College Credit Plus

• Students may earn college credit and high school credit upon successful completion of the course.
• Increase the rigor and challenge of course offerings while in high school.
• Per HB 487, College Credit Plus courses must receive the equivalent weight as any weighted course within a given content area.
• Course tuition at public colleges/universities paid for by YSHS. 

• In order to participate in CCP, students must meet requirements established by each college/university.
• To register for a class, students must meet the prerequisite requirements outlined by the university or college in which they are attending.
• A student must provide their own transportation if taking courses on the college campus.

• Students taking College Credit Plus courses are subject to the rules and regulations of the university they are currently attending, including add, drop, and enrollment dates.
• Students register for YSHS courses based on anticipated CCP involvement at a college or university (example: half-day on a college campus equals registering for three YSHS courses). The class schedule may be adjusted, as necessary, but not without cause. Students must have a schedule that qualifies as full-time status.
• Students will not earn credit for college courses at the remedial level.
• YSHS is not responsible for any scheduling conflicts between college courses and YSHS classes and/or school activities. This includes credits needed prior to YSHS commencement exercises.
  • It is your responsibility to make sure driving time is sufficient.
  • Federal financial aid may be impacted: federal guidelines limit the number of courses you may attempt (even if they are taken while in high school) to 150% of the number of credits needed for a degree.
• It is the responsibility of the student/parent to maintain close communication with both their YSHS counselor and academic advisor at the university.

Students should understand that these courses are college-level courses, and the amount of work, pace, and rigor of content in college courses may be much greater than high school courses. In addition, college course grades become a part of a student’s permanent college transcript and are calculated into the college grade point average. Poor performance in college courses may affect future university admissions and financial aid.

Courses taken on the college campus/online will comprise students of all ages enrolled at the college, not just students enrolled through CCP. While in college courses, students are introduced to a learning environment that promotes an open exchange of ideas. Course content is presented on an adult level and class discussions require an understanding of divergent viewpoints and the ability to think critically on controversial issues.

No YSHS graduation requirements will be waived for any student participating in College Credit Plus but College Credit Plus courses may be used to meet YSHS graduation requirements.

• If a student fails or withdraws (after college/university final withdrawal date) from any college course, the cost for tuition, fees, and books may be charged to the family.
• No credit is awarded for a failed course.
•  No coursework will be given Pass/Fail as a grade.
• If the failed course is a requirement for high school graduation, it must be retaken and completed before graduation.
• Proper paperwork must be filed with the university to withdraw. Upon withdrawal, the student must meet with YSHS counselors to develop a new graduation plan and schedule.
• CCP courses and the grades associated with them will be reported on both the student's high school transcript as well as the college transcript.
• Failure to satisfactorily complete a college course for YSHS credit may result in (but not be limited to) the following consequences:
• Fees for dropped or failed class will be assessed
• Failure to meet graduation requirements
• Loss of commencement privileges
• Negative effect on GPA and class rank
• Loss of extracurricular eligibility

• A college course earning 3 or more semester hours = 1 YSHS credit.
• A college course earning less than 3 semester hours = a proportional fraction of a YSHS credit.
• For Example:
  • 2 semester hour college course = 0.66 credits at YSHS.
  • 1 semester hour college course = 0.33 credits at YSHS.
• Maximum number of hours allowed per school year in CCP program at college = 30 college hours AND cannot exceed 120 college credit hours over a student's career.

CCP courses will be weighted on the same 4.0 scale as all YSHS courses. The grades earned in CCP courses will appear on the student’s college transcript and YSHS transcript. 

• Students who participate in extracurricular activities must still meet eligibility requirements set by the school district and the OHSAA. Students must be enrolled and receive passing grades in courses that earn a minimum of 5 credits per year toward high school graduation. Eligibility is based on the courses taken in the preceding grading period. Students should check with a YSHS counselor if they need to remain eligible for OHSAA sports.
• If the student plans on playing a sport in college, CCP courses may not be accepted for the NCAA Clearinghouse.

• An academic advisor from the participating institution is required to meet with each student within the first two weeks of class. This may be done in a group setting.
• College transcripts can be requested by visiting the respective college or university website associated with the courses taken. YSHS does not have access to college transcripts.
• All YSHS students (whether full or part-time) have free access to all YSHS counseling services. This includes all academic, personal and post-secondary counseling services.

•  Credits earned through College Credit Plus are transferable to many public and private institutions in Ohio and out of the state. If a student attends the same college after high school graduation, full credit is transferred.
• Honors Programs may not accept CCP credits.
• CCP credit is not guaranteed at out-of-state public colleges and private universities.
• Students who want to transfer to another university should send their CCP transcript to the university they plan to attend.

A procedure for the purchasing/renting and returning of textbooks for CCP courses will be provided to participating students. All CCP books/materials purchased by YSHS are considered the property of the district.

Below are sample College Credit Plus pathways for 15 and 30 credit hours at Clark State University. Students are not limited to this university or these courses.