College Spanish Spring 2020 information (UMKC links)

This is a college Spanish class with the opportunity to obtain college credit in addition to your Staley high school credits through UMKC, AP or the Seal of Biliteracy. There is no right or wrong path for your student. Evaluate your options and pick what is right for your family. UMKC: Students can earn college credit through UMKC by enrolling properly EACH SEMESTER and paying UMKC tuition. The tuition is 1/3 the cost of UMKC’s normal tuition. Scholarships are available on UMKC’s website. www.umkc.edu/hscp The current cost is $98.27 per a credit hour with a total of $294.81 per a 3-credit class (each semester), paid to UMKC. Spanish III is the UMKC equivalent of Spanish 110 1st semester (3 credits) and Spanish 120 2nd semester (3 credits), for a total of 6 credits for the year. Spanish IV is equivalent of Spanish 211 1st semester (3 credits) and 221 2nd semester (3 credits). Spanish V is 280 (3 credtis/290 (3 credits. (Many students almost have a minor upon graduating Staley!) For UMKC credit: 1.     You need to have a 3.0 GPA or a 21 on your ACT. 2.     You must fill out the ONLINE application and pay EACH SEMESTER.  TO ENROLL visit: https://futureroo.umkc.edu/apply/ * HINTS: Be sure to use the BIRTH NAME of STUDENT to fill out application and to enter a correct email. o  The ONLINE application needs to be completed by February 12th 2020, at 3pm o  The STUDENT must sign the GPA form with Profe Maki-Birchler by January 17th (Same date as the assistance scholarship is due) Missing the deadline will result in a tremendous amount of work, and you may not be allowed   to enroll. 3.     You must maintain a grade of C or above to earn credit. Regardless, you pay for the class. 4.     See the reverse side of this sheet for UMKC’s information. More information is also available online at https://cas.umkc.edu/hscp/ PHONE: 816-235-1728 or whitechris@umkc.edu  AP: Spanish V highly self-motivated students may take the AP exam if preferred over college credit. Extensive work outside of class is required to learn and practice exam format. ***Seal of Biliteracy: Students who achieve proficient on the APPLL exam after level IV will be rewarded the Seal Of Biliteracy and will walk with the SOBL medal at graduation in addition to college credit accepted at select universities. *See explanation   on brochure.