Transcripted Credit
CHECKLIST
Follow your high school ’ s transcripted credit scheduling process . Courses are located in your school ’ s course catalog .
Meet with your counselor to plan your schedule .
If a transcripted credit course is not available , have a discussion with your counselor . There may be other options such as Start College Now classes available .
On the first day of class , READ THE CLASS SYLLABUS .
Make sure you understand the expectations and grading policies of the course and share them with your parents .
If you are unsure of any course expectations , ask your teacher for help .
Expectations of Transcripted Credit
Even though you are taking transcripted credit courses at your high school , they are college level courses and will require you to put in time outside of class to complete your work . Review the below class expectations so you know what to expect .
Expect challenging , rigorous work that may be delivered in new and interesting ways .
Class assignments , outcomes and expectations are set by NWTC , and may be different than your high school courses .
The class syllabus is the roadmap to the course . You are responsible for understanding the information and course requirements in it .
Accommodations may be requested for transcripted courses . See page 15 .
To earn college credit , you must earn a grade of “ C ” or better ; however , some college programs may require a higher grade .
To earn high school credit , please ask your counselor about grade requirements .
An NWTC transcript will be created for you after you complete a transcripted credit course .
Your class schedule , including weather / make-up policies , will follow your high school procedures .
Check in with your teacher frequently to ensure success ! Ask for help if you get stuck .
Academic Integrity
As a NWTC dual credit student , you are expected to maintain academic integrity in your classes . Academic Integrity is defined by NWTC as maintaining academic honesty in your courses . You are expected to do your own work and to avoid plagiarism or cheating . Some examples of academic dishonesty are using unapproved resources on tests , submitting papers or assignments as your own work if someone else has prepared it , and copying assignments or other class work .
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