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P A T H F I N D E R P R O G R A M S

2015-16

Pathfinder Handbook

for Students A Rogue Community College guide for

high school students.

Updated 8/22/14

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Table of Contents

Welcome 3

Pathfinder Office Contacts 4

Pathfinder Program Overview 5 Stackable Credentials and Career Pathways Roadmaps 6 Program Entry Points for High School Students 7 Entry Point Flyers, Created for Each High School 7 Section 1. COLLEGE NOW Program 8

Expectations for Students 8 Courses Available at your High School 8 Start Now: Student Registration Instructions 9 High School and RCC Term Alignment 10 Registration Deadlines and Important Dates 10 COLLEGE NOW Grading Policy 11 Missing COLLEGE NOW Credit and Grade Changes 11 Prerequisites 11 COLLEGE NOW Frequently Asked Questions 12

Section 2. Extended Options Program 13 John and Lillian Morris Scholarship (an Extended Options program) 14-15

Section 3. Early College Program 16 Section 4. STEM Academy 17 Section 5. General Information for all Pathfinder Programs 18

Add/Drop/Withdraw Policy 18 Advising 18 Financial Aid Implications for Dual Credit Programs 19 Grading 19 Homeschooled High School Students 20 International High School Students 20 Placement Testing in the High Schools 20 Privacy Policy 20 RCC Student Email 21 Students who Experience Disabilities 21 Student Conduct/Academic Honesty 21 Transcripts 22

Appendix: Appendix A: RCC Academic Calendar 23 Appendix B: Start COLLEGE NOW flyer 24-25 Appendix C: RCC Placement Testing Flyer 26 Appendix D: Accuplacer Testing Sample Questions/Study Guide Info 27 Appendix E: RCC-SOU-AP Early College Credit Comparison Flyer 28 Appendix F: All College Now Courses Offered 29-35

Updated 9/17/15

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Welcome to Rogue Community College’s Pathfinder Programs!

Dear high school students,

It is an exciting time to be a high school student in Josephine and Jackson counties!

The line between high school and college used to be like a wall: you would graduate from high school and

then begin college by entering a whole new environment. Things have changed!

You can earn Rogue Community College credit while still in high school, free of charge, by taking classes at

your high school from approved high school teachers. These teachers have put in extra time to become

volunteer RCC part-time faculty, working with the various RCC academic departments to align the content

of their high school classes to mirror the RCC curriculum. These COLLEGE NOW classes are considered

“dual credit” classes, meaning that they apply to both your high school diploma and college transcript. This

cost savings and opportunity is not available in many parts of the country or even in some parts of Oregon.

There are many benefits to earning COLLEGE NOW credit:

Time: The college credit you can earn while in high school can shorten the time it takes to earn a

college certificate or degree after high school.

Money: Your family will save a tremendous amount of money on tuition, fees, books, and living

expenses.

College Knowledge: You will learn about college classes, content, processes and rigor in the

supportive, familiar environment of your high school.

Future Opportunities: The college credits you earn now will mean time savings in the future,

affording you time for other opportunities, such as: adding a dual major or minor in your college

plan, studying abroad, getting a jumpstart on further education or entering the workforce.

Earn a Certificate or the Oregon Transfer Module: You can earn an RCC certificate, the Oregon

Transfer Module (transcript notation), or even an Associate’s Degree by combining free COLLEGE

NOW classes with discounted traditional RCC classes at an RCC campus (see Extended Options

and Early College programs in this handbook).

In 2014-2015:

18 Rogue Valley high schools participated in COLLEGE NOW.

1,721 high school students earned credit from 100 COLLEGE NOW high school instructors.

10,168 COLLEGE NOW credits were earned, saving $925,288 in tuition dollars to students. When

considering the costs of fees, books, housing and transportation, true costs savings are likely three to

four times higher.

177 high school students at 12 Rogue Valley high schools also participated in RCC’s Early College

and Extended Options Pathfinder Program, where students take traditional RCC classes from RCC

faculty.

Rogue Community College is dedicated to expanding dual credit and early college opportunities for high

school students in our region. We wish you continued success in your college endeavors.

Sincerely,

Daniella Bivens, Director

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Rogue Community College’s Pathfinder Office Contacts

Pathfinder Programs

Rogue Community College

Table Rock Campus

7800 Pacific Avenue

White City, OR 97503

General Email: Pathfinder@roguecc.edu

COLLEGE NOW email: HSA@roguecc.edu

www.roguecc.edu/pathfinder

Staff Directory:

Daniella Bivens

Director

Educational Partnerships

Phone: 541-245-7991

dbivens@roguecc.edu

Kathleen Powell

Navigation Coach

Extended Options and

Early College

Phone: 541-245-7867

kpowell@roguecc.edu

Hilary McDonald

Program Coordinator

COLLEGE NOW Coordinator

Phone: 541-245-7865

hmcdonald@roguecc.edu

Michelle Rhodes

Program Support

Specialist IV

541-245-7806

mrhodes@roguecc.edu

Brandon Bretl

STEM Academy Coordinator

Phone: 541-245-7901 or

541-245-7806

bbretl@roguecc.edu

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Pathfinder Program Overview

RCC’s Pathfinder Program refers to all of the dual enrollment programs and high school

partnership agreements between Rogue Community College (RCC) and all Jackson/Josephine

County high schools, including:

I. Accelerated college credit programs:

o COLLEGE NOW. COLLEGE NOW courses are taught by high school teachers and

are free to students. This dual enrollment program allows you to earn college credit in

selected high school classes. Approved COLLEGE NOW high school teachers align the

content of their classes to mirror courses taught on the RCC campus. You are encouraged to

pair COLLGE NOW classes with traditional RCC courses to complete an RCC certificate or

plan of study prior to graduating from high school; see Extended Options below.

o Extended Options. Many high school students are working toward completing

transferable general education requirements (Oregon Transfer Module) or taking classes

toward an RCC certificate (See High School Entry Points for suggested plans of study, page

7). To complete their academic plan, high school students utilize COLLEGE NOW

offerings at their high school and may also take traditional RCC-faculty taught courses,

online or in-person at an RCC campus, through RCC’s Extended Options program. These

Extended Options courses are arranged and billed through the high school (or other funding

entity such as the John and Lillian Morris Scholarship) for fall, winter and spring terms at a

discounted rate. High schools choose whether to apply the traditional RCC courses to high

school diploma requirements.

o Early College. This dual enrollment program allows students at participating high

schools to become full-time RCC students during their junior and/or senior high

school years. Students first complete the Oregon Transfer Module before pursuing the

AAOT: Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree (or other academic plan agreed upon by

RCC Advisor and the high school). High schools oversee course selection and back grant

credit toward students’ high school diplomas. High schools are billed directly at a discounted

rate and student costs, if any, vary from school to school. See www.roguecc.edu/pathfinder

for current list of participating high schools.

II. STEM Academy Are you interested in experiencing and learning more about careers in Science,

Technology, Engineering and Math? Rogue Community College invites high school students to one

of our three campuses to attend full and half-day workshops, industry tours, RCC-led presentations,

one-on-one time with faculty, and career advising through our navigation coach. Students learn

about careers in manufacturing, welding, construction, automotive technologies, and more!

III. The John and Lillian Morris Scholarship is a limited-entry scholarship that is available to

first-generation or low-income students at Butte Falls, Crater, Eagle Point, and Rogue River High

Schools. Students are considered Extended Options program students, utilizing COLLEGE NOW

and traditional RCC courses to complete an approved program. The scholarship funds the class

costs for traditional RCC courses needed.

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Stackable Credentials

Rogue Community College specializes

in stackable certificates that can open

doors to employment opportunities and

apply to further education.

Career Pathways Certificates require just

a few courses and are self-paced. Such

certificates are perfect for high school students who need a competitive edge when applying for an entry-

level position. Each pathway includes the core entry level courses a student will need to start in that career

field.

Students may apply the courses they earn in a Career Pathways Certificate (less-than-one-year certificate) to

further credentials, such as one-year certificates, Associate’s Degrees, or Bachelor’s degrees and beyond. The

goal is to make a series of obtainable credentials that can build upon each other to give the student greater

career and educational opportunities as they progress through obtainable steps. See RCC’s Career Pathways

Certificate/Roadmaps webpage at http://www.roguecc.edu/Programs/CareerPathways/Certificates.asp.

Career Pathways Roadmaps

RCC publishes Career Pathways Roadmaps at

http://www.roguecc.edu/Programs/CareerPathways/

A roadmap is a graphic display of the path from the

first certificate of completion to the two-year or four-

year degree (and beyond).

The roadmaps are a helpful tool for high school

students looking to see how certificates apply to

further education. The roadmaps detail employment

information at each step of the pathway,

corresponding with the education obtained.

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Program Entry Points for High School Students

High school students are encouraged to take college courses to complete a certificate or plan of study rather

than courses at random. In this manner, students leave high school not only with a high school diploma but

also with a college credential that will apply to further education and be listed on a resume right away!

Five Suggested High School Entry Points

Five entry points have been identified by RCC as ideal for high school students in the Rogue Valley: 1.) Oregon Transfer Module Completes the freshmen year of college in Oregon and focuses on general

education courses for transfer to 4-year institutions. Completion of the OTM applies and leads to

the AAOT: Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.

2.) Basic Healthcare Certificate. This one-year certificate introduces many health care fields and has the

following specialty track areas: Clinical Lab Assistant, Community Health Worker, Dental Assisting,

EMT/Paramedic, Fitness Technician, Health Care Informatics, Human Services, Massage Therapy,

Medical Assistant, Nursing, Nursing Assistant or Practical Nursing.

3.) High Technology Studies: Plant Systems Technician Career Pathways Certificate. Introduces careers

in industrial technology, including manufacturing, electronics, and welding.

4.) Business and Information Specialist Career Pathways Certificate. Introduces career fields in business

and computer science.

5.) Early Childhood Education-Basic Career Pathways Certificate. This certificate is the first step in the

Early Childhood Education career pathway leading to the ECE-Intermediate Career Pathways

Certificate, the one-year certificate, and the AAS degree. Talk to an advisor about the RCC-SOU

Early Childhood Education transfer option for a 4-year degree.

Other program options are available. List of all RCC Certificates/degrees:

http://www.roguecc.edu/Programs/degrees-certificates.asp

Entry Point Flyers, Created for Each High

School

To assist you and your high school liaisons, the Pathfinder Office

creates five flyers for each high school, one for each suggested high

school entry point. Each flyer outlines the dual credit opportunities

available for the required courses through Rogue Community College

and Southern Oregon University. Additionally, courses only available at

RCC are indicated in a suggested calendar format for fall, winter, and

spring RCC terms. Flyers will be released each November for the

coming academic school year and published at our Pathfinder RCC

website (http://go.roguecc.edu/department/college-now/classes-

available-your-high-school).

Sample high school flyer. The Pathfinder

Office issues flyers for each suggested high

school entry points each fall.

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SECTION 1. COLLEGE NOW

COLLEGE NOW is one of several Rogue Community College Pathfinder dual enrollment

programs, and it is the largest in terms of the number of students participating. COLLEGE NOW courses

are taught by high school teachers at the high schools.

Rogue Community College’s COLLEGE NOW program allows high school students to earn college credit

for free in selected high school classes at the same time they are earning credit toward their high school

diploma. High school teachers who have been approved to teach COLLEGE NOW courses align the

content of their courses to mirror courses taught on the RCC campus.

You are encouraged to utilize both COLLEGE NOW courses available at your high school (taught by high

school teachers) and Extended Options courses (traditional RCC courses taught by RCC faculty at an RCC

campus, available at a discount if arranged through your high school) to complete a certificate or other RCC

plan of study while in high school (see page 7.)

Expectations of High School Students

You are expected to:

Register and enroll in COLLEGE NOW courses through your online my Rogue student account

using the permission code provided by your instructor;

Read this Pathfinder Handbook for Students, which details important information;

Complete college-level work;

Monitor your RCC academic transcript for accuracy;

Initiate contact with your COLLEGE NOW instructor regarding any grade concern or any course

that is missing from your transcript; and,

Know add and drop deadlines, and drop yourself from any RCC course prior to the published drop

deadline for any course that you feel you will not be successful in (see drop policy, pg. 18).

COLLEGE NOW Courses Available at Your High School

The COLLEGE NOW Courses available at your high school are published at the Pathfinder Website

(http://go.roguecc.edu/department/college-now/classes-available-your-high-school). Be aware that the

offerings change each academic year. The Pathfinder Office updates these lists each fall and as needed

depending on new instructor approvals, retirements, etc. For a complete list of all RCC courses in the

COLLEGE NOW program, see Appendix E, pg. 29-35.

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Get Started with COLLEGE NOW: Student Registration Instructions Registration is a two-step online process: A.) obtain your RCC ID# and B.) register with the

provided permission code.

1.) Obtain your RCC ID# online:

a. Go to the Rogue Community College homepage: www.roguecc.edu

b. Click “Start Now”

c. Select “High School Student or under 18”

d. Watch the video, click the box that you have watched the video, and select “Get Admitted.”

e. Click “I want to earn COLLEGE NOW credit at my high school.”

f. Complete the information requested in the next several screens. Note:

For the term, select the earliest option you see. Note that the permission code you

will be entering (in step 2 below) is tied to the current term/instructor, regardless of

what term you indicate in this box.

Use a valid email address. The email entered will be used to retrieve a forgotten

password.

Enter your parent(s) or guardian(s) names where indicated to allow them to inquire

about your account.If your parents call RCC, student information cannot be released unless you

have completed this step. The only way to add a name afterwards requires paperwork to Rogue

Central Services.

g. Upon completing and navigating through several screens, your RCC ID# will be presented

to you. Print the page for your records and write down your ID# in a secure location.

Congratulations! You now have a myROGUE account.

2.) Register Online with Permission Code

a. Click on myROGUE link at www.roguecc.edu

b. Log in using RCC ID and password

c. Next, click on “Register with Permission Code”

d. Enter 4 digit permission code (on the front of postcard or given by your instructor), click

“Submit”

e. After all courses have been entered Click “Advance to Checkout”

f. Click on “I AGREE”

g. Read Student Code of Contact and click on

checkbox, “I Agree”

h. Finish and View Payment Options

i. Click on “I Agree to Pay Later” (COLLEGE NOW

courses are free)

j. Review your Student Schedule and print to keep for

your records

After course registration, monitor credits.

Students are responsible for checking their MyROGUE Account

online to ensure they are registered for the course. Look for the

course to appear in your course schedule after registration.

The two-step registration process is also detailed on the student

registration flyer your teacher may hand you. See Appendix B for flyer.

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High School and RCC Term Alignment

Although RCC terms are 11 weeks, high school courses may span the entire year, a semester, or a trimester.

Check with your high school COLLEGE NOW teacher regarding which RCC term your high school class

is scheduled in. The RCC term that is typically arranged is the term that is closest to the end of the high

school course. The majority of COLLEGE NOW high school classes are aligned with winter or spring RCC

terms. High school teachers follow the RCC grading deadlines for the published RCC term that their course

is aligned with.

Registration Deadlines and Important Dates, 2015-16

RCC Fall Term: Sept. 28–Dec. 11, 2015

COLLEGE NOW registration begins when your high school begins in the fall.

Students are to be registered by the first day of the RCC term which is Sept. 28, 2015.

Late registrations allowed through October 7th at 11:59pm (permission codes expire thereafter).

Withdraw period (with a “W” on transcript): October 8–November 20, 2015.

RCC grades available online December 16, 2015.

RCC Winter Term: January 4–March 18, 2016

COLLEGE NOW registration begins November 30th.

Students should be registered for RCC Winter term in December, prior to school departing

for Winter Break.

Students are to be registered by the first day of the term which is January 4th, 2016.

Late registrations allowed through January 13th at 11:59pm (permission codes expire thereafter).

Withdraw period (with a “W” on transcript): January 14–February 26, 2016.

RCC grades available online March 23, 2016.

RCC Spring Term: March 28-June 10, 2016

COLLEGE NOW registration begins March 4, 2016.

Students should be registered for RCC Spring term sections as soon as possible in March 2016.

Students are to be registered by the first day of the term which is March 28, 2016.

Late registrations allowed through April 6, 2016 at 11:59pm (permission codes expire thereafter).

Withdraw period (with a “W” on transcript): April 7–May 20, 2016.

RCC grades available online June 15, 2016.

Course Permission Codes

Each COLLEGE NOW course and section is assigned a unique permission code for each term offered.

Permission codes change every term. Watch for your high school teacher to distribute the permission code

on a student flyer or registration postcard at the beginning of each registration period. If you do not receive

a permission code, contact your high school teacher.

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COLLEGE NOW Grading Policy

You will be given an RCC course syllabus for each COLLEGE NOW class you are registered in. A

syllabus is a document which gives the course overview and informs you of the content of the course,

proficiencies and achievement needed in your coursework, and how your work will be evaluated.

State and college regulations/policy dictate that all students in dual enrollment classes are graded on the

same standards and under the same guidelines as any regular college student. That means that COLLEGE

NOW students can earn A - F, W, I, P, Z and NP grades that will show on the official college transcript.

RCC grading policy is located at: http://www.roguecc.edu/SASP/CourseGrading.asp. (See also Grading,

pg. 9.)

You are responsible for measuring your own abilities relative to the study tasks before you. If at any time

you are struggling in class, it is recommended that you seek help through your instructor or high school

counselor.

Individual RCC courses and departments may have specific criteria that must be met before a student is

eligible to earn college credit, i.e. all COLLEGE NOW math students are required to take the RCC math

final exam. Your COLLEGE NOW instructor will maintain the integrity of the course by ensuring that all

requirements are met. For more information on general RCC grading policies, see page 19.

Missing COLLEGE NOW Credit and Grade Changes

You should review your RCC unofficial transcript in your myROGUE account regularly following the end

of each RCC term to ensure you received credit as expected for each COLLEGE NOW class.

It is your responsibility to contact your high school instructor(s) regarding missing COLLEGE NOW credit

or incorrect grades on your RCC transcript as soon as possible and within two years. Transcripts cannot be

changed after two years and the Pathfinder Office will not accept requests to review such situations after

two years.

If your high school instructor agrees that you earned credit for a COLLEGE NOW course that did not post

to your RCC record, Rogue Community College’s Pathfinder Office requires that the instructor email

HSA@roguecc.edu to inform us of the situation, grade earned and to stipulate that all requirements were

met. The Pathfinder office will then review the request.

Similarly, if a student has a concern about a grade that has posted on their RCC record, it is the

responsibility of the student to contact the instructor who will review the situation and determine if a

mistake was made. High school instructors, in turn, alert the Pathfinder Office by emailing

HSA@roguecc.edu.

Prerequisites

Many college courses require prerequisites. Prerequisites are conditions that must be met for a student to

gain access to a particular class. These conditions are usually the completion of another course, certain

placement scores, or department or instructor approval. COLLEGE NOW courses WR121, ENG104,

SP111, and CS125ss require special prerequisites; check with your high school teacher for specific

information.

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COLLEGE NOW Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Pathfinder, COLLEGE NOW, 2+2, and Extended Options?

Pathfinder is an overarching term referring to all of our high school programs at RCC.

COLLEGE NOW is a Pathfinder program that is distinguished by high school teachers teaching

the courses at high school facilities. COLLEGE NOW classes are free to students.

2+2 is no longer a term that is used. It is the old name for COLLEGE NOW.

Extended Options refers to students taking both COLLEGE NOW courses taught by their high

school teachers and traditional RCC courses that progress towards an RCC certificate or plan.

Traditional RCC courses are taught by RCC faculty using RCC facilities, offered at a discount to

high school students if arranged through their high school coordinator.

I’ve forgotten my RCC ID# and can’t log in. How do I access myROGUE account?

If you entered your Social Security Number during the process of obtaining your RCC ID#, you can

use that instead of your RCC ID# for your log in.

If not, contact your high school’s RCC liaison who can assist you with retrieving your RCC ID#.

I’ve forgotten my RCC password and can’t log in. How do I access myROGUE account?

Click on “Forgot Password” on the MyROGUE login page (see link from RCC home page). The

system will email password reset instructions to you to the email address on file.

If you have also forgotten your email address that is associated with your account, check to see if

your parents have received an email. If you need to have the email account on file changed, contact

Rogue Central Services at 541-245-7858 or the Pathfinder Office at 541-245-7806.

My teacher offers dual credit through AP, SOU, and RCC. I am unsure of the difference between

the options. Which option do I choose?

Review the RCC-SOU-AP “Earn College Credit in this Class” flyer to explore your options (see

Appendix E, pg. 28). Students only need college credit one time for a class, and it is a personal

decision. Cost is an important factor; RCC COLLEGE NOW credits are free, whereas SOU

Advanced Southern Credits are discounted. The AP test also has a cost (unless you are exempt) and

college credit is only granted for AP scores if you perform at a score determined by your transfer

school.

I heard that taking dual credit college courses while in high school “starts the clock” on the

financial aid I can receive. Is this true?

The “clock” is not measured in years or months but in credits. Federal rules state that students:

Must complete a degree or certificate for no longer than 150% of the average credit length of their

program (not including up to 45 less than 100-level college credits)

Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and

Successfully complete two-thirds of hours attempted to remain eligible for aid (pace needs to be

above 67%).

See also: Financial Aid Implications for Dual Credit Programs, page 19.

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Section 2. Extended Options Program

Are you pursuing an RCC certificate or plan but not all of the courses are available through your high

school’s free COLLEGE NOW offerings?

Extended Options high school students take both COLLEGE NOW courses taught by high school faculty

and traditional RCC courses taught by RCC faculty at an RCC campus with the intention of completing an

RCC certificate or plan. High schools determine if the traditional RCC courses can be applied to high school

diploma requirements.

For example, high school students pursuing RCC’s Basic Health Care Career Pathways Certificate will need to take

HCI120, Introduction to the Health Care Industry, at RCC directly (either in person or online) because there is currently not

a COLLEGE NOW offering for this required course at area high schools.

All course prerequisites and placement tests apply to high school students just as they would for any

student. Such requirements are listed in the RCC course descriptions at

http://www.roguecc.edu/CourseDescriptions/.

The traditional RCC courses offered through Extended Options are:

RCC courses taught by RCC faculty.

Available to you at a discounted rate (provided the courses are arranged through the high school’s

liaison and billed to the high school).

In-person at one of the three RCC campuses or online.

It is your responsibility to apply to the college online, keep track of your RCC ID and password, register

yourself in course(s) with the permission code provided, take placement tests prior to term, watch add/drop

and other deadlines on the academic calendar, and work with your high school liaison to determine if the

courses will apply to your high school diploma. RCC is not responsible for monitoring your enrollment in

Extended Options courses.

Junior and senior high school students at Crater, Eagle Point, Rogue River, and Butte Falls high schools

who meet either low-income or first-generation college student status are encouraged to apply for the John

and Lillian Morris Foundation Scholarship each spring (see

http://go.roguecc.edu/department/pathfinder/john-and-lillian-morris-foundation-scholarship in

February/March of each year). The scholarship pays for the costs for traditional RCC courses for some

programs of study.

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John and Lillian Morris Scholarship

The John and Lillian Morris Scholarship aims to assist high school students’ who wish to obtain certain

RCC certificate(s) prior to the graduating from high school.

Students granted this scholarship are Extended Options students—they utilize free COLLEGE NOW

courses available at their high school as well as traditional RCC courses to complete the certificate they are

pursuing. The scholarship covers tuition, class fees, and book costs for traditional RCC courses. Beginning

in 2015-16 students are asked to contribute $15 a term toward program costs. Students take classes both in-

person and online.

Qualifying Criteria and Application Process

The John and Lillian Morris Scholarship is open to high school students in their junior and senior high

school years at the following high schools:

o Butte Falls High School

o Crater High School

o Eagle Point High School

o Rogue River High Schools

Preference is given to students who meet low-income criteria (qualify for free or reduced lunch or meet low-

income federal standards) or first-generation college student status (parent never earned bachelor’s degree).

The scholarship is for students with career interests that align with RCC certificates in the following areas:

Health Care fields (including EMT/Paramedic, Fitness Technician, Health Care Informatics,

Clinical Lab Assistant, Community Health, Nursing, Human Services, Massage Therapy, and

Dental, Medical or Nursing Assisting)

Industrial Technology (Manufacturing, Welding, Electronics, Hydraulics)

Business and Computers

Early Childhood Education

Applications are due Wednesday, April 6, 2016 for the 2016-17 cohort. The online application is on the

John and Lillian Morris Scholarship page of the RCC Pathfinder website.

It requires you to submit transcripts, a teacher letter of recommendation form and complete a 2-3 paragraph

personal statement of your goals. You must also take placement tests prior to applying. RCC Admission

Coaches will be available to help you with the admission process.

Course Selection

The course offerings under this program each term are determined by RCC staff and follow graduation

guides for approved certificates. Courses selected take into account student progress, course availability,

prerequisites, and book cost. Students are provided a registration permission code each term.

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John and Lillian Morris Scholarship Student Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

Meeting the deadline to turn in the annual

Pathfinder Application for the John and

Lillian Morris Scholarship;

Completing the online admission process

to obtain an RCC ID/password;

Self-registering for courses each term;

Taking placement tests;

Communicating with your high school

liaison about how the classes will fit into

your schedule and for verification that the

courses apply to your high school

diploma.

Attending an orientation

Checking-out and returning all books

Being aware of the academic calendar

deadlines (especially drop deadlines).

Maintaining a 2.5 GPA per term and

maintaining consistent enrollment

throughout the academic year (register in

at least one class each term during the

high school academic year).

Administration and Funding of Scholarship

The John and Lillian Morris Foundation Scholarship is a limited-entry scholarship administered by

Pathfinder Staff in the Department of Educational Partnerships at Rogue Community College. This

scholarship is funded through the generosity of the Morris Family Foundation.

Student Testimonial

“Definitely the Morris scholarship made a huge difference. It was incredible. I’ve got a degree that didn’t

cost me anything other than food and transportation. It definitely takes focus but it’s well worth it. The

instructors make sure we understand. All are very good at what they do. I’d recommend it for a student who

wants to take a more focused approach. RCC lets you gain more responsibility and find out what the real

world is like. It’s for people who want to excel and try something harder… When I start at OIT, I’ll get to

skip the first year of a five-year program.”

—Jeremy Burke, June 2011 graduate from both Eagle Point High

School and Rogue Community College with an Associate of

Applied Science degree in electronics technology. That fall,

Jeremy began classes at Oregon Institute of Technology as a

sophomore.

Learn more about the Morris Family and their generous contributions to the students at Rogue

Community College and the community at: http://morrisfamilyfoundation.weebly.com/about-the-

morris-family.html

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Section 3. Early College Program

RCC’s Early College program is a dual enrollment program allowing students at participating high schools to

become full-time RCC students during their junior and/or senior high school years. Students first complete

the Oregon Transfer Module before completing the AAOT: Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree, or

other path as determined with their advisor. High schools oversee course selection and apply credit (as they

see fit) from the student’s RCC record to complete high school coursework and diploma.

See www.roguecc.edu/pathfinder for current list of participating high schools.

“Our partnership with Rogue Community College is one of our most exciting programs. Once a student has a solid academic

foundation and their self-confidence is intact we extend the horizon for our students. We have developed a program with Rogue

Community College that allows our students to earn an AA/OT (a 2 year university transferable college degree) concurrent

with their high school diploma. We have found this program creates unbelievable motivation, gives our students a strong sense of

accomplishment and allows them to ascertain ownership of their future.”

-Brighton Academy Website

How does it work?

High schools oversee course selection and high school diploma completion. Students first complete

the Oregon Transfer Module before completing the AAOT: Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

degree.

Students are enrolled in traditional RCC courses taught by RCC faculty, either online or in-person.

The students’ grades in these courses are recorded on their RCC transcript as well as their high

school record.

Students have to meet all course placement and prerequisite requirements.

High schools are billed directly for the students’ courses at a discounted rate. Contact your high

school for information on student financial responsibility.

High schools purchase and order student textbooks. RCC provides some administrative support to

assist with this process.

RCC has a trained advisor, known as a Navigation Coach, available to work with high school

liaisons and Early College students.

A Pathfinder Application is required (see www.roguecc.edu/pathfinder). High schools must indicate

approval of the application.

It is the student’s responsibility to apply to the college online, keep track of their RCC ID and

password, register themselves in courses with the permission code provided, take placement tests

prior to the term, watch add/drop and other deadlines on the academic calendar, and work with

their high school liaison to determine if the courses will apply to their high school diploma. RCC is

not responsible for monitoring students’ enrollment.

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Section 4. STEM Academy

Rogue Community College’s S.T.E.M. Academy introduces local high school students to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Students participate in hands-on workshops at an RCC campus, industry tours, fun activities, presentations, and career planning.

Some of the career fields covered in STEM Academy are:

• Automotive Technology • Carpentry • Computer Science/Graphic Design • Diesel Technology • Emergency Medical Technician • Electronics Technology • Fire Technology • Industrial Welding • Manufacturing/Engineering • Science - Laboratory Technician

STEM Academy has two components:

Launch into STEM: This program serves high schools in Jackson and Josephine counties. It is

designed to introduce 9th and 10th grade students to the different career options available to them in

STEM fields. They are invited to attend three sessions at RCC to explore fields in industrial

technologies, health care, science, business and computer systems. During these sessions students

are also introduced to concepts about college budgeting, RCC Career Pathways Certificates and

Roadmaps, and are given tours of the campus.

STEM Connections: This program is designed for 11th & 12th grade students that have attended

Launch into STEM and have an interest in a specific STEM career path. Three sessions are held

during the year; one for a.) industrial technologies, b.) health care and c.) business & computer

information systems. They are open to 40 students each with information given about the industry,

growth trends, and career options. Industry leaders and counseling/navigation coaches are made

available to discuss accelerated credits and dual credits.

RCC also offers summer STEM camps for both middle and high school students. Camps are typically

between two and four days long and feature sessions in a multitude of career fields.

If you are interested in STEM Academy, let your RCC high school liaison at your high school know and

complete the interest form at http://go.roguecc.edu/department/pathfinder/stem-academy.

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Section 5: General Information for all Pathfinder programs

Add/Drop/Withdraw Deadline

The published add/drop deadline is…

published on the Academic Calendar. It is the second Wednesday after classes begin at 11:59 pm.

the last day that a student in COLLEGE NOW, Extended Options, or Early College programs can

add a class. Permission codes will not work after this day.

the last day that a student in any Pathfinder program may drop a class without the class appearing on

their RCC transcript. For Extended Options and Early College students, drops after this day result

in charges on student accounts/high school billing.

The published withdraw period:

The published withdraw period is published on the Academic Calendar. The withdraw period begins

the day after the add/drop deadline (second Thursday of the term) through the eighth Friday of fall,

winter, and spring terms (fifth Friday of summer term).

Withdraws during this time result in a “W” on a student’s transcript. Grades of “W” are not

included in GPA calculations. However, a student should avoid a lot of “W”s on their transcript for

financial aid implications (which can eventually impact satisfactory academic progress) and aesthetic

reasons.

After the withdraw deadline, the only option is to receive the grade earned.

Students are responsible for dropping or withdrawing as desired. To drop or withdraw from a course, log

into your myROGUE account and click on “Drop/Withdraw from Classes.” To verify that the course is

dropped, check your course schedule. The course will no longer show on the schedule if the drop was

successful. If necessary, contact your high school liaison or the RCC Pathfinder Office for assistance.

Failure to properly drop or withdraw from a course could result in a failing grade.

Advising COLLEGE NOW students should seek advising first from their high school counselors or high school’s

designated RCC liaison. COLLEGE NOW students are also welcome to contact RCC’s Advising Office to

arrange an appointment.

The Pathfinder Office Navigation Coach assists students in RCC’s Extended Options and Early College

programs to obtain the RCC resources and information needed to be successful and make sure that students

are making advising appointments with an RCC Advisor regularly.

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Financial Aid Implications for Dual Credit Programs The credits high schools students earn through RCC’s Pathfinder programs may impact their eligibility for

future financial aid at RCC and other institutions. RCC encourages students to discuss this with Rogue

Central Services prior to enrolling.

It is important for students to realize that the college transcript they are building in high school is permanent

and can affect the student’s future ability to fund their post-high school education.

Students should be intentional about the courses and grades they allow to post to their college transcript.

We recommend that students only have passing grades of A, B, C and P (passing) on their college transcript.

Students should refer to drop policies and drop (or withdraw from) courses they will not be successful in

prior to the withdraw deadline.

A student with D’s, F’s and W’s on a college transcript may find that they are at risk of not meeting

Satisfactory Academic Progress standards when they apply for aid, which is defined by each college per

federal guidelines for financial aid awards (federal and state grants, student employment and student loans).

Students will want to ensure good academic progress on their RCC transcript. For financial aid reasons, this

means that students should have an RCC cumulative GPA above a 2.0, maintain a pace (completed credits/

attempted credits) of at least 66.67%, and complete their intended program within 150% of the number of

credits it requires (i.e. – if a student eventually intends to complete a 90 credit AA degree, they need to

complete it within 135 credits (90 credits x150%).

For further details regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress, contact RCC’s Rogue Central Services for

assistance with your financial aid questions.

Grading Grades Used in Calculating Grade Point Average (GPA):

A Superior 4

B Above Average 3

C Average 2

D Below Average 1

F No credit 0

Instructors may affix a plus or minus (+ or -) to the grades A through D. However, a plus or minus does not

affect GPA. A "D" grade will not satisfy prerequisite or program requirements at RCC.

Grading definitions:

Pass (“P”) or No Pass (“NP”) is used for most academic skills development classes. A “P” grade

indicates the student has earned a “C” or better.

Generally “P” and “NP” grades may not be used for students in core program courses, nor are "A"

through "F" grades used if students are in academic skills development classes.

Withdrawal (“W”) is assigned when students withdraw from a class after the second Wednesday of

the term. NOTE: Classes can be DROPPED through the second Wednesday of the term and will

not appear on the transcript. After the second Wednesday, a “W” will show on the transcript.

Grades of “W” are not included in GPA calculations.

Incomplete (“I”) is assigned when you have completed at least 75 percent of the coursework but a

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prolonged excusable absence causes inability to finish the course by the end of the term.

Pending (“Y”) is used to indicate a grade has not been received from an instructor.

“Z” indicates no basis for grade (e.g., you do not attend beyond the first third of the scheduled class

meetings). If you attend beyond the first third of the scheduled class meetings a grade for the class

other than “Z” must be assigned.

Grades of I, Y, and Z are not used for COLLEGE NOW grading.

For grades of F, NP or Z, an instructor will report your last date of attendance, which may impact your

financial aid eligibility.

Grades are posted on your unofficial transcript on your myROGUE account according to the published

schedule. For dates, see section: Registration Deadlines and Important Dates, page 20, in this handbook or

the RCC Academic Calendar.

Homeschooled High School Students Homeschooled high school students may take RCC-faculty taught courses just as any other high school

student can. However, the discounts associated with RCC’s Extended Options and Early College programs

cannot be extended to home schooled students at this time, as the billing does not happen through a high

school (who has a contracted agreement). Homeschooled students are encouraged to contact a high school

participating in RCC’s Early College program for assistance.

International High School Students It is the international student’s responsibility to understand the limitations of their visa and if taking college

courses is allowed under the conditions of their visa. The RCC Pathfinder Program does not track a

student’s international status.

Placement Testing in the High Schools For your convenience, 1-2 staff members in your high school have been trained and approved as RCC

placement test proctors for the Accuplacer Exam.

Placement tests may be required for high school students in designated COLLEGE NOW classes (inquire

with your high school COLLEGE NOW instructor) and will be required for Early College and Extended

Options programs prior to enrollment. The test is free. You will need to obtain an RCC ID# by completing

the online RCC admission process prior to taking the placement test.

The test is untimed but usually takes about two hours to complete. You should print your scores

immediately following the test for future reference. Placement tests can only be repeated once in an

academic year.

High schools determine placement test dates. Inquire with your high school liaison to find out more

information about the RCC placement test administered at your high school.

Prior to the test, students are encouraged to review the Accuplacer sample questions. See Appendix D, pg.

27.

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Privacy Policy RCC follows all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations that apply to student records. At the

college level, parents have no inherent rights to inspect a student's education records. The right to inspect is

limited solely to the student under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) federal regulations.

Records may be released to the parents only under the following circumstances:

Authorizing RCC staff to talk to a family member/representative during Step 2 of the admissions

process;

With submission of the Underage Enrollment form or the Academic and Behavior FERPA Release

form;

Through the written consent of the student;

In compliance with a subpoena;

By submission of evidence that the parents declare the student as a dependent on their most recent

Federal Income Tax form (IRS Code of 1954, Section 152). In the case of a dependent student,

information may be exchanged without the written consent of the student for the sole purpose of

completing a student's financial aid application or the payment of tuition and fees.

RCC has FERPA and other agreements with each high school. These agreements comply with FERPA

provisions which allow student information to be shared between the college and high school in the interest

of serving students.

RCC Student E-mail

All RCC students are provided an RCC e-mail address and you are encouraged to set it up and use it. To do

so, log into myROGUE and see directions towards the bottom of the main screen titled “Student E-mail.”

Students who Experience Disabilities High schools and colleges operate under different guidelines (ADA and Section 504) for students with

disabilities. High schools operate under a success model where colleges operate under an access model.

Students enrolled in RCC’s various Pathfinder dual credit programs must meet the college requirements to

be eligible for the college credit. Reasonable adjustments in teaching methods and/or assessment delivery

that do not alter the essential content of a course may be possible, but all students must meet the student

learning outcomes and the assessment rigor of the course to be eligible for college credit.

Services for students who experience disabilities:

High school students taking COLLEGE NOW classes taught by high school teachers at the high

school are to work with their high school for accommodations or adjustments. Note: COLLEGE

NOW teachers are not to alter their curriculum as an accommodation for students receiving college credit.

High school students taking RCC courses taught by an RCC faculty member should contact RCC’s

Disability Services Office. http://www.roguecc.edu/DisabilityServices/

Student Conduct/Academic Honesty Students enrolled in Pathfinder dual credit programs, including COLLEGE NOW, are earning both high

school and college credit for COLLEGE NOW courses offered at the high school. Students therefore are

expected to follow student conduct policies of both the high school and the college. RCC student polices

are found at http://www.roguecc.edu/Students/StuRights/StudentRightsFreedomsResp.pdf

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Transcripts Students registered for RCC courses through the various Pathfinder programs receive grades that are

recorded on their Rogue Community College transcript. Grades post to student transcripts on the

Wednesday following the end of the college term (see Academic Calendar).

You can access your unofficial transcript for Rogue Community College at any time:

Log into your myROGUE account online (from the RCC homepage at www.roguecc.edu, click on

the link “myROGUE”).

Click on “Unofficial Transcript” to view and/or print your courses and grades posted.

You can also access the official transcript request form from your myROGUE account.

Currently official transcripts cost $5 for one transcript plus $1 for each additional transcript per

order, and have a 10 day processing time. You should order an official transcript to be sent to other

institutions you plan to attend for transfer credit evaluation.

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Appendix A: RCC 2015-16 Academic Calendar

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Appendix B: Student Registration Flyer

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Appendix C: RCC Placement Testing Flyer

Students are encouraged to review the Accuplacer sample test questions and study guide to prepare

for the exam.

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Appendix D: Accuplacer Sample Questions and Study Guide

You’re getting ready to take an RCC Placement Test,

or retest at your high school; great! We are excited

that you are considering classes at RCC! We’d like to

let you know what to expect, how to prepare, and some

tips we’ve collected along the way.

You can take a look at the sample test to study before

you have to take, or retake, the real test! Students who

take time and study the sample test usually place one

class level higher than without studying the sample

test.

Go to: www.accuplacer.org and you land on the page above.

On the right side, click on “Information for Students”, which brings you to this page:

On the right side, click on “Free Sample Questions”, which brings you to the Sample Test.

You’ll need to review 3 areas: Sentence Skills, Reading Comprehension, and Arithmetic,

Algebra and College Level Math sections. Do NOT review the “Write Placer” section

The answers are at the end of the Sample Test, so you can check your answers and see how

you’re doing!

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Appendix D: RCC-SOU-AP Early College Credit Comparison Flyer

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Appendix E: COLLEGE NOW Courses Offered

To see which of the below COLLEGE NOW courses are available at your high school, visit:

http://go.roguecc.edu/department/college-now/classes-available-your-high-school

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All courses in the COLLEGE NOW program are listed below. Availability depends on school.

Not all courses on this list will be available at your school. Teachers must have certain

qualifications and go through the COLLEGE NOW approval process with RCC in order for a

COLLEGE NOW class to be offered at the high school.

All COLLEGE NOW students must complete the COLLEGE NOW registration process by the

add/drop deadline for the term. Students are graded A-F, W, I, P, Z and NP.

Complete List of COLLEGE NOW Courses (Available for High School Instructor Applicants)

RCC Course RCC Course Name COLLEGE NOW Course Notes for Students

ART

ART131 Introduction to Drawing

AUTOMOTIVE

AM111 Electricity for Automotive Technicians

Students will be assessed using an RCC checklist, see COLLEGE NOW instructor for details.

AM120 Auto Maintenance & Trades Practices

AM122 Gasoline Engines Rebuild

AM190 Automotive Repair Lab I

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

BA101 Introduction to Business

BA131 Introduction to Business Computing

BA214 Business Communications

BA218 Personal Finance

BA223 Principles of Marketing

BA228 Computer Accounting Applications

BT121 Introduction to e-Commerce

BT250 Entrepreneurship

BT151 Practical Accounting

BT160 Business Math

BT161 Practical Accounting II

BT171 Practical Accounting III

CS125ww Word Processing Applications (this course is under the Business Dept. at RCC)

CAREER AND GUIDANCE

CG147 Decision Making

CG105 Finding the Money: Scholarship Essay Writing

CG140 Career Development

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RCC Course RCC Course Name COLLEGE NOW Course Notes for Students

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CS120 Concepts in Computing I (w/lab)

CS140 Introduction to Operating Systems (course has pre-requisites)

CS179 Introduction to Networks (course has prerequisites)

CS125db Data Base Management Systems

CS125dw Introduction to Dreamweaver

CS125f Intro to Flash

CS195 Web Authoring I

CS125ss Spreadsheet Applications High school students must have completed a high school algebra course (or higher level math course) with a C or higher, or taken the RCC placement test placing into MTH95 or higher prior to enrolling in this course.

GD140 Electronic Publishing I COLLEGE NOW Students will turn in a specific exercise to their instructor for submission to RCC; contact COLLEGE NOW instructor for details.

GD150 Computer Illustration (Illustrator)

GD160 Digital Imaging (Photoshop)

CS125dv Introduction to Digital Video

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

CT97 Construction Industry Orientation

Students will be assessed using an RCC checklist, see COLLEGE NOW instructor for details

CT98 Construction Tools

CT111 Computer Aided Drafting: Architectural

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ECE125 Early Childhood Development (or ECE125a, b, or c = 1 credit each)

ECE126 Early Childhood Ed: Best Practices (or ECE1256a, b, or c = 1 credit each)

ECE135 Applied Child Development (or ECE135a, b, or c = 1 credit each)

ECE136 Early Childhood Ed: A Professional Overview (or ECE136a, b, or c = 1 credit each)

ECE163 Preschool/Primary Development

ED170 Introductory Practicum formerly ED180

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RCC Course RCC Course Name COLLEGE NOW Course Notes for Students

(1 cr for 30 hrs w/1 age group, max 2 credits for 2 different age groups)

ELECTRONICS

EET101 Introduction to Electronics

CS227 PC Hardware Fundamentals & Repair (course has prerequisites)

EET112 Intro to Mechatronics (Boe Bots)

Students will be using a Boe Bot kit for this course and meet specific targets throughout the course as assessed by the high school COLLEGE NOW instructor.

ENGLISH AND WRITING

ENG104 Intro to Literature (Fiction) course has pre-requisites

Students must place high enough in Writing and Reading on RCC placement tests by prescribed dates.

A student portfolio of two class papers will be submitted by the COLLEGE NOW Instructor to RCC (one in-class essay and one out-of-class paper) to assess the college level skills in literary analysis. RCC makes final determination on student’s RCC grade.

See COLLEGE NOW instructor for full details.

WR121 English Composition I Students must place high enough in Writing and Reading on RCC placement tests by prescribed dates.

Students must pass the required on-demand writing exam, administered at the high school and graded at the college by high school instructors and RCC Humanities faculty.

See COLLEGE NOW instructor for full details.

HEALTH

HE112 Emergency First Aid Students who complete a course successfully may receive an American Heart Association’s Heart saver Emergency first aid card or Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (HCP) card and certification for an additional $3 student fee.

HE261 CPR

HE252 First Aid/CPR

MO100 Medical Terminology: Introduction

This course is currently is not active in the high schools. Check with Pathfinder Office for future availability of this COLLEGE NOW offering.

CG155 (this course is under the Allied Health Dept. at RCC)

Exploring Careers in Health Care

MANUFACTURING

MET101 Mechanical Drafting I

MET121 Computer Aided Drafting I: Mechanical (SolidWorks)

MFG101 Introduction to Manufacturing

MFG121 Manufacturing Processes I

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RCC Course RCC Course Name COLLEGE NOW Course Notes for Students

MATH

MTH63 Applied Algebra I

Students are graded P and NP.

Student’s RCC course grade is to be weighted at 60% for the grade in the high school course and 40% for the corresponding RCC final exam.

On their RCC transcript, students will receive whatever grade they earn using the above weighting.

MTH65 Fundamentals of Algebra II

All students must take the RCC Final Exam.

Ask your high school teacher if they have arranged to either: o give the MTH 65 final exams in the middle of the year;

or o give both the 65 & 95 final exams at the end of the year.

Students will get credit for each course independently (a grade for MTH65 and a grade for MTH95). Student’s RCC grade is to be weighted at 60% for the grade in the high school course and 40% for the corresponding RCC final exam.

MTH65 Special Requirement: Students must have a C (70%) or better on the RCC final exam in order to pass the class. This means that the highest grade that can be given to a student that does not pass the final exam with at least 70% is a D.

On your RCC transcript, students will receive whatever grade they earn using the above weighting. Note that earning a D or an F in the course can have adverse effects on your financial aid upon entering college. Additionally, in order to move on to the next math class at RCC, you must have a C or better.

COLLEGE NOW credits can be used to override results to the RCC placement test, saving you time and money.

The final exam(s) will be more comprehensive than RCC's departmental final exam(s) but no harder.

MTH95 Intermediate Algebra

MTH96 Applied Algebra II All students must take the RCC Final Exam.

Student’s RCC grade is to be weighted at 60% for the grade in the high school course & 40% for the corresponding RCC final exam.

On your RCC transcript, you will receive whatever grade you earn using the above weighting. Note that earning a D or an F in the course can have adverse effects on your financial aid upon entering college. Additionally, in order to move on to the next math class at RCC, you must have a C or better.

COLLEGE NOW credits can be used to override results to the RCC placement test, saving students time and money.

The final exam(s) will be more comprehensive than RCC's final exam(s) but no harder.

MTH111 College Algebra

All students must take the RCC Final Exam.

You will earn credit for each course independently (a grade for MTH111 & a grade for MTH112). Your RCC grade is to be weighted at 60% for the grade in your high school course & 40% for corresponding RCC final exam.

On your RCC transcript, you will receive whatever grade you earn using the above weighting. Note that earning a D or an F in the course can have adverse effects on your financial aid upon entering college. Additionally, in order to move on to the next math class at RCC, you must have a C or better.

The final exam(s) will be more comprehensive than RCC's departmental final exam(s) but no harder.

MTH112 Elementary Functions

MTH251 Calculus I (differential) w/ Lab

MTH252 Calculus II (integral) w/ Lab

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RCC Course RCC Course Name COLLEGE NOW Course Notes for Students

MUSIC

MUP105 Music Appreciation

MUS108 Music in Word Cultures

MUS206 Introduction to Rock Music and its Literature

MUP100 Applied Lessons (1 credit)

PE AND RECREATION

PE185D Physical Conditioning/Weight Training

SCIENCE

BI101 Introduction to Biology I w/Lab Only AP courses are aligned.

Students must have passed 1 year of standard biology first. BI102 Introduction to Biology II

w/Lab

BI103 Introduction to Biology III w/Lab

BI121 Elementary Anatomy & Physiology I (w/Lab)

CHEM104 Introductory Chemistry I w/Lab and Recitation

Only AP courses are aligned.

GS104 Physical Science (Principles of Tech) (w/ Lab)

Students must be in their second year of physical science.

PSY201 General Psychology I Only AP courses or honors courses are aligned.

All students must complete the full year of high school psychology to receive credit for PSY201-202.

PSY202 General Psychology II

SOCIAL SCIENCE

HST104/105 History of World Civilizations I & II

Only AP courses or honors courses are aligned.

HST201/202 History of the United States I & II

PS201, 202 U. S. Government I & II

ECON115 Introduction to Economics

ECON201 Principles of Microeconomics

ECON202 Principles of Macroeconomics

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RCC Course RCC Course Name COLLEGE NOW Course Notes for Students

SPEECH

SP111 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Students are eligible to enroll in SP111 if they meet any of the

following:

o Place into WR121 and RD115 on the RCC Accuplacer

placement test.

o Are currently registered for WR121 COLLEGE NOW credit

at RCC or SOU*

o Have completed WR121 at RCC or SOU*

*If you are enrolled or have completed WR121 through SOU, have your

SOU instructor provide verification of your enrollment to your RCC

COLLEGE NOW speech instructor.

Students are allowed two attempts at the Accuplacer test to reach appropriate placement scores in Writing and Reading.

See COLLEGE NOW instructor for details.

WELDING

WLD101 Welding Fundamentals I Students will be assessed using an RCC checklist, see COLLEGE NOW instructor for details.

WLD102 Welding Fundamentals II

WLD140 Blueprint Reading for Welders I