Post by southsidesignmaker on Oct 19, 2008 12:15:49 GMT -6
Money problems got you down... here is a sure fire way to save some bucks.
I will start with info on Frontier Campus.
frontier.ipsd.org/Subpage.aspx/AboutFrontier
About Frontier Campus
In conjunction with the College of Du Page, Indian Prairie School District 204 has set a new standard in education. Frontier Campus offers a college-like setting where high school seniors can earn college credit while completing their high school education.
Frontier Campus
2244 W. 95th Street, Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60564
630.428.5570
Why Frontier Campus?
Over the past two decades, coursework offered in public schools has accelerated, resulting in most subjects shifting down a grade level. As a result, many students are left with a less-than full schedule their senior year. While studies show the best thing a senior can do to get ready for college is take an academically challenging senior year, many of our students have late arrival and early dismissal and very few classes. At the same time, the average student now attends college for five years to earn a bachelor's degree. That extra year of tuition at an Illinois university costs a family on average $7,587, not to mention room and board and textbooks.
In addition to providing a challenging senior year and saving tuition cost, helping our students succeed as they transition into higher education is a priority. Research shows that 17% of students drop out of state colleges and universities during their first year. While there can be many reasons a student fails, transitioning to a new educational environment with an increased academic rigor plays a major role.
Frontier Campus addresses all of these concerns and sets a new standard in education.
Life at Frontier Campus
Frontier Campus offers something unique to seniors. Classes are held away from the main campus in a space shared by District 204 and College of Du Page. Students take classes on a block schedule. As in college, the classes meet for three hours a week during two 90-minute periods on either Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday. Fridays are "Flex" days where students can schedule meetings with teachers for tutoring or to make-up work missed during the week.
Benefits of Frontier Campus
Challenges, Rewards and Freedom
Seniors can take a wide selection of entry-level college courses, challenging themselves while earning college credit. The environment is unique for high school students and very different from what they traditionally experience. The college setting and block schedule create a greater sense of freedom for students.
Students have the opportunity to graduate from high school with a semester of college credit—without having to pay college tuition!
Frontier Campus students taking College of DuPage courses pay only a $10 enrollment fee per semester. While students are responsible for purchasing their college textbooks, the program represents a significant tuition savings for families.
Frontier Campus offers high school students the chance to "test drive" college with a safety net.
Block scheduling closely resembles college life, helping students at Frontier become acquainted with the study skills necessary to succeed in college. Unlike college, if a student's cumulative grade drops below a "C", the student is required to meet with the teacher to receive extra assistance on Fridays. In short, Frontier offers a college opportunity in a college setting with the safety of high school. Our students have the best of both worlds.
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You can see there are many benefits to Frontier campus ...I am going to focus on how this campus can save parents of "college bound students" mega cash. Mega cash that is in short supply in our present economy.
Here is the scenario. A senior in high school parks their rear end over at frontier and gets the grades necessary to get a full semester credit at COD.
In the mean time both parent and student get in touch with the counselors in charge of college admission. The parent and student inform the counselor that they are looking for a "Steal of a deal" on a college education. The game plan goes like this, the counselor puts together a curriculum based on the students most probable major going into junior year of college. After graduating from Frontier the student starts immediately at COD taking 9=/- hours in summer school. Then takes 15-18 hours in both fall and spring semesters. Finally finishing COD in the summer session with another 6-9 hours. The newly minted graduate with 2 years under his/her belt now have a choice. Work like a dog and get 10-20k stashed in the bank, or continue as a junior at a University.
The cost assuming the student hangs with mom and dad is $4,860
(108/credit hr. X 45 hrs, remember the first 15 hours was on 204 district) there are obviously other costs like transportation,books and fees. But remember this student can enter a university as a junior but still be a full year ahead of his counterparts.
Now lets really do some interesting math shall we:
1st Two Years on the Cheap... $4860 + $1,000 books + $3000 transportation = $8,860 total
1st Two Years in Traditional State University (Northern, Illinois State, Western) cost is approximately $17,000 for tuition R&B, fees, etc. per year. That would + $34,000 + spending money and transportation.
Hmmm. $8,860 compared to $34,000 ++, and remember the COD student is one year younger as a junior. You can assign a cost factor to the "time value of money".
This may seem complicated at first glance. I assure you, we have able- bodied knowledgeable support staff that can accommodate this scenario with little fuss. Some may ask,"is this an ideal plan", well maybe or maybe not. I do know this, it is an executable plan that saves a ton of cash and still gives a student the option to experience university campus life. The plan also saves both parent and student time and money.
I will start with info on Frontier Campus.
frontier.ipsd.org/Subpage.aspx/AboutFrontier
About Frontier Campus
In conjunction with the College of Du Page, Indian Prairie School District 204 has set a new standard in education. Frontier Campus offers a college-like setting where high school seniors can earn college credit while completing their high school education.
Frontier Campus
2244 W. 95th Street, Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60564
630.428.5570
Why Frontier Campus?
Over the past two decades, coursework offered in public schools has accelerated, resulting in most subjects shifting down a grade level. As a result, many students are left with a less-than full schedule their senior year. While studies show the best thing a senior can do to get ready for college is take an academically challenging senior year, many of our students have late arrival and early dismissal and very few classes. At the same time, the average student now attends college for five years to earn a bachelor's degree. That extra year of tuition at an Illinois university costs a family on average $7,587, not to mention room and board and textbooks.
In addition to providing a challenging senior year and saving tuition cost, helping our students succeed as they transition into higher education is a priority. Research shows that 17% of students drop out of state colleges and universities during their first year. While there can be many reasons a student fails, transitioning to a new educational environment with an increased academic rigor plays a major role.
Frontier Campus addresses all of these concerns and sets a new standard in education.
Life at Frontier Campus
Frontier Campus offers something unique to seniors. Classes are held away from the main campus in a space shared by District 204 and College of Du Page. Students take classes on a block schedule. As in college, the classes meet for three hours a week during two 90-minute periods on either Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday. Fridays are "Flex" days where students can schedule meetings with teachers for tutoring or to make-up work missed during the week.
Benefits of Frontier Campus
Challenges, Rewards and Freedom
Seniors can take a wide selection of entry-level college courses, challenging themselves while earning college credit. The environment is unique for high school students and very different from what they traditionally experience. The college setting and block schedule create a greater sense of freedom for students.
Students have the opportunity to graduate from high school with a semester of college credit—without having to pay college tuition!
Frontier Campus students taking College of DuPage courses pay only a $10 enrollment fee per semester. While students are responsible for purchasing their college textbooks, the program represents a significant tuition savings for families.
Frontier Campus offers high school students the chance to "test drive" college with a safety net.
Block scheduling closely resembles college life, helping students at Frontier become acquainted with the study skills necessary to succeed in college. Unlike college, if a student's cumulative grade drops below a "C", the student is required to meet with the teacher to receive extra assistance on Fridays. In short, Frontier offers a college opportunity in a college setting with the safety of high school. Our students have the best of both worlds.
____$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$_____
You can see there are many benefits to Frontier campus ...I am going to focus on how this campus can save parents of "college bound students" mega cash. Mega cash that is in short supply in our present economy.
Here is the scenario. A senior in high school parks their rear end over at frontier and gets the grades necessary to get a full semester credit at COD.
In the mean time both parent and student get in touch with the counselors in charge of college admission. The parent and student inform the counselor that they are looking for a "Steal of a deal" on a college education. The game plan goes like this, the counselor puts together a curriculum based on the students most probable major going into junior year of college. After graduating from Frontier the student starts immediately at COD taking 9=/- hours in summer school. Then takes 15-18 hours in both fall and spring semesters. Finally finishing COD in the summer session with another 6-9 hours. The newly minted graduate with 2 years under his/her belt now have a choice. Work like a dog and get 10-20k stashed in the bank, or continue as a junior at a University.
The cost assuming the student hangs with mom and dad is $4,860
(108/credit hr. X 45 hrs, remember the first 15 hours was on 204 district) there are obviously other costs like transportation,books and fees. But remember this student can enter a university as a junior but still be a full year ahead of his counterparts.
Now lets really do some interesting math shall we:
1st Two Years on the Cheap... $4860 + $1,000 books + $3000 transportation = $8,860 total
1st Two Years in Traditional State University (Northern, Illinois State, Western) cost is approximately $17,000 for tuition R&B, fees, etc. per year. That would + $34,000 + spending money and transportation.
Hmmm. $8,860 compared to $34,000 ++, and remember the COD student is one year younger as a junior. You can assign a cost factor to the "time value of money".
This may seem complicated at first glance. I assure you, we have able- bodied knowledgeable support staff that can accommodate this scenario with little fuss. Some may ask,"is this an ideal plan", well maybe or maybe not. I do know this, it is an executable plan that saves a ton of cash and still gives a student the option to experience university campus life. The plan also saves both parent and student time and money.
