1	Post Secondary Enrollment Options for 2006-2007 Presenters : Mentor High School Counseling Staff Linda Clements Cindy Gomori Dan Litzinger Patricia Maynor Mark Nemunaitis Terry Quigney
2	Program Overview: Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) 9th,10th,11th,12th Notification to students and parents Counseling Services Must address Benefits and Risks
3	Potential Benefits 1. Expands the curriculum offerings; 2. Study in more depth; 3. Earn college credit; 4. Financial support for taking college courses; 5. Experience college-level work and life prior to making final decisions about whether and/or where to attend college.
4	Potential Risks & Consequences 1. Increased responsibility for learning; 2. Reduced opportunities for participating; 3. Increased financial obligations; 4. Potential loss of employment; 5. Possible effect on GPA & Rank; 6. Increased time for travel, study, etc.; 7. Possible delay of graduation; 8. Social discomfort.
5	Working with the Information Certification Form Complete the top of the form Initial: Parent/Student Complete the bottom of the form
6	1. Program Eligibility Full Time 9th, 10th ,11th,12th 9th grade, 4 years of eligibility 10th grade, 3 years of eligibility 11th grade, 2 years of eligibility 12th grade, 1 year of eligibility By March 30--3 forms Intent to Participate Information Certification Parent Agreement
7	Program Eligibility (cont..) Failure to meet deadline Must choose option Re-schedule at MHS Reasonable effort to accommodate
8	“Initial” Program Eligibility Parent Student DEL LML
9	2. Process for Granting Academic Credit Option A--College Credit only Option B--High School and College credit Full College credit awarded by colleges High School Graduation credit Comparable Course /Credit Similar Subject area/Credit
10	2. Process for Granting Academic Credit (continued) Effect of grades earned Copy of College Notice of Grade(s) (transcript) Letter Grade included in High School transcript Pass/Fail (limited) No “Honors” weighting Grades figured in on a full year basis Courses labeled with college name
11	2. Process for Granting Academic Credit (Continued)
12	“Initial” Process for granting credit Parent Student DEL LML
13	3. Financial Arrangements for Tuition, Books, Materials, and Fees Option A--Student/Parent pays Option B--School pays Parents pay if a student “Fails” a Course, or “Nonattendance” or through ”Drop-Add” (outside the normal time for MHS) No financial aid (FAFSA) while in high school
14	“Initial” Financial arrangements ( tuition, books, materials, fees) Parent Student DEL LML
15	4. Criteria for any Transportation Aid Must be Option B Must be on free or reduced price lunch program
16	“Initial” Criteria for transportation aid Parent Student DEL LML
17	5. Available Support Services High School Counseling services Student must keep themselves informed of academic/other requirements
18	“Initial” Available support services Parent Student DEL LML
19	6. Scheduling Scheduling Participation is contingent upon admission to a college Withdrawn with first two weeks--re-enrolled in high school courses Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate student needs
20	“Initial” Scheduling Parent Student DEL LML
21	7. Consequences of Failing or not completing a course in which the student enrolls and the effect of the grade attained in the course on the students’ Grade Point Average Withdrawn within the first 2 weeks--re-schedule Withdrawn after the first 2 weeks--The course is listed on the transcript as withdrawn/failing (“F”) and is computed into the grade point average. All PSEO courses and their grades will be listed on the students’ transcript and added into the cumulative grade point average.
22	“Initial” Consequences of failing... Parent Student DEL LML
23	8. Effect of the Program Participation on the student's ability to Complete the Graduation Requirements of Mentor High School Student/Parent responsibility to make sure graduation requirements are met No High School Graduation Requirement shall be waived for any student as a result of participation in this program
24	“Initial” Graduation requirements Parent Student DEL LML
25	9. Academic and Social Responsibilities of Students and Parents/Guardians for Participation. Acceptance by college Meeting all requirements and standards for college courses Meeting attendance requirements Means of transportation (student/parent responsibility) Other: Social activities may be limited Must follow the MHS Student Code of Conduct
26	“Initial” Student’s academic and social responsibility Parent Student DEL LML
27	10. Encouragement to use the Counseling Services of the College in which the student intends to enroll High School counselor will help student locate college counseling service Students/parents responsibility to make contact. Student/parent should consult college counseling concerning course selection.
28	“Initial” Encouragement to use the College Counseling Services. Parent Student DEL LML
29	11. NCAA Clearinghouse Division I or II (Athletics) Formal Transcript from College or University
30	“Initial” NCAA Course Information Requirements Parent Student DEL LML
31	12. Eligibility for Co-curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities Must take equivalent of a minimum or more 9th--6/6 courses per semester 10th--6/6 courses per semester 11th--6/5 courses per semester 12th--5/5 courses per semester Must meet the 5 credit rule for Mentor & OHSAA Must maintain a 2.00 Grade Point Average A failing grade could result in an ineligibility for the next full semester
32	Extracurricular Activities and Athletic Eligibility and PSEO Important Information! Students “not” involved in Extracurricular or Athletic activities
33	Extracurricular Activities and Athletic Eligibility and PSEO Students “involved” in Extracurricular or Athletic activities
34	“Initial” Eligibility for co-curricular and extra curricular activities Parent Student DEL LML
35	Complete the “Intent to Participate” & “Parent Agreement” Forms Top of the Forms Complete all other information and sign.
36	Lakeland Community Colletge Follow the “Step by Step to Lakeland” Available in the Guidance Office, Romm A-19 Lake Erie Contact their Admissions Office Any Other College or University See your counselor
37	Questions: The Counselosr will be available to answer individual questions after the meeting.
38	Return any completed forms to a counselor tonight.