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• Participation in Dual Enrollment (DE) courses allows students to meet requirements for high school graduation while simultaneously earning college credits upon successful completion of the course. DE courses taught at the high school by a credentialed LCPS teacher enable students to earn these credits through agreements with partnering colleges or universities.

• DE course offerings in LCPS high schools are determined by student interest, existing course offerings, and availability of teachers possessing the endorsements required to teach the course. Not all DE courses will be available at all LCPS high schools.

• If a student enrolls in a DE course, they may be required to meet certain admission criteria set forth by the partnering college or university.

• The transferability of a college course to another college or university for credit is determined by the receiving institution. Normally, academic courses intended for transfer with a grade of "C" or better will transfer to four-year institutions of higher learning.  However, no guarantee can be made to students regarding transferability to all colleges and universities. This information may be found on most college and university websites or by contacting the office of admissions.

• Grading policies for DE courses differ from other courses offered by LCPS because the teachers must follow the policies of the partnering college.  For example, students in DE courses may not have the opportunity to retake assessments and may not receive the 50% floor for reasonable attempts on assignments.  Teachers will provide a syllabus at the beginning of the year that details the grading policies for their courses.