Special Programs
Dual Credit Program
Eastern Camden County Regional School District and Camden County College have agreed to a Dual Credit Program. Dual Credit is offered only for the freshman level general education college courses. Upon approval by appropriate college faculty of the specific high school curricula, high school teachers teach the courses. Therefore, a student taking high school Honors Marketing receives both high school and college credits. Throughout the academic year, the college faculty representative monitors course content, testing instruments, and evaluation procedures to insure the high school course meets college academic standards. Following successful completion of the course and payment of a course fee, the student is provided a transcript from Camden County College. Upon student request, an official Camden County College transcript is sent to the college(s) of his/her choice.
The general education credits earned are “transferable” college credits acceptable at many colleges and universities. It should be noted that while Dual Credit courses are designated as transferable, neither Camden County College nor the Eastern Camden County Regional School District guarantees acceptance of these credits by any specific college or university.
High School Plus Program
Eastern Camden County Regional School District and Camden County College have agreed to participate in the High School Plus Program. Upon approval by appropriate college faculty of the specific high school curricula, high school courses can be used to obtain credit at Camden County College. Throughout the academic year, the college faculty representative monitors course content, testing instruments, and evaluation procedures to insure the high school course meets college academic standards. Following successful completion of the course (with a minimum grade requirement set by the college) and payment of a course fee, the student is provided a transcript from Camden County College. Upon student request, an official Camden County College transcript is sent to the college(s) of his/her choice.
The general education credits earned are “transferable” college credits acceptable at many colleges and universities. It should be noted that while Dual Credit courses are designated as transferable, neither Camden County College nor the Eastern Camden County Regional School District guarantees acceptance of these credits by any specific college or university.
Currently, the following courses qualify students to apply for college credit at Camden County College:
• Marketing Honors, Programming 2, Level 2 & 3 Engineering and CAD (must take both courses), Spanish 3Acc, 3H, 4H and AP, French 3H, 4H, and AP, German 3H, 4H, and Latin 3H & 4H.
Students interested in pursuing High School Plus program should seek additional information from their high school guidance counselor.
Option 2 Programs
Online Courses
High school credit will be awarded for courses taken via the Internet under the following conditions:
1. All courses must be approved by the Principal or his/her designee
2. All courses must be approved prior to registration
3. The institution must be accredited
4. The course must be at a high school level or above
5. The learning must be guided and must have an evaluation component (tests and/or projects)
6. All courses will be evaluated based on Eastern curriculum and/or New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards
7. To obtain credit for any course, the student must submit a transcript or report card summary from the Internet institution
8. Courses will not count in the student’s GPA or class rank
9. Credits that determine grade level promotion must be submitted by August 1
10. All students can earn up to 5 Internet credits per school year
11. The school will not be held responsible for payment nor will they have to provide a mentor, a site administrator, or any instructors for any reason
College Courses
High school credit will be awarded for courses taken at a college under the following conditions:
1. The student and parent will make a request to the guidance counselor. If the student will be making a request for an early dismissal (Seniors only) then the request must be made by June 1
2. The course must be approved by the school Principal or his/her designee
3. The student must be approved by the college and meet its requirements to take course(s) as a high school student
4. The grade for the college course will not count in the calculation of the student’s GPA or class rank
5. A transcript from the college will be required at the end of the course to award credits. Credits that will determine grade level promotion must be submitted by August 1
6. Courses may be taken any semester after September 1 of the student’s 9th grade year
7. The student and/or parent are responsible for tuition and fees charged by the college, as well as providing their own transportation to the college course
College while in High School
Students who do not need 30 credits to meet graduation requirements may elect to attend a college or technical training program while still enrolled at Eastern High School. These students may apply for an early dismissal or late start to attend college or technical courses, as long as their Eastern schedule of classes includes all required classes for graduation. The 30 credit requirement will be waived for participating students. Students who are approved for an abbreviated schedule will maintain that schedule throughout the school year.
1. The student and parent will make a request to the guidance counselor
2. The student must be approved by the college or technical training school and meet its requirements to take courses as a high school student
3. The grade for the college or technical course will not count in the calculation of the student’s GPA or class rank
4. No credit will be awarded by Eastern High School
5. The student and/or parent are responsible for tuition and fees charged by the college or technical training institute, as well as providing their own transportation to the college or technical training institute
Dual Credit Program with Rowan University
1. Eligible students may apply to take online courses through Rowan University
2. Successful completion of these courses awards the students with credit from Rowan University, as well as Eastern High School
3. All tuition fees are paid directly to Rowan University by the student
Basic Skills Improvement/Support Program
For students who have not yet demonstrated proficiency in language arts and/or mathematics, support courses are provided. Students will be placed into the appropriate course(s) based upon the results of standardized tests, state assessments, teacher recommendations, guidance counselor recommendation, and course grades.
Special Review Assessment
This program is for students who have not passed one or both sections of the High School Proficiency Assessment (H.S.P.A.) administered in grade 11. Students cannot waive participation in this program.