The D Squared Program

1. The D Squared Program 2 2 Partnership Between Patrick County High School and Patrick Henry Community College

2. 2 Purpose • Provide enrichment opportunities to academically talented students who are ready for the challenge of college coursework • Associate Degree in General Studies by the end of students’ senior year in high school • Pioneer model--only a few other similar models in the United States

3. When and Who? 2 • This program will begin with the fall semester of your junior year. • All classes will be taken at either the high school or at the DeHart Park Campus during regular school hours. • This program involves college level course work.

4. 2 Activities/Benefits • Student advising for transferring to four year schools and career training • Tutoring • Patrick Henry Community College Library access—main campus • Patrick Henry Community College gym and weight room access—both sites • Early college experience

5. 2 Application • Minimum of 3.0 GPA. • Completion of PHCC application. • Completion of necessary prerequisites to enter program (Adv. Alg/Trig, Span III). • Pass all sections of Placement testing. • Approval by designated selection committee. • See Student Services for enrollment information.

6. 2 Costs • Each college credit will cost $44 • PHCC tuition $120.83 PCSB picks up the difference • Example: 15 hours tuition per semester • PCHS student pays = $660 • PHCC student on campus pay = $1,812.45 ($120.83 per college credit) • PCSB pays = $1,152.45 • 2 years tuition (63 credit hours) • PCHS student pays = $2,772 • PHCC student pays = $7,612.29 • VT = $15,749 per year ($31,498)

7. Tuition Assistance 2 • Students that qualify for economically disadvantaged assistance (free/reduced lunch program) may be eligible for a reduced tuition fee ranging from $0-$22 per credit • See a school counselor for an application • Eligibility Letter must be sent to PHCC

8. 2 Think About… • Students • What are your interests regarding a possible career and higher education? • Are you willing to commit the time? • Are you mature enough? • Can you handle the stress associated with higher academic work? • Can you balance other competing interests with this program?

9. 2 Think About… • Parents • What desires do you have for your child regarding a possible career and higher education? • Do you think that your child will be able to commit the time? • Do you think your child is mature enough? • Can you and your child handle the stress associated with higher academic work? • Can you help your child balance other competing interests with this program?

10. English 11 Honors English 12 Honors VA & US History Honors VA & US Government Honors Math Analysis/Pre-Calculus Honors Calculus Honors Spanish IV Honors* Spanish V Honors* Biology Honors or Physics Honors Intro to Speech Intro to Computer Technology Advanced Composition Adaptive Physical Education College Survival Skills Information Literacy Supervised Study in Transfer Programs * substitute with any VV AP course with approval The Following Courses Are Required by PCHS and PHCC

11. 2 Sample Schedule… Junior Year Fall 2011 Credits 1st Block at DeHart Park Campus M, W, Intro Computer Concepts ITE 1153 T, Th Advanced Composition ENG 210 3 F, College Survival Skills SDV108 1 2nd Block English 11 Honors ENG 111-112 6 3rd Block Math Analysis/Pre-Calculus MTH 166 4 4th Block Student Selected Elective Total number of dual enrollment credits = 17 Total cost = $748

12. Sample Schedule… 2 • Junior Year • Spring 2012 Credits • 1st Block at DeHart Park Campus • M,W Intro to Speech Communications CST 110 3 • T, Th Sports Appreciation PED 206 2 • F Information Literacy ITE 119 3 • 2nd Block VA & US History Honors HIS 121-122 6 • 3rd Block Spanish IV Honors SPA 101-102 8 • 4th Block Chemistry Advanced Total number of dual enrollment credits = 22 Maximum amount of tuition= $968

13. 2 Sample Schedule… Senior Year Fall 2012 Credits 1st Block Student Selected Elective SDV 199 Transitioning to a 4-year Institution 1 2nd Block English 12 Honors ENG 243-244 6 3rd Block Student Selected Elective* 4th Block Calculus Honors MTH 175-176 6 Total number of dual enrollment credits = 13 Maximum amount of tuition = $572 *If you elect to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Science you must take Biology Honors in the fall and Physics Honors in the spring.

14. 2 Sample Schedule… Senior Year Spring 2011 Credits 1st Block Student Selected Elective 2nd Block VA/US Government Honors PLS 211-212 6 3rd Block Spanish V Honors SPA 201-202 8 4th Block Biology/Physics Honors BIO 101-102 8 or PHY 201-202 8 Total number of dual enrollment credits = 22 Maximum amount of $968 Total number of credits in this Sample Schedule = 74 Total cost in this Sample Schedule (74X$44) = $3256 * All PHCC courses are subject to change and dependent on the availability of staff.

15. 2 Questions? Why not get an early start on your college career, save money, and prepare to enter most universities in Virginia? Think about joining the new Program today! 2

16. Resources 2 • http://www.patrick.k12.va.us • (select High School=Departments=Student Services) • http://www.virtualvirginia.com • http://www.ph.vccs.edu

17. 2 Contacts • Darrell Porter---D2 coordinator PCHS • Susan Huff---Career Coach PCHS/PHCC • Lauren Laskey---College Guide Uva • Colin Ferguson---PHCC • Megan Eggleston---PHCC • Kathy Price---PHCC