High School Faculty/Staff — Establishing an ISU Course on a High School Campus
The appropriate academic departments must annually approve all Idaho State University courses offered on a high school campus. High school instructors must take the following steps:
- Complete the Idaho State University High School Adjunct and Course Request form
- Submit the form to the Early College Program
- First-time applicants must submit copies of all college transcripts and a curriculum vitae
- Upon approval, instructors will work with departments to develop an approved syllabus and review textbook(s) guidelines
High School Instructor Qualifications
High school instructors must meet the same adjunct qualifications as those met by all ISU adjuncts within the academic department. Academic departments require adjuncts to hold at least a Master’s degree in the subject area. Some departments have outlined specific requirements.
Department of English and Philosophy Adjunct Approval Guidelines
Department of Foreign Languages Adjunct Approval Guidelines
High School Student Qualifications
Idaho State University enrollment procedures follow guidelines set forth by the Idaho State Board of Education regarding accelerated learning programs or high school concurrent enrollment. High school students must have a 3.00 high school GPA (for students taking academic courses). High school students must be at least 16 years old (at start of semester), or must have successfully completed at least one-half of the high school graduation requirements as certified by the high school. High school students must have a signature from both a parent and a high school principal or counselor recommending enrollment in college level course work.
If a student does not meet the above criteria, a school official may make an exception upon review with the student and/or parents.
High School Classroom Qualifications
Whenever possible, it is recommended that only high school students registered for the ISU course attend the class. While a mixed classroom population is acceptable, Idaho State University’s academic departments are committed to providing students enrolled in ISU courses on the high school campus with an educational experience that approximates, as closely as possible, the experience they would have if taking the same courses on ISU’s campus. It is especially important for all students in a class to have the appropriate prerequisite skills. Students lacking those skills not only do poorly but affect the focus of the class, to the detriment of those who are prepared to learn the higher-level material.
Idaho State University minimum and maximum class limits must be followed. Generally a minimum of 5 students is required for any ISU course offered on a high school campus. The Early College Program and/or the academic department will inform instructors teaching course(s) with an established class maximum.
High School Instructor Responsibilities:
- Class start date, end date, and meeting time(s)
- Notify students of final roster of those registered for ISU credit
- Remind student of ISU withdrawal process if student transfers out of your class (four weeks before end of current high school term)
- Attend Idaho State University New Faculty Orientation
- Work with assigned academic department liaison
- If teaching an English or math course, instructors must arrange for students to take the ACT or COMPASS placement test(s) if needed for placement
- Submit ACT or COMPASS scores to the Registrars office and Early College program
- Facilitate ISU registration and fee payment
- Print payment, refund, drop, and withdraw deadlines on the course syllabus
- Inform students of mid-term D and F grades
- Submit final student grades to the ISU Office of Registration and Records
- Distribute course and instructor evaluations at the end of the semester
- Complete the Early College Program evaluation form
High School Student Responsibilities:
- Purchase textbooks and materials, if required
- Take ACT or COMPASS placement tests if needed
- Read over course payment, drop and withdraw deadlines
- Discuss enrollment options with ECP Coordinator and/or high school counselor
- Register online
- Submit registration request, including all necessary signatures, and payment, to the office of Financial Services by the established due date
High School Administrator Responsibilities:
- Support Early College program within the school
- Act as a liaison between high school students, parents, instructors, Early College program and the community
- Recommend courses and qualified instructors
- Support high school instructors also serving as ISU adjunct instructors
- Oversee ISU courses offered, including guidelines on textbook purchasing, course enrollment and completion of registration forms, and provide support for any required placement testing
- Collaborate with the Early College program to resolve any questions or concerns
Idaho State University Responsibilities:
- Provide curriculum and instructor support
- Provide instructor stipend pay
- Advise students regarding course selection, admissions, and transfer
- Facilitate course registration and fee payment
- Assign a faculty member to serve as a liaison to the academic department
- Provide final roster(s) to high school instructor after all payments have been processed
Textbooks
Course instructors need to have course textbooks approved through the academic department. Students can purchase textbooks at the university bookstore or on-line at www.efollett.com. Some high schools will purchase and provide textbooks to students enrolled.