Dual Enrollment courses are offered to juniors and seniors at WCHS through Motlow State Community College. These courses count as high school credits as well as college credits. Courses are offered on both the WCHS campus as well as the Motlow McMinnville campus. Dual Enrollment courses are a wonderful opportunity for students to experience college level course work while still in high school and to get a head start on earning college credits. The specific costs and course offerings are listed below:
Dual Enrollment Opportunities for the 2011-2012 School Year
v Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and an ACT composite score of 19 (If enrolling in English or Math courses must also have a subject area score of 19)
v The current Dual Enrollment Grant of $300 will cover most of the cost of one course. This grant is offered through the state lottery and is subject to change. At present, student cost will be approximately $105 plus books. Students must maintain a “B” average in order to keep the grant for the next semester. Students must complete a dual enrollment grant application each semester that they are enrolled in order to receive funding. The application is available on line at www.TN.gov/collegepays click money for college and then the dual enrollment grant link.
v Applications are available on line at www.mscc.edu/dualjoint/index.html. or in the 12th grade guidance office. Forms must be printed and submitted to the 11th or 12th grade counselor for necessary signatures. There is a one time application fee of $25 payable to Motlow.
v Dual enrollment classes are offered at WCHS and on the Motlow campus (for 12th graders)
Dual Enrollment Courses and Credits Earned
English 1010
This course will meet the English III requirement for 11th graders and the
English IV requirement for 12th graders.
English 1020
This course will count as English IV for 11th graders and Creative Writing for 12th graders.
English 2130
This course will count as an English elective at WCHS
These courses will meet the U.S. History requirement for WCHS graduation.
Music Appreciation 1030
This course will meet the fine art credit required for graduation.
Introduction to Sociology 1010
This course will count as a sociology elective credit at WCHS.
Fundamentals of Speech 1010
This course will count as an elective credit at WCHS
American Government 1110
This course will meet the U.S. Government credit required for graduation.
Math 1510 and 1710 College Algebra/Pre-cal/Statistics
These courses will count as an Advanced Algebra or Pre-calculus credits.
Psychology 1030
This course will count as a psychology elective credit at WCHS.
Dual Enrollment Registration Form
Student Name _______________________________________
Both options listed below are available for seniors. Option one is available to both juniors and seniors. Please circle the classes you wish to register for.
Option #1 WCHS Campus
Fall Spring
6:45 a.m.
1st Period: English 1010 English 1020
Students can take one or both courses offered. Classes will meet on Mon., Wed., & Fri.
Students enrolled in the 6:45 a.m. classes will be dismissed from school at 1:40 p.m.
Option #2 (seniors only) Motlow Campus
Students will enroll in two classes at Motlow. They will take a Monday/Wednesday class and a Tuesday/Thursday class. They will report to Motlow at 8:00-9:15 Monday thru Thursday. They will be required to be on the WCHS campus in time for third period which begins at 9:52 a.m.
Fall Semester 8:00-9:15
Students will enroll in a Monday/Wednesday class and a Tuesday/Thursday class.
Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thrusday
English 1010 Fundamentals of Speech 1010
Music Appreciation 1030 Music Appreciation 1030
Psychology 1030 Introduction to Sociology 1010
U. S. History 2010 Math (Elem. Statistics) 1530
English 1010
Spring Semester 8:00-9:15
Students will enroll in a Monday/Wednesday class and a Tuesday/Thursday class.
Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday
English 1020 Fundamentals of Speech 1010
English 2130 Music Appreciation 1030
Introduction to Sociology 1010 Psychology 1030
U.S. History 2020 English 1020
Math (Pre Cal) 1710