Post Secondary Enrollment Options
The Ohio General Assembly has adopted a Post Secondary Enrollment Options program designed to provide high school students with additional opportunities for learning. Washington State Community College welcomes the opportunity to work with students, parents, and high school personnel in a close and effective partnership designed to provide assistance in the selection of courses, and in helping those who participate to be successful in a new and different environment.
Washington State Community College Policy Statement on the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program
The college offers the following guidelines in support of the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program:
- School personnel will be responsible for notifying and advising students and parents of the advantages and disadvantages of participation in this program.
- The following criteria determine admission to the college and enrollment in classes:
- To be admitted and enroll in classes in the same subject area as classes previously completed in high school, the student must have attained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent, in such completed courses.
- To be admitted and enroll in other classes, the student must have successfully passed all ninth grade proficiency tests, if required for high school graduation, and have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent, in all completed high school courses. A composite score of 22 on the ACT or P-ACT (or a comparable score on the SAT or P-SAT) may be substituted for the 2.5 grade point average.
- Enrollment of ninth grade students will be determined on a case by case basis in consultation with parents and school personnel.
- Ninth and tenth grade students may be limited in the number of courses for which they can enroll. College personnel will work collaboratively with students, parents, and school personnel to develop an individual educational plan for each student.
- All students who wish to participate in this program will be required to attend an initial orientation session. This session provides an opportunity to learn more about the college and have questions answered. Parents are encouraged to attend this orientation.
- All students will be required to take a nationally recognized placement test in reading, English, and math. The results of this test will assist the student in making course selections. No student in this program will be permitted to take developmental courses. In addition, all course prerequisites must be met.
- All students will be assigned an advisor in the Student Services Division of the college. The advisor will serve as an academic advisor during registration periods and as a liaison with both high school and college personnel to assist the student in being a successful participant in the program.
- Before registering for classes, the student must complete an application for admission and a Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program Advisement Worksheet. In addition, a current high school transcript must be submitted.
- Students enrolling in the program will be subject to the same policies and procedures, including academic standards, as are other Washington State Community College students.
