2015-2016 Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreements Between School Districts and Florida College ...

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2015-2016 Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreements
Between School Districts and Florida College System Institutions

The Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement, as required by Section 1007.271(21), Florida
Statutes, should begin with an introductory section that clearly identifies the parties involved in
the agreement, the term (a beginning and ending date) of the agreement, and the make-up of the
local Articulation Committee that has negotiated/drafted the agreement. The process by which
the agreement is renewed or terminated should also be included. Following the introductory
information, the components required in each agreement are:

DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION:
District Miami Dade College
Name Dr. Jacqueline Hill
Title Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Address/Phone Number 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Ste. 1442, Miami , FL 33132 [phone]
Email [email protected]
District The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
Name Dr. Maria de Armas
Title Assistant Superintendent, Division of Academics
Address/Phone Number 1501 NE 2nd Avenue, Ste. 327, Miami, FL 33132 [phone]
Email [email protected]

INTRODUCTION:
The Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement (DEAA or Agreement) between the District Board of
Trustees of Miami Dade College (MDC) and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
(alternatively M-DCPS) is required by Section 1007.271(21), Florida Statutes. This Agreement is for
academic year 2015-2016, which at MDC runs from August 24, 2015 to July 30, 2016 and will be
reviewed annually. It may be amended upon the mutual agreement of both parties should the State
Board of Education rules, Florida Statutes, or interpretation require revisions.

Each year, M-DCPS and MDC designees work on updating the DEAA prior to the Fall term to submit to
each institution’s academic authority for approval, and subsequent submission to the Florida Department
of Education (FLDOE), Office of Articulation. The members appointed to constitute the Articulation
Committee that deals with the process of updating the DEAA are:

For MDC: Associate Provost for Academic Affairs; District Director of School and MDC
Relations/Articulation; Academic Dean; Dual Enrollment Coordinator and Collegewide Registrar.

For M-DCPS: Assistant Superintendent and the District Instructional Supervisor, Division of
Academics, Office of Academics and Transformation.

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MDC and M-DCPS representatives start working together at the end of April. MDC designates the
Director of School and MDC Relations/Articulation, and M-DCPS designates the Instructional
Supervisor, Division of Academic Support, Office of Academics and Transformation, as the primary
contacts to coordinate and gather updated information from specific department/areas in their respective
systems to renew the required sections of the DEAA. Joint meetings are scheduled during the months of
May and June to review the updated material provided by the different college and school district
requirements, and to agree upon contents and language. Drafts are shared via e-mail, making sure that
current legislative mandates are reflected in the DEAA. Material is prepared for submission to
respective legal counsel and academic authority to finally secure the Superintendent of Schools and
MDC President’s signatures. The DEAA will be posted on the MDC and M-DCPS’ websites.

1. A ratification or modification of all existing articulation agreements

This section attests to the ratification of all other agreements between the college and the school
district that may affect dual enrollment. Such agreements might include: career and technical center
/ Florida College transfer agreements; testing agreements; and dual enrollment agreements beyond

the scope of this document (such as agreements unique to a specific magnet, academy or school), to

name a few. It would be appropriate to insert a list of these agreements in this section.

MDC and M-DCPS have the following specific partnership agreements:

A. The School for Advanced Studies (SAS)

The School for Advanced Studies is a partnership between MDC and M-DCPS designed for talented 11th
and 12th grade students who are given the opportunity for acceleration and enrichment. MDC provides
classroom space, and M-DCPS employs the teachers, counselors and principal. Founded in 1987, this
dual enrollment program is the oldest in the state.

The School for Advanced Studies is located on four campuses at MDC (North Campus, Kendall
Campus, Wolfson Campus, and Homestead Campus). For the School Year 2015-2016, 12th grade
students at SAS will enroll in four (4) college dual enrollment courses in the Fall term and four (4)
college dual enrollment courses in the Spring term. For the School Year 2015-2016, 11th grade students
at SAS will enroll in three (3) college dual enrollment courses in the Fall term and three (3) college dual
enrollment courses in the Spring term. These courses will be taught by MDC faculty. In addition, SAS
students will take the required high school courses taught by M-DCPS faculty. In the summer, all SAS
students may enroll in a total of four (4) college dual enrollment courses taught by MDC faculty: two (2)
courses in Summer A and two (2) courses in Summer B. NOTE: The above referenced course loads do
not include corresponding labs. Additionally, most of the students complete more than 75 hours of
community service annually. Other benefits include use of the MDC’s libraries and computer labs, and
one-on-one mentoring sessions with faculty members.

B. New World School of the Arts (NWSA)

New World School of the Arts is a comprehensive, full-time high school and college program which
prepares students for professional careers in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. The program was
created by the Florida Legislature in 1984 as a Center of Excellence in the Arts. It is a unique
cooperative venture of M-DCPS, the MDC, and the University of Florida. Through its sponsoring
institutions, New World Schools of the Arts awards the High School Diploma, Associate in Arts Degree,
Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.

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New World School of the Arts students are selected for admission based entirely on their creativity and
talent in the arts. Neither academic grades nor standardized test scores are considered. Students enter the
school through a rigorous audition/portfolio review process that assesses their ability to succeed in an
intensive conservatory-style arts program. The selection process is highly competitive.

High School students at New World School of the Arts earn up to twenty-four (24) dual enrollment
credits in one (1) arts discipline – dance, music, theater or visual arts. They are considered college-ready
for participation in these courses based upon the rigorous admissions process.

A formal jury at the end of every term, conducted by the arts dean and arts faculty, assesses each
student’s progress. Students must maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average in all arts courses to continue
enrollment in the school.

C. Early Admissions

The Early Admission program is a form of dual enrollment through which eligible high school students
or home school students enroll at MDC on a full-time basis during their senior year in courses that are
creditable toward the high school diploma and the Associate degree. In order to be considered a full-
time dual enrollment early admission student, the student must enroll in a minimum of twelve (12)
college credit hours per term or the equivalent to participate in the early admission program; however, a
student may not be required to enroll in more than fifteen (15) college credit hours per term or the
equivalent.

D. Career Pathways Consortium Agreement

The Career Pathways Consortium is created by the M-DCPS and MDC to develop and implement
comprehensive articulation agreements for students enrolled in their respective school district and service
areas. The consortium will provide greater opportunities for students to participate in advanced level
courses. The consortium will develop, expand, and promote career pathways and programs of study to
assist students to transition from secondary to post-secondary and in to careers.

E. Home School Education

Home education students shall have equal access to dual enrollment as public school students. Home
education students must present evidence to the postsecondary institution that the home education
program is in compliance with Section 1002.41, Florida Statutes. In order for the postsecondary
institution to provide dual enrollment opportunities comparable to those for public school students,
postsecondary institutions may require a declaration of student grade level upon entry to the dual
enrollment program. Postsecondary institutions may indicate the length of eligibility in terms of years. It
is not a statutory requirement that home education students present a transcript at the time of entry to the
dual enrollment program; however, there may be educational benefits to the student for sharing his or her
education background.

Each postsecondary institution shall enter into a home articulation agreement with each home education
student seeking enrollment in a dual enrollment course. The home education articulation agreement
shall be mutually agreed upon by MDC, the home school student, and the student’s parent and will
include at a minimum:
1. A delineation of courses and program available to the dually enrolled home education student.
Courses and programs may be added, revised, or deleted at any time by the postsecondary
institution.
2. The initial and continued eligibility requirements for home education student participation is not
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to exceed those required of other dually enrolled students.
3. The student is responsible for providing his/ her own instructional materials and transportation.

2. A description of the process by which students and their parents are informed about
opportunities for student participation in the dual enrollment program

Institutional responsibilities are delineated. Who will notify parents and students of the option to

enroll in dual enrollment courses and how and when will this be done? Be specific.

Please note, as of July 1, 2014 secondary student eligibility extends to those students in grades 6‐12.

The process by which students are notified of the option to participate in the Dual Enrollment
program is:

MDC and M-DCPS will collaborate in notifying students of the options to participate in Dual
Enrollment.
A. The school district provides students with dual enrollment opportunity information through the
Student Portal. All eligible students receive a letter signed by the Superintendent of Schools
informing them of their eligibility for the dual enrollment program.
B. MDC advisors facilitate Dual Enrollment orientation sessions geared toward secondary students
and their parents during the Spring and Fall terms, and/or during the MDC’s Open Houses.
C. MDC Dual Enrollment Coordinators provide dual enrollment information that includes steps
required for a smooth admission and registration process, admissions criteria and requirements,
completing the Dual Enrollment and MDC Admissions applications, completing the placement
testing requirements, meeting with an advisor, getting their books, etc.
D. MDC recruitment staff visit high schools and extend invitations to high school college fairs held
during the school year to promote the dual enrollment program by explaining the requirements
and emphasizing the benefits. A collaborative relationship with guidance counselors is developed
through these routine visits that encourage direct communication with the Dual Enrollment
Coordinators at the MDC campuses.
E. High school students interested in participating in dual enrollment are encouraged to visit MDC’s
Testing website which provides testing information and resources that help students review and
prepare for the PERT, e.g. how to prepare for the test, tips for taking the PERT, contents of the
test, reference of special computer program to assist student to adequately prepare and perform,
etc.
F. Students are encouraged to visit the MDC campuses testing departments to obtain resources, such
as handouts. Information on helpful links where students can find sample questions to review
basic concepts, how the test works (testing time, regulations, course placement guides, etc.) is
shared with high school guidance counselors so that students are duly advised.
G. MDC student services personnel from each campus coordinate with the campus “feeder” high
schools to provide opportunities for high school students to experience college and the campus
environment. Students are bused to the campus. While on campus, they visit classes, labs and
computer courtyards. They are also informed of the many services available.
H. MDC’s “High School Opportunities” website contains general information about dual enrollment
and is available to public and private high school students, parents, teachers and counselors.
I. Advising is key to high school students making appropriate course selection. Therefore, MDC has
assigned Dual Enrollment Coordinators at each of its campuses. They are responsible for
advising students on the courses they plan to take, as well as to assist them with the admissions
process. The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs or Academic Dean on the MDC campuses is
responsible for providing assistance pertaining to academic issues.
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J. The selection and process for participation in MDC’s dual enrollment program are coordinated
with high school guidance counselors. Dual enrollment is included in the student’s completed
personalized, academic and career plan that will count toward a degree program--Associate (AS
or AA) College Credit Certificate or baccalaureate degree, emphasizing general education and
prerequisite requirement courses. In addition, students can explore Florida’s college and
university offerings (both traditional and distance learning programs), learn about financial aid,
and apply for admission. For more information, visit http://www.flvc.org.
K. College guidance includes recommending that students give careful consideration to course
scheduling, meeting times, transportation and traveling time. Students are told that they must
consider that the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual enrollment courses will be greater
than high school courses. MDC recommends that a student enroll in a maximum of two (2)
courses each term (excluding Labs) in order to ensure academic success.
L. High school guidance counselors advise students to select dual enrollment courses that match the
requirements for high school graduation, count for Bright Futures Scholarships, and are
considered core courses by the State University System (SUS) for admission purposes.
M. The Director of School and College Relations/Articulation and the District Supervisor, Office of
Academics and Transformation, Division of Advanced Academics facilitate the communication
of Institutional and legislative updates among staff from both institutions.

The process by which parents are notified of the option to participate in Dual Enrollment
program is:
A. M-DCPS guidance counselors provide dual enrollment information to parents, emphasizing the
advantages of dual enrollment as an acceleration mechanism during school-sponsored meetings
(PTA, Open Houses, and Orientation sessions).
B. MDC Dual Enrollment Coordinators are invited to provide information to parents about the
acceleration mechanisms available to M-DCPS students during Parental Involvement Seminars
organized by the United Teachers of Dade; Home Education Parent Association workshops; and
Parent-Teacher Nights held at the high school sites. Parents are also invited to dual enrollment
orientation/information sessions held on MDC Campuses during the Summer and Fall terms.
C. MDC President’s Office sends out an annual letter/brochure to parents of junior and senior
students in the public school system at the beginning of the Spring term, emphasizing: (a) that
dual enrollment programs help students move more quickly and successfully through the
educational system; (b) the cost-saving advantages and the option to accelerate their education.
D. The M-DCPS Superintendent annually informs all eligible tenth grade students with an
unweighted minimum GPA of 3.0 and high academic achievement of the dual enrollment
opportunities available to them. Official letters signed by the Superintendent are posted on the M-
DCPS Student Portal for students meeting the eligibility criteria.

3. A delineation of courses and programs available to students eligible to participate in
Dual Enrollment

In ad dressing the courses and programs available to students, the Dual Enrollment Course—High School
Subje ct Area Equivalency List is a great starting point, but should not be viewed as the limits of dual
enrol lment course offerings. Courses offered beyond the Dual Enrollment Course—High school Subject
Area Equivalency List (along with their locally designated high school subject/credit equivalencies) should
be cle arly delineated at this point in the agreement.

For career dual enrollment—both clock hour and college credit—courses and programs must lead
towa rd an approved industry certification from an Industry Certification Funding List in Section 1008.44,
Florid a Statutes.
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In addition to the State’s “Dual Enrollment Course High School Subject Area Equivalency List”
approved by the Articulation Coordinating Committee and State Board of Education which identifies the
MDC courses taken through dual enrollment that satisfy high school subject area graduation
requirements, MDC and M-DCPS have mutually agreed on additional courses that meet the needs of
career academies, magnet schools, and workforce preparation. (See Attachment A)

Dual enrollment courses selected by the students as part of their educational plan may be used to meet
sequential courses in a career and technical program, industry certification, fine and performing arts, or
academic content area. They may also be used to complete the four (4) elective credits.

Courses excluded but not limited for dual enrollment are the following:
• courses categorized as college preparatory and other forms of pre-collegiate instruction;
• physical education courses that focus on the physical execution of a skill rather than the
intellectual attributes of the activity, and private music lessons;
• online college credit courses; and
• Virtual full or independent courses are not allowed for dual enrollment. However, a hybrid or
blended course that requires a student’s presence at the college campus is permitted.

4. A description of the process by which students and their parents exercise options to
participate in the dual enrollment program

Procedures for participation, along with firmly established deadlines, are essential to the agreement.
The agreement should contain specific information regarding the following: application/forms for
admission to the program; the recommendations/signatures required for participation; the person to
whom parents and/or students submit their paperwork; the process by which students register and
withdraw from courses; maximum course loads; grade forgiveness; weighting of dual enrollment
course grades; and the process by which grades are distributed. Confusion and frustration often
occur when students or parents are given conflicting information about procedures and deadlines
from the high school and the college.

Students and the parents/guardians of students wishing to pursue participation in an articulated
acceleration program must contact their high school counselors to discuss admissions criteria and to
obtain the necessary application information. The procedures in place for students to participate in the
Dual enrollment program at MDC include:

APPLICATION PROCESS:
• Students must be in 6-12th grade, attending a public or private high school, or be a home school
participant.
• Interested eligible students must submit a regular college admission application together with a
Miami Dade College Dual Enrollment Approval Form approval form, which is submitted to the
Dual Enrollment Coordinator at least 30 days in advance of the requested term of enrollment.
• The Miami Dade College Dual Enrollment Approval Form lists the student’s personal
information, grade level, the high school name, the high school course requirement the college
credit course will meet, and the student’s unweighted GPA.
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• The Miami Dade College Dual Enrollment Approval Form approval form must be signed by the
student, parent or guardian, the high school guidance counselor, and the high school principal to
ensure that the course will count toward high school graduation. The student and the high school
guidance counselor select the courses from the approved MDC/M-DCPS equivalency list. The
Dual Enrollment Approval Form must also bear the high school seal.
• All documentation must be received by MDC Dual Enrollment Coordinator by the posted
application deadlines.
• Students are required to submit a completed Dual Enrollment Approval Form each term in order
to retain enrollment eligibility. If the student’s college GPA falls below 2.0, the student is
ineligible to continue dual enrollment.

COURSE LOAD:
• MDC and Miami-Dade County Public School agree that a student will enroll in a maximum of 2
courses each term (excluding Labs) in order to ensure academic success. Additional coursework
must be approved by an Academic Dean and the School District Office on an individual basis.
• MDC will NOT allow students without a high school diploma to register at the college outside the
framework of dual enrollment or early admission. MDC cannot accept payment for DE courses
from students in high schools or their parents or any other entity.
• Dual enrollment students are allowed to take a course one time only. They are not allowed to
retake a course for grade forgiveness (W, D, F) until they have graduated from high school and
are enrolled as a traditional degree-seeking student at MDC.

WITHDRAWAL PROCESS:
• M-DCPS high school counselors and students will be made aware of the official MDC drop/add
date during each term. All dual enrollment students will be responsible for officially withdrawing
from classes they are no longer attending. Students will understand the importance of adhering to
this date in order for the District to not incur unnecessary charges resulting from courses not
taken. MDC’s Dual Enrollment Coordinator will assist students with this documentation.
• The Registrar’s office must receive an official withdrawal from a dual enrollment course(s) by the
deadline established by MDC.
• High school guidance counselors are notified if a student chooses to withdraw from a dual
enrollment course.
• MDC’s Dual Enrollment Coordinator advises students that if they do not withdraw officially from
the class, they will receive a failing grade that may affect future college admission and/or
financial aid.

GRADE DISTRIBUTION:
All students enrolled in dual enrollment classes will be graded on the same basis as other college students
in the same courses. Students participating in dual enrollment at MDC will receive grades and credit
for their college work. These grades and credits are posted on the college transcript. Dual enrollment
course grades become part of a student’s permanent college and high school transcript and are
calculated into the student’s permanent postsecondary GPA maintained by MDC.

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5. A list of any additional initial student eligibility requirements for participation in the
Dual Enrollment program
The statutory eligibility requirements for academic and career dual enrollment include:

• College Credit: 3.0 unweighted GPA and demonstrated readiness for college coursework
through scores on a common placement test (as established in State Board of Education Rule
6A‐10.0315) [the Agreement should note if all sections of a common placement test must be
successfully completed prior to dual enrollment participation].
• Career Certificate: 2.0 unweighted GPA.
• Be a student in grades 6‐12 in a public or eligible private secondary school. Students in grades
6‐12 who meet high school GPA and placement tests requirements may participate in dual
enrollment.
• Continued eligibility for college credit dual enrollment requires the maintenance of a 3.0
unweighted high school GPA and the minimum GPA required by the postsecondary
institution.
• Students who will graduate from high school prior to completion of the postsecondary course
may not register for the course through dual enrollment.
• Students may lose the opportunity to participate in the dual enrollment program if they are
disruptive to the learning process.

The Florida College System institution may establish additional initial student eligibility requirements.
Any additional eligibility requirements must be clearly specified in the Dual Enrollment Articulation
Agreement to be implemented in the academic year under the agreement. Additional requirements
must be to ensure student readiness for postsecondary instruction, and not to arbitrarily prohibit
students who have demonstrated the ability to master advanced courses from participation.

According to Section 1007.271, Florida Statutes, school districts may not deny dual enrollment
participation to students who meet statutory requirements and any additional eligibility requirements
established in the Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement.

Student eligibility requirements for initial enrollment in college credit dual enrollment courses must
include a 3.0 unweighted high school grade point average and the minimum score on a common
placement test adopted by the State Board of Education which indicates that the student is ready for
college-level coursework. Student eligibility requirements for continued enrollment in college credit dual
enrollment courses must include the maintenance of a 3.0 unweighted high school grade point average
and the minimum 2.0 post-secondary GPA established by MDC.

A. College-Credit dual enrollment (includes ATD, College Credit Certificate, AAS,
AS and AA)
1) In addition to the statutorily mandated 3.0 unweighted GPA and the common
placement examination for college credit dual enrollment, all students who
participate in the dual enrollment program at MDC must have college-ready
placement status in Reading and Writing.
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2) Student Life Skills courses (SLS) are used with students who do not meet the
statutory eligibility requirements. SLS courses do not require the Reading and
Writing college-ready placement levels. However, all students must be assessed.

B. Career and Technical Certificate Dual Enrollment (Postsecondary Adult Vocational,
PSAV).
1) MDC does not offer Career and Technical Certificate dual enrollment. The list of
approved dual enrollment courses offers a variety of courses of technical nature, i.e.
accounting, criminal justice, graphic design, computer, programming, data
processing, etc.
2) All students taking dual enrollment courses must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA, not at
2.0 unweighted GPA.

C. Early Admission
1) Must have completed the 11th grade year successfully at the senior high school.
2) Must have a minimum 3.5 high school unweighted GPA.
3) Must have passed successfully the MDC’s Basic Skills assessment CPT/PERT or
have appropriate SAT/ACT/FCAT (Grade 10) scores.
4) Must have authorization from their high school principal, counselor, and
parent/guardian.
5) Must express intent to pursue a postsecondary degree.
6) Must complete an interview with a MDC advisor/Dual Enrollment Coordinator to
determine that the student has potential to successfully complete college credit
courses.
7) Must enroll in a minimum of college credit courses which meet the requirements for
the student’s senior year and high school graduation (24 credits).
8) Must complete an Early Admission form for each term in order to retain enrollment
eligibility.
9) Must maintain an unweighted 3.0 high school GPA and a 3.0 college GPA in order
to continue participating in the Early Admission program.
10) M-DCPS requires that the Early Admissions High School Diploma Agreement
(FM#2829) be completed and signed by the student, parent/guardian, school
counselor, school principal and college/university representative. Go to link here:
http://forms.dadeschools.net/webpdf/2829/pdf

Students who are deficient in reading and/or writing may not enroll in college credit English courses or
other college credit courses that require communication skills beyond the skill level of the student.
Students who are deficient in mathematics cannot enroll in any college credit math course or other college
credit courses that require mathematics skills beyond the skill level of the student.

Students may not earn more than twelve (12) college credits prior to demonstrating proficiency in the
basic skill areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Exceptions may be granted provided that the
student is concurrently enrolled in a secondary course(s) for which they have been deemed deficient by
the postsecondary assessment.

If the student is projected to graduate from high school before the scheduled completion date of a
postsecondary course, the student may not register for that course through dual enrollment. After
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graduating from high school, the student may apply to MDC and pay the required registration, tuition, and
fees if the student meets MDC’s admissions requirements under Section 1007.263, Florida Statutes.

6. A delineation of the high school credit earned for the passage of each dual enrollment
course

The Dual Enrollment Course—High School Subject Area Equivalency List mandates the minimum subject

area credit awarded for specific courses taken through dual enrollment. This includes, for career

courses, clock hours to high school credits. The agreement should establish high school credits for

courses not included on this list.

It may be appropriate in this section to address how dual enrollment courses are weighted for the

purposes of class ranking. Dual enrollment courses must be weighted the same as Advanced Placement,

International Baccalaureate, and Advanced International Certificate of Education courses when the GPA

is calculated.

In addition to the State’s Dual Enrollment Course-High School Subject Area Equivalency List approved
by the Articulation Coordinating Committee and the State Board of Education which identifies the college
courses taken through dual enrollment that satisfy high school subject area graduation requirements,
MDC and M-DCPS have mutually agreed on courses that meet the needs of career academies, magnet
schools, and workforce preparation.

As per School Board Policy 5410, M-DCPS weighs college-level dual enrollment courses the same
as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced International Certification
of Education courses when grade point averages are calculated. The list of currently active and
authorized courses for dual enrollment is printed in Curriculum Bulletin-l, which is published
annually.

The 2015-2016 MDC/M-DCPS Dual Enrollment List (See Attachment A) indicates:
• the number of college credits for each course on the list;
• the number of high school credits earned;
• the high school subject area satisfied by the college course;
• the required levels of college readiness (reading, writing and mathematics) that must be met
for each course on the list;
• co-requisites and pre-requisites, if any.

MDC and M-DCPS have agreed to extend dual enrollment participation to Student Life Skills courses
(designated with SLS course prefix in the Statewide Course Numbering System) to students who do
not meet the statutory eligibility requirements. The Student Life Skills (SLS) courses earn students
college credit and high school elective credit and are the only ones on the list that do not require
college-ready placement levels in two of three of the skills areas. However, all students must be
assessed and valid test scores from either ACT, SAT or PERT will be submitted. SLS course
assignment will be based on the college’s placement criteria.

7. A description of the process for informing students and their parents of college-level
course expectations

Dual enrollment courses meet the curricular expectations and are at the same depth and rigor of non‐

dual enrollment postsecondary instruction, including those offered on the high school campus.

Students should understand that dual enrollment courses are college courses and the amount of work
necessary to succeed may be much greater than in high school courses. In addition, dual enrollment
courses become a part of a student’s permanent college transcript and are calculated into th1e0
student’s permanent postsecondary GPA.