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EARLY COLLEGE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 16 years Grade Point Average Juniors 3.0 Seniors 2.75 Must meet course assessment levels SAT = 550 Math and Reading ACT = 24 AP = 3 or above in Language, Calc ACCUPLACER
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EARLY COLLEGE ACCESS 2011-2012
MCPS and Montgomery
College Partnership
EARLY COLLEGE ACCESS DEFINITIONS
- Early College Access Program allows high school students to simultaneously enroll at Magruder High School and Montgomery College(MC).
- Concurrent Enrollment—High school student who is enrolled in both high school and Montgomery College, but does not receive high school credit for the college courses completed. The college courses appear on the MC transcript.
- DEPA – Dual Enrollment Program Assistant…The contact person at Magruder High School = Mr. Robert [email protected]
EARLY COLLEGE ACCESS REQUIREMENTSMust be at least 16 yearsGrade Point Average Juniors 3.0 Seniors 2.75Must meet course assessment levels
SAT = 550 Math and ReadingACT = 24AP = 3 or above in Language, CalcACCUPLACER
BENEFITS OF EARLY COLLEGE ACCESS Increase rigor and foundational
knowledge while in high school Earn transferable college credit Enhance your resume to college/job
placement Save money!
COLLEGE CLASS LOCATIONSAt the high schoolAt the high school
Class taught by a college professor in a classroom at Magruder
Classes meet 2 or 3 times/week Class size must meet minimum requirements (15 +
students) Creative scheduling is required
At MC campusAt MC campus Student responsible for transportation Creative scheduling may be required
CLASS OFFERINGS FOR FALL OF 2012
BA 101 = Intro to BusinessAn introductory course designed to survey the field of business and its environment in order to give the student a broad overview of the principles, practices, institutions, and functions of business.
SP 101 – Intro to Human CommunicationsA survey course that covers communication theory and develops communication skills for personal and professional relationships in interpersonal, group, and public settings. Course content includes practice in the application of the principles of listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, group dynamics, and public speaking.
MONEY MATTERSMONEY MATTERS Tuition and Fees – FY 2011 3 credits $427.20 4 credits $569.60
Family is responsible for tuition, fee, and textbook expense
High School Grant available for families with demonstrated
financial need (first come basis)
TIPS (Tuition installment plan) available - access through MY MC
