• Career Academies at EICC Concurrent Enrollment Options Act (CCIR)

    The Concurrent/Post-secondary Enrollment Options Act, Iowa Code section 261C was enacted in 1987 to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wider variety of options for high school students by enabling eleventh and twelfth grade students to enroll part-time in nonsectarian courses in eligible post-secondary institutions of higher learning in Iowa. A ninth or tenth grade student who is identified as a gifted and talented student according to the school district's criteria and procedures may now participate under this Act. Post-secondary courses are those that are not comparable to the courses offered at Durant High School.  A student pursuing a Concurrent/PSEO class must select a class that is not offered at DHS.  Students who successfully complete and pass a Concurrent class will receive credit that may be applied toward high school graduation, elective credit only.

    *PSEO ONLY COURSES: The district will pay up to $250 for the cost of the class.  Any student not successfully passing a PSEO class will be required to reimburse the district for the cost of the class. * 

    The parent or guardian shall furnish transportation to and from the post-secondary institution for the student enrolling.  More information regarding Concurrent/PSEO coursework and requirements may be obtained from the high school principal or guidance counselor.

    **PLEASE NOTE that these guidelines apply to ALL dual credit options:

          1. It is not Durant High School's responsibility to provide any technology outside the designated device already offered to                every student, i.e.:iPad. 

          2. College semester hours will be converted to Durant High School units according to this ratio: 3 MCC semester hours=1.0            DHS credits.

          3. Students enrolling in Concurrent credit courses must demonstrate proficiency in math, reading, and science through                    Iowa's ISAP test in accordance with the Iowa Senior Plus Program.

          4. Students enrolling in all dual credit courses must meet entrance requirements as determined by Muscatine Community                College qualifying scores on the ALEKS test and/or ACT.

          5. All textbooks must be kept clean and in good condition and will be returned to the counselor's office at the end of the                    course/semester.

          6. All students will be responsible for any costs charged by the college not covered by the Senior Year Plus Program.

          7. Taking concurrent college courses does not meet the graduation requirements. Requirements for graduation are based              off of the required courses that are to be taken at the high school level per Durant Board Policy. Concurrent classes will be          labeled as electives/core electives ONLY.

         8. The deadlines for registration for Concurrent/PSEO courses are as follows: Fall semester: June 1st, Spring semester:                 December 19th. ALL paperwork must be completed accurately and submitted to the School Counselor before or on these           deadlines.

         9. MCC-Academy courses are offered at the community college, and consist of a combination of concentrated courses in                 one vocational area. This program will occupy 1/2 of the student's daily schedule. Please see the School Counselor for               further details.

    *ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED. MEANING, IF A STUDENT WISHES TO TAKE AN ENGLISH CLASS IN CCIR, THEY MUST FIRST COMPLETE ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS OF DURANT ENGLISH.**

    Muscatine Community College Career Academies

    • Year-long commitment to exploring specific career fields
      • Take classes on the college campus – offered from 1-3PM; Healthcare has AM & PM options
      • Earn an average of 12 credits/year
      • Some academies are available for 1 year (senior year), some are available for 2 years (junior and senior years) --work with your HS counselor and MCC Advisor to determine where and when to start.
    • Transportation to MCC is determined by HS:
      • Durant students are responsible for their own transportation.
    • Students pay no tuition costs. Some programs have costs associated with equipment or testing –see a counselor for more details.
    • Seating is limited, so it is on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Here are the Career Academies being offered at MCC for the current school year (more info about each is included in the table below):
      • Agriculture Academy
      • Automotive Service Technology Academy
      • Business Academy
      • Construction Technology Academy
      • Criminal Justice Academy
      • Culinary Academy
      • Engineering Technology Academy
      • Healthcare Academy
      • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Academy
      • Horticulture Academy
      • IT/Networking Academy
      • Teacher Preparation Academy
      • Welding Academy

     

    • Career Academies Link below:

    https://eicc.edu/classes-programs/pathway/academy/

     

     

    ***IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE SEE MRS. BADTRAM****