The Kennett Consolidated School District on Nov. 11 approved a dual-enrollment agreement with Immaculata University that will offer college-credit opportunities through three delivery modes: online courses, a summer scholars program, and concurrent (on-campus) dual-enrollment tied to select AP courses.

“ We are gonna start with some of our AP courses where we’re going to offer students the opportunity for Immaculata college credit for taking our AP course,” said Dr. Barber, who described the partnership and the three options. She told the board the arrangement is time sensitive for certain concurrent offerings.

Dr. Barber acknowledged there is a cost to students for credit. The district has in past years subsidized up to $300 or half of a course for students in need and will continue to work with families who require financial assistance, she said. “This would be an exception…students will be paying. However, we always work with students that are in financial need and we will continue to do so to make sure that these course offerings are available,” Dr. Barber said.

Board members moved and seconded the agreement, and the motion carried by voice vote. Administrators said the business office has budgeted funds historically used to support dual-enrollment subsidies and will manage targeted assistance on a case-by-case basis.