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A NEWSLETTER FOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS, PRINCIPALS AND REGISTRARS
FROM SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
GGREETINGS FROM SSHELTON SSTATE!!
We are delighted to Science degree or certificate and can These programs will begin a process
announce the renewed emphasis on unlock early opportunities for employ- that will exponentially increase a
Dual Enrollment / Dual Credit and ment in today’s technically demand- student’s chance of a smooth transi-
Accelerated High School Programs in ing workplace. tion from high school to college.
area school systems. Shelton State Community And ultimately, they will take a
Through these programs, stu- College is accredited by the proactive role in their education by
dents have the opportunity to take Commission on Colleges of the setting and achieving their own
college courses here on our campus Southern Association of Colleges and goals.
while still in high school. These pro- Schools, so students planning to We here at Shelton State
grams are all about opportunities attend a four year institution may have always believed that our num-
and unlimited options for high take courses that will ultimately trans- ber one job is to make a difference in
school students. These programs pro- fer and count towards their degree. the lives of the students that we
vide opportunities for all students, The Statewide Transfer Articulation touch, and through the cooperation,
regardless of their career interest. System makes planning a degree pro- commitment and support of the
Because Shelton State is a gram simple for these first time col- Tuscaloosa City and County School
comprehensive community college, lege students. Systems we will be able to make a
we have the unique opportunity to So whether students are look- difference to those students who oth-
offer broad student access to our aca- ing for a fast track to a technical career erwise may have not come our way.
demic and career technical programs. or a head start on a four year degree,
We offer over 27 different they will all reap the benefits of the Dr. Rick Rogers, President
career technical programs which can Dual Enrollment / Dual Credit and Shelton State Community College
lead to an Associate in Applied Accelerated High School programs.
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While in high school, students can get that a student is taking a class that Enrollment/Dual Credit, the student
a jump start in a college Career will be used for both high school AND does not receive high school credit for
Technology program at Shelton State for college credit. the class.
through Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit What courses can a student What courses can be taken in
or through the Accelerated High take? Courses are designated as the Accelerated High School Program? A
School Program. These courses can appropriate for Dual Enrollment variety of courses in career technical
lead to an Associate in Applied through agreements reached between and academic transfer programs are
Science degree or certificate and can the high school and Shelton State. A available depending on the career goal
unlock early opportunities for employ- variety of courses in career technical of the student. Unlike Dual
ment in today’s technically demanding and academic transfer programs are Enrollment/Dual Credit, there are no
workplace. Good jobs require a good available depending on the career goal restrictions on the courses that may be
education. Career Technical programs of the student. taken.
are an important component of the What is Accelerated High How do college classes fit into a
opportunities for high school students School? Accelerated High School high school schedule? With approval
at Shelton State. means that a high school student is from the local high school, students
What is Dual Enrollment / taking a college course with will count may take courses at Shelton State dur-
Dual Credit? Dual Enrollment means for college credit. Unlike Dual ing the day or in the
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April 9, 2005
evening during the school year.
June 11, 2005
Courses are also available during the Shelton State Community College
For registration information, visit the
summer and on line. Financial Aid Office will host FAFSA
ACT website at www.act.org.
How much does it cost? Dual workshops for high school seniors and
enrollment students pay the same their parents throughout the spring.
tuition rate assessed for all Shelton Each workshop is limited to
State Community College courses. 30 applicants, so advance registration
Need more information? is required. Please call 205/391-2218
Contact Byron Abston at 205/391- to register. All sessions take place in
2388 or via email, babston@shelton- Room 1826 on the Martin Campus.
state.edu. Seven sessions are scheduled: “The intent of Tech Prep is to
March 3 4:00-5:00 P.M.
March 28 1:00-2:00 P.M. provide the student with work
SSHELTON SSUMMER SSTUDIES
March 28 3:00-4:00 P.M.
March 29 1:00-2:00 P.M.
place skills that will allow the
Want to help your students get a head March 29 3:00-4:00 P.M.
start on college this summer? April 7 4:00-5:00 P.M.
individual to successfully enter the
Encourage them to apply for the April 21 4:00-5:00 P.M.
Shelton Summer Studies (S3) program. Prior to attending a FAFSA
Shelton Summer Studies is an workshop, students and/or parents job market, the military or further
excellent way for students to get a head will need to go on line at
start on their college career. It is a www.pin.ed.gov and apply for a per- education. Students involved in
wonderful opportunity for students sonal identification number (PIN). If
who plan to continue their education the student is a dependent, at least Tech Prep programs will often find
at Shelton State and for those students one parent will need to apply for the
who will be attending another institu- PIN.
themselves advancing more
tion in the fall. With proper planning, The student, or parents if the
general academic courses should trans- student is a dependant, must have
fer to any college or university. already filed their 2003 and/or 2004 quickly toward their careers,
Each summer thousands of dollars des- Federal Tax Returns. Please bring a
ignated for financial aid and scholar- copy of the completed federal tax receiving credit towards college
ships go unused. Shelton Summer forms for the year of assistance. For
Studies (S3) is a program designed to example, for 2004-2005 FAFSA, you or technical certification for
help graduating seniors get a head start will need your 2003 Federal Tax
on college by applying for these Forms. For 2005-2006 FAFSA, you will
courses completed in high school
untapped funds. need the completed 2004 Federal Tax
Any student who graduates Forms.
from high school in spring 2005 with Dependent applicants will (saving money), taking courses
the Standard or Advanced High need to have the certain information
School diploma is eligible to apply. on thier parent(s) marital status. For that are tied to workplace skills,
There are four great reasons to divorced or separated parents the
enroll in the Shelton Summer Studies Custodial Parent’s Date of Separation and gaining valuable
program: Shelton State S3 Program has or Divorce, Parent’s Social Security
no effect on any other financial aid, Number, Parent’s Date of birth,
career-related experience.”
the Shelton State S3 Program will not Custodial Parent’s Tax forms.
affect plans to attend another school For remarried or married par-
in the fall, beginning college freshmen ents, including stepparents, Date of
can save valuable time and money, Marriage, Parent and Stepparent Social Ryan G Sabbagh
and there is no application fee. Security Number, Parent and Technical Programs Recruiter/Advisor
The Shelton Summer Studies Stepparent Date of Birth and Parent Tel: [phone]
application deadline is May 1, 2005. and stepparent Tax Forms. Fax: [phone]
For additional information call (205) For additional information or [email protected]
391-2232. to schedule a workshop time, call the
Financial Aid Office at 205/391-2218.
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The faculty and staff of the Shelton Each student will be assigned an audi- the arts, high school grades, ACT
State Community College Visual and tion appointment time, and a tour scores, experience in the arts, educa-
Performing Arts Division invite you to group. tional goals, audition performance,
a day of activities especially planned Participation in the Visual and and interview.
for students who have applied for visu- Performing Arts Day is limited to those Scholarships are awarded in
al and performing arts scholarships on students who have applied for fine arts all ares of music, theatre, visual arts
Friday, April 8. scholarships. Applications are avail- and speech (forensics). For specific
In addition to audition requirements, contact the
scheduled auditions various departments.
and interviews, stu- Scholarship applications must
dents will have an be received by March 1, 2004. Further
opportunity to tour information may be obtained by con-
the Sandra Hall-Ray ducting individual divisions.
Fine Arts Centre locat- All auditions and interviews
ed on the Shelton are closed. Family and friends are
State Martin campus. invited to visit the campus at another
time. Please contact the Shelton State
8:30-9:00 AM Counseling Office at 205/391-2469 to
Registration in the arrange a campus tour.
lobby of the Bean- In 1997, in recognition of its
Brown Theatre contributions in music, dance, theatre
9:00 AM able from high school counselors and and the visual arts, the Alabama
Convocation in the Alabama Power the Counseling Center at Shelton Legislature, by joint resolution, desig-
Recital Hall State. nated Shelton State Community
9:30-1:00 PM Scholarships will be awarded College as the "Alabama's Community
Auditions and tours as scheduled on the basis of demonstrated talent in College of the Fine Arts."
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ADDMMIISSSSIIOONNSS REECCRRUUIITTMMEENNTT Scholarship Deadline
Phone [phone] Jeanetta Hargrow March 1, 2005
Fax [phone] Coordinator [phone]
Fine Arts Audition Day
INNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALLSTTUUDDEENNTTSS Lisa Waldrop Friday, April 8
Phone [phone] High School [phone]
Fax [phone] Betty Brown Bogan
COOUUNNSSEELLIINNGG Financial Aid [phone]
Phone [phone] Larry Gray
Fax [phone] Tech-Prep [phone]
FIINNAANNCCIIAALLAIIDD Rhonda Smith
Phone [phone] Nursing [phone]
Fax [phone] Philip Coleman
Financial Aid Code 005691 Adults [phone]
ATTHHLLEETTIICCSS
Susan Mohun [phone] www.sheltonstate.edu