Enrichment Students - Minors as Special Part-Time Or Full-Time
Students
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Cuesta College may
admit minors currently enrolled in grades K-12, who in the opinion of
their school principal, would benefit from concurrent enrollment in
advanced scholastic or vocational coursework at Cuesta College.
Students must complete both the high
school approval process and Cuestas Enrichment admission process to
qualify to register in degree applicable courses at Cuesta.
Enrichment Admission Process begins:
April
1 for summer and fall terms
October
1 for the spring term
San Luis
Obispo Campus Student Support will relocate from behind the
cafeteria to the renovated library during the Spring 2007.
Enrichment students,
who will be concurrently enrolled in grades K-12 and Cuesta College,
are not considered continuing students and must submit an admission
application and Permit to Enroll form each term until they receive
their high school diploma, or equivalent. The
Permit to Enroll must have specific courses identified as beneficial
to the student and approved by the school principal along with the
signed consent of the parents. Students that are home-schooled must
attach a
Private School Affidavit. If privately tutored, a copy of the
tutors teaching credential should be attached with a Permit to
Enroll.
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Grades K-8 Part-Time:
Students must
submit academic records from the previous two years and make an
appointment to meet with the Director of Admissions and Records
(805-546-3130) or the Executive Dean of the North County Campus
(805-591-6220). All K-12 students are limited to a maximum of 11
units in fall/spring semester and four units in summer session and
may not be approved for Physical Education courses. Enrichment
students in grades K-8 enrolling as a part-time student must
complete a
Permit-to Enroll in addition to an
admission application before they may register for classes.
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Grades 9-12 Part-Time:
Students are
limited to a maximum of 11 units in fall/spring semester and four
units in summer session and may not be approved for Physical
Education courses. Enrichment students in grades 9-12 enrolling as
a part-time student must complete a
Permit-to Enroll in addition to an
admission application before they may register for classes.
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Grades K-12 Full-Time:
Students may enroll
in up to 19 units in fall/spring semester and nine units in summer
session. An approved letter from the governing board of the school
district in which the student is enrolled authorizing full-time
attendance at Cuesta College must be obtained in addition to a
Permit to Enroll and
admission application before
they may register for classes.
What is the
difference between a part-time and full-time Enrichment student?
The following grid can be used as a guideline:
|
REQUIREMENTS |
PART-TIME |
FULL-TIME |
|
Admission application AND |
Part-time Admit
Permit to Enroll |
Full-Time Admit
Permit to Enroll |
|
Maximum summer units |
4 units |
5-9 units |
|
Maximum spring/fall units |
11 units |
12-19 units |
|
BOGW (fee waiver) eligibility |
NO |
YES |
|
PE classes allowed |
NO |
YES |
|
Enrollment fees waived |
YES |
NO |
|
Course restrictions |
YES only
approved courses |
NO |
|
Parental Consent |
YES |
YES |
|
Principals Consent |
YES |
YES |
|
Additional requirements |
- Affidavit
if home schooled OR
-
Copy of tutors
teaching credential if privately tutored |
-
School district
release letter OR
-
Affidavit if home schooled OR
Copy of tutors teaching credential if privately
tutored |
Steps to become an
Enrichment Student:
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STEP
1 |
HIGH SCHOOL APPROVAL
PROCESS |
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Meet with High
School Counselor
The student should visit his or her high school guidance counselor
for recommendation and approval of advanced scholastic Cuesta
College courses. Cuesta defines advanced scholastic as degree
applicable and/or transfer courses. Non-degree, non-transfer and
physical education activity courses should
not
be recommended.
Review
Prerequisite Requirements
The high school counselor should review Cuesta Colleges
prerequisite requirements for proposed courses with the student as
specified in Cuestas Class Schedule. English and math courses
will require assessment testing. Official (sealed) high school
transcripts and AP scores may also be submitted to clear
prerequisite requirements. Approval should not be granted if
prerequisites have not been met.
Complete Permit
to Enroll Form
Approved courses should be entered on Cuesta Colleges Permit to
Enroll form. The form is available in the Schedule of Classes each
term and online at
www.cuesta.edu, click on Students, then Forms &
Policies. Be sure to list course department and number (i.e. ENGL
1A) and list alternative course selections in case first-choice
courses are unavailable
or
if assessment test results place
the student in a different level of English or math.
Obtain
Authorized Signatures
The Permit to Enroll form requires a combination of signature
approvals including the student,
parent and/or guardian, and high school principal. All signatures
are required.
Schedule an
Orientation
The high school counselor can advise the student when an
Enrichment Orientation at their school
is scheduled in spring or fall. Students may also complete
Cuestas admission application and
then the online orientation by accessing
PAWS
(Personal Access to Web Services) from the Cuesta College web
site. |
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STEP
2 |
ADMISSION PROCESS |
| |
Admission
Application
An admission application and Permit to Enroll form must be
submitted by Enrichment students each semester or summer session.
Student may apply to Cuesta College beginning April 1 for
summer/fall and October 1 for spring:
Submit Official
Transcripts
Send official (sealed) transcripts and AP scores to the Cuesta
College Records Office, P.O. Box 8106, San Luis Obispo CA
93403-8106. |
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STEP
3 |
ASSESSMENT TESTING |
| |
Testing is expected of all
students prior to enrolling in any English or math course or a
course requiring an English or math prerequisite. Test dates are
posted in the current Class Schedule. Contact the Assessment
Office at 805.546.3951 for an appointment. |
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STEP
4 |
ORIENTATION |
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Attend an in-person group
orientation scheduled at your high school in fall or spring
or
complete the Online Orientation (login to PAWS at www.cuesta.edu)
prior to registering. |
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STEP
5 |
REGISTER |
| |
Students have access to register
online based on the students last name. To confirm your
WEBReg time to register, login to PAWS at
https://www.cuesta.edu/paws.asp and select Status Check
or WEBReg if it is your registration time. Walk-in Registration is
scheduled the week prior to instruction each semester. |
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STEP
6 |
FEES |
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Cuesta College waives the
enrollment fee for part-time Enrichment students. Students buy
their own textbooks and supplies, and pay other mandatory
fees at the time of registration. Those
fees include non-resident, health, student representation, student
center, and course fees. |
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START - ATTEND CLASS! |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS:
Family
Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974
All college coursework is governed by the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act which allows release of academic information, including
class schedules, grades, and transcripts, to the student only. Cuesta
College academic information is not released to parents or third
parties without the written consent of the student. Upon consent by
the student, information is only released to the authorized party (may
be required to provide identification) in-person and in-writing. This
law applies to all students attending Cuesta College, regardless if
the student is under 18 years of age
Information for Parents, Students, and Principal
By entering a college environment, students who are minors will be
exposed to a diverse population in educational programs designed for
the adult learner that may involve sensitive topics that might be
considered controversial or offensive in the secondary setting.
Students also have open access to the Internet on campus computers and
access to family planning (pregnancy testing, HIV testing, condoms) in
the Health Center.
If a class does not meet at its scheduled
time (i.e. cancelled class or ends early), Cuesta College does not
inform parents or guardians nor will staff or the instructor assume
responsibility for students once a class is released.
Special admission
of minors is authorized by the following California Education Code
Sections: 76001 and 48800 (special part-time students), 76001.5 and
48800.5 (special full-time students), and 76002 (summer school).
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
(NCC = North County Campus in Paso Robles)
Admissions Office
NCC Admissions Information |
805.546.3140
805.591.6210 |
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Assessment Office
NCC Assessment Services |
805.546.3951
805.591.6225 |
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Counseling Services
NCC Counseling Services |
805.546.3138
805.591.6241 |
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Financial Aid Office
NCC Financial Aid |
805.546.3143
805.591.6202 |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS:
Q: What is
the maximum number of units an Enrichment student can enroll in?
A: 11
units in fall and spring semesters; 4 units in summer session are
considered less than full-time
attendance.
Q: Can I petition to enroll beyond the
maximum units?
A: A
student may petition for full-time attendance at Cuesta College by
obtaining a letter of release from his or her governing school
district with an approved Full-Time Admit Permit to Enroll form.
Full-time Enrichment students are not granted an enrollment fee
waiver, but may be eligible to have the enrollment fee waived through
the Community College Board of Governors Fee Waiver Program (BOGW) if
they and their families qualify. The BOGW can only be used for college
course credit, not for high school credit.
Q: Is financial aid available for
part-time Enrichment students?
A: No.
Federal financial aid cannot be made available until an individual has
obtained a high school diploma, a GED or taken the Ability to Benefit
test administered by Cuesta Colleges assessment services.
Q: What
restrictions exist for summer school attendance?
A:
The 5% restriction has been removed for summer 2007.
However, the principal of a school may only recommend Cuesta courses
that have been approved for general education breadth for the UC (IGETC)
and CSU; courses that meet career-technical education
degree/certificate requirements; and courses necessary to help
students pass the California High School Exit Exam.
Q: What if I am home-schooled?
A:
Students who are home schooled must include a copy of a current
Private School Affidavit with their Permit to Enroll form. If
privately tutored, a copy of the tutors teaching credential should be
attached to the Permit to Enroll form.
Q: How do
I know if a Cuesta course will transfer to a 4-year university?
A:
Cuesta identifies courses that are transferable to the CSU and UC
system at the end of each course description in the schedule of
classes. In addition, a list of transferable courses to the CSU and UC
systems can be found at www.assist.org.
Q: Will my
Cuesta class count for both high school and college credit?
A:
Yes, if
the course is Cuesta degree applicable and/or transferable to the CSU
or UC system it will provide college credit. Please check with your
high school counselor for the amount of high school credit you will
receive.
Q: How
does the Cuesta transcript get to my high school or to my future
colleges or universities?
A: The
student must submit a written or online request to Cuesta for the
transcript to be released (sent) to the high school and/or university.
The students signature is required to release the transcript. The
first two copies are free (except online request).
Q: What
kind of help is there for students who struggle with their classes?
A:
During Fall and Spring semesters, the College provides individual and
small group tutoring in our tutoring centers on our SLO campus and
North County Campus. Tutoring services are available to all enrolled
students and may be contacted by phone at 805.546.3150 for San Luis
Obispo Campus or 805.546.6245 for the North County Campus. If you have
a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to be successful
please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services at 805.546.3148.
Q: Is the
Enrichment Program available to students in grades K-8?
A:
Yes. In addition to completing
the Enrichment Admission Process, students in grades K-8 must submit
academic records from the previous two years
and
contact the director of admissions and records or the North County
Campus executive dean for an interview.
Cuesta
College Admissions & Records Office
Last updated:
April 23, 2007
