DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITeS for MIDDLE AND High School Students

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The Charter School of Excellence believes that all kids can learn and be successful in the right environment with programming to meet their needs. The CSE philosophy is based on relationship building among students, parents, and educators as well as community partners.

As a result, the goal of the Dual Enrollment program at CSE is for students to consider a path to post-secondary education options for their future that they may have not thought possible. There are two types of dual enrollment programs at the Charter School of Excellence, one for our middle school students and then another for our high school students.

Middle school dual enrollment

The middle school dual enrollment program is for 8th grade students at the CSE Discovery Center to take high school classes at the CSE Skills Center. The goal is to recruit, attract, and prepare CSE middle school students for a smooth transition to high school while also cultivating a middle school group of students to think beyond high school. The middle school students take one high school course each semester of the 8th grade year.

Upon successful completion of high school courses, students would be afforded high school credit that is applied to the CSE transcript. As a result, students have progressed with high school courses at an accelerated rate allowing availability in the high school schedule for these students to take high school to college dual enrollment courses in the 11th and 12th grades. The intent of this program design is for CSE middle school dual enrollment students to be the priority for high school to college dual enrollment

HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT

The high school to college dual enrollment program is for CSE students at the Leadership Center or the Skills Center based on criteria such as grade level, attendance, cumulative GPA, and intent on pursuing post-secondary education. The high school to college dual enrollment program is designed for students to reach their full potential while getting the opportunity to take college classes on a university campus.

High school to college dual enrollment students need to be willing to meet the post-secondary academic expectations related to syllabus requirements, content and depth of academic teachings, rigor and pace of readings, assignments, papers, and exams. The high school to college dual enrollment program is free for students who meet the criteria and CSE will pay the enrollment fee and book(s).

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Talent Search

Talent Search is a TRiO Program that is administered by the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit. It is a federally funded program that CSE students may be eligible for that is designed to help students see the benefits and possibilities of a post-secondary education. Students in Talent Search have access to Academic Advisors and Mentors for the following: academic tutoring, career exploration, college visits, college application fee waivers, SAT/ACT waivers and tutoring, FAFSA assistance, and college application submission support.

For more information on the TRiO program, contact the CSE School Counseling Offices or email info@iu5.org. The School Counselors coordinate high school dual enrollment with Talent Search for student enrollment. The TRiO Program is responsible for the enrollment fee and book(s) for Talent Search students. The criteria established by Talent Search is:

· Must be enrolled in Talent Search program

· Must have a 3.25 GPA

· Can take up two courses per year

*Students who participate in the Talent Search program may also be recommended for CSE high school to college dual enrollment.

The Charter School of Excellence Skills Center has been the absolute best choice for my son for his high school years. He came to the school as a quiet, defeated, insecure young man who disliked school because of his experience of failure and bullying due to his special needs. My son is supported each day educationally and emotionally. He is encouraged to do his best work, ask questions, and seek help when he has questions. He is accepted and supported by his peers. His whole outlook has changed! He looks forward to going to school. He is now a young man growing in confidence and self-esteem. He is proud of his work and his accomplishments. He has hopes and dreams for his future. Truly, it is because of the staff and teachers who have gone above and beyond to make this transformation possible! MY heart is grateful!

Karen H. , CSE Parent

I would highly recommend CSE to any student. I have sent both of my children to CSE, my daughter graduated in 2019 with top honors. She is a very introverted person and thrived at CSE. She found friends and found a spot for herself in the school. Teachers helped her find her way, and make the grades that helped her get into a top art school to chase her dreams. She's now chasing that dream in Savannah, Georgia. My son is a junior ('20-'21 school year), and despite all the co-vid changes, is also thriving. He is a more outgoing person and found friends that help him be his best. The teachers at CSE make such a difference in each student, no matter what they need. They go out of their way to make them comfortable and are willing to help the students achieve their best. I can't imagine either of my kids being at a different high school. CSE is AWESOME!!!

Sandy W. , CSE Parent

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