ABOUT ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ ADVANTAGE
ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ courses taught at local high schools by qualified high school instructors.
Any high school student whose 16th birthday occurs after December 1 of the academic year may enroll with the approval of his/her guidance counselor and a signed consent form from his/her parent or guardian. Please note: Only students who meet specific prerequisite requirements and have been recommended by a teacher or guidance counselor are eligible.
High school teachers who wish to offer a ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage course should first speak with high school officials and the ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage contact person in their school district to secure their support. An instructor’s credentials (resume, transcripts, certificates) should be forwarded to the ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage Coordinator as early as possible for review. ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ faculty in the relevant Academic Division will determine competency.
CONSIDER ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ ADVANTAGE
- ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage students are entitled to all rights and privileges associated with being a ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ student.
- ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage students are held to the same expectations and academic standards as any other ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ student. This includes attendance requirements and academic progress standards.
- ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage students must meet all prerequisites and be recommended by a high school teacher or guidance counselor to enroll in a ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage course. You must reach your 16th birthday by December 1 in the academic year in which you wish to enroll in a ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage course.
- Students who do not reside in ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ County for the required length of time MUST complete a Certificate of Residency Application. Use the Certificate of Residency Application in this Guide or obtain one from your County’s Treasurer’s Office.
- ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage courses are transferable to a SUNY institution with a final grade of C” or better. Private institutions accept ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage courses on a case-by-case basis.
NOTE: Students who enroll in a ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Advantage course will receive a Login and Password to view final grades. Retain this information for your records!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ ADVANTAGE FORMS AND GUIDES
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