Overview

Successful completion of dual credit courses allows current high school students to earn both high school and college credit for taking college-level classes in participating high schools. Batesville High School offers dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities for high school students ready to begin college-level work. These are accredited Ivy Tech college courses taught at Batesville High School, through equivalent high school courses sanctioned by the Indiana Department of Education. These classes are taught by highly qualified high school teachers who meet the same credentialing standards as those required of on-campus Ivy Tech faculty. There is no tuition charged for Ivy Tech’s high school- based dual credit courses, allowing high school students to earn college credits without earning college-level debt. Often, students will graduate high school with nearly a year’s worth of college-level credits to begin their college careers. This huge head- start puts students on the fast track to earn a college degree. Our region understands the importance of providing students with access to dual credit courses. This READI project provides funding to expand Batesville High School’s dual credit offering, building upon Batesville’s already successful dual credit program. By continuing to invest in dual credit courses, our region can enable disadvantaged students in the region to pursue a college degree, strengthening the region’s educational attainment rates and providing increased economic opportunity for students in the region.