Exhibit Descriptor Code: IDCH~E(2)
Postsecondary Options
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Postsecondary Options/Joint Enrollment/Early Admissions Application
Student’s Name:___________________________ Date of Birth:______________ High School:_______________
Home Address:____________________________________ City/State/Zip:_______________________________
Home Phone:_______________________________Parent’s Work Number:_______________________________
I will be in the following program (check one):
[ ] A. Postsecondary Options – A program of study for a high school student (who is at least 16 years of age
or who is classified as a junior or senior in a Georgia public high school) to take approved courses, full-
time or part-time, at a Georgia public college, university or technical institute where the student has
been accepted and will receive postsecondary credit hours and high school Carnegie unit credit
[ ] B. Joint Enrollment – A program of study for a high school student to take approved courses, full-time or
part-time time, at a private college, university or technical institute where the student has been accepted
and will receive postsecondary credit hours and high school Carnegie unit credit
[ ] C. Early Admission – A program in which a high school student enrolls as a full-time postsecondary
student and pursues a postsecondary degree in lieu of a high school. Diploma
I will be attending ___________________________________________________________________________
(Name of postsecondary institution)
I will participate in graduation exercises. Yes_____ No_____
Date planning to begin program selected___Date planning to complete high school requirements_____________
Not planning to complete high school requirements_____________
TO BE COMPLETED BY HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
(As appropriate to the program selected above)
At the end of _____(1st, 2nd, 3rd) semester/quarter 20_____, __________________________________________
(Student’s Name)
will need to complete ____ units to graduate. The student will need to complete the following classes to fulfill
the requirements for those units.
________________________________________ ________________________________________
________________________________________ ________________________________________
_____ This student is at least 16 years of age or is classified as a junior or senior.
_____ This student has filed the appropriate application(s) and transcript(s) with the post secondary institution.
_____ This student plans to graduate with a [ ] Georgia High School Diploma, [ ] Vocational Seal, [ ] College
Prep Seal.
_____ This student has taken the responsibility to complete the necessary courses.
Date__________________________ ____________________________________
Counselor’s Signature
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Exhibit Descriptor Code: IDCH~E(2)
Postsecondary Options
As a student or a parent/guardian of a student who desires to enroll in a Joint Enrollment,
Post-secondary Options, or an Early Admissions program, we understand that it is our
responsibility to:
A. follow the admission procedures of the college or technical institute.
B. follow the rules and regulations of the college/technical institute and the
school/system.
C. request college/institute grades be sent to the high school at the end of each grading
period.
D. request college/institute to send pass/fail report to high school at least two weeks
prior to graduation date.
E. notify the high school principal of intent to participate in graduation exercise upon
enrollment in Joint Enrollment, Early Admissions, or Postsecondary Options.
F. notify the home high school of any change in college/technical institute attendance.
G. complete only the courses on the approved list to complete the high school
graduation requirements in English and social studies.
H. select courses from the post-secondary course catalog that will satisfy elective
requirements.
I. pass the state assessment requirements as referenced in Rule 160-3-1-.07.
J. make arrangements with local school to take the state-mandated tests.
K. pay for items that will become personal property of the student such as calculators,
books, and specialized tools.
L. furnish transportation unless it is covered in the student's IEP.
M. present credits earned at the post-secondary institution to the high school prior to
graduation.
N. determine if participation will conflict with student eligibility to participate in
activities governed by the Georgia High School Association.
O. determine if participation could affect future athletic eligibility at colleges or
universities.
Additionally, we certify that we have had the following explained to us:
A. which institutions and courses are eligible for participation.
B. the process of granting academic credits (quarter hours).
C. financial arrangements for tuition, books, and specialized tools.
D. available support services.
E. the need to arrange an appropriate schedule.
F. the consequences of failing or not completing a course.
G. the effect of the program on the student's ability to complete a course, to participate
in the extracurricular activities, and to complete required high school requirements.
H. the academic and social responsibilities, including obeying rules and regulations of
both the high school and post-secondary institution.
I. If all graduation requirements have not been met prior to the student's graduation
date, participation in graduation exercises will not be an option.
___________________________________________ _________________________
Student's Signature Date
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Exhibit Descriptor Code: IDCH~E(2)
Postsecondary Options
___________________________________________ _________________________
Parent's or Guardian's Signature Date
ISSUED: 09/11/2000
DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
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