Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

COLLEGE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Fairleigh Dickinson University/HCRHS Middle College Program
Hunterdon Central offers 4 courses for college credit as part of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Middle College Program. This
program provides opportunities for students in challenging courses at over 30 high schools in NJ with the opportunity to
simultaneously earn high school and college credit in selected programs of study. FDU provides resources and learning
opportunities via campus activities and distance learning to complete the teaching of approved courses at NJ high schools
participating in the program. The Middle College Program courses are taught by Hunterdon Central faculty who have been
approved by FDU as co-adjutant college faculty, and the courses have been approved by the FDU college faculty for the purposes
of granting undergraduate credit. Students who want to enroll in the HCRHS-FDU Middle College Program can choose from the
following courses in the Social Studies Department:
HCRHS Credit FDU Credit
Honors Introductory to Western Philosophy 2.5 3.0
Honors Advanced Sociology 2.5 3.0
Advanced Placement Economics 5.0 6.0
Advanced Placement Psychology 2.5 3.0
A timeline for registration and payment of fees was established in the spring of 2004. To enroll in the HCRHS-FDU Middle
College Program, students must pay a course registration fee and complete a course application. The payment and course
application are processed by the social studies supervisor at HCRHS. Students enrolled in the Middle College Program are
expected to meet all course requirements and school rules as set by the HCRHS Board of Education, and adhere to all rules and
regulations governing the Middle College Program as stipulated by Fairleigh Dickinson University. Course withdrawals and
refunds are governed by the FDU academic calendar for students enrolled in the Middle College Program. Students enrolled in
the Middle College Program receive grade reports and transcripts for FDU, and have library privileges at all FDU campus
libraries.
Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses within the Middle College Program are strongly encouraged to take the AP
examinations. Colleges who grant transfer credit to FDU Middle College Program students have indicated that the AP
examination is a standard expectation when decisions are made concerning placement in intermediate or advanced level
undergraduate courses. The final decision concerning enrollment of HCRHS students in the Middle College program rests with
the administration of Hunterdon Central Regional High School, who use the criteria of "acting in the student's best interest" when
recommending students for participation in this program.
Seton Hall University Project Acceleration/Honors German 4 and AP German
Honors German 4 and/or AP German students may elect to participate in the Seton Hall University Project Acceleration.
Students who maintain a minimum average of 80 can receive credits from Seton Hall University in addition to the credit they
receive from Hunterdon Central Regional High School. Hunterdon Central Regional High School awards five credits towards
graduation with a passing grade of 65 or better (beginning Sept. 2010). There is a fee associated with participation in Project
Acceleration. Information and deadlines will be provided to eligible students. A list of other colleges and universities who will
accept transfer credit from Seton Hall University can be obtained from Mrs. Glowacki or the Counseling Services Office along
with the registration form.
Raritan Valley CC/Mercer Co. CC Tech Prep
The Raritan Valley Community College/Mercer County Community College Tech Prep Program links high school courses to
community college courses and leads to an associate degree. Tech Prep enables students to begin training for professional and
technical fields while still in high school. Students can develop entry-level job skills and earn college credits in their high school
program. Hunterdon Central Regional High School has developed the Tech Prep Initiative with both Raritan Valley Community
College and Mercer County Community College. Students can earn college credit at the colleges listed above by enrolling in one
or more of these courses and fulfilling the requirements of the college.
Courses which offer the Tech Prep option are listed below:
Child Development
Early Childhood Education: Methods and Curriculum
Students can talk to the course teacher or the department supervisor for more information on the details of this
program.
College English (Concurrent Enrollment Program)
Students who sign up for the English course #085 College English-CEP and meet the requirements outlined in the
course description listed in the English Department are eligible to earn 3 college credits from Raritan Valley
Community College. These credits have been transferred to over 100 colleges nationwide.
15