To receive the full benefit of this course, it is important to attend all sessions. A required textbook is included in the $139 course fee and will be distributed at the first class. Classroom assignments will be sent in a confirmation letter before the course begins. Note: You must register to take the actual ACT test separately through ACT. See http://www.actstudent.org/
For all ACT Strategies sessions, the program is as follows:
1st Saturday class
Pretest* 8 a.m. - noon
2nd Saturday class
Review Test 8 - 10 a.m.
English 10 a.m. - noon
Monday class
Reading 6 - 7 p.m.
Writing 7 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday class
Math 6 - 7 p.m.
Science 7 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday class
Mini tests, questions, wrap-up 6 - 8 p.m.
ACT Strategies Session 5
CLASS DATES:
Saturday, May 18, 2013*
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
TEST DATE: June 8, 2013 – (Last day of school for many districts is June 5-7)
*Attendance at this session is mandatory.
You can register for this program by calling the Office of Continuing Education at (608) 758-6565 ext. 360 or online. Click here.
2012-2013 ACT Brochure (PDF)
UW-Rock County’s Online ACT Prep Course offers a great option for motivated students who need a more flexible class schedule.
Begin the course by scheduling an on-campus pre-test to see where you should focus your efforts and then take up to five months to complete the self-paced, online course. The course lets you work on modules and receive immediate feedback from quizzes for each of the five test sections. When you have completed the lessons, schedule another on-campus test that will assess how much you’ve improved and will help you predict how well you do when you take the actual ACT test. The ACT must be scheduled separately by visiting www.actstudent.org.
The course fee is $195. Enrollment is ongoing. Register online here.
The Youth Options Program (YOP) allows all public high
school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take
postsecondary courses at an
institution of higher education or a Wisconsin technical college. An institution of higher education includes UW System institutions, tribally controlled colleges and
private, nonprofit institutions.
The program opens the door to greater learning opportunities for students who wish to begin college early, want to prepare for the workforce immediately after high school graduation or are considering a technical career.
Who is Eligible to Enroll?
Credit outreach classes in the high schools are open to students who:
1. Have either junior or senior status;
2. Are in good academic standing and have an
acceptable disciplinary record;
3. Possess a Grade Point Average of at least 2.5 on
a 4-point scale.
Dual Enrollment
If approved by the school board, the student will
receive both high school and postsecondary credit
for a successfully completed course.
A grade that constitutes a failing grade for a course
offered in the school district constitutes a failing
grade for a course taken at an institution of higher
education.
One semester credit offered by a postsecondary course is equivalent to ¼ high school credit. {PI 40.07 (2), Wis. Admin. Code}
Tuition and Fees
The school board must pay for:
• Any course taken for both high school and college credit that is not comparable to a course offered in the school district.
• Contact YOP Coordinator at the high school for procedure on cost of books, fees and materials.
The student must pay for:
• Reimbursement for a course that is dropped
or failed.
If a student receives a failing grade in a course or fails to complete a course for which the school board has made payment, the student’s parent or guardian (or the student if he or she is an adult) is required to reimburse the school district the amount paid on the student’s behalf, if requested.
{§118.55 (7t)(c), Wis. Stats.}
When are the classes held?
Postsecondary courses are held during the high school’s regular academic year. Most courses will be held
during regular school hours; however, classes held
off high school grounds can vary in times.
Is it possible to drop a class?
Courses can be dropped, but must follow the
postsecondary institution’s schedule. The student
must pay for reimbursement for a course that is dropped or failed.
Application
Students interested in taking a credit outreach class need to complete the UW System special student
application. They can be completed online at
www.apply.wisconsin.edu, obtained through the high school guidance office or by contacting the Office of Continuing Education at (608) 758-6565 ext. 360.
UW System Background & Rationale
UW System institutions, where possible, provide
services to high school students wishing to obtain college credit while enrolled in high school. The University of Wisconsin Colleges is a multi-campus institution that prepares students for success at the baccalaureate level of education, provides the first two years of a liberal arts general education that is
accessible and affordable, and advances the Wisconsin Idea by bringing the resources of the University to the people of the state and the communities that provide for and support its campuses.
High-school-to-college transition programs
demonstrate the UW System’s commitment to
maintaining access and affordability in higher
education and advancing the Wisconsin Idea through collaborative efforts with K-12 schools. UW System courses offered for credit at Wisconsin high schools provide an opportunity for academically qualified high school students to engage in special college-level learning experiences.
