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    Why wait for college when you can start now? Dual enrollment courses let you earn real college credits while you’re still in high school — and yes, it counts!

    Not only can you knock out college classes early, but you can also work toward a college-level certification through a Career Academy, saving you money on tuition and giving you a head start on your dream job and degree.

    Dual Enrollment isn’t just smart — it’s powerful.

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    Dual Enrollment Benefits for Students

    • No tuition fees, save both time and money on future college courses.
    • Challenge yourself with college-level courses while still in high school.
    • Ace the job hunt with a more competitive resume and prove you’re ambitious.
    • Earn dual enrollment credit, high school and college credit at the same time.
    • Graduate with a career-ready certification through a High School Career Academy.
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    Graphic explaining that earning dual enrollment credits through Dual Credit courses or Start College Now Courses has three benefits: 1. Students can earn a Career Academy certification. 2. Students can apply credits to a college degree. 3. Students can boost their resume for the job hunt.

    Next Steps, by Grade

    Welcome to Moraine Park! Review the next steps provided on our Middle School Students page.

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    Next Steps

    1. Throughout the year, utilize career exploration opportunities to determine career interests.
    2. Complete the Moraine Park registration form for courses you are enrolled in for the Fall and Spring semesters.
    3. Register for dual credit courses that you are enrolled in for the fall and spring semesters. Registration occurs at the high school in the dual credit course. (Note: You must register for the dual credit course to receive MPTC college credit.)
    4. Fall of Sophomore year, create a pathway of courses for career interest and review available Career Academies with a high school counselor.
    5. Determine dual credit courses that can be taken at your high school in your Junior year in your career interest area and add them to your high school schedule.
    6. Contact the Academy Enrollment Specialist to discuss academies of interest and if applicable, apply to an academy program.
    7. Determine Start College Now courses that could be taken your Junior year.
    8. Schedule your Start College Now Courses with your high school for your Junior year.
    9. Apply for Start College Now by March 1st deadline for Fall of Junior Year.

    Next Steps

    1. Throughout the year, utilize career exploration opportunities to determine career interests.
    2. Complete the Moraine Park registration form for courses you are enrolled in for the Fall and Spring semesters.
    3. Register for dual credit courses that you are enrolled in for the fall and spring semesters. Registration occurs at the high school in the dual credit course. (Note: You must register for the dual credit course to receive MPTC college credit.)
    4. Fall of Junior year, create a pathway of courses for career interest and review available Career Academies with a high school counselor.
    5. Determine dual credit courses that can be taken at your high school in your Senior year in your career interest area.
    6. Contact the Academy Enrollment Specialist to discuss academies of interest and if applicable, apply to an academy program.
    7. Determine Start College Now courses that could be taken your Junior year, Spring semester, and apply for Start College Now by October 1st.
    8. Schedule your Start College Now Courses with your high school for your Senior year.
    9. Apply for Start College Now by March 1st deadline for Fall of Junior Year.

    Next Steps

    1. Throughout the year, utilize career exploration opportunities to determine career interests if still undecided about a pathway after graduation.
    2. Register for Dual Credit courses that you are enrolled in for the fall and spring semester. Registration occurs at the high school in the Dual Credit course. (Note: You must register for the dual credit course to receive MPTC college credit.)
    3. Fall of Senior year, create a pathway of courses for career interest and review available Career Academies with a high school counselor.
    4. Determine Start College Now courses that could be taken your Senior year, Spring semester, and apply for Start College Now by October 1st.
    5. Contact the Academy Enrollment Specialist to discuss academies of interest and if applicable, apply to an academy program.

    Next Steps

    1. Register for Dual Credit courses that you are enrolled in for the fall and spring semester. Registration occurs at the high school in the Dual Credit course. (Note: You must register for the Dual Credit course to receive MPTC college credit.)
    2. Determine Start College Now courses that could be taken your Senior year, Spring semester, and apply for Start College Now by October 1st.
    3. Complete Career Academy, if applicable. Apply for graduation from the academy program.
    4. Schedule a meeting with a Moraine Park recruiter to continue working towards a technical diploma or associate degree in your program area.
    5. Apply for financial aid and scholarships.

    Download a list of relevant Moraine Park courses for youth apprenticeship positions.

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    The Journey Program is designed specifically for current high school students who are looking for a flexible and supportive path to graduation and career readiness.

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    Jackie Morgan is your dedicated Foster Youth contact: jmorgan29@morainepark.edu or 920.924.3134 TTY/VP: Use Relay/VRS

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    Graphic showing the steps high school students are supposed to take to prepare for taking dual enrollment courses in high school: meet with high school counselor, then explore career pathways, then check out Inspire Wisconsin Career Exploration, then enroll in exploratory courses, and lastly use the course planner worksheet.

    Morgan Schueler’s Early Academic Success

    Morgan Schueler always knew she wanted to go to college to pursue her marketing dreams, and when the opportunity arose to fast-track the process, she jumped at the chance.  

    While in high school, Schueler earned 39 dual enrollment credits through Dual Credit courses and Start College Now courses at no cost. She found herself halfway through the program and decided to personally invest in her education, covering the expenses for the remaining 32 credits required to complete the program.

    By the time she earned her diploma from Princeton High School, she had also earned her associate degree in Business Management from Moraine Park.  

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    About Moraine Park

    With locations in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, Horicon and West Bend, Moraine Park serves more than 14,000 students from many walks of life each year.

    91% of grads are employed six months after graduation.

    86% of grads are employed in positions related to their career field

    97% of grads say they are satisfied/very satisfied with their training

    $65,518 is the average annual salary of Moraine Park graduates.

    Explore the top 4 reasons why students choose Moraine Park to get their careers started:

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    Our recruiters are here to help you tackle the tough questions and plan for the future. Check out their profiles to see who covers your high school and get in touch today.

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