February 23, 2015

Dear Parents/Students:
Starting in the 2015-2016 school year, College Credit Plus (CC+) replaces Ohios Post-Secondary
Enrollment Options (PSEO) program. In order to enroll in CC+ courses:
1. Parents/students currently in grades 6th thru 11th attend a meeting informing all involved in the
benefits and state wide changes in the program. This informational meeting will be held on
March 4, 2015 at 6pm in the FJSHS performing arts center.
2. Apply to college in accordance with the colleges established procedures for admission.
3. Meet the established standards for admission and for course placement of the college/university.
If you are a student in grades 7-12 during the 2015-16 school year, you can apply to a public or
participating private college. Thanks to Ohios Transfer to Degree Guarantee, many entry level courses
earned at Ohio public colleges are guaranteed to transfer to any other Ohio public college. Courses may
transfer to private Ohio institutions and out-of-state institutions of higher learning. Check with the
receiving institution regarding their transfer credit policy.
Sample Pathways
15 hours
30 hours
FALL
CR HR
SPR
CR HR
FALL
CR HR
SPR
CR HR
Eng 111
3
Eng 112
3
Eng 111
3
Eng 112
3
Soc 101
3
Psy 101
3
Soc 101
3
Psy 101
3
Mth 213
3
Mth 173
3
Mth 213
3
Art 101
3
Eco 111
3
Ast 101
3
Eng 200
3
15 Hour Pathway
Fall Semester
ENGL 1110 College Composition I
MATH 1320 College Algebra
Spring Semester
BIOL 1320 Survey of Biology
THR 1100 Introduction to Theatre
SOC 1010 Sociology

30 Hour Pathway
Fall Semester
ANTH2800 Cultural Anthropology
ENGL 1110 College Composition I
MATH 1320 College Algebra
COMM 2600 Public Presentations
HEAL 2800 Principles of Nutrition
Spring Semester
BIOL 1120 Survey of Biology
THR 1100 Introduction to Theatre
SOC 1010 Sociology
MATH 2600 Intro to Statistics
ENGL 1310 English Composition 2
(over)

FJSHS students are not limited to taking only the CC+ courses that may be offered on-site. Students may also
participate in CC+ on-line, or at any other participating institution of higher education. Likewise, students may be
concurrently enrolled in, and taking courses from, multiple post-secondary institutions.
For eligible students electing to participate in CC+ off-campus, transportation is not provided by the school-district,
nor are reimbursement costs for transportation costs, such as mileage. Transportation and associated costs are the
sole responsibility of the student and his or her parents/guardian.
CC+ courses taken from public institutions of higher education are offered to eligible students cost-free. However,
earning a grade of an F or withdrawn with an F, will receive an F on the high school and college transcripts
and will be computed into the high school and college GPA. If you do not receive a passing grade, the district may
seek reimbursement for the amount of state funds paid to the college on behalf of the student for that college
course. The school district may withhold grades and credits received for high school courses taken until
reimbursement has been made.
A student who enrolls in CC+ courses at a non public institution of higher learning, and who is not economically
disadvantaged, may have to pay course fees and associated costs.
Final grades earned in all CC+ courses will post to the high school transcript and will be included in the calculation
of grade point average.
In order to participate in this academic opportunity, parents and students are strongly encouraged to
attend an informational meeting regarding enrolling in CC+ on March 4, 2015 at 6 pm in the FJSHS
cafeteria. Similarly, a student must participate in a counseling session prior to his/her participation in CC+.
A student or his/her parents/guardians must inform the FJSHS counseling office through submission of a
completed letter of intent form, by April 1, of the students intent to participate in this program during the
following school year. This deadline is mandated by the State of Ohio. Letter of intent forms will be available at the
March 4th meeting at FJSHS or you may stop in the school counselors office to obtain a form.
Transfer to Degree Credit (T2DG) Many entry-level courses earned at an Ohio public college are guaranteed to
transfer to any other Ohio public college. Credits earned at private colleges, or those that you want to transfer to an
out-of-state institution, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the institution you are seeking to attend. Go to
HTTPS://TRANSFERCREDIT.OHIO.GOV to learn more about credit transfer among the states public institutions of
higher education
If you have questions, please contact a school counselor:
Mrs. Teresa Vogel
Grades 7th -9th
(419) 436-4110 ext.2443

Ms. Kristen Soldner

Grades 10th-12th
(419)-436-4110 ext.2424