Contact your MCPS high school Frequently asked questions guidance department today!

Auburn Where do student’s take classes?

Classes are available at MCPS high schools and Brenda Peters at 382-5164 or e-mail CTE Academies . [email protected]

Do students in dual enrollment courses have to take SOL tests? Blacksburg

SOL requirements for high school graduation Shelley Blumenthal at 915-5715 or e-mail apply. [email protected] What is the Cost? Christiansburg At the present time,

MCPS pays the CJ Kostenblatt 382-5186 or e-mail tuition when classes [email protected] are taught by MCPS instructors. Eastern Montgomery Who Teaches Dual Enrollment Classes in the High School Diploma high schools? Holly Murden 268-3011 or e-mail

Teaching faculty for dual enrollment classes [email protected] College Credits taught in the high schools are considered NRCC adjunct faculty. Associate of Arts & Sciences Will “The College Zone” dual enrollment courses transfer? Degree

Normally, academic courses intended for transfer with a grade of "C" or above will Montgomery County Public Schools Montgomery County transfer to institutions of higher education. 750 Imperial Street SE Public Schools Christiansburg, VA 24073

Phone: 540-382-5100 x1043 Preparing Students For: Their Lives, The Community, The World The College Zone Benefits Requirements

In conjunction with NRCC, Montgomery County Public The College Zone provides learning opportunities Student must meet the following criteria to be that: eligible for dual enrollment: Schools is offering high school juniors and seniors  the opportunity to earn college credits over a two  extends rigorous learning opportunities to all Be a rising junior or senior students. in high school year period to graduate from high school with an  Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General  expands dual enrollment course offerings. Have a 3.0 or higher grade point average Studies, as well as an Advanced Studies or Standard  connects students’ high school coursework di- High School Diploma. The Associate degree requires rectly with their post-graduate plans and in-  Have complete Algebra II a minimum of 62 college credits. Credits must be creases motivation and purpose through these connections.  Be recommended by a earned in the areas of English (12); Mathematics (6); high school official Biology (8); Social Studies (12); Speech (3); Health  provide college-level instruction to high  Meet the Virginia Commu- (2); Humanities Electives (3); Computer Literacy (3); school students during nity College placement Other Electives (12); and Student Development (1). regular school hours. requirements

 Complete the NRCC appli-  accelerates a student’s Get in college career and cation process and enroll MCPS as an NRCC student The College Zone! provides quality, affordable education close to home.  Provide a signed parent consent form prior to  enrich the course op- student enrollment Wear two hats NRCC portunities for outstanding high school stu- dents both in academic coursework and in ca- at once! reer and technical education.

 provide access to college resources, facilities The guidance office will help students design a four- and services such as advising and career counseling. year program of studies that will include all To apply for NRCC admissions online, necessary requirements for the Associate degree Through The College Zone program, students gain and high school diploma. Courses will be offered an understanding of the rigor of college work and college faculty expectations and may enter college go to www.nr.edu/sis based on student interest and teacher with credits applicable to their degree program. availability.