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University Admission Recommendations

Additional Recommended Core Courses:

• 4 years of mathematics is recommended for high school students. 
• 4 years of science are recommended for high school students. At least 2 core laboratory sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
  • Earth Science is not considered a core science for university admissions. 
• At least 2 years of a foreign language is recommended for high school students. 

Attendance 

U's are put onto students' transcripts for poor attendance. 3 unexcused absences, and 5 unexcused tardy' s result in a U. Students need to contact Dawn Dalton at the attendance office to learn of opportunities how to make up U's.

Disclosure: If a student has any U's on their transcript, students may not participate in any extracurricular activities or participate in graduation.

Tooele High School Non-Credit Courses

What courses do not award students high school credits?

• Students are not awarded high school credits for having Released Time (Seminary) on their schedule.
• Students are not awarded high school for Parent Release on their schedule. 
• Students are not awarded high school credits for having Online on their schedule. Students must pass their online courses within the school term schedule to be awarded credits in a timely manner. 

Stand Out in College Admissions

Advanced Placement (AP) courses demonstrate to admissions officers that students undertake the most rigorous classes your high school has to offer. College admissions officers will recognize that you have challenged yourself with college-level course work and expectations and have refined your skills to meet these expectations through beginning your undergraduate general coursework early in high school.

WHAT is AP?

Skip Introductory Classes

If students know what they want to major in at college, taking an Advanced Placement (AP) course related to that major and earning a qualifying score on the AP exam can help you gain advanced placement out of introductory courses. This opportunity allows students to move directly into upper-level classes where they can focus on courses that interest them most. Many high schools offer AP courses that meet students' general education requirements in college. 

Earn College Credits

The increase in college tuition yearly can become expensive for high school students to pursue postsecondary education. Students can save on college expenses (i.e., college tuition, fees, and textbooks costs) through taking Advance Placement (AP) courses in high school and passing the AP exam at the end of the school year to earn college credit, which will save them thousands of dollars. AP Exams cost approximately $99.00 per exam. More than 90% of colleges and universities across the country offer college credit for students who have earned qualifying AP Exam scores. Students are responsible for registering for their AP Exams. If a student fails the AP Exam, it will not be recorded on their high school nor their college transcript. 

AP Exam Dates

What is an AP Score and What Does it Mean?

An AP score is a measurement of a student's achievement in a college-level Advanced Placement (AP) course and shows how a student performed on the AP Exam. Colleges and universities will use a student’s score on the AP Exam to determine if they will grant you credit for a college course that is required in college for a student's general education requirement or a course for their selected college major. The AP Exam is scored between 1 and 5. Students must usually score at least 3 or above on the AP Exam to qualify for college credit.

AP Credit Policy Search

Disclosure: Visit this link above to see how much college credits students will be awarded at the college that they are planning to attend from the AP courses that they have taken. Students will be responsible for sending their official AP score reports to the colleges that they are planning to apply to be awarded college credits. 

What is Concurrent Enrollment (CE)?

Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses are college courses that are online or broadcast to high school locations and taught by college instructors or qualified adjunct teachers. CE courses provide high school students with the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time. The grade earned in the class will be recorded on a student's high school and college transcripts. Students will be responsible for completing the admission and enrollment process and paying for admission fees and tuition. The approximate cost for a high school student taking a CE course is $15.00 per class. Students can save thousands of dollars by taking CE courses. Students are strongly encouraged to verify if their CE course/credits will be accepted at the colleges that they will be applying to and/or attending after high school graduation. 

Disclosure: Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses require rigorous academic preparations, including pre-requisites of maintaining a 3.0 GPA for general CE courses, and at least a 2.5 GPA for CTE CE courses; and any potential pre-requisite courses if required. Some CE courses might require a specific ACT score. Students must complete their CE courses with at least a C or better to remain eligible for Financial Aid, Pell Grants, Federal Student Loans, etc.  CE course content may include controversial cultural, religious, political, aesthetic, and human sexuality issues. Students must have the maturity to engage with the material in an academically appropriate manner and the time management skills to complete more work and meet deadlines.

Who can take a Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course?

Students in the 11th and 12th grade are eligible to take the majority of Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses. Underclassmen students will need to consult with their school counselor if interested in preparing or taking CE courses. High school students can complete up to 30 CE credits during their four years in high school and cannot repeat a CE course. 

Can a student earn credit from any college for their high school transcript?

Students need to verify with their Concurrent Enrollment (CE) coordinator at the high school. High schools have specific contracts with colleges that they partnership with for credits. Students are encouraged to participate in approved CE programs that their high school is contracted with. 

Can a student withdraw from a Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course?

Students can withdraw from a Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course. Students must withdraw by designated deadline to ensure that they receive their refund. Students are responsible for withdrawing from the college that they registered with and meeting with their school counselor to withdraw from their high school schedule as well.  If a student fails to withdraw from the college, it will result in a failing grade on their college transcripts. Withdrawing from or failing a CE course can impact a student's ability to receive financial aid in the future and their opportunity to enroll in additional CE courses.

Can a student earn their associate's degree in high school through taking Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses?

Students can earn an associate's degree in high school. Students are encouraged to meet with their school counselor to create a four-year plan to meet this requirement. Some high schools do not offer enough CE courses for students to earn an associate degree; students are advised to meet with their school counselor first and be aware that potentially they might need to take additional CE courses with the college outside your high school schedule to meet this requirement. 

USU General Certificate

Can a student request accommodation for their Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses?

Students must contact the college to apply for and request accommodations that may be required under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

FERPA Regulations:

Under FERPA, an institution may disclose to parents' information from the education records of a student who is “dependent” under the Federal tax laws without the student’s consent.  The education records shared are limited to the courses a student is enrolled in and tuition and/or fees owing for the courses.

Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Coordinator

Majorie Jensen

E-mail: majensen@tooeleschools.org

Approved Concurrent Enrollment Providers:

Salt Lake Community College (ce)  

Snow College (ce)

Utah State University (CE)

Weber State University (CE)

Step-By-Step Admission Ce instructions

Disclosure: Tuition for concurrent enrollment is $5.00 per credit, and tuition can be subjected to change. Most CE courses will award students 3 credit hours per course. Once a student completes the college admissions process, students will receive a college identification number. Students are responsible for registering for the individual courses that they will be taking.