What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual enrollment is an acceleration mechanism that allows student to pursue an advanced curriculum relevant to their postsecondary interests. Dual enrollment provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while simultaneously earning high school credit through dual enrollment. Colleges and universities that offer dual enrollment courses to Duval County Public School students must do so by way of an articulation agreement, which describes the parameters for which the students may participate. Under the umbrella of dual enrollment, there are several options for students: (1) college courses taken at the college/university campuses; (2) college courses taught by credentialed high school teachers offered at DCPS high schools; (3) FSCJ Early College ; (4)FSCJ Early Admission.
FSCJ Traditional Dual Enrollment
Through FSCJ Traditional Dual Enrollment students may take courses on the high school campus and/or the college campus. FSCJ is a state college and has both GPA and testing requirements. To participate in dual enrollment courses through FSCJ students must have a minimum cumulative unweighted 3.0 GPA and qualifying test scores on the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT), ACT, or SAT. (PERT is a free postsecondary readiness test offered at all high schools.)
PERT: Reading – 106, Writing – 103, Math – 114 (Note: All DCPS students may take the PERT for free at the high school),
ACT: Reading – 19, Writing – 17, Math – 19, OR
SAT: Reading – 24, Writing & Language – 25, Math – 24.
Traditional Dual Enrollment students are limited to three (3) total courses regardless of the postsecondary institution. Of the three (3) total courses, no more than two (2) courses may be taken on the college campus.
Students taking course on the high school campus must meet the eligibility requirements prior to the first day of class and be enrolled on the first day of the semester. Prerequisite requirements must be met three weeks (3) prior to the first day of class on the high school campus and for courses on the college campus. Prerequisite requirements must be met three weeks (3) prior to registration for courses on the college campus. Official transfer credits, AP test scores, IB test scores, AICE test scores, and all other placement test scores must be submitted to FSCJ at minimum of three (3) weeks prior to registration for courses on the college campus and three (3) weeks prior to the first day of class for courses on the high school campus.
The very last day for schools to submit student registration documents is May 1st (by 2:00 PM) for Fall semesters and December 1st for Spring semester (by 2:00 PM). There are no exceptions to the registration deadlines. There is a deadline each semester for students to CORRECTLY complete the FSCJ online application. Schools will have an earlier deadline in which students must submit their registration form so that they may ensure that they are able to get all forms reviewed, follow up as needed, and submitted to FSCJ by the deadline for registration.
Advantages and Cautions of Dual Enrollment:
There are several benefits for eligible students taking dual enrollment courses. Dual enrollment participation provides the opportunity for accelerated skill development curve with the increase in rigor and challenge of course work. Dual enrollment can help students accelerate educational goals, experience resources and activities as a college student, earn college credit, and significantly reduce college tuition. Additionally, students may receive favorable consideration in the college admission process and more likely to graduate with academic honors, earn a higher grade point average (GPA), graduate within four years and be accepted into a graduate program. Students should be appropriately advised regarding the importance of taking dual enrollment seriously. Dual enrollment participation impacts the student's college grade point average and begins a permanent college transcript. Students are treated as independent college students and their college records and progress are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Edward Waters College (EWC) courses offered at Terry Parker:
Strategies for Success in College, Career and Life - SLS1103
Dual Enrollment Information
Acceleration Coordinator
Dr. Weaver