High School and Home School Student Admissions - Student Services Policy - 80320

Based on the guidelines developed and approved by the State Department of Education and the Virginia Community College System, Germanna Community College provides opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors to enroll in traditional credit courses at the College. Although the enrollment of high school students has the potential to enrich their academic program, it is not meant to substitute for their traditional high school or home school experience. Therefore, Germanna has developed the following admission and registration procedures to assist the student in meeting their educational goals.

2.1 Complete a GCC application for admission including the application for Virginia Domicile (for students requesting in-state tuition rate).

2.2 Provide documentation of attainment of eleventh grade level or above by providing an official high school transcript.

2.3 Provide a complete high school student permission to enroll form signed by a high school counselor or principal.

2.4 Demonstrate that they possess specific prerequisite skills by taking Germanna’s placement tests or submitting ACT or SAT scores. All students who take the placement tests are required to take the entire test battery, including both English and mathematics components.

2.5 Submit all required documentation to a counselor in Student Services at Germanna prior to admission. Following counselor assessment and approval, high school students will be eligible for admission to the College, receive academic advising, and register for classes.

2.6 See the college counselor and complete the HS/Home School Permission to Enroll form prior to each subsequent registration.

2.7 The College reserves the right to evaluate special cases and to refuse admission to an applicant when such action is in the best interest of the College and/or the applicant. The College also reserves the right to limit the number and type of courses a student may take if they are under 18 years of age and do not possess a high school diploma or equivalent. High school students are not permitted to enroll in developmental studies courses at the College, as this level of instruction should be available in the high school or home school program. Because Germanna strives to maintain a mature academic environment, high school/home school students admitted under the special provisions will be subject to all rules, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct described in the catalog and student handbook.

3.1 Complete a GCC application for admission including the application for Virginia Domicile (for students requesting in-state tuition rate).

3.2 Provide documentation of attainment of eleventh grade level or above, such as the Stanford 10 achievement test.

3.3 Provide a copy of a home school agreement approved by the school district or a letter from the local school board or a copy of the letter filed by the parent or legal guardian declaring home school.

3.4 Provide a written recommendation from the home school teacher or tutor.

3.5 Complete a GCC application for admission including the application for Virginia Domicile (for students requesting in-state tuition rate).

3.6 Demonstrate that they possess specific prerequisite skills by taking Germanna’s placement tests or submitting ACT or SAT scores. All students who take placement tests are required to take the entire test battery, including both English and mathematics components.

3.7 Submit all required documentation to a counselor in Student Services prior to admission. Following counselor assessment and approval, home school students will be eligible for admission to the College, receive academic advising, and register for classes.

3.8 See the college counselor and complete the HS/Home School Permission to Enroll form prior to each subsequent registration.

3.9 The College reserves the right to evaluate special cases and to refuse admission to an applicant when such action is in the best interest of the College and/or the applicant. The College also reserves the right to limit the number and type of courses a student may take if they are under 18 years of age and do not possess a high school diploma or equivalent. High school students are not permitted to enroll in developmental studies courses at the College, as this level of instruction should be available in the high school or home school program. Because Germanna strives to maintain a mature academic environment, high school/home school students admitted under the special provisions will be subject to all rules, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct described in the catalog and student handbook.

Vice President of Student Services

College Board: Approval Date - 02/26/20