Nola Public Schools Dual Enrollment Resource Guide

NOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DUAL ENROLLMENT RESOURCE GUIDE

2020-2021 (Last Updated January 2021)

Table of Contents Page Contents 3 Section 1: Description of Dual Enrollment 3 Second 2: Benefits of Dual Enrollment 3 Section 3: Criteria for Admission into a Dual Enrollment Course 3  Academic Dual Enrollment Course 4  Vocational Dual Enrollment Courses 4  Addressing Deficiencies Dual Enrollment Courses 5 Section 4: Orleans Parish Opportunities for Dual Enrollment 5  Delgado 7  Bard Early College New Orleans (BECNO) 9  The University of New Orleans (UNO) 11  Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) 12  Nunez Community College 13  Xavier University 15  Dillard University 16  Tulane University 17  Loyola University of New Orleans 17 Section 5: Existing Higher Education and High School Dual Enrollment Partnerships 18 Section 6: Potential Funding Opportunities to Cover Dual Enrollment Expenses 18  Supplemental Course Academy (SCA) 18  Tops Tech Early Start (TTES) 19 Section 7: Interacting with Students and Families Interested in Dual Enrollment 19 Section 8: Appendix 19  Dual Enrollment 2019-20 Data 21  Dual Enrollment Post-Secondary Comparison Table

Section 1: Description of Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment is the simultaneous enrollment of a student at both high school and college where a receives credit on both their high school and college transcripts for the same course. Students may dually enroll in college courses at local technical, community and/or four-year colleges. Students enrolled in a college course follow the college curriculum. The course is taught by either the college instructor or a high school instructor who is approved to teach the college course. Interested students must meet the dual enrollment requirements set forth by the Louisiana Board of Regents if they want the course credit to be transferable across postsecondary institutions and must also meet the admission standards of the higher education institution awarding the credit.

Second 2: Benefits of Dual Enrollment  Dual enrollment introduces students to college-level courses while still in high school  Not only does dual enrollment better prepare students for college, but it can also decrease the time needed to complete a post-secondary degree after high school  Participating in dual enrollment allows students to experience what college-level coursework is like and may pique their interest in attending college or deciding a degree path  It can allow high school students to explore technical work skills and they could potentially graduate with certifications or even an associate’s degree along with their high school diploma  Courses taken through dual enrollment frequently cost less in tuition and fees compared to traditional postsecondary courses

Previous research has found dual enrollment participation to be correlated with a range of positive high school and college outcomes, including college enrollment and persistence (Karp et al., 2007). In general, studies have found that earning college credits prior to high school graduation increases the likelihood of earning a college degree and reduces time to degree (Adelman, 2006). In addition, some of the prior research that found positive outcomes for dual enrollment participants focused in particular on career-technical students. Career-technical students who participated in dual enrollment showed higher rates of college enrollment, higher grade point averages, and greater credit accumulation than did similar career technical students who did not take dual enrollment courses (Karp et al., 2007).

Section 3: Criteria for Admission into a Dual Enrollment Course The Louisiana Board of Regents has established baseline criteria for admission into a dual enrollment course. The criteria depend on whether the dual enrollment course is an academic, vocational, or remedial course.

Academic Dual Enrollment Course To take an academic dual enrollment course (e.g., a course that is listed on the Master Articulation Matrix or counts as General Education credit or academic degree credit) in Louisiana, students must meet the following eligibility requirements set forth by the Louisiana Board of Regents:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC COURSES (on the Master Articulation Matrix) 1

Effective January 1, 2020, as established by the Louisiana Board of Regents, the minimum requirements for Dual Enrollment are as follows.

Academic Requirement: 2.5 cumulative high school GPA, verified by the high school, to initiate or continue dual enrollment

ENGLISH MATHEMATICS2

For students with ACT or SAT scores (may use alternate measures for ACT score earned before 10th grade)

ACT (> 19 Composite Score) 18 19 SAT (> 980 Total Score) 25 WL 500

For students who have taken the ACT/SAT after the 9th grade (with a Composite Score > 19) and seek an alternate measure in English or Math.

65 (Elementary Algebra) ACCUPLACER 86 Sentence Structure 40 (College-Level Math)3

For High School Dual Enrollment (students who have not yet taken the ACT in high school)4 ASPIRE (≥430 Composite Score) 433 431 (≥430 Composite Score) MAP (≥490 Language+Math Scores) 245 265 Pre-ACT (≥19 Composite Score) 18 19 Pre-SAT (≥980 Total Score) 25 WL 500 EOC English II: 740 Algebra I: 760, or Geometry: 750

Geometry: Mastery or above LEAP 20255 English II: Mastery or above (for enrollment in non-algebraic Gen. Ed Math) Geometry: Mastery or above and completion of Algebra II w/C or better for enrollment in College Algebra.

1. Postsecondary institutions may set higher scores for placement in particular courses or for high school enrollment in college courses. 2. For College Algebra, >20 ACT, 435 Aspire, 270 MAP, 22 Pre-ACT Math, 770 Algebra I or 760 Geometry EOC is recommended. 3. For College Algebra: ≥70 Accuplacer College-Level Math is recommended. 4. ACT confirms that ASPIRE & Pre-ACT are predictive measures to aid in focusing HS instruction & do not replace ACT. If a student has taken the ACT or SAT in HS, the ACT/SAT score must be used as the placement measure. 5. Regent’s staff will conduct analytical studies in 2022 to validate or adjust use of LEAP 2025 scores in this policy.

Vocational Dual Enrollment Courses Technical/work skills courses are not transferrable General Education courses because they are not listed on the Master Course Articulation Matrix.

Addressing Deficiencies Dual Enrollment Courses Students may utilize dual enrollment in particular subject areas while addressing deficiencies in others, the table below describes this process:

ADDRESSING DEFICIENCIES

Anticipated ACT Student may enroll in Guidelines Outcome*

Students may concurrently address DE math courses if they Student is college- deficiencies in several ways: have concurrently <18 ready in English by ● continuing to complete core classes; addressing reading/writing English spring of senior year ● participating in online subject area deficiencies reviews before retaking the DE English, foreign assessment; or language, history, ● enrolling in a BESE-approved high school introductory social Student is college- transition or college developmental <19 sciences, humanities, or ready in Math by course for which a grade ≥C will be Mathematics arts survey courses if spring of senior year considered equivalent to the required concurrently addressing ACT (after completing at least three core mathematics deficiencies English/math courses)

*Because it is important that DE students graduate college-ready, before enrolling in any course on the Master Articulation Matrix in the Spring semester/term of the senior year, a student must be able to demonstrate college readiness in both English and mathematics.

Section 4: Orleans Parish Opportunities for Dual Enrollment This section provides information on existing dual enrollment programs so that high schools can make informed decisions regarding dual enrollment partnerships and make easy connections. We encourage schools to use this as a guide and to build relationships with each of these programs. It is worth noting that almost of the programs listed below are currently providing instruction remotely due to COVID-19. Several of the institutions that NOLA-PS spoke with have suggested that they will shift towards a more hybrid format of instruction as we emerge from the pandemic.

Delgado According to Delgado’s materials, the Dual Enrollment program at Delgado Community College is designed for students who have the ability to benefit from instruction in either their chosen career path or enrollment in a transferable course in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school. Upon successful completion, students will receive high school credit and college transcript credit from Delgado Community College.

Eligibility requirements:  Have parental and school administration permission  Be in “Good Standing” as defined by the student’s high school  Be a junior or senior; in some instances, sophomores may be eligible  Be eligible for course(s) per ACT score or Delgado placement test scores  Students wishing to take courses that transfer to other colleges (Courses listed on the Articulation Matrix) must meet the Board of Regents Academic Affairs Policy 2.22 Dual Enrollment Requirements (at minimum a 2.5 Grade Point Average and ACT Composite Score of 19 with English Subscore of 18 and Math Subscore of 19) and meet the course(s) of interest's prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements for entry into those courses  Students wishing to take Technical/Work Skills courses (Courses not listed on the Articulation Matrix) must have at minimum a 2.0 Grade Point Average and meet the course(s) of interest's prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements for entry into those courses

Tuition costs:

 Dual enrollment courses are $35.00 per credit hour for face to face and hybrid courses  Students/schools are responsible for transportation and textbook costs

Max credit hours:  During the Fall Semester students can enroll in a maximum of 9 credit hours  During the Spring Semester students can enroll in a maximum of 9 credit hours  During the Summer Semester students can enroll in a maximum of 8 credit hours

Current partners:  Carver Collegiate  College Track (community partner, that works with multiple NOLA-PS high schools)  Edna Karr  Eleanor McMain  New Orleans Career Center (works with multiple NOLA-PS high schools)  New Orleans Science and Math Charter High School  Walter L Cohen College Prep  Warren Easton Charter High School

Degrees/Certifications dual enrollment students work towards:  Some students enroll in courses that will transfer to other postsecondary institutions  Certificates of Technical Studies  Certificates of General Students  Various Associate Degrees

Common dual enrollment courses:  Algebra  English Composition I  English Composition II  Introduction to Psychology  Introduction to Sociology  Various History courses

What should interested students do?  Interested students should contact their high school counselor for an application, deadlines, and specific information on eligibility to TOPS Tech Early Start funding. The following documents are needed:  TOPS Tech Early Start Application, if eligible, or Delgado Dual Enrollment Application (both can be found at www.dcc.edu)  Official high school transcript  ACT scores  Parent, counselor, and student signatures

Important deadlines: Interested students should make their best effort to adhere to Delgado’s application deadlines. However, Delgado has stated that there is some flexibility. Interested students should contact their counselor or the point of contact at Delgado to see if the college is still accepting applications.

APPLICATION PAYMENT LAST DAY TO DROP SEMESTER/SESSION CLASSES BEGIN DEADLINE DEADLINE WITH A "W" Fall 2020 August 14, 2020 August 14, 2020 August 15, 2020 November 4, 2020 Spring 2021 December 4, 2020 January 15, 2021 January 16, 2021 April 6, 2021 Summer 2021 May 14, 2021 May 28, 2021 June 2, 2021 July 6, 2021

Dual Enrollment Point of Contact: Tajuanda Montreuil, MBA Dual Enrollment Coordinator [email protected] (504) 671-5035

Bard Early College New Orleans (BECNO) According to Bard, their program "engages bright, intellectually curious students through a tuition-free, immersive liberal arts curriculum. By promoting authentic and supportive undergraduate opportunities, BECNO faculty and staff prepare students of all academic backgrounds for further college success.” BECNO runs two types of early college programs: (1) a full-day, degree-granting program which gives students an opportunity to earn a Bard College Associate in the Arts degree a half-day college campus in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education; and (2) a traditional half-day college campus in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education.

Programs:  Degree granting program o Full day o Only for Frederick Douglass students in grades 11 and 12 o Students take classes with Bard faculty for the entire day and typically take 1 or 2 classes at their home school o Can earn up to 60 college credits over 2 years o Can earn a Bard Associates Degree in Art.  Traditional program o Half day o Students can attend if they enroll in 5 partner schools . Rooted . Abramson . Carver . Livingston . Rosenwald o Students spend first half of day at their home school and are bused to Bard campus after lunch o 2 classes per semester max . 1 bard seminar course which students are required to take every semester . 1 elective course o Can earn up to 12 credits per year o Juniors who enroll in this program have the opportunity to earn at least 24 Bard College credits over the course of two years.

Eligibility requirements and admissions process for degree granting program:

 Attend a school that partners with Bard (currently Frederick Douglass)  Attend student and family information session  Visit and participate in a Bard Early College class for the afternoon: After the visit, students sit down as a small group to reflect on the experience, ask questions and talk to current Bard Early College students  Decide whether or not to submit an application  Gather letters of recommendation: Applicants need recommendations from their current teachers and administrators. Recommendations should detail the applicant’s love of learning  Participate in an academic audition: In the audition, a Bard Early College faculty member will lead an hour-long ‘mock class’ for as many as 15 applicants. Applicants will be given a reading in advance. A member will lead a writing and discussion-based seminar on the text while another Bard staff member takes notes on student engagement  Interview with Bard Early College staff member: Applicants have a 1-on-1 interview with a member of the Bard staff. The interview assess the applicant’s work ethic, intellectual motivation, potential for growth, and maturity. During the interview applicants also learn more about the mission and structure of the school and the interviewer is able to answer questions that the applicant may have  Bard reviews submissions: Once student interviews are complete, Bard Early College will review applications and staff notes from the audition and interview process. Every prospective student who participates in each step of the admissions process will receive and an admissions letter indicating our admissions decision and potential next steps

Eligibility requirements and admissions process for traditional program:  Attend a school that partners with Bard  Schedule a school and BNECO staff meeting: School leaders, high school admissions counselors meet with BENCO to review and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the upcoming year and estimate the number of accepted new students. BENCO staff will also collect a list of recommended students.  Attend student information session: BECNO admissions staff members present program to all interested rising juniors and seniors. At least one current BECNO student is present to talk about his/her BECNO experience. All interested students receive an application and sign up for an Academic Audition scheduled within a week of the information session.  Participate in an Academic Audition: BECNO faculty member leads a mock class based on the reading provided at the student information session. BECNO staff member accompanies faculty member to take notes during audition  Gather High school faculty and staff recommendations: BECNO will send Google Form recommendation link to high school administrator to distribute to faculty and staff. Recommendations (three to five sentences) are not required, but useful to the admissions process  Writing and thinking week: Writing and thinking week is the final step of the admissions process. Students may decide to opt out of the program and BECNO may also ask students to leave at the conclusion of the week.

Tuition costs:  Partner schools are expected to pay, typically utilizing SCA dollars, for the student’s cost to participate. This includes: o Tuition o Transportation, books, resources, and meals

Degrees dual enrollment students work towards:  Associates Degree

Popular dual courses taken:  Bard Seminar (required for all students)  Humanities  Playwriting  Creative writing  Full course catalog can be found at this link

What should interested students do?  If a school has a formal partnership with Bard, students should reach out to their schools’ counselor. Bard also holds several information sessions for interested students. Students should reach out to their counselor if interested in attending

What should interested schools do?  BENCO is currently in the process of formalizing their partnership request process. Updates will be provided when the process is complete. The current process is: o Schools interested in forming a partnership with BENCO should reach out to Justin Lamb, the point of contact for BENCO (contact information is below) o BENCO will schedule a meeting with representatives of BENCO, the school leader at the potential partner school, and preferably a potential admissions liaison at the high school to determine if programs are a good fit.

Application timeliness:  The formal application process begins on March 1  Admissions decisions are finalized by June 1

Point of contact information: Justin Lamb Dean of Students (504) 439-0122 [email protected]

The University of New Orleans (UNO) According to UNO, their dual enrollment program enables high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing to enroll in college courses at UNO, provided they meet the minimum admission requirements.

Eligibility requirements:  Must be at least a junior in high school  Sophomores may enroll in dual enrollment, but on a case by case basis  Admitted to UNO prior to the posted deadline  Meet the Louisiana Board of Regents Admissions requirements listed earlier in this document if students want transferable credits  High school supplies proof that all published prerequisites are met

 Students must maintain a 2.50 High School GPA and a 2.00 UNO GPA in order to enroll in subsequent dual enrollment courses  Students may also be recommended by their counselor based on overall student performance and grade trends

Tuition costs:  Application Fee: None  Course fees: $150 for each course. Students are responsible for course textbooks, supplemental course materials, and school supplies  Additional fees: If taking courses on the UNO campus, students may also be responsible for specific course laboratory fees and a parking decal  Textbook and course materials: Dual enrollment students must use the same textbooks, course materials and supplies as other University students in the same course. Students should check with their respective schools to find out if their schools are able to supply the necessary textbooks

Max credit hours:  6 credit hours in both the fall, spring, and summer

Current partners:  Sophie B Wright

Common dual enrollment courses:  English: English Composition I & II, Introduction to Creative Writing  Math: Precalculus Algebra and Precalculus Trigonometry, Applied Algebra  Humanities: US History I & II, World History 1 & II, Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics  Foreign Language: Basic French I & II  Science & Engineering: Biology I & II, Introduction to Environmental Sciences, Dynamic Earth, Computer Aided Engineering Graphics  Arts: Introduction to Film Arts, Beginning Film Production  Only at UNO campus: Engineering Software Tools, Introduction to Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism, Introduction to Business Administration, Introduction to Teaching

What should interested students do?  Make sure student is eligible  Fill out the application here  Send in test scores or other supporting documents  If students don’t have test scores, then a counselor letter of recommendation is required

Point of contact: Kimberly Esteves Dual Enrollment Coordinator (504) 280-6747 [email protected]

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) The Early Start Program at SUNO offers juniors and seniors the ability to simultaneously earn high school and college credit while still in high school. The program is geared towards students on track to complete a TOPS university high school diploma and may offer an alternative to students who have two or more electives to complete their school day.

Eligibility requirements:  General eligibility requirements o At least 15 years old and currently enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade o ACT assessment scores on file o Permission by high school and parent/guardian to participate o Student in good standing at enrolled high school o Meets the eligibility criteria established by the Louisiana Board of Regents  College-level course eligibility o On track for completing a TOPS university high school diploma o Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 o ACT Composite score of 20 or SAT equivalent o Sub score of at least 18 in English o Sub score of at least 19 in Mathematics  Enrichment/Developmental course eligibility o On track for completing a TOPS university high school diploma o Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 o Minimum ACT Composite score of 15 or SAT equivalent o 12th grade student

Tuition costs:  $100 per course to eligible students  $50 to $100 eBook fee

Max credit hours:  Program participants may earn up to 6 credit hours per semester beginning in their junior year of high-school

Commonly taken dual enrollment courses:  English (Developmental and College Level)  Math (Developmental, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, and Finite Math)  Intro to Criminal Justice  College Survival Skills  Freshman Assembly

What should interested students do?  Interested students should contact their high school counselor for information regarding the process for admission to the Program  Counselors should review student records to determine eligibility  Once a student has been deemed eligible for participation by a counselor, they will be provided official documents that must be signed by a parent or legal guardian indicating approval. All official documents must be submitted to high school counselors

2020-21 important deadlines: Application Deadline – August 31st September 1 – First day of school for Dual Enrollment October 30th – Last day to drop or Withdraw November 1st – Application Open for Spring 2021 Dual Enrollment December 4th – Last day of class January 15th – Application closes (Late registration is available) January 19th – First day of school for Dual Enrollment (This date may change)

Dual enrollment point of contact: Michaleen Bickham, M.A. Early Start Coordinator/Enrollment Specialist (U-Z) (504) 286-5318 [email protected]

Nunez Community College Nunez Community College states that their program offers qualified students an opportunity to enroll in college courses while attending high school. Courses are taught on the participating high school campus, by high school teachers that are credentialed college adjunct instructors, online through a hybrid model, or on the Nunez Campus by Nunez faculty. Students earn both high school and college credit for the courses in this program with grades appearing on both high school and college permanent transcripts.

Eligibility requirements:  Nunez complies with the Louisiana Board of Regents eligibility requirements. While this policy provides the minimum criteria to participate in the program, Nunez and/or participating schools may, at their discretion, determine additional criteria for students to participate in the program  Students must be on track to complete a Louisiana high school diploma  Students must be in the 11th or 12th grade  For academic courses found on the master articulation matrix o Maintain a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5 o Demonstrate college readiness as indicated by an ACT (or equivalent) Composite of at least 19 with sub-scores of at least 19 (Math) and 18 (English)  For career and technical courses: o A score of 15 or above on the Mathematics AND English portions of the pre-ACT Assessment on the ACT, or the equivalent value on the SAT, or silver level score on the assessments of the ACT WorkKeys system, OR o ACT composite score of 13 or greater, or equivalent test score) AND a score of at least 700 on applicable end of course examinations (or the equivalent LEAP 2020 score)

Tuition costs:  Nunez offers two cost structures o If a high school teacher is credentialed by Nunez and the course is taught by the high school teacher, then the price is $35 per credit hour o If course is taught by Nunez faculty, then the price is $50 per credit hour  No application fees  The cost of textbooks and certification tests are not included in the credit hour price

Max credit hours:  There is no limit to the credit hours’ students are allowed to take, but most students take one or two classes

What should interested students do?  Meet with your high school counselor  Decide on an academic or technical course  Review ACT or Nunez placement test scores for eligibility  Complete an authorization form and return to school counselor

Commonly taken dual enrollment courses:  Louisiana high school students typically enroll in: o Electrical o Welding o Process Technology o Nursing o College Algebra o English Composition o Intro to Sociology o Medical Terminology

Current partners:  Landry Walker

Important deadlines:  Students should have applications in at least a week before semester start o Fall: August 19th o Spring: January 20th o Summer: June 1st

Concurrent enrollment point of contact: Brittany Barras Director of Admissions and Dual Enrollment [email protected] (504) 278-6425

Xavier University According to Xavier University, their concurrent enrollment program allows a limited number of high school students with high-level academic ability to advance their college careers by earning college credit while in high school. Admission to the concurrent enrollment program is competitive. Priority consideration for admission is provided to students attending high schools with which formal partnership agreements are established. Requests for specific course placement are honored based on space availability.

Eligibility requirements:

 Typically, participation in concurrent enrollment is limited to 11th and 12th grade students. Consideration to students in 9th and 10th grade provided on a case-by-case basis.  Must demonstrate readiness for rigorous postsecondary course work and the collegiate environment  Must meet all prerequisites for the courses in which they are seeking to enroll  There are no specific minimum ACT, SAT, or GPA requirements, but a student must submit the following: o Xavier application form o ACT or SAT scores o High school transcript o High school counselor recommendation form

Tuition costs:  The cost of participation in Xavier’s concurrent enrollment program is $250 per course which covers tuition and applicable university fees.  Students are responsible for costs associated with textbooks, securing a university identification card, and personal supplies  Students are also responsible for all costs associated with transportation to and from campus

Max credit hours:  6 credit hours per semester

What should interested students do?  Students interested in participating must first contact their high school counselor to indicate interest and discuss eligibility requirements  Counselors or principals must confirm student eligibility prior to enrollment in the program  Eligible students must complete an application for admission and provide supporting documentation as outlined by the Office of Admissions  After a student’s application is processed and accepted by the university, students can enroll in college courses according to the schedule agreed by their high school and Xavier. Concurrent enrollment students must also attend an orientation session prior to beginning classes

Commonly taken dual enrollment courses:  General Introduction courses

Current partners:  Lusher

Important Deadlines:  Registration begins January 13th for spring  Fall: July 1st  Summer: last week of May  Can apply up to the end of registration

Concurrent enrollment point of contact: Katelyn Rains Admissions Counselor, Office of Admissions

[email protected] (504) 520-7576

Dillard University Dillard states that their dual enrollment program offers students an opportunity to earn high school and college credits at the same time. The program typically provides high school students freshman level college course credits so that they can get head start in their education.

Eligibility requirements:  3.25 unweighted GPA  20 ACT composite score or 1030 SAT score  Letter of recommendation from high school counselor or teacher

Tuition costs:  Application fee of $36.00  $150.00 per 3 credit hour course  Expenses related to textbooks and transportation are responsibility of students/schools

Max credit hours:  Students cannot enroll in more than 6 credit hours per semester (summer is excluded)

What should interested students do?  Complete the dual enrollment application  Submit ACT/SAT score, student transcript, and a letter of recommendation  Once the application has been submitted, Dillard will reach out to student and communicate with school counselor

Commonly taken dual enrollment courses:  Almost all dual enrollment courses taken are freshman level generally required courses o English Composition o College Algebra o Into to psychology o Sociology

Important deadlines:  For spring semester: Apply and be accepted by Dec 1  For fall semester: Apply and be accepted by Aug 1

Current partners:  McMain (2 students attended last year)

Dual enrollment point of contact: Maya Walker Admissions Representative for Transitional Programs [email protected] (504) 816-4127

Tulane University According to Tulane, their program is for outstanding high school students and gives them an opportunity to get an early start on their college education. Students take regular college coursework and earn credits and grades that become a part of their permanent college record. Courses are traditionally in-person, but virtual options are available.

Eligibility requirements:  A minimum grade-point average of 3.2  An SAT score of at least 1200, an ACT composite of at least 25  High school counselor must submit a letter of recommendation stating that the student has the necessary academic skills and personal development to succeed at Tulane University

Tuition costs:  $40 application fee  $524 per credit hour  Books and transportation are student responsibility  Potential technology depending on the course

Max credit hours:  Students are limited to two undergraduate courses per semester (including summer)

What should interested students do?  Ensure that student meets eligibility requirements  Send documents to Tulane ([email protected])  Tulane will verify eligibility and once determined eligible, will email application  Send back application to Tulane

Commonly taken concurrent enrollment courses:  General Education courses  Calculus  Statistics  Foreign Language  Sociology  Economics  Art  History

Important deadlines:  Tulane encourages students to be accepted 2 weeks prior to semester starting  Fall semester starts August 23rd  Spring semester starts January 19th  Summer starts: May 24th

Current partners:  Ben Franklin  Lusher

Concurrent enrollment point of contact: Daniel Rahey Senior Academic Advisor [email protected] (504) 862-8015

Loyola University of New Orleans Loyola has redesigned their dual enrollment program and the specifics are still being finalized. Loyola intends to have their new program operational by the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. There is no specific information about the program at this time.

Section 5: Existing Higher Education and High School Dual Enrollment Partnerships Postsecondary Institution High School  Benjamin Franklin High School University of New Orleans (UNO)  Einstein at Sarah Towles Reed  Frederick Douglas  Rooted  Carver Bard New Orleans  Livingston  Abramson  Rosenwald Dillard  McMain  Carver  Edna Karr  McMain Delgado  New Orleans Science and Math  Walter Cohen  Warren Easton  MLK  Karr Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO)  McMain  Sophie B. Wright  McDonogh 35 Senior HS  Lusher Tulane  Ben Franklin South Louisiana Community College  None Xavier  Lusher Nunez  Landry Walker  The Net  The Net 2 Schools without a Dual Enrollment Partnership  McDonogh 35 College Prep  Living School

Section 6: Potential Funding Opportunities to Cover Dual Enrollment Expenses Supplemental Course Academy (SCA) SCA is funded by the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP), which is the Louisiana state funding formula that allocates money for education to school districts. Specifically, SCA provides funding for courses that are individualized to the needs of students and are provided outside the traditional school setting. The SCA program was developed to:  Provide course opportunities not available at a student’s school  Develop innovative career and technical education courses and internship opportunities  Motivate academically-focused students to graduate high school on time or early; and  Help students who are behind their class level to catch up and graduate on time.

The SCA portion of the MFP currently gives school systems and schools an allocation of $59 per student in grades 7-12 to be spent on approved providers of academic courses. Courses include core subjects required for the TOPS University Diploma, career and technical education courses required for the Jump Start diploma, test preparation courses, and dual enrollment opportunities for students. Courses are delivered in online, face-to-face and hybrid formats. It is worth noting that although SCA funds are a valuable source of revenue for public schools to offer dual enrollment, the allocation amount is typically not enough to cover the full cost of dual enrollment for some school systems, including textbooks and materials.

Tops Tech Early Start (TTES) A TTES award, which is managed by the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOFSA), may be used to fund any technical or applied course leading to:  An Industry-Based Certification  A Certificate of Applied Science  A Certificate of Technical Sciences offered at a Louisiana Public or nonpublic postsecondary education institution, or by any Louisiana training provider recognized by the Louisiana Workforce and approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

TTES provides up to $600 per academic year to any eligible 11th or 12th grader who wishes to concurrently enroll for up to 6 credit hours per semester and up to 12 credits a year in order to pursue certification in an eligible program at a public or nonpublic college or an approved training provider.

Eligibility and Renewal Requirements Standard Eligibility Renewal Requirements

Be in "Good Standing" as an 11th or 12th grade student in a Remain in "Good Standing" as an 11th or 12th grade student Louisiana PUBLIC high school. ("Good Standing" is defined in a Louisiana public high school by the student's high school)

Maintain a 2.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale on all high school Have an approved 5-year Education and Career Plan courses attempted

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale on all courses Continue to pursue one or more courses leading to a attempted credential in an Eligible Program

Score a 15 or above on the mathematics AND English portion of the Pre- ACT or the ASPIRE, or on the ACT, or the Remain in "Good Standing" with the public or nonpublic equivalent concordant value on the SAT, or a Silver Level college or approved training provider score on the ACT WorkKeys assessment

Enroll in a course in an Industry-Based Occupational or Vocational Education Credential Program in a top demand Maintain steady academic progress occupation

Section 7: How Counselors Should Interact with Students and Families Interested in Dual Enrollment Opportunities Counselors have a vital role to play in helping student access dual enrollment opportunities. Counselors should follow the steps listed below when engaging with students and families interested in exploring and registering for dual enrollment opportunities: 1. Connect with interested students 2. Gauge if students are interested in enrolling in an academic or technical dual enrollment courses 3. Assess the various higher-education institutions in the area that offer dual enrollment programming and find the institution that best suits the school and students 4. Determine if students are eligible for dual enrollment per the Louisiana Board of Regents eligibility criteria 5. Determine if student meet the higher-education institution’s dual enrollment eligibility requirements 6. If students have not already reached out to their high school counselor, the student should contact them regarding the process for admission. Each higher-education institution has different eligibility requirements and application processes. Counselors should ensure that students have the proper documentation to show that they meet eligibility requirements. 7. Determine if students are eligible for a Tops Tech Early Start award 8. Work with students to gather all necessary documentation needed for the dual enrollment applications. Documentation varies across higher-education institutions, but typically ask for an official high school transcript and ACT scores 9. Connect with students and parent or a representative at the higher-education institution if questions or issues come up 10. Complete the application and gather parent, counselor, and student signatures

Section 8: Appendix Dual Enrollment 2019-20 Data Site Name Number of Students Who Took At Least One Dual Enrollment Course Warren Easton Senior High School 90 McDonogh #35 College Preparatory High School 16 JFK 22 ReNEW Accelerated High, City Park 2 Sci Academy 3 G.W. Carver Collegiate Acdmy 6 Cohen College Prep 4 LB Landry-OP Walker 5 Sophie B. Wright Learning Acdmy 40 KIPP Renaissance High 83 KIPP Booker T. Washington High School 28

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Charter 18 Benjamin Franklin High School 125 Edna Karr High School 195 Eleanor McMain Secondary School 36 N.O Charter Science and Math High School 1 Einstein at Sarah Towles Reed 2 Total 676

Dual Enrollment Post-Secondary Comparison Table Type of DE: Institution Requirements Grade Level Tuition Max Credit Hours Academic, Technical Work Skills or Both  Academic Dual Enrollment: Must meet Louisiana Board of Regents  10  $105 per 3 credit course  9 in Fall in Spring Delgado eligibility requirements  11  Students/Schools are responsible for  Both  8 in Summer  Technical/Work Skills Dual Enrollment: 2.0 GPA  12 additional fees and textbooks  Interview with Bard Early College staff member  11 Bard  Letter of Recommendation  None  None  Academic  12  Participation in an Academic Audition  Must meet the Louisiana Board of Regents Admissions requirements if students want transferable credits  Application Fee: None  6 credit hours in  10 (case by  High school supplies proof that all published prerequisites are met  Course Fees: $150 for each course both the fall, case basis) UNO  Students must maintain a 2.50 High School GPA and a 2.00 UNO GPA in  Students are responsible for course spring, and  Academic  11 order to enroll in subsequent dual enrollment courses textbooks, supplemental course summer  12  Students may also be recommended by their counselor based on materials, and school supplies overall student performance and grade trends  General eligibility requirements o At least 15 years old and enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade o ACT assessment scores on file o Permission by high school and parent/guardian to participate o Student in good standing at enrolled high school o Meets the eligibility criteria established by the Louisiana Board of Regents  College-level course eligibility o On track for completing a TOPS university high school diploma  11  $100 per course to eligible students  6 credit hours per SUNO  Academic o Minimum grade point Average (GPA) of 2.5  12  $50 to $100 eBook fee semester o ACT Composite score of 20 or SAT equivalent o Sub score of at least 18 in English o Sub score of at least 19 in Mathematics  Enrichment/Developmental course eligibility o On track for completing a TOPS university high school diploma o Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 o Minimum ACT composite score of 15 or SAT equivalent o 12th grade student  Nunez offers two cost options  There is no limit to  Academic Dual Enrollment o If a high school teacher is the credit hours’ o Nunez complies with the Louisiana Board of Regents eligibility credentialed by Nunez and the students are requirements. While this policy provides the minimum criteria to course is taught by the high school allowed to take, participate in the program, Nunez and/or participating schools may,  11 teacher, then the price is $35 per but most students Nunez at their discretion, determine additional criteria for students to  Both  12 credit hour take one or two participate in the program o If course is taught by Nunez classes  Technical/Work Skills Dual Enrollment faculty, then the price is $50 per  Early college o A score of 15 or above on the Mathematics AND English portions of credit hour students should the pre-ACT Assessment on the ACT, or the equivalent value on the o No application fees expect to take

SAT, or silver level score on the assessments of the ACT WorkKeys o The cost of textbooks and between 15 to 18 system, OR certification tests are not included credit hours per o Eligibility for the highest level developmental reading course (ACT in the credit hour price semester composite score of 13 or greater, or equivalent test score) AND a o Costs are the same for dual score of at least 700 on applicable End of Course examinations (or enrollment and early college the equivalent LEAP 2020 score). programs o Additional criteria for some technical coursework may be enforced by the Nunez Academic Affairs Office  $250 per course which covers tuition  There are no specific minimum ACT, SAT, or GPA requirements to be  9 (case by and applicable university fees considered, but a student must submit the following: case)  Students are responsible for o Xavier Application Form  10 (case by textbooks, securing a university Xavier  6 credit hours  Academic o ACT or SAT Scores case) identification card, and personal o High School Transcript  11 supplies o High School Counselor Recommendation Form  12  Students are also responsible for transportation  Application fee of $36.00  Students cannot  3.25 unweighted GPA  $150.00 per 3 credit hour course enroll in more than  11 Dillard  20 ACT composite score or 1030 SAT score  Expenses related to textbooks and 6 credit hours per  Academic  12  Letter of recommendation from high school counselor or teacher transportation are responsibility of semester (summer students/schools is excluded).  $40 application fee  A minimum grade-point average of 3.2  $524 per credit hour  Two courses per  An SAT score of at least 1200, or an ACT composite of at least 25High  11  Textbooks and transportation are semester Tulane school counselor must submit a letter of recommendation stating that  Academic  12 student responsibility (including the student has the necessary academic skills and personal  Potential technology depending on summer) development to succeed at Tulane University the course