This page will explain the many benefits, specific requirements, and procedures for enrolling in dual enrollment courses. Students at McMinn County High School have the opportunity to take college courses through Cleveland State Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology—Athens, and Tennessee Wesleyan University. We offer several general education courses and career/technical courses on campus. Seniors, with approval, may take off campus courses at TWU.
BENEFITS OF TAKING DUAL ENROLLMENT (DE) COURSES
1. Provides an introduction to college-level work and expectations.
2. Earn college credit. Credit accepted by most colleges and universities for general education classes, such as English, Biology, Psychology, and Mathematics courses. Please visit the specific College/University’s website to see it’s transfer credit policy. For dual courses taught through the Vocational/Technical Department, the student will need to check with their high school instructor to determine how the credit transfers.
3. Grants are available to students which makes taking DE courses affordable. To learn more about DE grants, please click on this link: https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/money-for-college/tn-education-lottery-programs/dual-enrollment-grant.html
4. Additional Quality Pride Point value (.025) for a passing grade per semester is added to a student’s final weighted grade point average. (Students may only receive Quality Pride points for up to 14 semesters of combined EPSO courses. Please refer to school board policy 4.602.)
ENROLLMENT CRITERIA & PROCEDURES:
DUAL ENROLLMENT EXPENSES
While taking Dual Enrollment Courses is relatively inexpensive when compared to normal college credit hours, there are some expenses involved. Qualifying students will receive dual enrollment grant scholarships. However, if you are taking two courses each semester, then you will have to pay something towards tuition second semester since dual enrollment grant #3 covers only $200 and grant #4 covers $0. Almost all courses will require the purchase or rental of a textbook or lab fees. McMinn County High School is able to offer assistance to students with scheduling, admissions, and grant applications. However, payment of college tuition, educators’ discounts, and other financial questions are the responsibility of the parents and students and are private matters between the family and the college/university. Therefore, McMinn County High School faculty and staff cannot enter into financial discussions.
LINKS & FORMS
**You may also call the Cleveland State-Athens Campus to schedule an appointment at
(423) 745-8486.
DUAL ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
DEADLINE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION IS MAY 15TH.
CLEVELAND STATE REGISTRATION FOR RISING JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Registration Directions:
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TENNESSEE WESLEYAN REGISTRATION FOR RISING SENIORS (CLASS OF 2021)
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