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Vision
Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Opportunities
Given the rapidly changing nature of the 21st century economy, Georgia High School Initiatives:
Provide students with information, guidance and resources to make informed career choices.
Provide a platform upon which business and education interests can work together to create exceptional and competitive solutions that are mutually beneficial.
Provide enhanced learning opportunities as well as material support to both educators and members of the business community.
Mission Statement
Provide every student an opportunity to participate in a seamless educational system that includes high-level academic and technical preparation for workforce readiness and lifelong learning.
Goals
- To increase the number of students who continue their technical preparation after high school by providing a more structured transition for students from secondary schools to postsecondary education and to the world of work
- To create a seamless system among secondary schools, two-year technical colleges, colleges with jointly funded technical divisions, two-year colleges, four-year baccalaureate institutions, and the employment community
- To increase academic and technical skills through a program of study that provides a sequential program of study without duplication of course work
- To strengthen academic and technical skills through an integrated curriculum that includes, if appropriate and available, work-based learning
- To provide a program of study of educational experiences through which students will develop high academic, technical and employability competencies
- To increase academic skills through a program of study that applies academic skills to the solution of real problems found in the world of work
- To reduce the dropout rate by providing a program of study with relevance for Technology/Career-Preparatory, College Preparatory, and/or dual diploma-seeking students
- To provide access for non-traditional students to educational opportunities that will enhance their success in the employment community
- To develop a workforce that will make Georgia and the nation competitive in a global economy
Definitions
Pathway: A nationwide career development system that provides a student with a planned program of study that incorporates academic and career-related courses articulated between the secondary and postsecondary levels leading to a diploma, degree, or 2-yr apprenticeship certificate.
DUAL ENROLLMENT: HOPE:
Location of Classes :
Classes can be taught at the technical college, high school campus, or any other approved site
Course Requirements:
- Diploma or Technical Certificate programs only
- May take only program specific courses that are not offered at the high school but have Georgia DOE aligned numbers. Courses must be taught by technical college instructors.
** Not allowed to take academic courses nor any elective courses that are offered at high school. - May not enroll in an associate degree program (since the HOPE grant pays tuition, fees, and books).
- Must meet technical college entrance requirements for the chosen program of study.
Credit Awarded:
Course credit is awarded at both the technical college and high school for students who pass each course with a 70 or better.
Funding:
Tuition and fees are covered for students who are eligible to receive the HOPE grant. Students are given a book allowance based on the number of credit hours of each course taken.
DUAL ENROLLMENT: ACCEL:
Location of classes:
Classes are taught at the technical college
Course Requirements:
- Degree programs only
- May take only academic core courses that can be used to satisfy the core-curriculum high school graduation requirements. For a list of approved courses. Go to www.gacollege411.org
- May not enroll in any diploma or technical certificate program.
- Must meet technical college entrance requirements for the chosen program of study and must meet Georgia HOPE Scholarship requirements.
Credit awarded:
Course credit is awarded at both the technical college and high school for students who pass each course with a 70 or better.
Funding:
Tuition and fees are covered for students who are eligible to receive ACCEL funds under the HOPE scholarship program. Students are given a book allowance based on the number of credit hours of each course taken.JOINT ENROLLED:
Location of classes:
Classes are taught at the technical college
Course Requirements:
- Diploma or Technical Certificate programs only
- May take any academic core or elective courses
- May not enroll in an associate degree program (since the HOPE grant pays tuition, fees, and books).
- Must meet technical college entrance requirements for the chosen program of study.
Credit Awarded:
Course credit is awarded only at the technical college for students who pass each course with a “C” or better.
Funding:
Tuition and fees are covered for students who are eligible to receive the HOPE grant. Students are given a book allowance based on # of credit hours of each course taken.