2018 Education

2018 EDUCATION MAGAZINE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS MARCH 1, 2018 Page 27 Lincoln College gives the dual-credit students a discounted rate. Each of these classes is four credit hours, so students are earning another eight hours at a discounted rate. Most importantly, if a student who takes these courses is not entering a program where multiple math classes are needed, then he or she is completely done with math courses when entering college. Here are what some students say about the courses: Justin Woods, a student that has been enrolled in all three classes states, “I feel much more confident about taking any more math classes in college now that I have taken part in such programs. Whether my dual- credit transfers to the college I plan on attending or not, I am better prepared for anything they can throw Dual-credit classes at LCHS prepare students for college L incoln Community High School offers three dual- credit classes in Mathematics. We offer Statistics through Heartland Community College, and Calculus I and Calculus II through Lincoln College. Heartland Community College is part of the College Now program. This program offers free tuition to those who pass the competency test that allows them entrance into the class. Students are earning three free hours of college credit, which could save each a few thousand dollars. CONTINUED →