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Do you want to get an early start on your college career while still in high school? Sure you do! Okefenokee Technical College offers programs in high schools that allow students to earn college credit while completing their high school diploma. OTC can better prepare you for job opportunities by giving you the necessary skills to secure a job directly out of high school.
Classes are usually offered at your high school; or, in some cases, you may be able to take classes at one of our college campuses. For more information on OTC programs for high school students, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section below!
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Do you have more questions about programs available to high school students? See the information below for details. If you still have questions or you wish to enroll, contact the Okefenokee Technical College High School Coordinator at (912) 284-2510 or your high school guidance counselor.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Dual Enrollment is designed for students who are planning to pursue a technical program of study once they graduate from high school. Qualified students from the Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Pierce and Ware County school systems earn OTC and Carnegie unit credit while concurrently enrolled in a high school class. Dual Enrollment exposes a student to college courses earlier which helps to facilitate a smooth transition upon graduating from high school. High school students may enroll in diploma or technical certificate programs at Okefenokee Technical College if college admission requirements are met and permission from the high school guidance counselor and parent or guardian is obtained. Dual enrolled students will receive high school and college credit. Hours attempted as part of the Dual Enrollment program and paid for by the HOPE Grant will not be counted in the HOPE Grant credit hour cap.
JOINT ENROLLMENT
High school students may enroll in diploma or technical certificate programs at Okefenokee Technical College if college admission requirements are met and permission from the high school guidance counselor and parent or guardian is obtained. Students attend classes on an Okefenokee Technical College campus in addition to the classes taken at their high school. Joint enrolled students receive college credit only. Hours attempted as part of the Joint Enrollment program and paid for by the HOPE Grant will be counted in the HOPE Grant credit hour cap.
ACCEL
The ACCEL program allows high school students to enroll in college courses that are part of an associate of applied science (AAS) degree program at OTC. Students receive both high school and college credit for each class. The program is designed for students who are interested in completing an AAS degree program at Okefenokee Technical College or continuing on to another college or university after graduating from high school. Students must meet ACCEL program admission guidelines and program eligibility requirements. The program is offered during the Fall and Spring Semesters at OTC. Students that meet requirements to be eligible for ACCEL receive an award that covers tuition. Visit https://secure.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Grants_and_Scholarships/Accel_Program.aspx for more information on the ACCEL program.
ARTICULATION OF HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Through articulation agreements between Okefenokee Technical College and school systems in the Okefenokee Technical College service delivery area, students can earn advanced credit (articulated credit) for many academic and technical/vocational courses taken in high school. With this articulated credit, students may qualify to take an articulation exemption exam for courses at OTC, reducing the amount of time required for program completion and eliminating duplication of course work. The articulated credit is redeemable at many technical colleges in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the difference between Dual Enrollment and Joint Enrollment Programs at OTC?
Dual Enrollment allows high school students to enroll in a college course and receive a high school and college grade. Hours attempted in course work as a Dual Enrollment student will not count toward the student’s HOPE Grant credit hour cap. Joint Enrollment at Okefenokee Technical College allows students to enroll in a college course and receive only a grade for college. Joint Enrollment will count toward a student’s HOPE Grant credit hour cap hour. Joint Enrollment programs are not offered on high school campuses; therefore, a Joint Enrollment student must attend classes on an Okefenokee Technical College campus.
Who may participate in OTC Dual and Joint Enrollment Programs?
High school students age 16 or older in the Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Pierce and Ware County School systems may participate. Students must successfully meet Okefenokee Technical College admission requirements for dual and joint enrollment guidelines and have permission from the guidance counselor and parent or guardian.
What programs can students take on a high school campus?
High school students entering a Dual Enrollment program can attend classes in any diploma or technical certificate program, provided they meet the admissions criteria for the program. The following technical certificate programs have been offered on area high school campuses:
• Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Carpentry Framing
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Gas Metal Arc Welder
• Flat Shielded Metal ARC Welder
Program offerings vary by high school, and are based on student interest. Please contact the high school guidance counselor or CTAE Director for a specific list for the high school.
How does a high school student enroll in one of these programs?
To enroll, high school students will need to call the Okefenokee Technical College High School Coordinator at (912) 284-2510 or contact the high school guidance counselor.
Is an entrance test required to enroll in classes?
Applicants need to take either the COMPASS or ASSET placement test. High school students are given an opportunity to take the ASSET test at their high school. Both tests measure basic writing, reading, numeric and algebraic skills. The ASSET is a paper and pencil test; the COMPASS is computer-based. Tests scores are determined by program area. For more information contact the high school guidance counselor or the Okefenokee Technical College High School Coordinator at (912) 284-2510.
How are Dual and Joint Enrollment courses different from regular high school courses?
Dual and Joint Enrollment courses must meet both high school and college curriculum standards. The college courses cover more material than a high school course and the dual and joint enrolled courses must be taught by a college instructor.
Is financial aid available for Dual and Joint Enrollment students?
For qualified Georgia students, the HOPE Grant awards amount will cover a portion of a student's tuition, HOPE. Hours attempted as part of the Dual Enrollment program and paid for by the HOPE Grant will not be counted in the HOPE Grant credit hour cap, but hours attempted as part of the Joint Enrollment program will be counted in the HOPE Grant credit hour cap. For more information on the HOPE Grant program, visit www.GAcollege411.org or contact your high school guidance counselor.
For more information contact:
Rana Zauner
Okefenokee Technical College
1701 Carswell Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6569
E-mail: rzauner@okefenokeetech.edu
Kate Bussey
Okefenokee Technical College
101 West 17th Street
Alma, Georgia 31510
912-632-2355
Email: kbussey@okefenokeetech.edu
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