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Perris Union High to pilot ‘Fast Track to College’ dual-enrollment at Heritage High
Summary
The Perris Union High School District approved a limited-seat dual-enrollment pilot at Heritage High that aims to align local courses with the new CalGETC pathway so students can earn transferable college credit at no cost to families. The pilot will begin spring semester with an application and counseling process.
The Perris Union High School District on Wednesday heard plans for a dual-enrollment pilot at Heritage High that officials say will let students earn college credit aligned with the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC).
Dr. Tomacia, who presented the CalGETC overview, told trustees the pathway consolidates transfer requirements into an 11-course, 34-semester-unit package intended to make transfers to California State University and University of California campuses simpler. “AB 928 required the state of California to simplify all of those into one pathway,” the presenter said, summarizing the state change.
Principal Kopetec outlined the “HHS Fast Track to College” pilot that district staff plan to launch in the spring semester as a limited-seat program. Kopetec said the pilot will start with an interest survey and an application process; students and families will attend an orientation and sign consent forms before participating. “We’re gonna call it the HHS Fast Track to College pilot program,” Kopetec said.
District staff said the courses would be offered through existing agreements with Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) and other local institutions, and that the district is negotiating memoranda of understanding so district teachers can become approved dual-enrollment instructors. The presenter said the pilot is designed so students can meet CalGETC requirements within the normal four-year high school timeframe, and that some students could also pursue an associate degree with additional coursework.
Trustees pressed staff on cost and access. A trustee asked whether the courses will cost students anything; Kopetec said the program should be free for students if the district establishes concurrent enrollment agreements, though some seats procured through other channels might require minimal district support. Staff said they would seek to avoid student fees where possible.
Trustees and staff discussed marketing and outreach; the district’s marketing consultant will assist, and staff plan to use social media, site-based counselors and parent communications to recruit applicants. The program will initially limit seats and use an application to select participants, then expand offerings if the pilot shows positive results.
The district said the pilot will begin with select courses in the spring semester, with additional classes added as MOUs with partner colleges are finalized. Staff committed to returning to the board with updates and metrics on enrollment and student outcomes if the pilot proceeds.
