Accelerate for High School Seniors


 

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Accelerate is a full-time, dual enrollment program, offered at the Community College of Rhode Island's Providence campus, that provides PPSD high school seniors with an opportunity to explore an academic and career pathway and earn transferable college credits. Students take a full-time (12 or more credits) course load each semester and are eligible to earn college credit and credit for high school graduation simultaneously. Fall courses focus on fulfilling high school graduation requirements and spring course focus within a selected pathway.

Questions about the CCRI Accelerate Program?

 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Accelerate program, a student must have a 2.7 GPA and demonstrated strong attendance and/or demonstrated leadership skills (ie. participation in a Prepare RI Apprenticeship or enrichment activities)

Participation Criteria

Accelerate students may participate in athletics and other extra-curricular activities at their assigned high school. Extra-curricular activities are defined as those that occur before or after the school day and do not require participation in a course that supports the activity.

Grade Information and Data

The Community College of Rhode Island operates under a different grading scale than most high schools. Courses through the Accelerate Program will be evaluated based on CCRI scale: A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, F. The college operates on a 4.0 grade point scale; however, the high school may figure the high school GPA according to the policies of the school system.

All students registered for a course through the CCRI Accelerate Program are expected to:

  • Complete all the steps below to prepare for courses.
  • Attend all courses and weekly group advising sessions.
  • Follow the policies given within the syllabus of each course instructor.
  • Address academic concerns with the CCRI advisors and course instructors.
  • Attend tutoring regularly if receiving grades below C.
  • Contact Accelerate Coach for assistance with academic success and college readiness.

 

Please follow the steps below

Submit your free Application for Admission.

  • Please complete all sections below - A, B, and C.

A. Application

  • When submitting application below, please use a personal email that is not a high school email.

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  • After your application is submitted, you will receive an email with your CCRI ID number.
  • This will provide a way for you to register for the ACCUPLACER test.

B. Accelerate Enrollment Form

  • To be completed by student and parent/guardian.

Enrollment Form

C. Accelerate Authorization Form

  • To be completed by high school representative.
  • Discuss course options with your high school counselor. For homeschooled students, the student and parent/guardian determine course selection with approval from the high school superintendent. 

Authorization Form

Course Placement

  • If not submitting qualifying PSAT/SAT scores, schedule to take the ACCUPLACER Placement test. Readiness at the college level in reading, writing and math is required, and is one of the main components of acceptance into the program. To schedule ACCUPLACER in-person or request to take remotely, click here

For questions or assistance, email [email protected] In your email, please include:

  • Name,
  • Date of birth,
  • CCRI ID number (if available),
  • Email
  • Cell number.

ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT

  • You need a CCRI username and access to the personal email address or cell phone number you provided on your application.
  • Your CCRI ID number, username, and CCRI email address can be found in the acceptance email sent to the personal email address provided on your application. 

Your CCRI ID number, username and email address can also be looked up here.  [Directions]

Once you have your username, follow these 3 steps to set your password:

  1. Go to the CCRI Homepage and click on the Reset Forgotten Password link at the bottom of the page.
  2. Enter your CCRI Username, then click Next
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to set a secure password (a verification code can be sent to either the personal email address or mobile phone number you provided on your application)

KEEP YOUR ACCOUNT SAFE

Once you set up your password, set-up your second authentication by following the 5 Steps below. Make sure to have your mobile device ready.

  1. Go to the Secure Login page and click For Students under the Login to Office 365
  2. Enter your username and new password.
  3. When prompted to set up Microsoft Authenticator, click I want to set up a different method.
  4. Choose Phone, enter your cell phone number, and follow the prompts.
  5. You will receive a text message with a verification code to complete setup.

Acceptance

  • Admission decisions will be based on the successful completion of all Accelerate admission criteria, and will be sent to the student's personal email. 

Registration 

  • Students will receive an email with instructions to meet with your advisor to register for classes.

Orientation

  • Accepted students will be sent an email invitation to a mandatory orientation to support your academic preparation and success while your a student at CCRI.

Helpful Info

  • VIEW video Student Orientation.
  • VIEW video Courses Online Learning.
  • For questions about textbook payment, contact your school district financial office.
  • Private and homeschooled students are responsible for tuition and fees.

Be prepared for academic success at CCRI.

Online Student Orientation

Incoming students are encouraged to complete the Online Student Orientation. New Student Orientation provides awareness of CCRI's resources and offices, prepares students for their first day as a CCRI Knight, and kick starts your school pride!​

 

Start your online Student Orientation

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We're excited about your interest in attending the Community College of Rhode Island! Whether you're looking to discover your career path, start or complete your college degree, or take classes to enrich your life, we look forward to having you join our community!

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