How can I be informed of my child ’ s progression in coursework ?
• Reviewing the course syllabus with your child is the best way to determine progress .
• In cases where the course is taught by high school instructors , parents can communicate with the instructor .
• When the course is taught by NWTC faculty , student performance can be shared with the student and parent with a signed release ( see “ What is FERPA ?”).
WHAT IS
FERPA ?
• FERPA ( Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ) is a federal law that applies to educational agencies and institutions that receive funding under a program administered by the U . S . Department of Education .
• When a student reaches the age of 18 OR begins attending a postsecondary institution regardless of age , FERPA rights transfer to the student .
• Student can fill out Authorization to Release Student Account Information to give their parent rights to access their NWTC information . Forms must be filled out by the student in person at any of the NWTC locations .
How are dual credit courses recognized at the high school , at NWTC , and at other academic institutions ?
• In most cases , the courses will be recognized as dual credit , awarding both high school and college credit .
• Credits will be recognized at NWTC if student meet grade requirements .
• If student chooses to attend a college other than NWTC , the student will need to contact that college and request to have their NWTC transcript be evaluated for credit . It is up to the receiving institution how they take in credits .
See Transfer section on page 13 for more details .
Who should my child talk to about getting started with dual credit classes ?
Your child ’ s high school counselor or NWTC career coach is the best person to answer questions or connect with your child about dual credit opportunities .
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