Parents should consider the maturity level of their children when discussing the possibility of enrolling in Accelerated Learning Programs such as Dual Credit courses. Particularly if students are going to attend classes on the CSI campus, parents should consider that some students who are otherwise academically ready may find the independence and the rapid pace of college classes overwhelming and may benefit by remaining in high school classes. Some discussions in a college classroom may be considered inappropriate by parents. Freedom of expression in the classroom is an important issue to consider, as a variety of topics and opinions will be discussed.
Students should meet with high school counselors and teachers to evaluate whether accelerated learning is the best option. All Dual Credit coursework serves as a beginning to a student’s college transcript. A college transcript that reflects solid academic performance is the gateway to further studies in post-secondary education, and it serves as a primary criterion for acceptance into many programs at colleges and universities. The importance of high academic achievement in Dual Credit courses and the benefits students gain to further their academic careers cannot be overstated. In other words, a student’s performance in a Dual Credit class has implications for his or her future academic plans.
Students should also be aware that college class schedules may conflict with high school classes or extracurricular activities. While CSI operates on the semester system, starting and ending dates, holidays, and vacations may differ from those at area high schools. Nonetheless, students are expected to attend CSI classes, both on-campus and off-campus, even when high school may not be in session or a regularly scheduled class conflicts with high school extracurricular activities. Finally, those planning to attend an out-of-state college after high school graduation should check with that institution regarding transferability of classes.
Dual Credit course offerings will change from one high school to the next, depending on the availability of on-site instructors and academic calendars. In general, the College of Southern Idaho has arrangements for Dual Credit opportunities in the following areas:
Math, Allied Health, Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics, Information Technology, P.E. and Health, Business and Accounting, English, Biological Science, Communication, Social Science, Physical and Earth Science, Engineering, Education, and Foreign Language
The Idaho State Board of Education has established the following guidelines to determine who is eligible to participate in the Dual Credit program. All applicants must:
Appeals of the admissions standards should be forwarded to the CSI registrar’s office. Admission into one Dual Credit course does not guarantee acceptance into specific classes/programs at CSI.
Prospective Dual Credit students must apply for admission to CSI by completing an application for admission, a registration form, and a county residency form. All forms are available on the CSI web site here:
http://www.csi.edu/prospectivestudents/#forms
Students will need to have the following information in order to complete the application:
Important: All Dual Credit forms need to be fully completed with payment (check or money order) attached or registration will not be accepted. Applications for admission need to be completed only one time (prior to the first semester of enrollment), while county residency forms must be filled out each semester. Registration forms need to have correct course and section numbers along with the instructor’s signature. Please note: County residency forms must contain all information being requested or county governments will not pay the county fee, which will cause student records to be put on hold. Students have the option of paying county fees along with tuition, but this is not recommended.
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