Admission of High School Students
REMINDERS:
1.
The student is responsible for completing the college
registration process, which includes completion of an
application for admission, submitting official transcripts and
completing
orientation. This form, application for admission,
official high
school transcript, placement scores and proof of
orientation must be submitted and completed before the
class begins. No late requests will be considered.
2.
Full-time applicants (12 or more units) must submit a copy of
the high school district board action approving full-time
college status.
3.
Graduating high school seniors NOTE:
College transcripts/grades may not be available until 2-4
weeks after the end of the semester.
The California Education Code has provided a special program for high
school students who are able to benefit from advanced scholastic
or vocational studies. To that end, upon the written recommendation
of the high school principal, students in grades eleven and twelve may
enroll in 2 courses in non-remedial courses during Fall/Spring
semester and one course during Summer sessions. Some highly
qualified ninth and tenth grade students may be admitted based upon
demonstrated ability to handle advanced study. Official transcripts
are required. For purposes of this program, remedial courses are
defined as any course numbered under 070, such as English 062. In
addition, students MUST meet all established course prerequisites in
order to be admitted to college courses. Please note that completion
of high school courses does not always meet college course
prerequisites. Consult a college counselor for details on specific
courses.
High school students in grades nine through twelve wishing to
participate in this program must submit a “School/Parent Agreement
Form,” available at high school counseling offices and at the college
Enrollment Services offices. The form MUST be signed by the high
school principal and by the parent or legal guardian. The high school
principal, by signing this form, assures the college that the high school
student is able to benefit from advanced instruction and meets
eligibility requirements.
Because admission of high school students is governed by State laws
and regulations, the type of courses permitted and the number of
students admitted is limited. High school students will not be permitted
to enroll in courses where they have failed the same course in high
school. Consult a college counselor for specific information on these
limits.
NOTE: While most high schools accept college courses as satisfying
high school graduation requirements, it is the high school’s exclusive
right to determine what will be accepted, and how it will be counted. In
addition, the college can generate official transcripts only after all
instructors’ grades have been submitted. Therefore, semester grades
may not be posted on transcripts in time for high school graduations.
Where high school districts will accept it, the college will provide an
advance letter indicating course completion to assist the student in
going through commencement exercises at the high school. Grades
are not automatically sent to the high school. It is the student’s
responsibility to sign and submit a transcript request form in time for
the college to provide a transcript to the high school. All of the
regulations regarding transcript requests apply to high school students
as well, including fees.
College courses completed by high school students carry the full
weight of college credit, and will count toward college degrees and or
certificates as outlined in the college catalog. These courses become
a part of the student’s permanent college transcript.
Under exceptional circumstances, students below grade nine may be
admitted by special petition, provided that their academic record
provides significant evidence of the ability to benefit from advanced
work at the college. (Official transcripts
are required of all students in this category.) These requests will be
handled on a case by case basis. MSJC reserves the right to deny
admission to courses.
SPECIAL NOTE: It is expected that all high school students enrolling
in college courses have the maturity to function effectively on a college
campus. No special arrangements for additional supervision of
underage students are available. College courses are designed for
adult students. In a very small number of disciplines, course content
may be unusually frank in order to deal with scholarly discussion of
behavioral, artistic, human or other issues. Unlike K-12 schools,
colleges do not contact parents in advance to inform them of these
issues. Parents are hereby notified that it is their responsibility to
assure that their student is able to handle the college environment, as
well as the content of the courses in which the student enrolls. Parents
may wish to investigate the curriculum prior to enrolling their student if
they have any questions or concerns. Parents should be aware that
they do not have access to their children’s records without a signed
release from the child.
I have read this information and understand that MSJC has the
right to deny admission for any course as reflected by my
signature on the front of this form.
*****Continuation in the program is dependent upon satisfactory academic performance*****
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