Dual Enrollment and DEEP

The Dual Enrollment Education Partnership (DEEP) program centers on collaborative partnerships with the University of Michigan-Flint in which our high school students are permitted to enroll in college courses and, in most cases, earn college credit. Credits earned through dual enrollment are included on students’ college transcripts.

The DEEP program allows motivated and qualified students to earn college credit by taking accredited courses through UM-Flint at Clarkston High School, and will be taught on a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule each week. Courses are taught during the regular high school academic day, providing students with time to participate in additional classes and after-school activities. DEEP courses generally follow the UM-Flint academic calendar. However, UM-Flint faculty will accommodate Lake Orion's Spring Break. 

Program Qualifications: A selection process and criteria will be developed by the school district in cooperation with UM-Flint.  UM-Flint has established the following general expectations for DEEP program enrollees:

• An overall grade point average of 3.0+
• An interest in post-secondary study in the appropriate professional field
• The ability, maturity and motivation to undertake successfully the rigor and content of college-level coursework
• A favorable recommendation from the high school principal or counselor addressing the success of the applicant in a college preparatory high school curriculum, including successful completion of 3+ years of HS English with strong writing skills, and other similar characteristics
• Excellent attendance in high school courses

PLEASE NOTE:
Sophomores ONLY are eligible for the DEEP Early Middle College Program when entering into their Junior Year

Juniors applying for Senior Year will ONLY be enrolled as a Dual Enrollment student.

Cost: The DEEP program will be offered to LOHS students and families at a reduced-tuition rate.  

University Credit: Students who participate in this program will be dual-enrolled in their home high schools and the UM-Flint.  Credit earned will be part of an official UM-Flint transcript.  These credits are applicable to four-year degree programs at UM-Flint and potentially transferable to other institutions.      

Students who intend to transfer these credits to another institution are advised that their intended/preferred transfer institution determines which credits will transfer.  The UM-Flint courses selected for the DEEP program are considered by faculty as desirable because they will:

• Help students develop a stronger academic foundation in the profession being studied, and
• Accustom students to the rigors of college-level work.

Program Offerings: 

• Medical Science (13 College Credits)
• Humanities (12 College Credits)
• Liberal Arts (12 College Credits)

*Program courses are subject to change according to UM-Flint discretion. 

Applications are available in the Counseling office, and should be turned in to the  counselor at the time of scheduling.

For more information about the DEEP program and courses available, please visit the University of Michigan-Flint DEEP website.

Early Middle College Students

This program is a 5-year program of study designed to allow the student to earn a high school diploma and one of the following:

          60 transferable college credits

          An Associate’s Degree

          A professional certification

          The Early Middle College Association Technical certificate

          The right to participate in a registered apprenticeship.

To be eligible for EMC status, a student MUST enroll in the program prior to the start of their Junior Year.

Students enrolled in the EMC college courses may earn both high school and college credit for that course.

Students in an EMC program may choose to continue as a 13^th year student in the college they are enrolled in.  Students are still considered an LOCS student upon leaving high school, which allows for the district to continue to supplement tuition.  Students MUST decide by DECEMBER of their Senior year in high school if they would like to continue as an EMC student in the program.

Once a student leaves the EMC program, they cannot reenter, but may chose a dual enrollment option.

Students will walk with their original high school graduating class but do not receive diploma until 13^th year requirements have been met.

 

 

Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment (DE) allows students in high school to take college classes while still enrolled in high school.  Courses can count for both high school and college credit.   

Dual Enrollment can occur at any time during a student’s high school career, but typically takes place during Junior and/or Senior year.

Dual Enrollment does not require students to be part of specific course of study or program.

Students enrolled in a DE course could be because of exhausting course options at the high school, or course availability.

Dual enrollment students DO NOT qualify for 13^th year tuition assistance.