FAHS and the Career and College Promise Program

What is the Career and College Promise Program?

The purpose of Career and College Promise is to offer structured opportunities for qualified high school students to dually enroll in community college courses that provide pathways that lead to a certificate, diploma, degree, or State/Industry recognized credentials, as well as to provide entry level job skills—tuition free!

Through Career and College Promise (CCP), qualified students in North Carolina have the opportunity to pursue classes at community colleges tuition free while they are in high school, allowing them to get a jump start on their workplace and college preparation. Franklin Academy Charter High School will support high school students who wish to enroll in an appropriate college course or a combination of college courses outside FAHS for high school credit.

CCP provides pathways to help advance eligible students’ success beyond high school:

College Transfer Pathways provide tuition-free course credits toward the Associates In Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Engineering or Associate Degree in Nursing which will transfer seamlessly to any public or participating private college or university. Please note that students may not have enough time to FINISH their associates but will receive credits TOWARDS their associates.
Technical Careers Pathways earn tuition-free course credits at an NC community college toward a job credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career.

Who is eligible for the CCP Program?

Students interested in the College Transfer pathway have the option to qualify for the program with either

An unweighted 2.8 high school GPA OR
Qualifying assessment scores

Students interested in the Technical Careers pathway have the option to qualify for the program with either

An unweighted 2.8 high school GPA OR
A Qualifying Assessment score OR
A recommendation including the high school principal (or designee) signature, a rational of the HS principal (or designee) for the recommendation, AND a signature from the college’s chief academic officer/chief student development officer.

What is considered a qualifying test score? More information is here.

I’m eligible, but is CCP right for me?

Dual enrollment can be an amazing opportunity… if your student is ready for it. Your student might be ready for dual credit if they:

Work independently and unprompted to complete coursework and assignments
Are able to complete all assignments on time
Do not require extensive content tutoring or study help
Are confident and capable of approaching instructors independently to seek guidance and support when needed
Excel with their current high school topics
Have a schedule that is flexible without extensive commitments
Do not have extracurricular activities which demand a large amount of energy or focus
Are comfortable interacting with people from a wide range of ages and backgrounds
Are comfortable communicating and advocating for themselves in a classroom setting
Are focused heavily on their scholastic goals

Your student is probably not ready for dual credit if they:

Have non-scholastic goals that they want to complete B.C. (before college, that is)
Must be prompted to do homework well or complete it on time
Depend on tutoring or study help
Struggle with their current high school topics and content as well as workload
Have a full schedule
Have extracurricular activities which demand a large amount of energy or focus
Are uncomfortable interacting with a wide range of ages and backgrounds
Rely heavily on parental/external support to approach instructors when needed
Fear communicating and advocating for themselves in a classroom setting

Parents Please Note: Due to FERPA, should your student participate in the CCP program, the instructors and Wake Tech staff will not be legally permitted to discuss your student’s grades or progress in class without your students’ expressed permission.

I want to pursue CCP. What do I do next?

Step #1: Explore the CCP Website of the Community College of interest to you!

Click HERE to learn more about Nash Community College’s CCP Opportunities
Click HERE to learn more about Vance-Granville Community College’s CCP Opportunities
Click HERE to learn more about Wake Tech Community College’s CCP Opportunities

Step #2: Attend an FA Dual Enrollment Information Events

Reach out to your academic counselor if meeting dates for this year have not yet been released.

Step #3: Decide on the pathway you want to pursue at the Community College of interest to you

Step #4: Decide on the program you want to pursue at the Community College of interest to you

Step #5: Meet with your academic counselor to review your options and create a tentative CCP Course Plan

Step #6: Research the Community College requirements and KNOW THEIR TIMELINE for applying!

Step #7: Parents AND Student attend ONE CCP information meeting for the Community College of interest to you

Please note that this is a REQUIREMENT for program participation.
Proof of attendance will be required by FAHS for principal sign-off.

Step #8: Submit all required documents in accordance with the established guidelines for your chosen institution and await their decision

What happens once I’m accepted?

Make an appointment to meet with your academic counselor to decide on your finalized course plan for both high school and the Community College you’ve selected. This step is REQUIRED to allow for Community College course registration
Attend an Orientation Session at the Community College you’ve applied to based upon your CCP start date
Complete a request for Early Release form if needed
Have your course plan approved by FA Administration

Consideration Criteria for CCP Placement for 9th and 10th Grade Students

Students who wish to apply for placement in CCP during their 9th or 10th grade year must be identified as academically or intellectually gifted in English, Reading, AND Math on BOTH an aptitude AND an achievement test, as evidenced by a score report provided to FAHS administration with scores in the range between the 92nd percentile and the 99th percentile taken out of the state-approved tests listed below:

Approved Tests of Achievement

Academic Achievement Battery Comprehensive Form
Academic Achievement Battery Screening Form
Canadian Achievement Tests
Diagnostic Achievement Battery—Fourth Edition
Diagnostic Achievement Battery—Intermediate
easyCBM
GED Test
iReady K-12 Diagnostic and K-8 Instruction
Iowa Assessments, Forms E and F
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement
Woodcock-Johnson IV

Approved Tests of Aptitude

Cognitive Abilities Test, Form 7
Cognitive Assessment of Young Children
Cognitive Assessment System, Second Edition
Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence—Second Edition
Cornell Critical Thinking Tests, Fifth Edition
Insight
Leiter International Performance Scale—Third Edition
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test—Second Edition
Reynolds Adaptable Intelligence Test
Test of General Reasoning Ability
Universal Multidimensional Scale for Children—Fifth Edition
Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children—5th Edition
Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children—5th Edition Integrated

In addition to showing proof of giftedness as explained above, the following criteria must also be demonstrated by 9th/10th grade students applying for CCP placement in accordance with State requirements:

Be a high school freshman or sophomore; AND
Demonstrate college readiness in English, Reading and Math by meeting benchmarks on diagnostic assessment tests which include the PSAT, Pre-ACT, ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, RISE Placement Test or NCDAP; AND
Have the recommendation of the high school principal or equivalent administrator and his/her rationale for recommendation verifying the student’s maturity to justify admission to the community college and have the recommendation of the community college president; AND
Have written consent of the student’s parent or guardian granting permission for the student to participate in CCP; AND
Students must participate in academic advising focusing on the implications of being admitted to college early with representatives of the high school and the community college prior to enrollment in the CCP Program.

Please note: 9th and 10th grade participation in CCP will ultimately require approval by school administration, and documentation will be required to facilitate such approvals. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Don’t you need a block schedule to offer Dual Enrollment?

NO. A block schedule IS NOT necessary. Franklin Academy High School offers students the opportunity not only to participate in dual enrollment classes but to also leave campus early to take classes on the Wake Tech campus if they choose to without the use of a block schedule.

What grade levels can enroll?

Rising Juniors (11th) and Seniors (12th) may apply. Students in 9th and 10th grades must have a “gifted” designation to qualify.

What are the costs?

Classes are free for students accepted into the program; however, parents are required to pay for books and any other required materials for the courses that their students chooses to take, as these are not provided by Franklin Academy High School. Additionally, parents must provide any transportation-related costs.

What will the daily schedule look like?

Each student’s schedule with the CCP program will look different. Students can tailor their schedules to their future interests and decide their level of participation in CCP courses based on their grade levels. While participating students may have the opportunity to leave the FAHS campus early to take classes off-campus, leaving campus is not a requirement for participation. Students can also choose to take classes online in our Media Center as well. The best path and schedule options will be discussed with each student individually prior to registering for CCP courses.

Two sample schedules are included below for students who may elect to take courses off campus:

Junior Year

English 3/AP English Language: taken on-campus
Algebra 2 or other upper level math: taken on-campus
Local Elective Course: taken on-campus
American History: taken on-campus OR taken through CCP (dependent on areas of interest)
Physical Science: taken on-campus OR taken through CCP (dependent on areas of interest)
Additional Elective Course: taken on-campus OR taken through CCP (dependent on areas of interest)
Additional Elective Course: taken on-campus OR taken through CCP (dependent on areas of interest)
**Students may leave as early as 12 PM daily if taking multiple courses on the Wake Tech campus**

Senior Year

Local Elective Course: taken on-campus
Civics and Economics: taken on-campus
English 4/AP English Literature: taken on-campus (if not completed through Wake Tech requirements)
4th Year Math Course: taken on-campus OR taken through CCP (dependent on areas of interest)
Additional Elective Course: taken on-campus OR taken through CCP (dependent on areas of interest)
Additional Elective Course: taken on-campus OR taken through CCP (dependent on areas of interest)
Additional Elective Course: taken on-campus OR taken through CCP (dependent on areas of interest)
Additional Elective Course/Senior Advisory Period: taken on-campus OR taken through CCP (dependent on areas of interest)
**Students may leave as early as 11:00 AM daily if taking multiple courses on the Wake Tech campus**

**Students leaving for a larger portion of the day may be required to take a Senior Advisory period, which provides additional support for the completion of the Senior Project**

Will their grades be added to their GPA at FAHS?

YES! Wake Tech Courses that are 3-credit hours are weighted for AP credit and are included on the student transcript. Some students may choose to take courses for elective credits while others may seek to earn both high school and college credit for certain courses. Both are possible through this program but will be determined with each student individually prior to registering for CCP courses.

Are the classes taught at the Community College?

Classes are taught in-person as well as online. Students may opt to take classes off-campus or to remain on the FAHS and take classes in our Media Center.

Will my student be able to participate in sports at FAHS if enrolled in CCP?

YES. We work with all students accepted into the program who want to participate in athletics.

Do students have to provide their own transportation there/back?

Students must provide their own transportation if they are planning to leave campus to attend classes on the Wake Tech campus.

What is the start date for those who attend the December/January information sessions?

Students who attend these sessions would be eligible to apply for the Fall of 2020.

I am interested in similar programs offered through another Community College that is closer to our home. Can we go to other Community Colleges?

Students will have the option to choose a Community College closer to them. We currently have partnerships with Wake Tech, Vance-Granville and Nash Community Colleges. If you have other schools of interest not listed, please reach out to your academic counselor.

Will these classes replace electives?

These classes **may** replace electives. Students tailor their schedules to their future interests and decide their level of participation in CCP courses, which determines if they will take these courses as an elective or for dual credit for a core class.

What if the student does not pass the class?

When students do not pass a CCP class, they will not receive credit for the course, and it will be reported as a failure on their high school AND college transcript. Depending on whether they take the course as an elective or for dual credit as both a college and a high school course, failing course grades could also impact their progress towards high school graduation. As a result, students need to understand the importance of selecting courses carefully and only commit to the classes and program if they are able and willing to put in the work required to succeed.