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Course Selection/Changes

Changes in courses, once the school year is underway, are much more difficult to make due to class size,
restrictions in the master schedule and conflicts with other courses. The student should not choose courses on a
"trial" basis. The student and parents/guardians should make course selection very thoughtfully and carefully. As
you move towards senior year, realize that you may not be able to receive all of your choices of electives since
there are a greater number of choices in junior and senior year. Students should be prepared to prioritize their
electives and understand that one or more choices may be precluded due to limitations of: teacher availability,
room availability, enrollment numbers, master schedule conflicts, and core classes required for graduation.

Course selections are reviewed in the Spring of the previous school year. Changes to course selection must be
made during the Spring Review period. Once the school year begins, changes to class schedules will be limited
to academic level changes only. Prior to removing a course or changing level of the same course, the following
parameters must be met:
1. Student must complete all classwork and homework.
2. Absences must be no more than 25% of the allowed cap (special consideration will be given
for serious health issues or family emergencies).
3. Student must be making a concerted effort to pass the class.
If the aforementioned considerations are being met, the student, parent/guardian, teacher, school counselor and
principal (or principal’s designee) will meet to discuss the request. The principal or designee will make the
decision following the meeting. After the specified time frame, students who drop a course may receive a
designation of withdraw failing/withdraw passing on their transcript.

Dual Credit Courses at Camden County College
Dual credit courses identified in this “Course Selection Guide” are courses in which students may earn college
credit as well as high school credit. Students are not automatically eligible for college credit by merely
enrolling in these high school courses, but must meet the requirements of Camden County College.
1. Participation shall be limited to high school 11th or 12th graders who demonstrate superior performance in high
school courses.
2. College courses of study and college texts or their equivalents shall be used.
3. Students must earn a minimum grade according to CCC policy to gain college credit. See application for details.
4. Students must complete a Camden County College Application for Admission.
5. Credits may or may not be transferrable to another college or university depending upon that institution’s policy for
transfer of any undergraduate credits in a particular program.
6. A fee will be charged by Camden County College at a discounted rate of regular tuition.

Currently the following classes are being offered as dual credit courses through Camden County College:

Overbrook High School Course Camden County College Equivalent Course
AP Psychology Basic Psychology
AP American History US History I
AP Chemistry General Chemistry I
AP Language English Comp I
Spanish III Elementary Spanish I
Spanish IV Elementary Spanish II
AP Spanish Language and Culture Intermediate Spanish I

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