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ABOUT Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ ADVANTAGE

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ courses taught at local high schools by qualified high school instructors.

Any high school student whose 16th birthday occurs after December 1 of the academic year may enroll with the approval of his/her guidance counselor and a signed consent form from his/her parent or guardian. Please note: Only students who meet specific prerequisite requirements and have been recommended by a teacher or guidance counselor are eligible.

High school teachers who wish to offer a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage course should first speak with high school officials and the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage contact person in their school district to secure their support. An instructor’s credentials (resume, transcripts, certificates) should be forwarded to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage Coordinator as early as possible for review. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ faculty in the relevant Academic Division will determine competency.

CONSIDER Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ ADVANTAGE

• Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage students are entitled to all rights and privileges associated with being a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ student.
• Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage students are held to the same expectations and academic standards as any other Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ student. This includes attendance requirements and academic progress standards.
• Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage students must meet all prerequisites and be recommended by a high school teacher or guidance counselor to enroll in a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage course. You must reach your 16th birthday by December 1 in the academic year in which you wish to enroll in a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage course.
• Students who do not reside in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ County for the required length of time MUST complete a Certificate of Residency Application. Use the Certificate of Residency Application in this Guide or obtain one from your County’s Treasurer’s Office.
• Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage courses are transferable to a SUNY institution with a final grade of C” or better. Private institutions accept Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage courses on a case-by-case basis.

NOTE: Students who enroll in a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Advantage course will receive a Login and Password to view final grades. Retain this information for your records!

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