Accommodations for students on an IEP or 504 Plan taking Concurrent Credit coursework at their home high school campus or via internet delivery are the responsibility of the local high school. Students needing special accommodations and taking Concurrent Credit coursework on the CSI campus or at a CSI extension center should contact the Director of Student Disability Services at 208-732-6260 for more information.
A Concurrent Credit course is the equivalent of a college course. The curriculum is the curriculum for the college course.
The textbooks are the same books used on the college campus or a college-approved equivalent. The grading standard is the same.
High school administrators sometimes want to complement the college course with other material if it is taught over a more
extended period of time at the high school. They may want to include course materials that are part of the high school
curriculum that are not stressed in the college course or they may want to add materials to satisfy AP requirements.
This goal can best be accomplished by adding hours to the college course and assigning a high school instructor
to enrich the curriculum. Because of the length of high school periods and the length of the high school semesters,
more class time is usually available than is needed for the 45-hour/credit college course.
The college instructor will assign grades according to the standard CSI grading scale: 90-100 percent is a grade of A, 80-89 percent
is a B, 70-79 percent is a C, 60-69 percent is a D, and less than 60 percent is a failing grade. College students have the option of
withdrawing from the class and may be dropped by their instructor if they have excessive absences. College instructors will work
with the high school administration as requested to provide periodic grade reports for school records.
College courses are interesting and challenging. Students will learn a great deal, but they are expected to work hard.
On average, college students should plan to study at least two hours a week for every hour spent in the classroom or online. Thus, students taking a three-hour class should set aside a minimum of six hours a week to study. Some students will need to study more. Most students should schedule extra study time when exams are planned or course projects are due.
Students should pay careful attention to instructors’ grading systems. Most college instructors will not allow students to repeat work in
order to improve grades. Neither should students expect to receive extra course credit for attendance. Finally, instructors will probably not
allow students to do extra work to bring up poor grades.
All classes, regardless of the grade received, will be recorded on a CSI transcript. Grades students earn in a course will become
part of their permanent college records. Those planning to apply to another college should list CSI as a college attended on
applications and request that official transcripts be sent from the CSI registrar to verify previous college work.
Concurrent Credit coursework transcripted through the College of Southern Idaho is accepted and transferred between public colleges
and universities in Idaho. Please be aware that colleges and universities outside the state of Idaho and private institutions
within the state are not bound by the same credit transfer policy. Students and parents should always check institutional transfer
polices before registering for Concurrent Credit coursework. In addition, the acceptance of Concurrent Credit coursework by another college or
university does not necessarily mean that transcripted credits will meet requirements for a specific major field of study or program.
Once again, students and parents are encouraged to contact the college or university of their choice for more specific information
before enrolling in a Concurrent Credit course.
No one enrolls in a course planning to fail, but students who find themselves doing poorly in a class may wish to drop. Students
who withdraw before the official drop date will receive a W on their transcripts. A withdrawal is usually preferable to a grade
of D or F. Students who need to drop should complete the appropriate paperwork before the last date for course withdrawal.
College is a wonderful place where students can enrich themselves with exciting curriculum and new ideas. As they get a "quick start" on their college career through Concurrent Credit coursework, they should work hard but have fun. The College of Southern Idaho is committed to providing a quality, positive learning experience to help Concurrent Credit students make the transition from high school to college.