What Is KICKSTART ONLINE (KSO)?
Kickstart Online (KSO) is a series of OPE电子竞技官网 courses that are scheduled for college-ready high school students to kickstart their college degree. These online college courses are provided in a 15-week format, count toward most OPE电子竞技官网 degrees, are transferable to many four-year institutions and are offered by NDE certified OPE电子竞技官网 instructors.
How Is Credit Earned?
College credits earned through Kickstart Online will appear on a student’s OPE电子竞技官网 transcript. OPE电子竞技官网 credits earned may transfer to other colleges or universities. To learn about transferability at local four-year colleges, please visit our Transfer Partner and Pathways webpage. It's important to remember that the grades earned while taking a college credit course will count toward the student's college grade point average (GPA) and will be a permanent part of their postsecondary transcript. High school credit for KSO courses are not automatically earned. Students should check with their counselor about dual credit options.
WHAT IS THE COST?
Current Nebraska High School students, grades 9 - 12, are automatically eligible to take credit classes at no tuition cost. Students in 9th grade become eligible for the tuition waiver in OPE电子竞技官网's Fall term. Students will be responsible for tools, textbooks, and any other associated course fees. Tuition for dual enrolled students will be paid for by federal funding, directed by the State and CCPE. Learn more about the tuition waiver.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Courses offered at Metropolitan Community College (OPE电子竞技官网) have college-level content, subject matter, expectations and standards, and students will be graded accordingly. It is the responsibility of the student to comply with OPE电子竞技官网’s student code of conduct and all standards set forth in the course syllabus. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the student controls access to their college records and parent(s)/legal guardian may not have access without completion of the Authorization to Release Student Information form.
What Courses Are Available?
View the 2024-2025 Course Schedule to begin planning what course is best for you.
Ready to Enroll
Step 1: Complete the free OPE电子竞技官网 Application to obtain your OPE电子竞技官网 ID. If you know your OPE电子竞技官网 ID, move to step 2.
Step 2: Complete the Spring Semester registration form.
Step 3: Submit the registration form to secondarypartnerships@sys-filter.com by January 8, 2025.
Note: Seats are limited. Students are encouraged to register early, as courses fill quickly. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis.
Next Steps After Registration
Step 1: Attend OPE电子竞技官网's New Student Orientation online and review the dual enrollment guide.
Step 2: Review Student Links where you can find access to CANVAS, OPE电子竞技官网 email, student self-service, and more!
Step 3: Set up your password or contact IT Support Services at 531-622-2900.
Step 4: Order textbooks by visiting OPE电子竞技官网's Bookstore.
Step 5: Know your FERPA rights.
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If a student is attending a postsecondary institution - at any age - the rights under FERPA have transferred to the student. If a student under the age of 18 is enrolled in both a high school and a postsecondary institution, the parents still retain the right under FERPA at the high school, however, the postsecondary rights belong to the student. Students who wish to grant parental or 3rd party access to their educational records may do so by submitting an Authorization to Release Student Information Form to the Records Office after course registration is complete.
OPE电子竞技官网 STUDENT RESOURCES
Learn more about OPE电子竞技官网 resources for students.
