Catalog 2017-2018 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

High School Programs and Adult Education


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Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent Enrollment is a program allowing high school students the opportunity to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously. Students may earn credit toward a postsecondary diploma, certificate, or degree while enrolled in high school. College credit may be applied to high school graduation requirements, where applicable. Approval must be received by the student’s high school, counselor/administrator, and/or school district prior to enrolling in the program. Eligible students must meet all course/program requirements and prerequisites prior to registration into classes. Classes are part of the student’s permanent college transcript. Federal and state financial aids are not available for this option. For more information, contact a high school counselor or Dahl Gehle, 970.339.6504; John Dixon, 970.339.6277; Phong Tram, 970.339.6373; or David Jones, 970.339.6659.

ASCENT

ASCENT (Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment) is a branch of the Concurrent Enrollment program allowing high school students the opportunity to extend their high school education for one additional year. Students will attend college exclusively and earn credit toward a postsecondary diploma, certificate, or degree. Approval must be received by the student’s high school and/or school district prior to enrolling in the program. To be eligible, students must meet all high school graduation requirements, have completed 12 or more college credits at 100 level or above, have met all remedial needs, and meet any additional guidelines as set by the student’s high school and/or school district. Eligible students must meet all course requirements and prerequisites prior to registration into classes. Classes are part of the student’s permanent college transcript.  Federal and state financial aids are not available for this option. For more information, contact a high school counselor or Dahl Gehle, 970.339.6504; John Dixon, 970.339.6277; Phong Tram, 970.339.6373; or David Jones, 970.339.6659.

Career Academy Scholarship

Career Academy is not a single program, but a series of partnerships between Aims’ High School Programs Office and participating high schools in the Aims service area. The resulting contracts promote career training in certain CTE programs such as Automobile Collision Repair, Automotive Service Technology, Med Prep, Graphic Design, Audio and Radio Production, Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Welding, and Customer Service. The contracts provide for a specific number of “slots” each year that are purchased by a particular high school or school district. Based on the recommendations of high school counselors, students are selected to participate. Aims instructors teach the classes at Aims. High school students enrolled in Career Academy establish an official college transcript with college credits building toward career or technical certificate(s). Tuition, books and most materials are paid for by the school and not the student. Career Academy applies only to a specific list of career or technical certificates. Federal and state financial aid is not available for this option. Contact Courtney Alvarado Xospa, 970.339.6542, courtney.alvaradoxospa@aims.edu; or David Jones, 970.339.6659, david.jones@aims.edu for more information.

Early College High Schools

District 6 Early College Academy
5590 West 11th Street
Greeley, CO 80634

Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School
801 Automation Drive
Windsor, CO 80550

These schools are designed for high school students in the 9th through 12th grades who want to challenge themselves academically and earn their high school diploma at the same time they earn an A.A. degree from Aims. Courses are taught primarily on location at the high school. Eligible students will meet all course requirements and prerequisites prior to registration into classes. Classes are part of the student’s permanent college transcript. Federal and state financial aids are not available for this option. For more information, contact a high school counselor or David Jones at 970.339.6659.

General Educational Development (GED) Preparation

Aims Community College offers instruction and tutoring for the GED exam through the Adult Education Resource Center through one-on-one instruction as well as group study sessions. The Resource Center in the Adult Education & ESL/IELP department operates as an open instructional lab offering flexible hours, including evenings. Students have access to instruction in English and Spanish with a variety of self-study materials and online resources. For more information about enrollment, please contact abe@aims.edu or call 970.378.3578.

Please visit www.ged.com to register/schedule a final GED exam offered through the Testing Center in the College Center Building Room 230.

Assessment Preparation (Accuplacer)

Aims Community College offers assessment preparation for the Accuplacer college placement exam through the Adult Education Resource Center, an open instructional lab, housed in the Adult Education & ESL/IELP department. After enrolling, students are granted unlimited access to the Center’s resources including experienced instructors for one-on-one guidance and tutoring. The Center offers flexible and evening hours, group study sessions, and online resources and reference materials. For more information about enrollment, please contact abe@aims.edu or call 970.378.3578.