QUESTIONS CONTINUED
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS CONTINUED
Who pays for the course ?
• In most cases , the high school ( and / or NWTC ) covers the cost of the tuition , books , and resources .
• If a student fails or drops course offerings , the parent / guardian may be required to reimburse the high school district to cover the expenditures related to the course .
Who will my child be in class with ?
Depending upon the course option chosen , students may be in class at the high school with their peers , or they may be at an NWTC location with adult learners ( in some cases , NWTC instructors may not know they have a high school student in their class ).
What are course grades based upon ?
Grades are based upon college level scales . Refer to the course syllabus for grade information .
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 parent with a signed release ( see “ What is FERPA ?”).
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 .
DUAL CREDIT DAY
On April 30 th we recognize Dual Credit Day for the state of Wisconsin .
All current dual credit students in the NWTC district will be emailed a QR code which allows them to enter in a drawing . A total of four teachers and 30 dual credit students are randomly selected to win a prize !
For additional information , visit nwtc . edu / DualCredit
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