News & Updates

 

Between prom, graduation, end of the year wrap up, I have been SWAMPED. But, I am still working through the dual credit process.

Please remember that while Daley sets the requirements around student acceptance, Hancock sets the guidelines for the courses at Hancock because we have existing partnerships that give credit to work students have done (ie- AP courses, Pre law work, etc).

Juniors can ONLY place by SAT score. In addition, you all had to submit an application to me. If you have not completed YOUR part of applying to college and signing up for the course, you'll be removed from list. Because you signed up for a college course, you will go into AP English Literature if you forgot to choose your English back-up. You have until Friday to turn in your documents. You need counselor signatures and transcripts (but no ID picture). Please complete ALL forms, including transcript requests, scheduling card, etc. Remember to sign everything. I am not sure what they will need/not need, but if it's on their checklist, I am confident you also need those. I will be driving over to Daley to hand deliver the paperwork myself.

Sophomores, remember that my seniors get priority in the course because you can still try again senior year. Dual credit satisfies your CPS English 3 OR 4 class depending on the year you take it. Not all students will get in. If you never sent me a placement score or an application, I removed you. If you didn't select dual as a first choice, I removed you. I have a waiting list now and you will need to talk to me if you did not get dual. Because you signed up for a college course, you will go into AP English Language if you forgot to choose your English back-up. Some of you received a programming sheet with English III as an error, it should be AP Lang unless you selected an alternate choice. I have only spoken to five of you who this applied to- three will be corrected and two are now top on the waiting list as many students are not thoroughly reading their emails and following close directions.

 

The ONLY students/class this DOES NOT apply for is dual-credit law. I am still working on what types of college credit we can get for going through 3 years of law, so sit tight. You will already take some higher level courses, and we can offer some exciting courses around bill of rights and the juvenile justice system! You all might need to finalize your process when we get back in early September, but it must get done if you continue with the Law program. 

You will need to patiently wait as I am still sifting through nearly 200 applications. Ms. Garfield does not know as I am in charge of this program. These updates are the most current information. I should have updated numbers by June 19th and notify people. Please stop stressing. It's the end of the year and fun fest is around the corner. Start planning your summer opportunities and I will keep you updated once I can sit down and finish the registration process. Links are on the side for your convenience.

 

 

YES!!! Remember that your online application is to accepted as a student at Daley. The paper application is your registration paperwork to confirm your status as a student through City Colleges of Chicago. You are a college student after that. You receive a college transcript. This is a big deal. If you fail the class, you could possible pay back the tuition AND start your college transcript with an F on your transcript. Your parents need to be informed and sign off on the agreements. When you go to college after this, you will complete the process and it is MORE difficult- we will help you though :-)

 

YES! Daley does not allow us to "mix" classes as that could jeopardize Hancock's ability to offer any dual course in the future. All students who take one of our courses MUST complete both application processes, and meet the SAT score OR pass the placement exam.

 

 

Have you taken the placement test? Remember the deadline for Fall programming is May 31st! If you have not yet done so, download and fill out the application (you should see this on the side of the screen).

 

Step One: Fill out the City College Application (Should be done for most of you)

 

Step Two: Complete your required placement tests (Math and/or English/Reading/Writing)

 

Step Three: Download the paper application, fill it out, and return the documents to me. Don't forget to add a copy of your ID and placement exam scores!

(Tip*** You can save paper by emailing me an image of your ID and a screenshot of your placement exam scores so I can print them out for you and attach them to the paper application.)

 

Step Four: Drop off all the required documents to Ms. Puentes (or my mailbox outside my office in the main office).

 

 

 

 

Rising Seniors:

 Your participation in the dual course next year will be dependent on your SAT scores. Remember that you need a minimum of a 540 in Read-to-Write and a minimum of 530 in Math to enroll in the program. You will receive more information about nexts steps in the application process after we receive your test scores.

 

Rising Juniors:

 You are REQUIRED to take the City College Placement test to see if you are eligible for the class! You have the option of taking the test at Hancock, or at Daley, but you are required to complete the application process before May 31, 2018. 

Here is the information about our placement test below:

 

 

"City Colleges of Chicago Placement Test(s) are 100% online test(s) accessible anywhere, anytime, via my.ccc.edu. Placement tests give us a better understanding of your knowledge and skills so that we can get you started in the best courses for you."

 

Juniors- you will qualify with SAT scores only. I don't want you taking the placement test as you will need to take it again next year, and you can only do it one time per 12 calendar months.

 

Sophomores- Relax! You can also take the test at anytime at Daley! Here is the information. Please remember to "Print" a confirmation and either save it as a PDF and email it to [email protected], OR provide me with a hard copy.