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March 2018 Dear Students, Parents, and K-12 Partners: As we approach the fifth year of operations at the Washington County Regional Center, we are encouraged by the offerings and dual-enrollment opportunities to engage, connect, and make a difference for students, families, and the future workforce of our region. Last year, nearly 600 high school students in Washington County were served through our partnerships with six local high school districts. We are thankful to continue our partnerships with Highland, Keota, Lone Tree, Mid-Prairie, WACO, Washington and home school associations. As a result of this great partnership, students have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of college level courses while in high school, earning both high school and college credit. More than 13 experiences are offered at the Washington County Regional Center to help students explore college majors and careers, and gain hands-on learning from some of the most cutting edge software and technology available in the industry. These programs prepare students for in-demand jobs that require post-secondary training and allow students to fast track their college degree by completing college credit prior to high school graduation at no cost to their families. In fact, families in Washington County saved over $664,100 in tuition costs last academic year alone. As students begin planning their schedules and consider concurrent credit opportunities while in high school, Kirkwood or your high school counseling office can answer any questions you have. Our team is available to discuss options for the 2018-2019 academic year. Additional information on the Washington County Regional Center, including a complete listing of program/course opportunities, can be found at www.kirkwood.edu/washingtonregional We look forward to working with high school students as they jump start their college career and begin taking concurrent credit classes through Kirkwood. Have a wonderful school year and best of luck in your classes! Sincerely,
Tera Pickens Hannah Petterson Director Career Development Coordinator Washington County Regional Center Washington County Regional Center [email protected] [email protected] 319-653-4655 319-653-4655
Getting Started
Ready to enroll in concurrent credit courses? Follow these simple steps to ensure a smooth start. 1. Meet with your high school counselor to review your four-year plan and determine the right track for high
school graduation and college credit requirements.
2. All students enrolling in concurrent credit courses must have a Kirkwood application on file. Students can complete this free application online at www.kirkwood.edu/hscreditapply. As part of the application process, students must provide a Social Security number to create an official student record.
3. Students will need to have either current ACT or ACCUPLACER/ALEKS exam scores on file to complete the registration process. These exams are offered at all Kirkwood locations to evaluate students in the areas of reading, writing and math.
4. Students will be responsible for completing course selection and registration within dual enrollment by the
district agreed-upon deadline of April 2. Additional information will be shared with school partners on how to complete this step.
5. Students will be required to attend a mandatory orientation in April. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this event as well. All orientation events will be held at the Washington County Regional Center.
a. Wednesday, April 18, 6:30-7:30p.m. For students interested in Network and Support Specialist (IT), Hospitality Management, Patient Care and EMT academies.
b. Wednesday, April 25, 6:30-7:30p.m. For students interested in ACE, Auto Tech, Auto Collision, Advanced Manufacturing/Welding, Pre-Engineering (PLTW), and Water Environmental Technology academies.
c. Wednesday, May 2, 6:30-7:30p.m. For students interested in Arts & Science I, Arts & Science II, Pre Business Transfer academies and students enrolling in companion courses.
Awarding of Credit/Grades • High School Credit: Students with a passing grade will receive credit from their high school. Individual school
districts determine whether the high school credit will be awarded to meet high school core curriculum requirements or elective requirements.
• College Credit: Students will receive college credit from Kirkwood Community College. An official college transcript will be created and the grade earned in the concurrent credit course will be reflected on the student’s official college transcript.
• Transferring Credit: Students not planning to attend Kirkwood after high school graduation should plan to include their official college transcript as part of their application process to other colleges and universities. Students can request a copy of their transcript at www.kirkwood.edu/transcript. Kirkwood strives to ensure that academic level courses transfer to other institutions and has transfer agreements with many state universities and colleges. If a student plans to attend a private college or an institution out-of-state, please contact the college directly to determine how credits earned will transfer.
Requirements for College Level Classes Senior Year Plus Requirements As defined by the Iowa Department of Education, Senior Year Plus is an important part of high school reform efforts in Iowa. Through these programs, high school students are provided rigorous opportunities for advanced learning. To this end, Kirkwood partners with Area X school districts to prepare students to learn essential 21st century skills and earn college credit through postsecondary learning options, concurrent enrollment and Career Academies. Iowa law requires students, instructors, and institutions to meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate in Senior Year Plus programming. To participate in Arts and Science Transfer Courses, students must demonstrate proficiency in each of the three academic areas - math, science and reading – as indicated by Iowa Assessment Testing scores below. Students must also satisfy Kirkwood Community College prerequisites, which may include a satisfactory placement score for reading, writing, and math indicated by the ACCUPLACER/ALEKS placement exams and/or ACT scores prior to registration.
Grade Fall Midyear Spring
9th Math – 243 Science – 243 Reading - 243
Math – 249 Science – 250 Reading - 247
Math – 249 Science – 250 Reading - 249
10th Math – 252 Science – 253 Reading - 252
Math – 257 Science – 258 Reading - 257
Math – 257 Science – 258 Reading - 257
11th Math – 259 Science – 260 Reading - 259
Math – 261 Science – 265 Reading - 262
Math – 263 Science – 265 Reading - 263
If a student is not proficient in one or more of the above content areas, the school board may establish alternative but equivalent qualifying performance measures. Please see pages 10-12 of Senior Year Plus guidelines for additional information or visit www.educateiowa.gov/adult-career-community-college/senior-year-plus-syp Participation in all other Career Academies is not based on proficiency on Iowa Assessment scores. The student will need to satisfy Kirkwood Community College prerequisites, which may include a satisfactory placement score for reading, writing, and math indicated by ACCUPLACER/ALEKS placement exams and/or ACT scores prior to registration.
RAI Scores Iowa’s three Regent universities assign a Regent Admission Index (RAI) score based on test scores, class rank, GPA and the number of core courses you’ve completed. Some of these classes may factor into your RAI. For more information, visit www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI.
Profile of a Successful Concurrent Credit Student Iowa Assessment scores or ACCUPLACER/ALEKS placement exam scores are just two indicators of if a student is ready for the rigor of college credit coursework. Many other factors must be considered as a student explores the possibility of enrolling in concurrent credit coursework. Academic Skills or Standing
• Satisfactory attendance record
• Successfully completes related high school coursework (where applicable)
• Completes all assignments by due date, including assigned readings
• Demonstrates self-motivation as a learner
• Attentive in class and participates in class discussions
• Applies classroom learning to cases, observations and service learning
• Has a minimum GPA of 2.5 in academic courses
Personal Traits/Dispositions
• Demonstrates respect for others
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity and openness to new ideas
• Works well as part of a team
• Demonstrates honest and ethical decision-making
• Willingness to devote several hours each week outside of class to studying, reviewing and preparing for concurrent credit coursework
Maturity
• Demonstrates self-advocacy and communication of needs
• Completes successful transition into junior or senior year of high school
• Successfully manages academic, work, extracurricular and other commitments
• Takes responsibility for their learning and success
Parents
• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires colleges to keep student records confidential. Therefore, most communication from Kirkwood will go directly to the student, unless a Consent for Release of Education Record form is on file. Tools to help parents stay up to date on how a student is progressing in their Kirkwood class:
▪ Most faculty use a class management tool called Talon. Your students should be able to log into their Talon account for the class and show you any assignment, grade, or attendance that the instructor has tracked for them.
▪ Midterm grades or pass/fail indicators are given each semester. Your student should be able to log into their EagleNet account and show you their midterm grade.
The tentative Career Academy schedule for the 2018-2019 academic year is below. Unless noted otherwise, in addition to their Career Academy selection, students are also able to select one fall and one spring companion course. Academy schedule placement may be subject to change.
Morning academies meet each day from 8:30-10 a.m. Morning companion courses meet 10:05-11 a.m. Afternoon ccademies meet each day from 12:15-1:45 p.m. Afternoon companion courses meet 1:50-2:45 p.m.
Academy Academy Courses Course Number Credit Hours
ACE (Architecture,
Construction & Engineering)
Morning Only
Total Credits: 15
Construction Lab CON-190 3
Architectural Modeling CON-410 3
Architectural Plans & Specs CON-101 3
Oral Communications in the Workplace
COM-744 3
PLTW - Civil Engineering & Architecture (required year-long companion for ACE Academy)
EGT-460 3
Advanced Manufacturing
& Welding
Morning and Afternoon
Total Credits: 17
Intro to Welding, Safety, and Health of Welders
WEL-228 1
Virtual Reality Welding WEL-153 1
Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Cir. Trans.* WEL-244 2
Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Trans.* WEL-245 2
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Carbon Steel* WEL-251 2
CNC Mill Operator (NIMS) MFG-291 3
CNC Lathe Operator (NIMS) MFG-292 3
Manual Press Brake Operator (NIMS)* MFG-287 3
Computer Integrated Manufacturing* EGT-450 3
Arts & Science I
Morning and Afternoon
Total Credits: 12
Composition I+ ENG-105 3
Fundamentals of Oral Communication SPC-101 3
Intro to Psychology PSY-111 3
Composition II* ENG-106 3
Arts & Science II
Morning and
Afternoon Total Credits: 12
Encounters in Humanities HUM-116 3
Introduction to Political Science POL-110 3
Survey of World Religions REL-101 3
Environmental Science ENV-115 3
Pre Business Transfer
Introduction to Business BUS-102 3
Personal Finance FIN-121 3
Morning Only
Total Credits: 12
Principles of Management MGT-101 3
Project Management Basics MGT-121 3
Emergency Medical
Technician: EMT
Spring Semester Tues/Thurs
Evenings 6-10PM
Total Credits: 8.5
Emergency Medical Technician I EMS-255 4
Emergency Medical Technician II EMS-350 3.5
Emergency Medical Technician II Clinical EMS-365 1
Hospitality Management
Afternoon Only
Total Credits: 16.5
Sanitation and Safety HCM-100 2
Menu Planning HCM-207 1.5
Hospitality Math HCM-260 3
Introduction to Lodging Operations HCM-600 2
Purchasing, Receiving, and Inventory* HCM-251 2
Oral Communications in the Workplace COM-744 3
Hospitality Marketing (suggested Spring companion)
HCM-615 3
Network and Support
Specialist
Afternoon Only Total Credits: 12
Network Plus NET-165 3
Computer Hardware Basics NET-122 3
Programming Concepts CIS-128 3
Advanced PC Concepts* NET-137 3
Health Science: Patient Care
Morning and
Afternoon Total Credits: 12.5
Exploration of Healthcare Careers HSC-205 3
Medical Terminology HSC-115 4
Nurse Aide HSC-168 3.5
Professionals in Health HSC-107 2
Pre-Engineering:
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Afternoon Only
Intro to Engineering Design (IED) EGT-400 3
Principles of Engineering (POE) EGT-410 3
Total Credits: 12 Digital Electronics (DE)
(year-long companion for PLTW Academy) EGT-420 3
PLTW - Civil Engineering & Architecture (required year-long companion for ACE Academy)
EGT-460 3
Transportation Option A: Auto Tech
Morning Only
Total Credits: 15
Introduction to Automotive Technology AUT-104 3
Automotive Electricity AUT-611 5
Industrial Math MAT-715 3
Maintenance and Light Repair AUT-100 4
Transportation Option B: Collision
Afternoon Only Total Credits: 12
Intro to Metalworking & Refinishing Practices I
CRR-121 3
Intro to Metalworking & Refinishing Practices II*
CRR-122 3
Industrial Math I MAT-715 3
Basic Automotive Electricity AUT-603 3
Water Environmental
Technology Online
Total Credits: 15
Water Treatment I WAT-304 4
Water Distribution Systems WAT-305 4
Wastewater Treatment I WAT-307 4
Internship WAT-932 3
Companion Options 2018-2019
Regional Center
Companion Options
Fall Term Morning Companions Course Number Credit Hours Additional
Information
Civil Engineering & Architecture EGT-460 3 -How College Works: Course is strongly recommended for students enrolling for the first time at the regional center. -Civil Engineering & Architecture: Required yearlong companion course for ACE academy -Digital Electronics: Required yearlong companion course for PLTW academy -Trigonometry: Requisite Courses, MAT-138 or a qualifying placement test score taken previously -Calculus: Requisite Course, MAT-136 or a qualifying placement test score taken previously -Hospitality Marketing: Recommended companion for Hospitality Management academy students.
How College Works SDV-102 3
Intro to Computers CSC-110 3
Intro to Sociology SOC-110 3
Principles of Microeconomics ECN-130 3
Statistics MAT-157 4
Fall Term Afternoon Companions Course Number Credit Hours
How College Works SDV-102 3
Digital Electronics EGT-420 3
Human Biology BIO-154 3
Introduction to Computers CSC-110 3
Music Appreciation MUS-100 3
Cultural Anthropology ANT-105 3
U.S. History to 1877 HIS-151 3
Spring Term Morning Companions
Course Number Credit Hours
How College Works SDV-102 3
Civil Engineering & Architecture EGT-460 3
Principles of Macroeconomics ECN-120 3
Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
MAT-136 5
Introduction to Criminal Justice CRJ-100 3
US History Since 1877 HIS-152 3
Human Biology BIO-154 3
Spring Term Afternoon Companions
Course Number Credit Hours
How College Works SDV-102 3
Digital Electronics EGT-420 3
Social Problems SOC-115 3
Exploring Teaching EDU-110 3
Hospitality Marketing HCM-615 3
Art Appreciation ART-101 3
