may have advanced standing at the university level, which equates to great savings in time and money for the student.

Benefits to earning college credits in high school Credits MAY be transferable to most universities and colleges for similar courses. (not all colleges/programs accept transfer credits) Students may graduate (college) early. Tremendous savings in college tuition expense. Students may earn a dual major with the additional time available at college. Students may take lighter semesters at college during peak academic or athletic times. Signifies to college acceptance officials the student s readiness for higher education.

Neshannock approved Seton Hill courses for 2022-23 HS Course Title SHU Course #SHU Title Course in review SBU100-54 Instructor Credits AP Biology Honors Accounting Nancy Blank Cynthia Welker 3 3 Principles of Accounting I Matthew DeLorenzo - NEW Jennifer Joy Michael Cavalier Anita Slater AP Microeconomics Honors English II AP English Literature AP US History SEC101-52 SEL105-61 SEL151-61 SHY103-56 Principles of Microeconomics Composition and Culture Part A Topics in Literature Introduction to American History 3 3 3 3 Honors Precalculus AP Calculus AB Senior High Band Honors Statistics SMA120-58 SMA130-59 SMU127-50 SSS250-52 Precalculus Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry Fundamentals of Music Theory Introductory Statistics Zachary Sarver Zachary Sarver Kim Heim Edward Frye 4 4 1 3

Other approved CWHS courses HS Course PITT Course Mrs. Rogers Cost/ See her for registration $300.00 AP Chemistry 4 Credits CHEM0110 Chemistry 1/Lab HS Course Duquesne Course Mr. Frye Cost/See Mr. Frye for registration Math 125 Fundamentals of Statistics 3 Credits Honors Statistics $342.00 (est)

NTSD College in High School Seton Hill University -For students enrolled in the NTSD program $230 per course. Registration and payment is online University of Pitt- For students enrolled in the NTSD program $300 per course. Mrs. Rogers will tell how to register & submit payment Duquesne University- For students enrolled in the NTSD program $ 342 per course. Mrs. DeVincentis will mail your payment and registration directly to Duquesne once received.

Criteria for credit consideration Students must earn a 70% or higher in the course WITHOUT the added 5% for Honors courses or 10% for AP courses. Example: Student receives a 70% in AP Calculus on report card. This would be a 60% without the 10% so no credit will be awarded by Seton Hill University.

Registration Process For Seton Hill courses-register online September 28-October 24. Parent/Student responsibility. Pay online! (limited scholarships for students with low income/economic hardships) DEADLINE is September 20 2:00 pm. See Mrs. D for forms Download the appropriate guide to assist with the online registration portal: https://www.setonhill.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/high- school-programs/college-in-high-school/ Once again, this year, there will be two separate categories for registration - 1. Students who are new to our CHS program; 2. Students who are returning to the CHS program.

Registration Process (cont) For Duquesne- registration paperwork is required from Mr. Frye. Parents send check and paperwork to Mrs. DeVincentis to be copied and mailed. For Pitt-Online registration is required. See Mrs. Rodgers. $300/4 credits Due 9/16/22

Seton Hill College Transcripts To order a Seton Hill College transcript: https://tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org/school/ficecode/00336200 Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the green Order Transcripts button. You can designate where you would like them sent. There is a $10 charge per copy. I always recommend getting a transcript at the end of the school year so that you can be sure it is accurate.

Modern States Courses Take online course(s) for free at https://modernstates.org/ Complete the course(s) Receive a voucher to take the CLEP exam ( College Level Examination Program) The CLEP exams are College Board Programs. ( SAT and AP are too) Based on your score, you may be eligible for college credit! Always check with the college to determine acceptance of these credits

College Within the High School It is our sincere goal to provide the students of the Neshannock Township School District every opportunity to excel academically and develop the foundation to compete in universities and colleges across the globe. This program is an example of our efforts to help our students get a head start with their higher education. Please feel free to contact the district administration or guidance office for any assistance you need in the process of exploring and registering for college level courses. The district administration, faculty, and staff join together to congratulate you and your child for the academic success that has brought you to this point. We truly recognize the hard work and determination the students and families have put forth & we commend your efforts. Brenda DeVincentis School Counselor Office Email: (724) 658-5513 ext 5115 bdevincentis@ntsd.org