Beyond PHS Packet - Philomath School District 17J

Beyond PHS Guidelines
The purpose of the Beyond PHS program is to partner with students, parents, and Linn Benton
Community College (LBCC) to provide a supported bridge between Philomath High School
(PHS) and the student's early college experience. The program is designed to smooth the
transition between the two settings and increase the success of our students as they transition to
college. It is also hoped that through Beyond PHS more Philomath High School graduates will
see college as a realistic possibility. Support with the costs of tuition and books, as well as with
registration, orientation, appropriate course selection and monitoring of academic progress is
provided through the program.
Program Guidelines
• Students must meet the following criteria:
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Are (or intend to become) enrolled at Philomath High School as a fulltime student (a minimum of 9 credits at LBCC)
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Are or will be 16 by the start of LBCC term to be enrolled
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Complete Beyond PHS enrollment process (paperwork, placement tests,
etc.) prior to deadlines
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Complete a personal educational plan and profile (EPP) that includes the
student’s post-high school educational goal. The plan must include a
college certificate or degree, which the student will pursue. This plan will
include an outline of specific courses that Beyond PHS will support, in
order to help the student meet that goal. The plan must be approved by
your PHS counselor and LBCC staff as being realistic and appropriate for
the student's placement level.
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Are pursuing but have not yet earned a Philomath High School diploma
including Essential Skills requirements for a diploma.
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Will meet the PHS graduation requirements for CASE. (Students who are
enrolling in Beyond PHS at age 16 and were previously enrolled as a
home school student prior to Beyond PHS enrollment, have the option to
meet this requirements by taking both, WR123 English Composition:
Research, and HD 208 Career/Life Planning, and by completing the
Career Related Learning Standards (CRLS) and presenting the information
to a panel at the high school.)
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All LBCC course work taken to satisfy diploma requirements must be
completed by winter term in the planned year of graduation to be eligible
to walk at graduation. If there are still credits needed to graduate, students
may take courses at PHS during spring term (trimester 3) to complete
diploma requirements in order to walk at graduation. (Spring term grades
for LBCC classes are not available within the time frame needed, that is,
before PHS graduation deadlines.)
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Students must take all required state of Oregon tests and as required by Philomath
High School.
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Students may take classes at Linn Benton Community College (LBCC), at any of
the campuses (Albany, Lebanon, Corvallis, or Sweet Home).
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Students participating in the program must attend all required meetings and
orientations.
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Students must follow LBCC guidelines including registration processes, meeting
deadlines, and seeking assistance for the many services available to students.
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"Eligible courses" are defined as:
o Credit bearing courses that are outlined on the student's Educational Plan
and Profile (EPP) and/or LBCC graduation worksheet.
o Beyond PHS will not pay for classes that are not included in the student's
EPP/LBCC graduation plan without prior approval by PHS counselor.
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Beyond PHS will NOT pay for classes at LBCC that are listed as having an
"Internet", "Self-Directed", or "Lab" format. Any exception to this rule
must be made with the approval of Larry Anderson at LBCC.
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Beyond PHS will pay the tuition for LBCC classes that fall within the plan
described above, up to a maximum of twelve credits per term. Students enrolled
in both PHS and LBCC courses may take a maximum of 5 classes between the
two schools. Students are welcome, at their own expense, to take classes that do
not meet Beyond PHS eligibility requirements. Courses are only paid for by
Beyond PHS during the school year (fall, winter, spring).
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Books will be purchased by Beyond PHS (up to $400 per term).
PLEASE NOTE: **At the end of the term students must participate in
LBCC's book buy back program in order to remain eligible for future terms. If
LBCC does not take your book back, please return the book to PHS.
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Some classes require specialty equipment or supplies; these supplies are at the
student's expense. Beyond PHS will not pay for consumables (such as art
supplies), music lab fees (private lessons), or fees associated with special classes
(such as scuba diving or software).
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Students are discouraged from working full time or participating in some types of
extra curricular activities that demand a great deal of time (e.g. competitive
sports) if they are taking a full time college class load.
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Students must maintain at least a 2.0 in order to remain eligible for the program.
Students will be asked once per term to have their instructors complete progress
reports and return them to Larry Anderson by the deadline. Students are
required to complete progress reports! A second progress report may be
requested if the first report indicates a need. The progress report will be shared
with their PHS counselor.
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Beyond PHS is a program that will change and evolve over time. Students will be
expected to keep up to date and follow all future program changes. Beyond PHS
program changes will be communicated through e-mail with students. Students
must provide an active email address that they will check at least weekly.
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Students/families may receive a 1098T form from LBCC attesting to the amount
that has been spent on the student's tuition. Students and families are advised that
they should only claim the amount that they themselves actually paid for tuition
on their taxes and not include the amount paid by Beyond PHS.
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Beyond PHS Student Things to do List:
Step 1:
 Meet with counselor for referral and paperwork packet.
Step 2:
 Provide name, phone #, and email address to your counselor. All communications from
Beyond PHS and LBCC program liaisons will go through this email address that you
provide. Please use an email address that you will check at least twice a week.
 Sign up for an LBCC ID # if you do not already have one. (Instructions are included in the
packet.)
Step 3:
 Return paperwork packet to your counselor. Please do not leave paperwork if counselor is not
there or unavailable. Paperwork due by _______________
Step 4:
 Take placement testing. Scheduled appointment will be at PHS on ____________________
Step 5:
 You will receive an email message with instructions from LBCC/Larry Anderson, originating
from the email address: [email protected]
 Please take steps to prevent this address from going into a SPAM folder on your computer.
 The following steps are mandatory:
o Complete the RoadRunner Entry (an online introduction to LBCC) and successfully
pass the quiz in order to sign up for a Registration Session. LBCC will contact you
via email with instructions on choosing classes and what paperwork you need to
bring to your registration session.
 Go to a mandatory Registration Session at LBCC. LBCC requires you to include a
Destination Graduation class in your schedule during your first term of classes.
 Go to mandatory Advising Appointment at PHS with your Counselor. Appointment will be
made when placement testing is complete.
Any questions contact: Kim St.Clair, BPHS liaison
(541) 929-3211
Name: _________________________________ Email: ________________________________
Beyond PHS
STUDENT & PARENT CONTRACT
(Please initial each)
_____ Beyond PHS is an evolving program with program guidelines that may change, in order to best support student
success or in response to changes in Oregon Administrative Rules. I understand that it is the student’s
responsibility to keep up to date and follow all future program changes. Beyond PHS program changes will be
communicated through e-mail with students.
_____ I must be enrolled as a Philomath High School student. If I am transitioning in from home school, I must contact
LBLESD to change my enrollment status.
_____ I agree to check the email address that I have provided to Beyond PHS a MINIMUM of twice a week. I will keep
the Beyond PHS liaisons informed about any changes in my email address as well as changes in my home address
and phone number. I understand Beyond PHS and LBCC will use my email address to communicate with me
about Beyond PHS updates and other important information about the program.
______ I understand that there are mandatory meetings that I must attend with PHS counselor and LBCC advisor.
______ I agree to take any reading, writing, and math courses prescribed by LBCC (based on my LBCC placement test
scores) as being necessary to ensure my success in the program, as well as Destination Graduation.
______ I agree to complete the LBCC Roadrunner Entry and attend a LBCC Registration Session that may be held on the
LBCC Albany campus. Destination Graduation must be taken during my first scheduled term of classes with
LBCC. If I do not fulfill these requirements, I will not be eligible for the Beyond PHS program.
______ I agree to take all state tests required by Philomath High School and/or the State of Oregon.
______When registering for classes at LBCC, I agree to follow the Educational Plan and Profile (EPP) that I negotiate with
Beyond PHS & LBCC. I understand that I will be responsible for the tuition and book costs of any LBCC class
that I take which is not part of my approved EPP.
______ Beyond PHS will NOT pay for classes at LBCC that are listed as having an “Internet”, “SelfDirected, or “Lab” format. Any exception to this rule can only be made with the approval of Larry
Anderson at LBCC.
______ Students sometimes make changes in their education and career goals. I understand that I can renegotiate my EPP
with Beyond PHS & LBCC if my goals change.
______ I understand that successfully completing college courses requires a great deal of time spent studying. I understand
that both Beyond PHS and LBCC discourage full time employment or participation in sports programs or other
demanding extra-curricular activities while enrolled in a full time college schedule.
______If I am involved in athletics and/or other school activities, I understand that I must meet the requirements set by the
Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) and the Philomath School District, both during the term that I wish
to be eligible to compete/participate and the term previous to it.
______ I understand that Larry Anderson is my main point of contact at LBCC. I agree to contact my course instructor,
Larry Anderson or Beyond PHS staff if I am struggling with my classes in any way. I understand that LBCC has
a great deal of services to support my learning, including the Learning Center and individual tutoring.
______ I understand that I need approval from Beyond PHS Staff before dropping an LBCC class after the add/drop
deadline that occurs two weeks following the start of a term. I understand that doing so without this approval may
endanger my eligibility to participate in Beyond PHS in the future.
______ I understand that I will need to maintain a 2.0 GPA in order to remain in the Beyond PHS program and that I have
to be making satisfactory progress toward Philomath High School’s Diploma while enrolled in the program, in
accordance with my Educational Plan and profile (EPP).
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______ I understand that I must be a full-time student – either taking a minimum of 9 credits at LBCC or a combination of
classes at LBCC and PHS.
______ I understand that the student, parent, Beyond PHS or LBCC, can terminate the placement, without cause, if it is
deemed inappropriate for the student.
______ I am willing to provide completed progress reports as required by the program and return them to Larry Anderson
by the deadlines that he gives me. I understand that I must turn in my progress reports in order to remain eligible
for the program.
______ I understand that I am responsible for maintaining contact with my CASE advisory teacher at PHS in order to
document my progress and to remain informed about senior class announcements and deadlines. I understand if I
am eligible to take classes in lieu of a CASE project, I must initiate and maintain contact with the PHS Counselor
in order to complete any Essential Skills, CRLS and/or testing requirements.
_____ I understand that if I receive a 1098T from the college that I am attending, I may only claim the amount I paid in
tuition on my taxes.
_____ I understand that I must participate in LBCC’s book buy back program in order to remain eligible for future terms.
_____ I understand that I must have all my LBCC courses completed by the end of winter term senior year to participate in
graduation ceremonies at PHS.
LBCC EXPECTATIONS
_____ I understand that:
I will be enrolling into an adult environment and that I am assuming an obligation to conduct myself in a manner
compatible with the functions of the college, as an educational institution within a civilized society. There are
significant differences between the high school atmosphere and the college atmosphere. For example:
The student population at community college consists primarily of adults who neither need, nor receive
supervision from the staff.
The community college staff expects mature, adult-like behavior of all students and do not tolerate inappropriate
behavior.
The community college does not provide follow-up on nonattendance; students are expected to attend on a regular
basis.
Most students find that the pace in the classroom is significantly accelerated compared to that of high school.
Upon entering the college, students assume responsibility for their actions and for their successes. This includes
following all registration processes, meeting deadlines, and seeking assistance for the many services available to
students.
Some college classes have special safety standards, which require that the student and parent/guardian read and
sign safety guidelines.
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Student’s Signature
Date
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Parent’s Signature
Date
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High School Programs • 6500 Pacific Blvd SW • Albany, OR 97321
Takena Hall, Rm. 101 • Phone: (541) 917-4753 • Fax: (541) 917-4293
INSTRUCTIONS TO OBTAIN AN LBCC STUDENT ID NUMBER:
Please note … you may already have an LBCC ID # if you have taken the placement tests at LBCC, or earned
College Now credit or have taken any type of class at LBCC (driver’s ed, etc). You may show photo ID at any
LBCC Center to retrieve your LBCC ID number.
Please follow these instructions to obtain an LBCC ID number (you need to have your social security
number ):
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Go to LBCC website: http://www.linnbenton.edu/
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Hover over “Future Students” (far left hand side)
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Click on “Make It Official”
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Click on “Application Procedure”
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Click on the box – “Take a Class for Training or Fun” (this wording doesn’t really keep high school
students in mind but this is the right form place to go.)
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Use up to 9 letters/numbers for log in name - it doesn't matter what you use, the only reason to remember it
is if you don't complete the process in one setting (but it is a short process!)
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Use your date of birth as your PIN - this is important... two digits for month, two digits for day, two digits
for year. (example: if your birth date is January 10, 1993 = 011093)
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Admission term – you may only have one option to choose from, it doesn't matter, it is a place holder, but
you do need to choose a term.
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Use your full name - not a nickname or shortened version of your name. In the future, you may need to
show photo ID to retrieve student information - and your ID needs to match what you put down as your
name.
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Follow remaining instructions with address, phone number, etc. Once all four check list items are
complete. (Name, Address - permanent and mailing, Personal Information). Click on "Application is
Complete".
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An LBCC student ID number beginning X00 ...should appear. Please write this number down -and put it on
your Campus High School Programs Form. You will receive verification of your LBCC ID number in the
mail in a few days as well as a listing of your LBCC e-mail address.
shared drive: Instructions to Obtain LBCC ID 10.4.13

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