What is Dual Credit?
● An opportunity for students to explore career pathways
● Students can take regular post-secondary courses while enrolled
in high school
● Earn credits in both High School & Post-Secondary at the same
time
● No tuition fees for students

What are the benefits to students?
● Explore post-secondary opportunities while still in high school
● Get a ‘head start’ on post secondary diploma programs
● Ease the transition from high school to post-secondary
● Save the tuition fee for courses completed during High School

What are the student’s responsibilities?
● Commit to working hard, being dependable and completing the
course
● Purchase textbooks and other materials as required
● Be responsible for any transportation, if required
● Communicate regularly with your course instructor and Mr.
Boschee.

How will the courses be offered?
● Asynchronous - work on your course any time of day, but must
keep up with the class schedule & deadlines
● Synchronous - meet with your teacher and classmates online at
a set time
● Blended - may be a combination of online and in-person
requirements

What else is important to know?
● Students are treated as adult learners
○ Learning outcomes are the same for post-secondary students as
they are for high school students
○ May not have the opportunity to redo quizzes, exams, &
assignments
○ Late assignments will not be accepted
● The mark on your post-secondary transcript is permanent
● Students will need to balance their dual credit coursework with their
school work
● Some courses have prerequisites

How do students apply for Dual Credit courses?
● Students who are interested in Dual Credit should speak with one of
their school administrators or Mr. Boschee or Mrs. Gurr
● The application form will be shared with the student
● Applications for Lethbridge College opportunities are due to Mr. Boschee
by May 28th (Fall courses)
● Applications for Olds College opportunities are due to Mr. Boschee by
June 18th (Fall courses)

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