Cardinal U - Parent & Student Overview

EUDORA HIGH SCHOOL

CARDINAL U Parent and Student Guide

FUTURE PREPARED We will ensure our graduates are prepared for the future they choose.

Spring 2025

Eudora High School Cardinal U

Beginning Spring 2025, EHS will provide more opportunities for students to earn college credits, career and technical educational credits, and certifications.

This guide serves as a resource for families.

If your student is interested in pursuing any of these opportunities, please click on the link or scan the QR code to fill out the Google form. Counselors will begin discussing information with students at the end of October, 2024.

EHS partners with multiple institutions to ensure students are given every opportunity to enroll in the classes they choose. Each institution has different costs that may be associated with enrollment.

Concurrent classes (taught by EHS teachers): $121 per credit hour

Dual credit classes (online classes taught by Baker University instructors): $118 per credit hour

Dual credit classes (online classes taught

by Allen Community College instructors): $65 per credit hour; CTE courses are $0 per credit hour

Dual credit classes (online classes taught by ESU instructors): $21 per credit hour

Contact About Cardinal U Dr. Bill DeWitt, Principal billdewitt@eudoraschools.org

Jessica Johnson, Director of Cardinal Academy / Assistant Principal jessicajohnson@eudoraschools.org Lisa Moffitt, Counselor (Students A-K) lisamoffitt@eudoraschools.org Bryan Duncan, Counselor (Students L-Z) bryanduncan@eudoraschools.org EHS Phone: 785-542-4980

Interest form

Systemwide General Education Framework Systemwide General Education Framework Kansas Board of Regents has established seven “buckets” for General Education requirements that are also part of a system-wide transfer between post-secondary institutions (Kansas colleges and universities). The following courses will be offered as online dual credit classes for Eudora High School juniors and seniors (and identified gifted sophomore students). Students who pass these classes will receive both high school and college credit for the course.

Bucket #1: English Discipline Area 6 Hours

Bucket #2: Communications Discipline Area

6 Hours of English Courses

3 Hours

English Composition I English Composition II

3 Hours of Communications Courses Interpersonal Communications

Bucket #3: Mathematics & Statistics Discipline Area Bucket # 4: Natural & Physical Sciences Discipline Area 3 Hours

3 Hours of Math or Statistics Courses

4-5 Hours

4-5 Hours from One Subject (must include a lab)

College Algebra

Bucket #5: Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 6 Hours

6 Hours in at Least Two Courses from Two Subject Areas

Principles of Leadership Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology

Bucket # 6: Arts and Humanities Discipline Area 6 Hours

6 Hours in at Least Two Courses from Two Subject Areas

Art Appreciation Introduction to Literature Music Appreciation Introduction to Philosophy Theatre Appreciation

*The application of performance courses in this subject area is at the discretion of the institution.

Bucket #7:Institutionally Designated Area 6 Hours

6 Hours Determined by the Institution.

This area provides flexibility for each institution to define requirements to account for societal issues, local needs, and institutional priorities (Intermediate Algebra shall not be applied toward meeting this area).

Last Updated December 2024 Courses subject to availability by institution and alignment to high school credit requirements

Career & Technical Education Courses

The following online courses do not fill one of the general education buckets, but may still be transferrable to a post-secondary institution. Students should consult with a college advisor for more information.

Health Careers

Certified Nurse’s Aide Medication Aid Home Health Aid Medical Terminology

Business

Intro to Business

Teaching/ Training

Early Childhood Growth and Development Principles of Early Childhood Education Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition Last Updated October 2024 Courses subject to availability by institution and alignment to high school credit requirements.

Peaslee Tech Course

Title: Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Description: In this 18 week course, Students will be introduced to multiple high-demand and livable-wage careers through hands-on applications (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, automotive welding, and other industries). Students will receive industry exposure, OSHA Certification, and Lube Tech Certification.

Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 12:45 pm-2:45 pm. There will be no cost to students.