Want a jump
start on your college classes? Moultrie Technical
College offers college-level courses in English,
math, social studies and other curricula for students
still in high school. The ACCEL
program provides qualified Georgia high
school students with the opportunity to earn Post-Secondary
and Carnegie Unit credits while jointly enrolled
in a Georgia public high school and a college,
university, or technical college. The ACCEL rule
(160-4-2-34), ACCEL Tuition Grant Form, and frequently
asked questions can be accessed at www.doe.k12.ga.us.
For more information, contact your high school
counselor, call us, or refer to the Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What
is the ACCEL Program?
The ACCEL Program
is a great way to get a jump start on earning
post-secondary credit and Carnegie Units (high
school credit) at the same time. This program
focuses on three academic courses:
- The fourth unit of English
- The fourth unit of mathematics
- The third unit of social studies
Additionally, students may enroll in appropriate
elective courses as approved by the high school
counselor.
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Who
is eligible for the ACCEL Program?
- Students who are enrolled in a Georgia public
high school.
- Students who are classified as juniors or
seniors, or are at least 16 years of age.
- Students who meet the joint enrollment requirements
of your high school and Moultrie Technical College.
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How
are students selected to participate in the ACCEL
Program?
All prospective students must complete
the required paperwork and participate in an ACCEL
advisement session at their high school. If you
meet the local requirements and understand the
pros and cons of ACCEL participation, then you can
apply to Moultrie Technical College. Once accepted
for enrollment, you must complete the ACCEL Tuition
Grant Form and submit it to Moultrie Technical
College. Get this form from your high school counselor,
or you can find it online at: http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/instruction/pso.asp
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Is
there a specific grade point average (GPA) or
SAT score needed to enroll in a Post-Secondary
institution or technical college?
No. These requirements are specific to
each post-secondary institution.
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How
is my high school notified of my enrollment, grades,
and credits?
Moultrie Technical College will notify your high
school of your enrollment, grades, and credits.
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How
are Carnegie units awarded?
Local boards of education will award one Carnegie
unit for each 7.5 quarter hours or 5 semester
hours successfully completed by a student in an
approved PSO course.
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Do
grades in ACCEL courses affect my high school GPA?
Yes. Grades for approved ACCEL courses are
reported by Moultrie Technical College to your
high school and will count the same as grades
earned at your high school.
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What
are the requirements to participate in the ACCEL
Program?
- Be enrolled in a Georgia public high school.
- Be classified as a junior or senior.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Meet joint enrollment requirements at Moultrie
Technical College and your high school.
- Be on track for graduation.
- Complete the required paperwork.
- Participate in an ACCEL advisement session at
your high school.
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How
do I apply?
To apply for the ACCEL Program,
simply complete the Moultrie Technical College
application and mail it to the following address:
Moultrie Technical College
Attn: Director of Admissions
800 Veterans Parkway North
Moultrie, GA 31788
Upon being accepted to Moultrie Technical College,
you need to obtain an ACCEL Tuition Grant Form from
your high school counselor, or you can get one
online at the Georgia Department of Education's
web site: http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/instruction/pso.asp.
Complete this form and return it to your high
school. Your counselor will guide you through
the rest of the process.
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When
can courses be taken?
Courses may be taken in the fall, winter,
and spring quarters. Courses taken during the
summer quarter are NOT reimbursable through the ACCEL Program.
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What
costs are covered in the ACCEL Program?
ACCEL covers tuition fees and any fees directly
related to a particular course, such as lab fees.
ACCEL does not cover books or fees relating to registration,
application, security, activities, health, athletics,
or parking. You are responsible for these fees,
if they apply. ACCEL will not cover any costs beyond
the coursework a student would normally have an
opportunity to experience at the high school;
i.e., six FTE segments, or 15 semester hours,
for a full load at the Post-Secondary institution.
For more information, refer to the Georgia Board
of Education Rule, 160-4-2-.16, paragraph (2)
(b).
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What
expenses are the responsibility of the students?
You are responsible for:
- Any instructional material that will become
the personal property of the student (books,
specialized tools, calculators, etc.).
- Fees not related to instruction (student activity,
health, parking, etc.)
- Transportation (unless covered in a student's
IEP).
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Will
the school system pay the student's tuition?
The Department of Education maintains a
Post-Secondary Dual Credit Program grants account
from which payments to eligible institutions are
made upon receiving the student's ACCEL tuition
grant form.
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Are
ACCEL students exempted from the state's assessment
requirement for graduation?
No. ACCEL students must take the Georgia
high school graduation test.
For more information on the ACCEL
Program, contact your high school counselor or
contact Dr. Bob Moore at the Georgia Department
of Education:
Dr. Bob Moore
1766 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-5040
(404)656-0913
bmoore@doe.k12.ga.us
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