K-12 Special Admission - Admissions & Records

It is advisable to begin the application process at least eight (8) weeks prior to the start of the term. Applications will be available for download from our website on Monday, October 19, 2009.

K-12 Students

The term “special admissions” applies to students who are currently enrolled in grades K-12. These students may enroll in Ohlone College courses that are UC/CSU transferable on a space available basis. These students must also meet any and all course prerequisites to be eligible for enrollment. For courses in English and Math, this usually requires the student taking an Ohlone Placement test. K-12 coursework may not be used to waive college prerequisites. Parental and principal or school official approval is also required. PE and ATHL classes are not available for any K-12 student enrollment.

K-12 students are exempted from paying the California Community college Enrollment Fees, but are subject to the Electronic Access Fee, Heath Services Fee and optional Student Activities fee, unless all classes are off campus. See Fees.

All special students (K-12) are required to submit a new application packet every term. K-12 students should refer to the K-12 Enrollment Steps and carefully follow the directions in the application packet to avoid delays in processing.

10th-12th Grade Students

Students in grades 10-12 are allowed to take only CSU and UC transferable classes. These courses are identified in the printed Class Schedule and the Ohlone College Catalog. 10th-12th grade students will be able to register for classes approximately 2 weeks before the start of the term.

Special Admissions Dates: Grades 10-12

10th-12th grade students will be required to submit their completed application packet by:

• Monday, December 7, 2009 for the Spring 2010 semester

10th-12th registration begins on:

• Tuesday, January 19, 2010 for the Spring 2010 semester

10th-12th grade students are allowed to take only CSU and UC transferable classes. These courses are identified in the printed Class Schedule.

10th-12th grade students should refer to the K-12 Enrollment Steps and carefully follow the directions in the application packet to avoid delays in processing.

K-9 Students

K-9 students should refer to the K-12 Enrollment Steps and carefully follow the directions in the application packet to avoid delays in processing.

Kindergarten-9th grade students may register only in a limited number of course offerings. Students will be required to submit their completed application packet by a deadline several weeks before the start of the term. No applications for K-9 students will be accepted after the deadline posted for each term. Early application is encouraged. The first day that admitted K-9 students will be able to register is the first day of the term.

Special Admissions Dates: Grades K-9

K-9 students will be required to submit their completed application packet by:

• Monday, January 11, 2010 for the Spring 2010 semester

K-9 registration begins on:

• Monday, February 1, 2010 for the Spring 2010 semester

**No applications for K-9 or 10-12 grade students will be accepted after these dates, NO exceptions. Early application is encouraged. Please plan ahead by obtaining signatures from school officials early.

K-9 students should refer to the K-12 Enrollment Steps and carefully follow the directions in the application packet to avoid delays in processing.

Available Courses for K-9

Because of increased demand and limited availability, Ohlone College has revised its K-9 enrollment policy from the past. Please recognize that the courses offered for K-9 students have been restricted to the courses listed below.

• ASTR-101A General Astronomy
• BIOL-101A Principles of Biology
• CHEM-101A General Chemistry
• CHEM-101B General Chemistry
• CS-102 Intro to Computer Programming (C++)
• ENGL-101A Reading & Written Composition
• MATH-101A Calculus with Analytic Geometry
• MATH-101B Calculus with Analytic Geometry
• MATH-101C Calculus with Analytic Geometry
• PHYS-121 Intro to Physics

K-9 students may register only in a limited number of course offerings. The list approved classes will be posted on this page and in the K-9 application packet.

High School Outreach

Ohlone College has a priority registration program - Freshmen Connection Day - for interested high school students. High school seniors who satisfy the "Senior Checklist" by the appropriate dates will be eligible to begin signing up on the first day new students are able to begin registering. Classes fill up quickly, so you will have an advantage if you finish these steps and register for classes as early as possible. More information about Ohlone's high school programs is available at:

• Freshmen Connection Day
• College Connection
• Tech Prep

K-12 Parent/Guardian Information (FERPA)

“The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as amended sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records. FERPA protects students' rights to inspect and review their education records, to request to amend their educational records, and to limit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in education records. It only affords parents the right to have access to their children’s educational records, the right to seek to have the records amended, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information from the education records when the student is claimed as a dependent by either parent for tax purposes. Ohlone College reserves the right to require documents verifying student’s status as a dependent.

When a student turns 18 years old or enters a post secondary institution at any age, the rights under FERPA transfer from the parents to the student.”

As such, college personnel (faculty and staff) cannot release a student’s records (beyond that of Directory information) or speak with parents and/or guardians about any student’s academic records without a completed and signed “Release of Information” from the student. For more specific information regarding FERPA requirements and limitations, please visit the Admissions & Records website.

Get information about the Orientation Session for Parents at Freshmen Connection Day.

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