College Credit Plus
College Credit Plus is a program that gives high school/middle school students in grades 7–12 an opportunity to be enrolled in both high/middle school and college coursework at the same time. Students must qualify academically and the tuition will be paid by New Albany-Plain Local Schools.
For the student who is eligible for College Credit Plus, he/she must be academically ready for college-level courses and be willing to follow the procedures outlined by the university while still in high/middle school.
CCP Advantages
Students will enjoy the following benefits:
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Students may earn (transcripted) college credit and high school credit upon successful completion of the course
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Accelerate the achievement of educational goals
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Eliminate duplication of high school and college course content
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Increase the rigor and challenge of course offerings while in high school
CCP Disadvantages
Potential Risks and Consequences
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Increased responsibility for learning
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Reduced opportunities for participation in high school activities
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Affects GPA (high school and college)
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Increased time for travel
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Potential scheduling conflicts between high school and college courses
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Potential Athletic Eligibility issues - must be scheduled for five credits per semester