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Spokane Community College (SCC) has agreements with high schools to have college-level classes delivered by high school teachers under the mentorship of SCC faculty.
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College quarter courses are taught in a high school semester. The learning outcomes match those of the applicable college courses and use the same tests and assessments as determined by the SCC faculty mentor/liaison.
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The classes might be blended with students who are seeking college credit and those who are only receiving high school credit.
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High school teachers meet qualifications for the appropriate college department as approved by the department chair and dean.
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School districts are responsible for providing student books and supplies.
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School districts are responsible for all compensation and expense payments to high school teachers.
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SCC faculty liaisons are required to mentor high school faculty in course curriculum.
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SCC faculty liaisons are required to complete a minimum of one classroom observation per mentee each semester.
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Students pay $50 per college credit for each class. (Note: Some school districts may have grants to assist or cover tuition and fees.)