College Credit Opportunities at SMHS

Congratulations on taking your educational experience to the college level! RCC’s “Early College” program allows for SMHS students to take RCC classes either on campus or online. With this opportunity comes certain responsibilities. Please take the time to read the following bullet points pertaining to student responsibilities associated with taking courses on the RCC Campus.

1. Counselor Recommendation/Approval required. The Early College program is for Juniors and Seniors. The process starts with a meeting with the student’s SMHS counselor.

2. Unless otherwise approved through Mr. Buttorff (Assistant Principal), all college credit earned can be transcripted (at student’s request) as elective credit for SMHS.

3. Students need to be aware of important dates and deadlines pertaining to dropping or withdrawing from RCC Courses. Failure to drop or withdraw will result in a failing grade on an RCC Transcript. An “F” on a college transcript could affect future financial aid.

4. Athletic Eligibility: If you sign up for RCC Courses as a part of your SMHS course load needed to maintain athletic eligibility and then drop that course, the student may lose academic eligibility. If the RCC course is a part of NCAA eligibility, make sure the class is approved.

5. Students may obtain a free RVTD bus pass to attend courses on the RCC Campus. South Medford High School does not pay for parking passes.

6. The Medford School District pays for the tuition/books/fees of each course and refunds from RCC are limited if at all. On rare occasions students may find it necessary to drop or withdraw from RCC courses, but students should be serious about wanting to start and finish courses and register with the intention to finish.

7. Students will be working with an RCC advisor when selecting Early College classes. While the PFC staff is knowledgeable regarding general college coursework, RCC is the expert as it pertains to class selection for specific college and transfer programs.

8. Students will be working independently with RCC and their systems. While the Panther Future Center is happy to give guidance, the Early College program is for students who can navigate RCC primarily on their own.

Please feel free to stop by the Panther Future Center if you have any questions!

Thank you for expressing interest in taking courses at RCC through their Early College Program to earn college credit!

Please read the following items carefully so you can successfully complete the process.

District Guidelines: 

1. Counselor Recommendation/Approval- If you are not certain you have received approval, check with your counselor.
2. Courses must be 100 Level or higher and serve the student’s educational plan for the district to pay for the course.
3. Unless otherwise approved through Mr. Buttorff (Assistant Principal), all college credit earned may be transcripted (at student request) as ELECTIVE credit for SMHS.    
4. Fall Term 2024 begins September 30, 2024 at RCC.  Make sure your RCC classes do not conflict with your SMHS classes. If you are not certain, check with your counselor. Fall Term ends December 13, 2024.

 Early College Procedures:

1. RCC Admissions and Placement Process completion- 

Register for RCC here: https://web.roguecc.edu/admissions/rcc-admissions

(if you already have an RCC account, DO NOT create another one.)

Complete the Placement process here:  https://web.roguecc.edu/placement-process/still-high-school-placement-evaluation

3. Rogue Community College will be your primary contact when completing this process. The Panther Future Center staff can assist in some very general ways but communication will be between you and RCC to complete these steps. recruitment@roguecc.edu
4. Once results are received from the placement process, you may begin adding classes to your schedule (registration opens May 17th for new students).  A counseling session with an RCC advisor is highly recommended at this point. SMHS does not provide college course counseling. 
5. After you register for your classes, you arrive at the payment portion. There you will select “Agree to Pay Later”.  
6. Submit a copy of your registration paperwork that lists the cost of your coursework, and a list and cost of the books and materials needed for your coursework. Please submit paperwork to Stacy Carle in the Panther Future Center (do not send over email).
7. You will submit the Google parent and student permission form below:

https://forms.gle/p3fmcnzVYzJ6oJuC8

The deadline to complete the above process and have your paperwork submitted is Friday September 20, 2024 - This is a final deadline; if possible please submit sooner so books can be ordered in a timely manner.     

 

Students and parents should consider college credit opportunities beginning freshman year. A strong four-year plan may result in significant savings in terms of time and money.

The majority of these classes are taught on the SMHS campus. There are additional opportunities for college credit by taking in-person and online courses through RCC. 

Begin by reviewing the list of courses below that offer college credit then discuss your selection with your counselor. Once enrolled, you may check with your teacher or counselor for any paperwork needed in order to receive college credit.

AP Art AP Biology AP Calculus AP Calculus 2 (NMHS) AP Chemistry AP Human Geography AP Language & Composition AP Literature & Composition AP Psychology AP Physics AP Environmental Science AP Government AP Statistics AP Spanish Literature AP Spanish Language AP US History Anatomy & Physiology Astronomy (NMHS) Criminal Law Speech & Debate Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Honors Introduction to Teaching Culture in the Classroom Introductory Practicum Child Development Introduction to Practicum Human Development First Aid / CPR Health Careers 1 Introduction to Business Advanced Marketing French 3 & 4 Advanced Theater Introduction to Emergency Services Advanced Strength & Speed