Recording-2025-02-19T17:40:49.716Z

Introduction to Dual Enrollment

  • Several options available for dual enrollment, particularly through Georgia State University (GSU).

  • Inquiry about students' interest in attending GSU for dual enrollment.

Importance of Good Customer Service

  • Personal anecdotes highlight the significance of direct communication with dual enrollment contacts.

  • Mention of positive experiences with staff at Middle Georgia, supporting the choice of institutions.

  • Warning about limited customer service at GSU in comparison to others like UNG and Lanier Tech.

Support and Resources

  • Students may require assistance; recommended institutions provide better support.

  • Highlight on responsibilities faced by students if they face issues with GSU.

Enrollment Checklist and Deadlines

  • Importance of the dual enrollment checklist distributed; first page serves as a checklist.

  • April 25 deadline emphasized as critical for ensuring progress in dual enrollment.

  • Only one parent needs to complete the necessary forms, available in the parent portal.

Student Communication

  • Students urged to communicate via their own personal email rather than through parents.

  • Clear division of responsibilities: students handle their communication for dual enrollment.

  • Importance of checking emails regularly to avoid missing crucial information.

Course Scheduling and Requirements

  • Explanation of the course scheduling process: dual enrollment must fit within students' schedules.

  • Rising seniors required to take four dual enrollment classes per semester.

  • Dual enrollment courses will reflect on high school transcripts affecting grades directly.

  • College GPA impacts future college transcripts and overall academic standing.

Withdrawal and Grades

  • Consequences of withdrawing from dual enrollment courses explained; affect high school transcripts.

  • Key message: 59 grade remains if course funded but later dropped.

  • Importance of maintaining acceptable GPA specified; varies by institution.

Transportation Responsibility

  • Emphasis that students must have reliable transportation for off-campus dual enrollment.

  • All students treated like college students, expected to manage their commitments.

Dual Enrollment Expectations

  • Students reminded of their responsibilities: must treat dual enrollment seriously.

  • Failure to actively participate can lead to loss of enrollment status; counselors will monitor GPA.

Class Selection Process

  • Guidance suggests researching dual enrollment courses through Georgia Futures.

  • Students advised to ensure the classes are state funded before proceeding.

  • Responsibility lies with students to manage their class selections.

Academic Trends and School Reminders

  • Current students informed about required courses for graduation, particularly focusing on Economics.

  • Arrangements must be made to fulfill graduation credit if options are limited.

  • Urged to consider taking personal finance or alternatives if dual enrollment options are unavailable.

Conclusion: Read and Follow Instructions

  • Final reiteration on the importance of reading communications from colleges.

  • Students must understand next steps and follow guidelines provided by institutions.