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High School Graduation
Credits Credits4 English 4 Science4 Math 3 Social Science3 Foreign Language OR 4 Electives
Fine Art/Career/Tech 1 Health/PE
Georgia Standards23 credits
1 credit = 1 high school class
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Avoid Duplication
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High School Diploma23 High School Credits
Transferrable Credits46 College Credits
Our Progressive Approach
The TandemEDU Program High school classes meet once a weekTeacher assigns daily homework assignmentsCollege courses online through Toccoa Falls CollegeCollege classes meet weekly with a facilitatorTutors are available for high school/college coursesAn average of 3 courses per quarter over 4 yearsBegin college in 9th or 10th gradeGraduate with 46 college credits and a high school diploma
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Our College Partner
Toccoa Falls College Founded 1907 Glorify God Develop servant leaders Accredited by SACS Credits transferable Quarterly online courses Allows DE for TandemEDU in 9th/10th grades
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Georgia Dual Enrollment
State legislation effective July 1, 2020 Open to 11th-12th grade students Pays college tuition, books, fees All private and public colleges in Georgia Covers fall, spring and summer semesters Applies to online and on campus classes 30 credit lifetime maximum Does not affect eligibility for HOPE funds
(formerly MOWR)
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First TierWeeks 1-8HS English/Comp 10
HS Algebra I
HS Biology Lab
Weeks 9-16HS English/Comp 10
HS Algebra I
HS Biology Lab
5 Week Christmas BreakWeeks 17-24HS English/Comp 10
HS Algebra I
HS Biology Lab
Weeks 25-32HS English/Comp 10
HS Algebra I
HS Biology Lab
DE World Geography
TandemEDU Degree PlanSecond Tier
Weeks 1-8HS American Lit (CLEP prep)
HS Algebra II
HS Chemistry Lab
Weeks 9-16HS American Lit (CLEP prep)
HS Algebra II
HS Chemistry Lab
DE General Psychology
5 Week Christmas BreakWeeks 17-24HS American Lit (CLEP Prep)
HS Algebra II
HS Chemistry Lab
DE Western Thought & Culture
Weeks 25-32HS American Lit (CLEP Prep)
HS Algebra II
HS Chemistry Lab
Third TierWeeks 1-8HS Geometry
HS Test Prep-Reading
DE Composition I
Weeks 9-16HS Geometry
HS Test Prep-Math
DE Earth Science
5 Week Christmas BreakWeeks 17-24Test Prep-English
DE College Algebra-16 wks
Weeks 25-32DE College Algebra-16 wks
DE American History
Fourth TierWeeks 1-8DE Composition II
DE American Government
Weeks 9-16HS Personal Finance
DE Intro Communication
DE General Biology II
5 Week Christmas BreakWeeks 17-24HS Personal Finance
DE Spanish I
DE Bible Elective
Weeks 25-32DE Spanish II (Optional)
DE Micro Economics
HS Classes College DE Classes
LINK TO DEGREE PLAN
Placement Testing
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Testing into TFC Dual EnrollmentScore 70th percentile or higher in Math/English on ITBSTesting in Mid OctoberMath/English review during the summer
Testing into Algebra IIScore 85% or higher on the Algebra 1 examTesting in May
Testing into TFC English 113Score 85% or higher on the English 10 examTesting in May
Transfer Credit
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TFC Transferring Course UGA Course EquivalentPSY 113 PSYC 1100 COM 113 COMM 1100BIO 114 BIOL 1102ENG 113 ENGL 1100GHY 213 GEOG 1101ENG 123 ENGL 1102HIS 233 HIST 2111
MAT 133 MATH 1TXXSPN 113 SPAN 1101SPN 123 SPAN 1102
TandemEDU 8th Grade
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Eighth Grade Courses
English 8 Grammar/Composition/Literature Physical Science with Lab Pre Algebra
Course Descriptions
Middle School Preparation
Teach life skills: Time management
Self-motivation
Microsoft Office Suite
Keyboarding 40+ WPM
High school prep English Includes a research paper in current MLA format
Grammar, punctuation, spelling, editing practice
High school prep math: Strong pre algebra or algebra I in 8th if ready
Test taking skills IOWA, Stanford, subject tests
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Identify learning challenges Recognize and remediate
Accommodations
Critical thinking discussions Current events and worldviews
Encourage opinions that differ from yours
Study skills: Peer groups-“Everyone else is smarter than me”
Use study tools
Make Learning Memorable
Adopt a mastery approach to learning Redo work until mastery is achieved
Accountability
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Accountability Options
Tandem Partners
High school course instructionCollege course instruction thru TFCCollege course facilitationACT/SAT/PSAT test prep classesACT/SAT/PSAT practice testingCommencement exercises
College performance monitored by facilitatorHigh school course work graded by teacherOfficial high school transcriptElectives included on the transcriptRegular student progress reports sent to parentsGuidance counseling as neededAnnual IOWA testing 9th grade
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Annual Fees
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High School Student FeesTier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
Early Enrollment Fee* $ 150 $ 50 $ 50 $ 50Accountability Fees $2600 $2800 $2000 $1800Books/Supplies $ 325 $ 300 $ 90 $ 100
Annual Total $3075 $3150 $2140 $1950
8th Grade Student FeesEarly Enrollment Fee $ 150Accountability Fees ($20 per week per class) $1920Books/Supplies $ 400
Annual Total $2470Al a carte high school classes are $25 per week per class
*Enrollment fee increases monthlyTFC Tuition for 4 uncovered optional college classes $2400
Teachers50% off 1 student’s tuition
Facilitators15% off 1 student’s tuitiono Facilitate college courses (8 weeks) PSY 113 COM 113 ENG 113 MAT 133
o Teach high school level courses Algebra I Algebra II Lit. & Comp. 10 Biology Lab Chemistry Lab
o 32 Weeks of instructiono Grade Partner students’ worko Prepare quarterly progress reportso All teacher materials provided
Teacher/Facilitator Opportunities
GHY 213 BIO 124 HIS 233 SPN I & II
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o Bachelor degree required o Provide individual tutoringo Monitor Partner students’ gradeso Prepare progress reportso All teacher materials provided
Our Locations
Cumming Freedom Tabernacle
GA 400, Exit 16Cumming
Tuesday Morning
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AcworthNorthwest Christian Church3737 Dallas Acworth Hwy NW
AcworthTuesday Morning
Morgan/RutledgePhiladelphia Baptist
4031 Davis Academy RoadRutledge
Wednesday Morning
AthensLiving Word Academy
2761 Monroe HighwayBogart, GA
Monday Morning
CalhounWorld Harvest Church2335 Red Bud Road NE
Calhoun, GA Monday Morning
Benefits
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Benefits of a Tandem Education
• No college application or SAT/ACT to start• Easier admissions for transfer students• Flexibility upon graduation• Graduate with a higher GPA• Less recordkeeping and teaching for you• Someone else teaches Algebra & Literature• Take full advantage of state DE funds• Student will be ready for DE classes• Save $30,000 in college expenses• $4,000 TFC residential scholarship
Registration
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TandemEDU Registration Complete TandemEDU online registration Complete IOWA testing in October Your student is automatically enrolled at TFC Complete DE funding paperwork Registration open until July 15
Enrollment Fee ScheduleJanuary-$150 February-$200March-$250 April-$300May-$350 June/July-$400 (late registration)
Common Questions
Is the program accredited?My teen is an average student. Is he a fit for your program?My student has learning challenges; is she a fit for your program?What is the student workload?What does the program look like if we start in 10th or 11th grade?What classes do I need to cover at home that are not on the plan? How can I prepare my middle schooler for dual enrollment? How do 14 and 15 year old students do in college level courses?
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