Pse oorientation13 for web
- 1. Supplemental Orientation Information for PSEO Students
- 2. Welcome! PSEO Students are responsible for viewing and knowing the program information in this power point and on the corresponding handout.
- 3. Supplemental Orientation Information for PSEO Students PSEO Handbook – Here you will find answers to most of your questions about Ohio’s PSEO Program.
- 4. What Classes Can I Take? PSEO students will choose classes with the help of their high school counselors and LCCC Academic Advisors Students can choose High school / college core courses or general education requirements or electives.
- 5. Choosing Courses Take electives for fun and personal interests. Classes can be chosen for transfer to a four year school upon high school graduation. Remember when choosing courses that you must have a 3.0 GPA in subject area that you wish to take.
- 6. Restricted Courses All Allied Health Clinical Courses EDCT 111, 171 ECED (all courses) EMSB & EMSP (all courses) PEFT 151 (minimum age 16)
- 7. Transfer Resources Ohio Transfer Module Courses – transfer of these classes is guaranteed to any Ohio public college or university. Counselors at Transferring Institutions U-select -find LCCC course equivalencies at: http://www.transfer.org LCCC transcripts are FREE!!! Don’t forget to request them to be sent to colleges after high school graduation using MyCampus!
- 8. How Do I Get My Books? Books and required supplies are free (consumable supplies are not covered). Books remain the property of LCCC and must be returned at the end of the semester. You are not permitted to sell PSEO books back to the bookstore for cash! While you are using the books, treat them as your own (underlining, highlighting etc).
- 9. If taking classes for fall semester at LCCC or an outreach center… Books can be purchased in early August at the LCCC Bookstore. Bring your printed schedule to the Bookstore and staff will help you to select required materials. Always identify yourself as a PSEO student! Books must be returned to the bookstore at the end of the term.
- 10. How Do I Get My LCCC ID? Your LCCC ID can be obtained in early August at the Library. Bring your printed schedule to the Library and staff will take your picture. You can and should get an LCCC ID even if you are taking all LCCC classes at your high school site.
- 11. LCCC Student Services - No Matter Where You Are Taking Classes • Computer labs • Physical education facilities • Career development services • Advising and counseling services • Free tutoring services • Use of the library/Ohio link • Discounts at local establishments
- 12. What About Holidays and Vacation Days? Semester dates, vacations and holidays and snow days at the college sites may not coincide with your high school’s schedule. As a PSEO student, you will follow the LCCC calendar for your LCCC classes on campus or at one of the outreach centers. Check the LCCC calendar in the online catalog before the semester begins.
- 13. What Should I do if I Get Into Academic Trouble? Talk to your instructor! – he or she can help you identify problem areas. Utilize office hours! Talk to your high school counselor. Talk to your academic advisor at LCCC.
- 14. Get Tutoring! Tutoring is free (2 hours per week). Academic Support Center – (440) 366-4057
- 15. Schedule Adjustment vs. Withdrawal? Schedule adjustments can be done anytime before the term begins without a charge. Adjustments can also be made after the term starts but must be done before the schedule adjustment period ends. Courses that are “dropped” will not appear on your transcript.
- 16. Schedule Adjustments (cont.) Once a class starts, you will not be dropped at full refund and may have to pay your district for the lost funds. Schedule adjustments can be processed after you meet with an advisor. You should notify your High School counselor of any changes.
- 17. Withdrawals Changing a course selection after the adjustment period is considered a withdrawal and will appear as a “W” on your transcript but isn’t computed into GPA. Withdrawals require additional paperwork and you must meet with your high school counselor and an LCCC academic advisor. You will be asked to pay your district back for the entire cost of the course.
- 18. Make It Official! There is a limited time to withdraw from a course – (until the 12th week of a 16 week semester). Check the catalog calendar! Complete a PSEO “Withdrawal Notice Form” at your high school with your counselor. Next, bring that form to LCCC and process an LCCC withdrawal with an academic advisor.
- 19. Caution! Do not stop attending without officially withdrawing – You will receive an “F” grade. An “F” grade is calculated into your Grade Point Average, while a “W” is a non- punitive grade and isn’t calculated into GPA.
- 20. Caution! Both “F” and “W” grades may affect your high school graduation! You will have to pay your district back for an “F” or “W”. Talk to your high school counselor and LCCC advisor before you make a decision!
- 21. How do I Schedule Classes Next Semester and Next Year? PSEO registration starts at LCCC a week after other students. Blue form and letter will arrive in mail in Oct. See your high school counselor to complete blue form. Make an appointment at LCCC by calling X4033.
- 22. Parents will not get an “interim” report or other contact from teachers. Discuss the importance of communicating with you with your student! Grades reported for high school should be same as college grades/ Name of college will be noted. LCCC does not use + or – grading scale.
- 23. What is Needed for Success in PSEO (according to PSEO graduates)? Time management and the ability to adhere to deadlines Good attendance Self discipline and maturity
- 24. Do Not Hesitate to Call! If you have any other questions about PSEO or need assistance, please call 440-366-4033. Have a Great Semester!
Editor's Notes
- #4: Refer to first few pages of the PSEO bound booklet
- #5: Your hs counselors usually speak with you and you can scan the catalog to find courses that meet hs requirements and that interest you.
- #6: An advisor can help you choose a section that will meet your free time from high school or activities, but it helps if you plan your schedule a bit before you come in. You can find the pdf of the schedules on the home page for LCCC.
- #7: These are the only courses that PSEO cannot take. ALHN are allied health courses and have an age requirement. All clinical courses have age requirements and background checks etc… EDCT and ECED are education courses with age requirements EMSB and EMSP are paramedic courses PEFT is individualized fitness course.
- #8: Talk about TAG courses (electives) USelect
- #9: Refer to book agreement that they sign.
- #11: Students can get college IDs at all of the outreach centers as well. However, they will need to pick them up on a subsequent day after having picture taken.
- #13: High school site courses follow the high schools’ calendar. Spring break is ALWAYS different. LCCC may start earlier or be dismissed earlier than your HS. Talk about snow days….
- #15: Get tutoring before you fall behind. The best students utilize the tutoring center. Also, hs site students are encouraged to access this free service as well.
- #16: You can also add courses or change sections before the term starts. Schedule adjustments (drops) are not the same as withdrawals. They do not show on transcripts at all.
- #17: Your LCCC advisor may ask you to take a blue form to your counselor in order to make sure they are aware of a drop if it is required for graduation. This depends.
- #18: A withdrawal is more serious.
- #21: Even though Withdrawals won’t affect the GPA like an F would, they can still affect whether or not a student can graduate.
- #23: How the points are factored into the High school GPA is up to the district. Some schools weight pseo courses, some do not. You will need to have an official college transcript sent to each college you apply to as well as the hs transcript even though the college courses are on your HS transcript. This is free to do.
- #24: Student speaker if we have one – 10 minutes