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CITYCOLLEGESOFCHICAGO2. If students do not meet the placement standards based on SAT or ACT scores, students willtake City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Placement Exams. For more information on CCCPlacement Exams, please see section City Colleges of Chicago Placement Exams and visitCCC Placement Exams .a) ENG 101 and courses requiring ENG 101 eligibility require a score of 6 on the Readto-Write English placement exam.b) College-level math requires a score of 46 or higher on the ALEKS Math placementexam.Additional Information Students must provide current high school ID, valid IL state identification, or IL driver’slicense.Dual Enrollment students are eligible to take one class per semester at one CCCcampus. Parents and students are responsible for tuition and fees for additional coursesbeyond the one per semester that is allotted through Early College.Dual Enrollment students may not self-enroll into any course and must meet with theircampus’s Early College Coordinator prior to course selection.Dual Credit students are eligible to take up to four dual credit classes per semester attheir high school. Students cannot exceed 29 Dual Credit credit hours throughout theirhigh school career.Continued Eligibility1. Students must pass the course with a “C” or better to remain eligible to participate in DualCredit/ Dual Enrollment.2. Students who receive a WTH (withdraw), ADW (administrative withdraw) and/or NSW (noshow withdraw) are no longer eligible to participate in DC/DE.3. Students who elect to withdraw from a DC/DE course before the statistical date will remaineligible to participate in DC/DE. The Statistical (STAT) Date is based on the length of theclass but is typically 7 calendar days after the class start date for a 16-week class.Handbook 2020 - 202110

CITYCOLLEGESOFCHICAGO4. A student whose Early College eligibility has been revoked may be reinstated into the EarlyCollege program by:a) repeating a previously enrolled Early College course in which he/she earned a finalgrade of “D” or “F,” received an NSW or ADW, or from which they withdrew (WTH).b) successfully completing the course with a final grade of “C” or higher.c) students are responsible for paying the full cost of tuition and any other chargesassociated with the repeated course.5. Graduating HS seniors are not eligible for dual enrollment courses in the summer followingtheir senior year. (Exception: A student may be eligible for Work Hard Play Hard and receiveone free summer course at CCC if the student enrolls in the fall term following theirgraduation.)Applications and Admissions Process for both Dual Credit and/orDual Enrollment1. Students should discuss with parents, high school counselor, and CCC early collegecoordinator their interest in dual enrollment/credit.2. Students should attend an information session at the CCC campus of choice; informationsession schedules are found here: http://www.ccc.edu/earlycollege.3. Students should determine if placement tests are needed or if eligibility can be determinedby SAT/ACT scores. If needed, students take appropriate placement tests (CCC Placementtests can be taken at the high schools—please schedule in consultation with the HScounselor).4. Students submit Placement Test Scores to High School Counselor and Early CollegeCoordinator.5. With the help of their counselor, students apply to City Colleges of Chicago atwww.ccc.edu/apply and select: I am a Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Student.6. Students submit a completed Application Packet to the Early College Coordinator at thepartner CCC campus (see Appendix for Dual Credit Application Packet and DualEnrollment Application Packet).7. For Dual Enrollment, students must consult Early College Coordinator to order textbook forloan throughout the course. Students also have the option to purchase the book on theirown, rather than participate in the loan process.8. For Dual Credit, high school counselors will order textbooks for courses.Handbook 2020 - 202111

CITYCOLLEGESOFCHICAGO9. Students should confirm course selection with the Early College Coordinator and receive theStudent Study list.10. Dual Enrollment students must obtain a CCC photo ID at the appropriate college campus.Dual Credit students may come to campus to obtain an ID so that they can access campusresources.11. Students should access the Student Portal at my.ccc.edu to monitor enrollment status andto receive pertinent information and updates each term.12. Students should communicate with faculty, high school counselor, and Early CollegeCoordinator with any questions or concerns along the way.City Colleges of Chicago Placement ExamsAll students must consent to the CPS-CCC Data Sharing Agreement prior to placement tests sothat scores may be shared.When registering for courses that require college-level English or math placement, all studentsmust meet the placement standards prior to enrolling. The following table shows the minimumscores required for college credit placement.CCC Placement TestExamScoreCollege Credit PlacementRead to Write (RTW)6English 101ALEKS46 Math 118, 121, 125,140, 143ACT & SAT English Placement ScoresACT English ScoreSATPlacement Level21 480 English 101ACT Math ScoreSAT Math Score21-23530-570Handbook 2020 - 2021Mathematics CoursePlacementMath 118, 121, 125,140, 14312

CITYCOLLEGESOFCHICAGORead to Write (RTW) English Placement TestCity Colleges of Chicago requires the Read to Write Placement Test for all incoming studentswho do place by virtue of their SAT or ACT scores (see FAQ for more information). This testwas designed by CCC faculty, and student tests are evaluated and scored by CCC faculty.RTW helps faculty determine student preparedness in reading and writing. English Faculty usethe Read-to-Write Placement Test to place students into the appropriate English courses thatwill best promote academic success, and to determine eligibility for other courses new studentscan take in their first semester at college.This test is not pass/fail; rather there is a range of scores which help determine the best courseplacement for students. Taking this test seriously can prevent students from wasting both timeand money by placing students into classes that may not be needed. Therefore, before takingthe test, students should read through the Read to Write Test Prep Materials to ensureunderstanding of the process and expectations of the test. Preparation materials are providedthat clearly outline expectations and how the tests will be scored. It is also important to note thatthis test is timed and must be completed in one sitting. Logging in and out during the test is notallowed.The test has several components to complete. Each portion of the test must be completedwithin an allotted time of 2.5 hours. Students will respond to short answer questions to help CCC better understandstudents’ academic, demographic, and personal background.Students will then read a short passage.Students will complete five multiple choice reading comprehension questions based onthe reading passage.Students will write a multi-paragraph essay in response to this passage.Students will read the course descriptions and write a short paragraph explaining theEnglish level they believe is the best fit for them.Additional RTW Testing Notes1. RTW is taken online in a single sitting with a maximum time limit of 2.5 hours.2. If a student logs out or closes the browser before submitting the test, they will notbe able re-start the test – it will be locked.Handbook 2020 - 202113

CITYCOLLEGESOFCHICAGO3. Students need to submit the test at the end of the last section.4. Students can take RTW once per City College semester – twice per year – whichmakes it extremely important for students to adequately prepare before takingthe test.ALEKS Mathematics Placement TestCity Colleges of Chicago uses an ALEKS mathematics placement assessment to determinereadiness for various mathematics courses. The ALEKS Placement Assessment coversmaterial from Basic Math through Pre-calculus and will take approximately 90 minutes tocomplete. After the assessment, a targeted Prep and Learning Module is available for studentsto review and learn material, and to improve placement and eventual course outcomes.All students are strongly encouraged to spend several hours using the ALEKS Prep andLearning Module. Even if students have achieved placement in their desired course, time spentin ALEKS will better prepare students for their upcoming course and ultimately lead to bettergrades.This is not a pass/fail type of test. Rather, it is an assessment that helps City Colleges find thebest course fit for students. At the end of the ALEKS Placement Assessment, students have amuch better sense of their strengths and weaknesses in math. Students will then have a chanceto work on those weaknesses by being placed in the appropriate level course. There is really nopenalty for incorrectly answering a question on the assessment. The most important focus isthat students take the assessment seriously and give it an honest effort so that the assessmenttruly reflects students’ level of knowledge and math preparedness.Please read the ALEKS FAQ for more information.Additional ALEKS Testing Notes1. ALEKS PPL provides an online platform combining preparation and learning withup to five test attempts.2. From the first time a student logs in they have access to their account for oneyear.3. Once they begin working in the preparation and learning module, they haveaccess to those resources for six months.4. During that time, students should take full advantage of them prior to each testattempt.5. ALEKS PPL may be taken up to five times.Handbook 2020 - 202114

CITYCOLLEGESOFCHICAGO6. There is a mandatory 24 hour wait time between attempts.7. Three to five hours of preparation and learning module work are requiredbetween attempts beyond the second.8. The more time students spend working in the preparation and learning module,the higher the likelihood they will test eligible for dual credit/dual enrollmentcourses.Retest PolicyStudents may re-take the CCC placement tests every term. Retesting is appropriate when thereis reason to believe that a score obtained from previous testing does not accurately reflect theexaminee’s true level of knowledge or skill. Typically, retesting is appropriate in two situations: When factors other than the examinee’s ability are believed to have influenced theprevious testing, orWhen the scores obtained from earlier testing are no longer believed to reflect thestudent’s current abilityStudent must retest if their test scores have expired, i.e., after 12 months have elapsedfollowing a previous CCC Placement Test and prior to beginning a sequence of courses in thatsubject.FERPA And Data ConsentThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99)is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA gives parentscertain rights with respect to their children’s education records. This includes the right toinspect and review education records, to have education records amended in certaincircumstances, and to consent to the disclosure of education records. These rights transferto the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the highschool level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students."Disclosures to parents and rights of students. (Sect. 99.5)All rights of parents under FERPA transfer to the student once the student has reached 18years of age or attends a postsecondary institution (and thereby becomes an “eligiblestudent”). Therefore, all dual credit participants are “eligible students” as defined byFERPA.Handbook 2020 - 202115

CITYCOLLEGESOFCHICAGOHowever, current regulations also provide that even after a student has become an “eligiblestudent,” postsecondary institutions may allow parents to have access to their child’seducation records, without the student’s consent, in the following circumstances: The student is a dependent for Federal income tax purposes (§ 99.31(a)(8)); The disclosure is in connection with a health or safety emergency, The student has violated any law, rule or policy governing the use or possession ofalcohol or a controlled substance.For more information on FERPA, please contact an Early College Coordinator.City Colleges of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools are jointly committed to students’success. Most students who take Early College courses do well. But there are consequencesfor not being successful in Early College that students must take into consideration. Success isdetermined by completion of a college course with a grade of C or better.Important Considerations for Early College enrollmentBenefits:Earn college credits for free and get an early start towards college completion.a) This will save time and money in the future.b) It helps build students’ confidence in their abilities to succeed as college students,thus increasing chances of enrolling in college after graduating from high school.c) Course options are varied and taking coursework of interest could help studentsdetermine their major early on.d) Successfully completing college coursework while still in high school will help buildan impressive credential for scholarship applications. This shows a high degree ofseriousness about earning a college degree and that students have taken theinitiative to get started early.Consequences for course failures and/or withdrawal:a) These courses are a part of students’ academic transcripts. Having a failing gradewill mean starting college from a deficit and a lower GPA.b) Failing a course or withdrawing from a course after the first week of class couldcause a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) hold to be placed on a students’Handbook 2020 - 202116

CITYCOLLEGESOFCHICAGOaccount. This has a negative impact on future financial aid awards and students’ability to register for subsequent courses. For more information about SAP, pleasesee Section 6.6 of the CCC Academic and Student Policy Manual.c) Students who fail the college course will also earn a failing grade in thecorresponding high school course for Dual Credit and some Dual Enrollmentcourses. For this reason, students should be carefully advised before enrolling andshould be advised early in the semester about their progress in the college course.Students who are at risk for failing the college course may be advised to considerwithdrawing.d) Students who show significant attendance problems can be withdrawn from thecourse without consultation, so students need to commit to attending all classes,except in the cases of true emergencies. This policy is referred to as AdministrativeWithdrawal (ADW). A student can receive an ADW at midterm if the instructordetermines that the student is not actively pursuing completion of the course, basedon the instructor’s published criteria for academic pursuit in the syllabus. For moreinformation on ADW, please see CCC Academic and Student Policy Manual.e) For more information about what to do if students are struggling, see Section 2: EarlyCollege Students and Parents.Which is a better option? Comparing and Contrasting Dual Creditand Dual EnrollmentStudents can take both Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment at the same time or separately. DualEnrollment students are eligible to take one class per semester at one CCC College. DualCredit students are eligible to take up to 12 credit hours classes per semester at their highschool.Both Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment have wonderful benefits, but students must decide whichfits best with their lives and schedules. Here are some things to consider: Dual Credit is very convenient because it is taught in the high school during the schoolday, which won’t add time outside of students’ academic schedule.Dual Enrollment requires travel to the CCC Campus to take courses on campus. Thisdoes add time to students’ academic schedule, and that should be taken intoconsideration along with other coursework commitments as well as life responsibilities.Additionally, travel cost is not covered by the tuition waver.Handbook 2020 - 202117

CITY COLLEGESOFCHICAGODual Enrollment allows high school students the college experience in a way that DualCredit does not. While the coursework has the same expectations and rigor, with DualEnrollment, high school students are in college classes with other college students, notonly high school students, which is the case with Dual Credit. This could help easestudents fear about college by getting acclimated to the culture while giving them asense of independence with their own learning.While enrolling in courses on college campuses can be a benefit in many ways forstudents, there may be additional security measures for parents and students to beaware of. Please see District Security Info for more information, as well as reaching outto specific colleges Security teams.Options for Dual Credit classes are not consistent amongst high schools. Dual Creditcourse choices are limited by what their high schools offer. Yet for Dual Enrollment,there is a variety of coursework to choose from, which allows students to choosetransferable courses of interest or coursework that aligns with their future plans.Students enrolled in Dual Enrollment are held to the same guidelines as their HighSchool Code of Conduct. Failure to abide by these rules could result in disciplinaryaction both at the college and through the high school.Both are amazing options and have great benefits. But remember, performance in thesecourses matter, and the results will be a part of permanent academic transcripts. We advisestudents to consider all their options and take into consideration other responsibilities as well tomake the best decisions for their schedules and futures.Tips for Success Just like traditional college students, it is extremely important that students feel confidentto communicate that they are struggling before it is too late. Once we become aware,there are ways we can support struggling students. There are two different people astudent can communicate with: Tell the professor. They can suggest resources at the college that could helpstudents, or they could suggest specific topics to study or other ways to catch up.Tell the Early College Coordinator. They can assess each situation and advisestudents on what their options are.Handbook 2020 - 202118

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