The College Extended Options Program is a part of Clackamas Middle College. The program's design allows students an opportunity to acquire their high school diploma while also giving them an opportunity to work toward their collegiate goals. Student who are enrolled in this program generally place high on their college placement tests, thus ensuring "college readiness." Listed below are a few frequently asked questions about the CEO program.
Who is eligible for the program?
Students eligible for the CEO program are those who have not received their high school diploma and have not reached their 21st birthday.
How do students enroll?
Students enroll in the CEO program by submitting a completed application along with their placement test scores from the community college they wish to attend.
Can I choose any community college in the state?
Students wishing to attend Clackamas Community College must meet the following proficiencies: Reading 115, Writing 121 and Math 60 or have already completed at least 12 college credits. Students desiring to attend any other community college may do so by taking the college placement test and submitting a CEO application.
What classes must I take?
Students are required to take at least 7 college credits per term and at least one of the courses must be in a core subject area needed for high school completion. We do not pay for no credit classes. Other than that students have an enormous amount of flexibility as to what they can enroll in.
Students will also be required to take Youth Take Action (YTA), our service learning course and participate in a senior internship experience. Both of these require a 40 hour commitment, including coursework.
How do I sign up for classes at the community college?
The best way to register for courses is to contact the college directly and then follow their registration procedures. Most registration can be done online after a user name and password have been issued. The Clackamas Community College website is http://www.clackamas.cc.or.us.
Do I need to pay for my tuition & books?
You will need to supply us with your online password and account number for the college you are attending. CMC will cover up to $900 per term for all credited classes (tuition and fees), as well as up to $450 towards the cost of books for the academic year. Any costs incurred over these amounts are the responsibility of the student and his/her family.CMC will not cover the cost of parking permits or the cost of student ID cards.
All textbooks are the property of Clackamas Middle College. Students are asked to check with Janet Lorenz at lorenzj@nclack.k12.or.us or at 503-518-5925 by supplying the name and author of the book to find out if we have the textbooks in stock prior to purchasing any books. If we do not have the books in stock the student may purchase the book and turn in an original receipt for reimbursement. No copies of receipts will be accepted. Receipts must be turned in by the end of the third week of the term. Reimbursement takes about a month, so please be patient and keep book purchases separate from other transactions. If you are purchasing for more than one student it is best to keep purchases separate.
What happens if I’m unsuccessful or I need to drop one of my courses?
If a student drops a course after the two week deadline in which a full refund can be received or if a student gets a failing or incomplete grade, then the student is placed on academic probation. If this occurs over two consecutive terms, then the student will be asked to come back to the CMC campus for support in the area(s) of need. All dropped classes must be reported to Michael Ferber and Janet Lorenz before the two week deadline.
Do I need to complete any District or State proficiency testing?
Yes, Clackamas Middle College abides by the academic requirements set forth by both the North Clackamas School District and the State of Oregon. Students enrolled in the CEO program are therefore required to abide by the state testing process in reading, writing, math and science. Please contact your CEO Counselor to assist you with the coordination of your testing.
Failure to meet the North Clackamas School District testing requirements by the end of the winter trimester (March 20th, 2009) will result in forfeiture of tuition funds for the spring trimester.
When do I need to turn in my books used for my college classes to Clackamas Middle College?
All college books used by CEO students need to be turned into CMC within three working days of finals week. Failure to do so could result in forfeiture or delay of book funds/reimbursement for the following term.
To see a list of supports provided by Clackamas Middle College, click on the following link:
CEO Organizational Chart
If you have any questions about the CEO Program, please click on the link below:
Michael Ferber- Counselor, CEO
