College and Career Promise (SPCC)

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    CAREER & COLLEGE PROMISE (CCP) OVERVIEW
     
    The Career and College Promise Program allows high school students who qualify to enroll in community college courses while still attending their home school. These courses can be used for dual credit in order to meet high school graduation requirements as well as accumulating towards an associate’s degree, as a plan to meet general education requirements in the college or university setting, or to prepare for a career by taking career and technical education certificate courses.  Union County Public Schools coordinate through South Piedmont Community College for this dual enrollment experience. Click here for the SPCC - CPP Program Guide.
     
    • Rising junior and senior students must have at least a 2.8 unweighted GPA to qualify for the program.  There are two types of programs students can choose from: Career and Technical Certificates and/or College Transfer Pathways.
    • Freshman and sophomore students must meet specific requirements and are only eligible for Career and Technical Certificates in business, construction, manufacturing, STEM and transportation/automotive.
    • While the state pays for the tuition, students must purchase their own books.  UCPS offers $50 reimbursement per course for the books.
     
    How do students take these classes?
    Either online or face to face at the SPCC campus. There are times when SPCC comes to PWHS campus to teach specific classes.  If students opt to take classes face-to-face at SPCC, the PWHS schedule will take priority.  Usually, students try to select classes first or fourth block to avoid conflicts with the PWHS schedule. 
     
    Do any CCP classes count toward high school graduation requirements? 
    Yes!  Most classes count towards elective high school credit.  Any math class taken through CCP as listed in the College Transfer courses will count as a student's 4th math requirement for graduation. Click here for a complete listing of courses that replace high school courses. 
     
    Can students take summer school classes through Career and College Promise?
    Yes! Only rising Senior students can take summer classes.
     
    How will I know if the CCP credit is taken by my chosen college?
    Career and College Promise is a NC incentive to provide quality education for its students and to keep students in NC.  Therefore, most NC colleges accept the College Transfer courses for credit.  To be sure, visit your college of choice and review the community college articulation agreements. Out-of-state colleges do not have to honor CCP courses for credit, but they may. Students must earn at least a "C" in the course for transfer consideration.  
     
    Should I take AP or CCP?  
    This is a personal choice that students and parents should discuss. Students do not have to take an "AP" type exam to receive potential credit.  Students must earn at least a "C" in the course for transfer consideration.  
     
    Before registering for any of these courses, students should consult their counselor on how these credits will be factored into their historical grades.  Not all career and college promise courses receive accelerated quality points for the purposes of calculating a student's grade point average. The links below contain information on the most current course offerings approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.   
     

     

    STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 

    To request accessibility services while taking SPCC classes, click HERE, for the application. 

    Students are responsible for setting up accessibility services with SPCC, not Parkwood High School. 

    To learn the differences between high school and college accessibility services, specifically at SPCC, click HERE.  

    Accessibility Services for SPCC courses

    We want to make sure there is clarity around students applying for accessibility services.  Some students incorrectly assume their IEP or 504 plan is transferrable and automatically qualifies them for accommodations in college.  There are differences between high school and college disability services. Students must apply through the SPCC Accisibility Services for accommodations.

    You can find more details about the application process and contact information on their website.