Why we do this…

1. “Jump Start College”A Dual-Enrollment Program That WorksPresenters:Janine Calhoun, Principal, Nevada Virtual AcademyKristina Weckesser, Counselor, Nevada Virtual AcademyJump Start College Students from Nevada Virtual AcademyParents of Jump Start College StudentsScott Morrison, Director of Liberal Arts, Western Nevada CollegeJohn Kinkella, Dean, Western Nevada College

2. Why we do this…

3. The Problem Nevada is ranked 50th in the United States in Educational Attainment -Annie E. Kasey Foundation

4. The Problem Educational Attainment in Nevada: • 100 students enter 9th grade • 51 of those students graduate from high school • 28 out of 51 high school graduates enter college • 11 out of the 28 high school graduates who enter college graduate from college. 100 students start the 9th grade and only 11 graduate college. This ranks Nevada 50th in the United States.

5. The Problem • 57.5% of students entering a Nevada community college tested below college level in English or Math. • 56.7% of all math classes are completed with a grade other than “W” or “F” • 64.4% of all English classes are completed with a grade other than “W” or “F”

6. The Problem • 64% of students enrolled in the Fall reenroll in the Spring • The college graduation rate is 23%

7. The Solution “Jump Start College” • A dual-credit partnership between Western Nevada College and 15 area high schools, charter schools, and home-school students.

8. “Jump Start College”Goals • Increase access to higher education • Provide college at an affordable cost • Promote successful college course completion • Support student persistence • Increase college degree attainment

9. “Jump Start College” History • Started at the request of rural superintendents • Originally meant to serve 20 students from two high schools taking 12 credits per semester • Grew to 199 students and 9 high schools in the pilot year • Developed in spite of significant college budget cuts • From 2015 to 2016, program welcomed: • Pyramid Lake High School • Nevada Virtual Academy via distance education • Charter schools and qualified home school students

10. “Jump Start College” 2016 Overview • 353 juniors and seniors • 14 high schools, charter schools, and home-school students • In 13 of the high schools, students are allowed to take 15 credits per semester • 7 instructional sites • Many students on-track for their AA Degree concurrent with HS graduation

11. The Nevada Virtual AcademyJump Start College Program • Compelling rationale for Nevada Virtual Academy Adopting the Jump Start College Model • Parent feedback

12. Nevada Virtual Academy “Jump Start College” Program Key Elements: • Student Qualifications • Academically Prepared • Socially Mature • Desire to Participate • Student Responsibilities • Attendance, Attitude, Effort • Parents Role and Responsibility • High School Counselor Role

13. Nevada Virtual Academy“Jump Start College” Program • Student selection process: • High school Algebra II used for eligibility for Math 126 • “C” or better both semesters • AccuPlacerEssay Test used for eligibility for English 101 • Parent information nights • Individual conferences: • High School Counselor, Parent, Student, College Representative

14. Nevada Virtual AcademyJump Start College Program • Course Transcription • Set Up • Role of the State Board of Education • Role of the NVVA Board of Trustees • Mechanics

15. “Jump Start College”Student Success Spring, 2016 Overall Course Completion Rate = 93.17% Math 127 Completion Rate = 89.94% English 102 Completion Rate = 96.23%

16. Jump Start College Spring, 2016 WNC College Graduates3 School Districts5 High Schools27 Student Graduates!

17. Student Panel DiscussionfeaturingNevada Virtual AcademyJump Start College Students

18. Questions?