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FALL 2011 - SPRING 2012

Last Update January 18, 2012

PSEO at YEAH: General Information Page

PSEO Schedule & Courses

2011-12 PSEO Schedules & Courses have been posted.

NOTE: Registration for current PSEO at YEAH students begins on November 10, 2011 when they can register for both PSEO and non-PSEO classes at The Academy. (Registration for current non-PSEO students begins on November 15, 2011; Registration for new members not currently enrolled in the Academy fall classes is December 1)

Fall 2011 PSEO at YEAH courses 

Spring 2012 PSEO at YEAH courses

~ PSEO at YEAH MISSION STATEMENT ~

PSEO at YEAH was created to provide academically challenging curricula taught from a Christian world view in an atmosphere that is nurturing, supportive and endorsing of the values of home educating students and their parents.

As home school parents, we take great care in the planning of our precious children's educational curriculum as well as the selection of outside instructors who we know will influence our children not only academically, but also socially and spiritually.  

As home school parents, we diligently work at the selection of a post high school college or university that we believe is best suited not only for our children's educational needs and goals, but one that will also positively influence their life choices in careers and friendships for the future.  

At YEAH (Youth Educated At Home), we believe that the same care and planning should go into the selection of a child's PSEO curriculum and instructors which will influence not only the developing child's educational studies, but also will greatly influence their social and spiritual lives both now and in the future.  

This page includes General Information; for Schedule and Course information, click here

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STUDENT SUCCESS ORIENTATIONS: YOU ARE IN COLLEGE NOW!!! 

GOAL: STUDENT SUCCESS! 

3 ORIENTATION SESSIONS to help you achieve this goal

       1) ALL STUDENTS enrolled in PSEO AT YEAH:

  • YEAH Academy annual Student Success night is scheduled for August TBD, 2012

    • Monday Evening, 6:30-9:00 pm

    • Details and Agenda to follow

    • Who should attend?

      • The August Student Success night is for ALL PSEO students and their parents. 

      • The selective focus of this evening is for students taking PSEO courses on the YEAH campus to provide information not covered by NCU Orientation or the regular Academy Open House.  

      • The PSEO on the YEAH campus operates a bit differently than students who are on campus at NCU or taking DE classes solely at home through NWC. 

        • Students operate on a schedule in line with the non-PSEO high school and middle school classes

        • Focus will be on time management, communication with professors and the college/university, academic dishonesty, Moodle, and where to go to get help when it is needed, etc.

        • Expectations and privileges: i.e. YEAH Study Center (PSEO/APUpper Classmen Study Center), attendance, etc.

    2) North Central University and Northwestern College Orientations:

    • Each college/university/program has its own Orientation time set for students.  

    • The GOAL is SUCCESS for the student who is enrolled in their program.  Each institution (The Academy, NCU and NWC) has developed tools unique to each that will assist in fulfilling this goal. 

    • We know that your time is precious, schedules and tight, and some of the information may overlap, in the big picture, we encourage students and parents to attend all applicable sessions.

    • North Central University PSEO Orientation is set for Thursday August TBD, 2012.  

      • NCU students have received information from NCU with details. 

      • Essential, critical information about Moodle (online ---), photo student ID, communication with the university, etc. will be disseminated that day by the key NCU people you will be interacting with; 

        • Bookstore has set this day aside solely for PSEO students to pick up their texts which are pre-bagged for each student.  After this day, pick up will be more chaotic because you will be one of hundreds of traditional students buying their books in the bookstore.  The NCU Bookstore personnel use this day to SERVE YOU; take advantage of this gift to you!

      • GOAL: STUDENT SUCCESS in PSEO through NCU.

      • Questions? Contact Elisabeth Johnson, PSEO Coordinator, egjohnso@northcentral.edu 

    • Northwestern College PSEO Orientations are set for July and August; see website for details

      • NWC students have received information from NWC with details.

      • Essential, critical information key to success for students taking online distance education such as online line streaming of lectures, online testing, receipt and return of textbooks, communication with the professor and the college, NWC Moodle, student IDs, etc. will disseminated.

      • GOAL: STUDENT SUCCESS in PSEO through NWC.

      • Questions?  Contact Tom Yenter, Student academic advisor, tjyenter@nwc.edu. 

 

SAVE THE DATE: PSEO Open House for Fall 2012

  • Monday, March 26, 2012 

  • PSEO at YEAH Open House for Fall 2012

    • Bethany Baptist Church, 2025 Skillman Avenue West, Roseville, MN 55113 (just south of 35W & Hwy 36 near Rosedale Mall)

  • Monday evening: 6:30-8:30 pm

    • 6:30-7:00: General Information & Orientation

      • Presentations by NCU staff (academic affairs and admissions)

      • Presentations by current PSEO at YEAH students

      • Overview of how to best utilize the evening

    • 7:00-8:30: Open House

      • Talk to instructors

      • Talk to current PSEO at YEAH students

      • View the texts and syllabi

      • Visit with NCU staff

      • Complete application and MN PSEO forms

Fall 2011 & Spring 2012 PSEO Schedule & Courses is posted! 

2012-2013 Schedule will be posted before the March 26th PSEO Open House

 

YEAH PSEO COLLEGE CLASSES: Two Options are available

  1. PSEO courses on site at YEAH Academy satellite campus since 2009 through North Central University, Minneapolis, MN

    • www.northcentral.edu/pseo for information on North Central University and its PSEO program, applications, requirements and deadlines. PSEO Steps for registering

    • Actual NCU courses are taught on site at NCU satellite campus at YEAH Academy, Bethany Church, Roseville by YEAH tutors who are also hired by NCU as adjunct professors. 

    • NCU PSEO admissions contact:  Stephanie Denbow sddenbow@northcentral.edu , 612-343-4467

    • NCU PSEO Coordinator: Elisabeth Johnson  egjohnsot@northcentral.edu  612-343-4161

  2. PSEO tutorials at YEAH Academy for distance education courses since 1999 through Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN 

    • www.nwc.edu for information on Northwestern College and its PSEO program, applications, requirements and deadlines.

    • Tutorial courses taught on site at YEAH Academy, Bethany Church, Roseville by YEAH tutors (not hired by NWC).

    • NWC admissions contact: Michelle Ulland  mdulland@nwc.edu  651-628-3340

    • NWC Student academic advisor: Tom Yenter  tjyenter@nwc.edu  651-631-5496

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NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY PSEO 

  • NEW NCU PSEO STUDENTS:

    • Go to www.northcentral.edu/pseo for details on the application process and to download forms

    • Questions on admissions? Contact PSEO admissions counselor Stephanie Denbow sddenbow@northncentral.edu 612-343-4467 

      • Turn in your MN PSEO form for your first semester of classes along with your NCU application to Anna 

      • Forms are available at www.northcentral.edu/pseo  

      • NCU Application Form from NCU website

      • Generic Home School Transcript Form from NCU website is available for your convenience or see Linda Lopez at YEAH, for customized diplomas lindablopez@gmail.com 

    • Once accepted by NCU, 

      • submit your approval letter to YEAH, 

      • make sure your YEAH Academy membership is current

      • make sure your CTOnline family and personal information is up to date

      • then...you can register for PSEO at YEAH classes

    • Current YEAH and YEAH Academy members:

      • Register for PSEO at YEAH courses with priority early bird registration through YEAH CTOnline on April 15 for fall semester and November 10 for spring semester.

    • New 2011-2012 YEAH Academy members (memberships run August 1st through July 31st annual renewals are needed.

      • Register for PSEO at YEAH courses beginning  through YEAH CTOnline (See dates above) Return to this site for details as they are available.

        • Join YEAH Academy today for early registration priority: go to www.ouryeah.org and follow links to YEAH Academy membership (Level One membership is needed to enroll in classes.)

  • Contact Cher at YEAH@mtn.org with questions.

  • RETURNING NCU PSEO STUDENTS:

    • Once accepted by NCU, you do not need to complete the application process again.

    • Turn in your MN PSEO NSR form each semester to NCU PSEO admissions director (Elisabeth Johnson) before you can register for classes 

      • PSEO Steps for registering include NSR forms

    • Current 2011-2012 YEAH and YEAH Academy members

      • Renew your YEAH Academy 2011-12 family membership

      • Make sure your CTOnline family and personal information is up to date

      • Register for PSEO at YEAH courses beginning on April 15 for the upcoming fall semester

  • YEAH PSEO contact: Cher Baumhoefner at YEAH@mtn.org  

  • NCU PSEO admissions contact: Stephanie Denbow sddenbow@northcentral.edu  612-343-4467

  • NCU PSEO Coordinator: Elisabeth Johnson  egjohnso@northcentral.edu  612-343-4748

NOTE: ALL CURRENT INFORMATIONAL DATA IS AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE LINK.  PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ALL SPECIFICS. 

For current course offerings and schedules, click here.

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FALL 2011 PSEO at YEAH courses scheduled or proposed are listed below. 

For course descriptions and schedules, click here.

  1. FINE ART: NCU - FA 111 Art Appreciation I (Ancient/Medieval; Cher Baumhoefner)

  2. BUSINESS: NCU - BUS 161 Introduction to Business (Dr. Skip Baumhoefner)

  3. BUSINESS: NCU - BUS 267 Principles of Accounting (Dr. Skip Baumhoefner) NEW

  4. COMMUNICATIONS: NCU - COMM 220 Public Speaking (Dr. Skip Baumhoefner)

  5. COMMUNICATIONS: NCU - COMM 152 Intercommunications (Dr. Skip Baumhoefner) NEW

  6. ECONOMICS: NCU - ECON 256 Principles of Macroeconomics (Dr. David Buller)

  7. ENGLISH: NCU - ENG 124 College Writing: Rhetoric & Research (Becky Brist)

  8. HEALTH: NCU - HLTH 224 Health Education (Dr. Bruce Whitney)

  9. PE: NCU - PE 102 Physical Education (Dr. Bruce Whitney)

  10. HISTORY, Western Civilizations: HIS 1005 (NWC) History of Western Civilizations (Cher Baumhoefner)

  11. INTERCULTURAL STUDIES: NCU - ICS 454 Areas Studies: United Kingdom (Cher Baumhoefner)

  12. LATIN IA: NCU - ALAN 251 (Greg Membrez)

  13. MATH, PRACTICAL MATH 115 - Practical Math (Peggy MacDonald)

  14. MATH, ALGEBRA I 125 NCU - College Algebra I (Dr. David Buller)

  15. MATH, ALGEBRA II 250 NCU - College Algebra II & Trigonometry; Pre-calculus (Peggy MacDonald)

  16. PSYCHOLOGY: NCU - PSYC 125 General Psychology (Dr. Kathleen Chara)

  17. SPANISH: NCU - MLAN 141 Spanish I A (Rita Lew)

  18. SPANISH: NCU - MLAN 241 Spanish 2 A (Rita Lew) NEW

  19. SCIENCE w/lab: NCU - SCI 221 Bio Ethics w/lab (Noel Aldrich; pending)

SPRING 2012 PSEO at YEAH courses scheduled or proposed are listed below. 

For course descriptions and schedules, click here.

  1. FINE ART: NCU - FA 116 Art Appreciation II (Renaissance-20th century; no PQ; Cher Baumhoefner)

  2. BUSINESS: NCU - BUS 198 Communications for Business (no PQ; Dr. Skip Baumhoefner)

  3. BUSINESS: NCU - BUS 265 Principles of Marketing (PQ: BUS 161, or professor approval (Dr. Skip Baumhoefner)

  4. BUSINESS: NCU - BUS 250 Principles of Management (Dr. Skip Baumhoefner)

  5. COMMUNICATIONS: NCU - COMM 220 Public Speaking (Dr. Skip Baumhoefner)

  6. COMMUNICATIONS: NCU - COMM 152 Intercommunications (Dr. Skip Baumhoefner)

  7. ECONOMICS: NCU - ECON 251 Principles of Microeconomics (no PQ; Dr. David Buller)

  8. ENGLISH: NCU - ENG 124 College Writing: Rhetoric & Research (Becky Brist)

  9. ENGLISH: NCU - ENG 230 British Literature II 

    • PQ: ENG 124 - or other comparable class, per approval of NCU*; Becky Brist

  10. ENGLISH: NCU - ENG 233 American Literature II NEW

    • PQ: ENG 124 - or other comparable class, per approval of NCU*; Becky Brist 

  11. ETHICS: CT 213 Ethics (Andrew Krause) NEW

  12. HEALTH: NCU - HLTH 224 Health Education (Dr. Bruce Whitney)

  13. PE: NCU - PE 102 Physical Education (Dr. Bruce Whitney)

  14. LATIN I B: NCU - ALAN 252: Latin I B (PQ: ALAN 251 Latin IA (Greg Membrez)

  15. MATH for Liberal Arts (NWC): MATH 1005 Math for the Liberal Arts (no PQ; Sara Ryan)

  16. MATH: ALGEBRA I MAT 125 NCU - College Algebra I (no PQ except appropriate test scores; Dr. David Buller)

  17. MATH, ALGEBRA II 250 NCU - College Algebra II & Trigonometry; Pre-calculus (Peggy MacDonald)

    • PQ: MAT 125 or placement test and approval of NCU professor

  18. PE: NCU - PE 102 Physical Education (2 cr; Dr. Bruce Whitney

  19. PSYCHOLOGY: NCU - PSYC 125 General Psychology (Dr. Kathleen Chara)

  20. SPANISH: NCU - MLAN 142 Spanish I B 

    • PQ: MLAN 141 Spanish 1 A or professor approval (Rita Lew)

  21. SPANISH: NCU - MLAN 242 Spanish 2 B NEW

    • PQ: MLAN 241 Spanish 2 A or professor approval (Rita Lew)

*For approval of a pre-requisite (PQ) course from another institution, contact Aimee Robertson, Asst. to the VP of Academic Affairs at amrobert@northcentral.edu for details and submission requirements.

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What is PSEO?

~ HISTORY ~

  • 1985:  Resulting from state legislation in 1985, the PSEO program was created to provide rigorous academic challenges to qualified students.

  • 1997:  As of August 1, 1997, parents of non-public (including home educated) students were no longer required to work through the public school to enroll their children in the PSEO program. Parents of home educated students act as the school district and work directly with the college to enroll them in PSEO classes.

  • In recent years, colleges and universities have been working directly with high schools and local communities to incorporate college course programs on site at high schools and neighborhood centers.

  • 1999: YEAH began offering PSEO tutorials for Northwestern College Distance Education Department along with The Academy high school classes..

  • 2009: YEAH begins a partnership with North Central University to offer NCU PSEO courses on campus at The Academy. These PSEO courses are taught by adjunct professors hired by NCU that also fulfill YEAH's high standards for instructors at The Academy; most of which are also YEAH tutors for other high school courses. 

~ MINNESOTA STATE LAW ~

PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Option) is a Minnesota state program for high school juniors and seniors in public or non-public high school or home-school program that gives students the opportunity to complete their high school requirements by taking non-sectarian courses at a participating college or university. From Minnesota Department of Education; Minn. Stat. 124D.09 (1999).

PSEO offers the opportunity to enroll in and attend college-level courses and apply earned credits toward high school graduation requirements and a college degree [dual enrollment].  State funding covers the cost of tuition and required books for eligible courses.  Specific requirements and limitations vary per school. 

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How do I enroll in PSEO?

  1. For any post secondary institution, first find out the admission deadlines and enrollment policies from the college in which you'd like to enroll

    • Students enrolling typically must be about 16 years of age when classes begin, but the state does not mandate any age requirements for enrollment in PSEO.

  2. Complete the PSEO Admission form of the college (only needs to be done one time)

    1. North Central University (NCU) -  www.northcentral.edu/pseo  Follow PSEO Steps for registering

      1. Deadline for Fall applications to be received by NCU is June 1 

      2. Deadline for Spring application to be received by NCU is November 1

    2. Northwestern College (NWC) -  www.nwc.edu 

      1. Deadline for Fall 2010 applications can be found on their website.

    3. NOTE: This step should be done as soon as possible and information regarding the specific college is confirmed.

  3. Complete the recently REVISED MN State NSR form for each college in which you enroll; keep copies for your family files. A copy is available on the website of each college. 

    1. NOTE: This MN form must be completed again each new semester the student is registering for classes at that college/university. 

    2. Copy is available at PSEO Steps for registering from NCU Website

    3. Section 1: to be completed by student

      1. ID will be supplied by the college (do not include SSN)

    4. Section 2: to be completed by secondary [home] school

      1. Include your home school high school district as indicated.  NOTE: Students 16 and over do not need to report to their school district, but the college is required to submit this information to the Department of Education. 

      2. Write NA for spaces that do Not Apply for home education (i.e. Weekly Clock Hours, class rank)

    5. Section 3: to be completed by post secondary school [college] - student's home school does not complete this portion

      1. Turn in completed copy to the college/university PSEO Director of Admissions. 

  4. Submit test scores from ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN to the college with your application and state forms. 

    1. These tests are accepted by all colleges (NCU now accepts ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN) You can make a photocopy of the front sheet of the scoring page for NCU and Northwestern to submit with your application. NCU is fine with an unofficial copy with your application; an official copy must be submitted to NCU semester begins. 

    2. Check for the date you took your last qualifying test and make sure it is still good and has not expired (i.e. has been within the past year? This is particularly critical for seniors who did not take a nationally norm-referenced test as a junior or only have PLAN results from fall of their sophomore year). 

    3. Register ASAP for fall testing opportunities

      1. PLAN testing through YEAH in October for high school sophomores (go to www.ouryeah.org SITE MAP for direct links)

      2. PSAT testing is offered for high school sophomores and juniors at your local high school in October.  Contact your local high school guidance office in early September after school begins. 

      3. ACT offers national testing in both September and October http://actstudent.org 

      4. SAT testing information www.collegeboard.com 

  5. After you receive your letter of acceptance to each college/university, you may then register for applicable PSEO classes at the college.  You will be directed by each college regarding your next steps.

    • NOTE:  Please make a copy of your college letter of acceptance for YEAH's PSEO student files.  

    • This assures us that the student is officially in the program before we admit you into the YEAH Academy PSEO program. 

    • A college letter of acceptance must be received before you can register for YEAH PSEO courses with either NCU or NWC. 

    • Turn in a copy of this form with your letter of acceptance electronically to YEAH@mtn.org

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What is the College Application process involved?

At North Central University: 

  • NCU PSEO information is available at www.northcentral.edu/pseo. Please check this out for the most up to date information.

  • Other important data students should know:

    • FERPA waiver forms are not automatically included with registration information and need to be requested from the college. 

      • When a student signs this waiver, it allows his/her parent to be able to talk to the college (and the college/professor to talk to the parent) about the student's progress in their class.  

      • Without this waiver signed by the student, the college is bound by law to not be able to discuss anything with the parent in regard to their child's college work etc. 

      • If you have questions, or wish for a copy of this form, students should contact Aimee Robertson (amrobert@northcentral.edu)   for a copy of this form; it needs to be completed and signed each year.  

    • "Guidance Counselor" status: Remember that home school parents are their student's high school "guidance counselors" and advisors. High School guidance counselors have access to student PSEO files that a parent does not have access to. It is to your advantage to assume this role when communicating with colleges and universities.

    • Transcript services are available independently through Linda Lopez, if needed.  She can be contacted at LindaBLopez@gmail.com to schedule appointments and fee structures or visit her website for more information: www.homeschoolguidance.net.  

     

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At Northwestern College:

  • Go to http://nwc.edu - click on "Distance Education" then "Programs" then "PSEO / Next Step" and then "PSEO" 

  • All application requirements and forms are available at this site. 

  • Once an acceptance letter has been received from NWC by the student and YEAH has a copy of the acceptance letter on file, the student may register for YEAH tutorials for the following course:

    • Fall 2011: HIS 1005 - History of Western Civilizations (one section)

    • Spring 2012: HIS 3115 - Old Testament Archaeology and HIS 3116 - New Testament Archaeology (Two 2 credit courses to be taken back to back during one semester for total of 4 credits)

    • Spring 2012: MAT 1005 - Math for Liberal Arts (one section)

  • Students do not need to identify on their NWC applications that they will be utilizing the tutorial services of YEAH. 

PSEO AT NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE Updates:

  • PSEO students at NWC must have easily available and high speed internet access for viewing the streaming media format of the lectures for the PSEO classes

  • Contact information for NWC PSEO students:

    • General Office Phone: 651-631-5200

    • General Office E-mail is pseo@nwc.edu

    • Receptionist can forward the phone call or E-mail to the appropriate person or team

  • Once students are enrolled in our courses, NWC will provide more details for them on whom to contact for specific requests.

  • Other important data students should know:

    • FERPA waiver forms are not automatically included with registration information and need to be requested from the college.

      • When a student signs the FERPA waiver, it allows his/her parents to be able to talk to the college (and the college/professor to talk to the parent) about the student's progress in their class.

      • Without this waiver signed by the student, the college is bound by law to not be able to discuss anything with the parent in regard to their child's college work, etc.

      • If you have questions, or wish for a copy of this form, students should contact Tom Yenter (see above) for a copy of this form; it needs to be completed and signed each year.

    • "Guidance Counselor" status: Remember that home school parents are also their student's high school guidance counselors.  High school guidance counselors have access to student PSEO files to which a parent does not have access. 

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What PSEO opportunities are offered through YEAH?

For full schedule and courses for 2011-2012, click here.

PSEO classes offered on site at YEAH Academy through North Central University:  

Questions?  Contact Cher at YEAH@mtn.org or Elisabeth at NCU Admissions egjohnso@northcentral.edu  

 

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PSEO Tutorials for Northwestern College Distance Education courses will continue to be offered for 2011-12.

  • These courses are true "tutorials" where students register for classes through NWC distance education; 

    • NWC does the "college" piece of "dual enrollment"

      • Course lectures by NWC professors are on DVD to be watched at home

      • Texts are selected by the NWC professor and read by students at home

    • YEAH Academy tutors do the "high school" piece of "dual enrollment" 

      • YEAH tutors assist students on a weekly basis and meet on site at YEAH Academy

      • YEAH tutors help keep students accountable for deadlines

      • YEAH tutors provide introduction to new materials, labs (where needed), exam prep, help edit research papers (where needed), and provide a classroom on students and an on-site instructor that is missing with correspondence courses. 

  • Limited  NWC PSEO courses will continue to be offered for 2011-12 through YEAH Academy: 

  • Cost and registration to the PSEO student are the same as the other high school classes offered at YEAH Academy.  Lab fees apply to the chemistry course. 

  • Tuition fees for YEAH PSEO NWC tutorials are paid online to the YEAH tutor of the course (listed above and on the course description)

  • This is a different program than with on-site PSEO NCU courses taught by YEAH tutors. Since NWC does not provide any remunerations to YEAH or its tutors, tuition costs must be covered by the students enrolled.

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Q & A 

Regarding PSEO courses through North Central University and YEAH

For full schedule and courses for 2011-2012, click here.

  • Who can take classes?  

  • Who will be teaching the classes?

  • What can I expect from this program?

  • Where will classes be held?

  • When will classes be held?

  • How much will it cost?

  • Why at YEAH? Why should a student take PSEO classes at YEAH Academy rather than directly on campus at any college?

  • Why Christian? Why did YEAH choose to look to a Christian post secondary institution for this PSEO pilot program partnership instead of a secular institution?

  • Why NCU? Why did YEAH choose to work with North Central University for this PSEO pilot program partnership?

  • Where can I get more information? Where can I get more information on NCU PSEO application process, admissions and steps to apply? 

Regarding PSEO courses through North Central University and YEAH

For full schedule and courses for 2010-2011, click here.

  • Who?

    • Who can take the NCU PSEO classes?

      • All classes offered at YEAH Academy will be available for, and taught solely to, home educated individuals 

        1. PSEO students must be in 11th and 12th grades of high school

        2. Students must be accepted by the university and its admission standards 

        3. Students must be residents of Minnesota (because PSEO funding comes from MN)

    • Who will be teaching the NCU PSEO classes?

      • All courses will be taught by YEAH Academy tutors (who will also be approved and contracted by NCU as university adjunct professors) 

      • Some of the tutors/professors will be new to YEAH, while many are current tutors at YEAH Academy.  

        • YEAH parents and students may not aware that many of our high school tutors hold advanced degrees and are eligible to teach college level courses.  

        • One result of this affiliation is that our students will be able to benefit from the teaching of our excellent tutors and also receive college credit at the same time.

  • What? 

    • University classes 

      • NOTE: this is a totally different program and courses than the  NWC  tutorials offered through YEAH

    • Courses will be taught by YEAH Academy tutors/NCU adjunct professors who 

      1. are advocates of home education, 

      2. hold a Christian world view

      3. are highly skilled and qualified; as college adjunct professors, they must hold a master's degree or higher and have expertise in the field they will be teaching.

      4. have demonstrated competency and the ability to engage students in their classrooms and 

      5. have been approved by standards set by the YEAH Board of Directors. 

    • Texts will be selected by the YEAH Academy tutor/adjunct professor teaching the college course, with approval by NCU.

  • Where? 

    • All classes are on site at YEAH Academy campus (Bethany Church at 2025 Skillman Ave W. Roseville, MN 55113)

    • Some selective courses will take field trips or be offered off site as needed, but will remain under YEAH Academy. 

  • When?

    • Most classes will be scheduled on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, mixed with on-going junior and senior high school classes at Bethany Church; some courses may be held at other times, pending classroom and professor availability.

    • Classes will ideally operate on the same 15 week schedule as YEAH Academy semester schedule.

    • Some classes will have required class time offered with off site field trips (i.e. Art Appreciation will include art museum field trips on within its scheduled mandatory class time)

  • How much?

    • All students must be current YEAH Academy members to enroll in PSEO courses at YEAH Academy .

    • Student Membership Fees: 

      • To register for classes at YEAH Academy for 2011-12:

        • All students (PSEO or non-PSEO) must be current YEAH Academy ($45.00) family members for the current year to be eligible to take classes.

        • Annual family membership runs August 1st--July 31st

        • YEAH sustaining memberships ($15.00 annual family fee) may upgrade their memberships to the YEAH Academy level at any time for an additional $30.00 for the remainder of the membership year.

      NOTE:  Tuition Fees for North Central University courses at YEAH: 

      • Student Tuition, Scheduling & Processing Fees:

      • Tuition for PSEO courses is paid for by the state of Minnesota.

        • Tuition is paid by MN to NCU

        • Adjunct professors are paid by NCU

        • PSEO Students do not pay for any tuition; some lab fees may not be covered.

        • PSEO Students do not pay for textbooks, but may be assessed a lab or materials fee per individual course requirements.

      • Minimal Scheduling fee will be charged by YEAH to help offset costs incurred with website management and registration. This is not a tuition fee.

        • One-time "Gateway" fee of $20.00 will be charged each PSEO student per semester registering for PSEO NCU courses at YEAH (per semester).  This keeps all our student body in one data base for ease of communication and needs of the registrar's office.

        • Per credit "Scheduling" fee of $5.00 per credit will be assessed to each PSEO student for PSEO courses at YEAH. This fee helps offset website management and facility rental expenses. 

      • Course fees not covered by PSEO guidelines must be paid by the student as determined by each course description and NCU.  Details will be listed per course, as available.

      NOTE:  Tuition Fees for Northwestern College tutorials at YEAH: 

      • Northwestern College (NWC) PSEO classes are taught by the NWC professors, not YEAH Academy instructors

      • NWC PSEO tutorials at YEAH Academy will still require a fee paid directly to YEAH Academy tutors for their serves.  

      • This tutorial service is not paid for by MN PSEO funds. See individual course listings for details. 

  • Why PSEO at YEAH?

    • Why should a student take PSEO classes at YEAH Academy rather than directly on campus at any college?

      • PSEO credits earned at any location are a great way to get a jump start on the journey to a college degree, especially during these tough economic times.  

      • YEAH Academy has provided many students with the opportunity to develop a camaraderie and endearing friendships that they wish to continue by remaining on site at YEAH.   

      • Parents and students can be confident that YEAH Academy professors/tutors will challenge their students to broaden their perspective of the world they will be entering after high school within the context that is balanced and a world view that will be supportive of the value system of our Christian homeschool community. 

      • Many students will benefit from more maturity to succeed academically and personally on a college campus.  This is another option for them. 

      • More options are available for each family at the same time and location because other YEAH Academy high school courses will be open to PSEO students and their siblings during the same time frame. 

      • Carpooling within families and friends is easier and more cost efficient if there is one central location for a larger range of family members than if they are spread out on various campuses

  • Why Christian?

    • Why did YEAH choose to look to a Christian post secondary institution for this PSEO pilot program partnership?

      • History: Initially YEAH began working on a pilot project in February, 2009 with a local community college.  Things moved along successfully until an impasse was reached regarding how the instructors' world view could or could not be demonstrated in the classroom as well as  how YEAH could and could not promote the program to the homeschool community.  

      • One of the credentials for YEAH tutors is that they hold a Christian world view.  This Christian world view is broad and very non-denominationally and ecumenically based, but it is our goal that homeschool families from all Christian faiths can feel confident that the minds and hearts of their children will be taught in a safe, nurturing environment by highly qualified and passionate tutors at YEAH Academy who hold a Christian world view. 

      • When the state-run community college required that YEAH compromise its statement on this non-negotiable tenet of our foundational and core value, YEAH withdrew from the project.  

    • If the PSEO courses are by law non-sectarian in nature, how is working with a Christian school different than working with a state school? 

      • Primarily, the difference is in how the courses are taught within the classroom.

      • All NCU PSEO courses, even non-sectarian courses, will be taught from a world view that is supportive of the values taught within the Christian home schools. 

  • Why NCU? 

    • Why and how did YEAH choose to work with North Central University for this PSEO pilot program partnership?

      • YEAH leadership was led to contact NCU based on positive communication and connections 

      • Anna Spickelmier,  former home educated student herself, NCU Admissions Counselor and NCU representative at the YEAH homeschool college fair, February 2009, reached out to YEAH leadership and asked "I was blessed to be home educated and I'd like to give back to the community.  What can I--and NCU--do to help students at YEAH?"

      • North Central University is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, near the metro dome at 910 Elliot Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404. www.northcentral.edu 

  • Where can I get more information?  

    •  Where can I get more information on NCU PSEO application process, admissions and steps to apply? 

      • The NCU PSEO website has updated their information.  Changes include:

        • NCU will accept PLAN and PSAT scores along with ACT and SAT.

        • NCU has recently revised their testing scores required for acceptance of new students. 

      • Current data is available at www.northcentral.edu/pseo 

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    For full schedule and courses for 2010-2011, click here.

What is the Timeline for PSEO courses at YEAH?

  1. Turn in your college application (NWC or NCU), MN form, and required test results to the college as soon as it is identified. 

  2. "Yes. I am a current YEAH member" 

    • Fall Registrations:

      • If you are a current YEAH ($15 level) or YEAH Academy ($45 level) member, you must renew for the next year at a YEAH Academy member level ($45).

      • Update your CTOnline family and personal data for the upcoming year.

      • April 15 - you may begin to register for Fall PSEO at YEAH courses

      • April 15 - you may begin to register for Fall non-PSEO classes at The Academy.

      • July 24, 2011 (day after General Academy Open House)- non-PSEO siblings may begin to register for Fall 2012 non-PSEO classes at The Academy

    • Spring Registrations:

      • If you are a current YEAH Academy member ($45 level), you are all set with YEAH for spring PSEO registration. 

      • If you are a current YEAH member ($15 level), you must upgrade (add $30) to a YEAH Academy membership to register for PSEO at YEAH classes for spring.

  3. "No, I am not a current YEAH member." 

    • Fall Registrations:

      • Join YEAH at the YEAH Academy level membership ($45 level) for 2011-12 to take PSEO courses at YEAH Academy for Fall 2011 or Spring 2012. 

      • Create your CTOnline family and personal profile for 2011-12. (see below)

      • April 20 - new PSEO students may begin to register for Fall PSEO at YEAH courses

      • August 1 - PSEO students may begin to register for Fall non-PSEO courses at The Academy

      • August 1 - non-PSEO students may begin to register for Fall non-PSEO courses at The Academy

      • JOIN for the current year (2010-11) to take advantage of

        • early April 15 priority PSEO registration for Fall PSEO courses

        • early April 15 priority registration for Fall non-PSEO courses

        • early July 27* priority registration for siblings taking non-PSEO courses (*July registrations opens the day after the July Academy Open House.  July 2011 date TBD)

  4. See sequence for YEAH Academy PSEO online registration .

How do I enroll in PSEO at YEAH?

  1. Join YEAH Academy - see Timeline above.

  2. Apply to North Central University or Northwestern College.

  3. After you have received your letter of acceptance from the college or university, you are ready to register for PSEO courses offered through YEAH Academy.

  4. NEW PSEO at YEAH students:

    • Send a copy of your letter of acceptance to YEAH (only needed one time)

    • Send a copy of your MN State NSR form to NCU, NWC and YEAH

  5. RETURNING PSEO at YEAH students:

    • NCU - Send a copy of your MN State NSR form to YEAH (not NCU)

    • NWC - Send a copy of your MN State NSR form to NWC (not YEAH) 

  6. You are now ready to register for your PSEO at YEAH classes - go to http://yeahacademy.classtrackonline.com   

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How do I get my textbooks?

North Central University

For full schedule and courses currently offered, click here. 

NCU  Bookstore Director, Doug Ward, has provided us with the following information about the services they intend to offer YEAH PSEO students this fall and this is what he came up with:

  • Textbook SALES (and distribution of PSEO/YEAH books) begin on a date TBD per semester. Registered students will be notified each semester of this date.

  • PICK UPS: To facilitate your textbook needs, the NCU Bookstore will set aside PSEO texts for the YEAH students for a limited time; after this, students will pick up their texts with traditional students. The Bookstore is located on the corner of Elliot Street and Chicago Avenue, just West of the main campus toward downtown Minneapolis. You will need your student ID* 

  • RETURNS: Since the books are on loan to you for the class duration, books must be returned by the end of Finals week or you will be billed for them. Registered students will be notified of this date each semester.

  • *Student ID cards will be issued at the August PSEO Orientation or upon acceptance to NCU.  

  • Textbook policies for PSEO students at NCU are available here: (under the information for students.

    MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  NCU Fall text pick up day is the day of on campus NCU PSEO Orientation

     

   Northwestern College

For full schedule and courses currently offered, click here.

  • YEAH advises students (new and returning) to check with NWC PSEO staff for specifics on procedures and policies that may be newly in place.

  • At last update, because the NWC PSEO program is part of a distance education program, NWC course materials will be mailed directly to students upon registration in a class.  However, there may be revisions in this procedure and we advise contact NWC PSEO for current data. 

  • Any questions, delays or other issues in the receipt of this materials should be directed to Tom Yenter, Student Academic Advisor, Graduate and Continuing Education.  He can be contacted at tjyenter@nwc.edu or 651-631-5496. 

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Save the Dates:

  • June 1 (Fall): NCU deadline for new student applications for fall semester PSEO

    • November 1 (Spring): NCU deadline for new student applications for spring semester PSEO

  • April 15 (Fall): PSEO at YEAH fall registration begins for all students for fall semester.

    • November 1 (Spring): PSEO at YEAH spring registration begins for students currently enrolled in PSEO at YEAH.

    • November 15 (Spring): PSEO at YEAH spring registration begins for NEW students enrolling in PSEO at YEAH for spring semester who did not attend fall PSEO at YEAH.

      Online registration for students who meet the following requirements:

    • Student must have met the requirements of the college (above) and have received a letter of acceptance; 

    • Student's family must be a current YEAH Academy member and if classes are scheduled for a different academic calendar year, must also be renewed for the upcoming year.  (See note above)

    • Student and his/her family must have their family file and profile completed online for the current year on the YEAH Academy online registration form. 

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What  PSEO Courses will be offered in 2011-2012 at YEAH? 

The following courses are confirmed or waiting for confirmation

For full schedule and courses for 2011-2012, click here.

FINE ART 

  • NCU - FA 111 Art Appreciation I (F) 2 credits: Cher Baumhoefner

    • NCU - FA 116 Art Appreciation II (S) 2 credits: Cher Baumhoefner

BUSINESS 

  • NCU - BUS 161 Introduction to Business, 3 credits (offered F): Dr. Skip Baumhoefner

  • NCU - BUS 267 Principles of Accounting I, 3 credits (F): Dr. Skip Baumhoefner NEW

    • NCU - BUS 198 Communications for Business, 3 credits (S): Dr. Skip Baumhoefner

    • NCU - BUS 265 Principles of Marketing, 3 credits (S): Dr. Skip Baumhoefner

    • NCU - BUS 250 Principles of Management, 3 credits (S): Dr. Skip Baumhoefner NEW

COMMUNICATIONS

  • NCU - COMM 152 Interpersonal Relationship Communication, 3 credits (F): Dr. Skip Baumhoefner NEW

    • COMM 152 Interpersonal Relationship Communication, 3 credits (S): Dr. Skip Baumhoefner 

  • NCU - COMM 220 Public Speaking, 2 credits (F): Dr. Skip Baumhoefner

    • NCU - COMM 220 Public Speaking, 2 credits (S): Dr. Skip Baumhoefner

ECONOMICS

  • NCU - ECON 256 Principles of Macroeconomics, 3 credits (F): Dr. David Buller

    • NCU - ECON 251 Principles of Microeconomics, 3 credits (S): Dr. David Buller

ENGLISH :

  • NCU - ENG 124 College Writing, Rhetoric & Research, 3 credits (F): Becky Brist

    • NCU - ENG 124 College Writing, Rhetoric & Research, 3 credits (S): Becky Brist

    • NCU - ENG 230-- British Literature II, 3 credits (S): Becky Brist

    • NCU - ENG 233 - American Literature II, 3 credits (S): Becky Brist

HEALTH & WELLNESS (Physical Education):

  • NCU - HLTH 224 Health Education, 3 credits (F): Dr. Bruce Whitney (on site at Bethany)

    • NCU - HLTH 224 Health Education, 3 credits (S): Dr. Bruce Whitney (on site at Bethany)

  • NCU - PE 102 - Physical Education, 2 credits (F): Dr. Bruce Whitney (on site at Bethany)

    • NCU - PE 102 - Physical Education, 2 credits (S): Dr. Bruce Whitney (on site at Bethany)

HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATIONS 

  • NWC tutorial: HIS 1005 History of Western Civilizations, 4 credits (F): Cher Baumhoefner

    • NWC tutorial: HIS 3115 & HIS 3116 OT & NT Archaeology, 4 credits (S): Cher Baumhoefner 

INTERCULTURAL STUDIES: AREAS

  • NCU - ICS 454, Intercultural Studies: Areas - United Kingdom (non-travel), 3 credits (F): Cher Baumhoefner

    • NCU - ICS 244, Intercultural Studies: Areas - Germany, Austria, Prague (travel), 3 credits (S - by invitation only through YEAH Educational Tours, LLC): Cher Baumhoefner

LATIN 

  • NCU - ALAN 251: Latin IA, 3 credits (F): Greg Membrez

    • NCU - ALAN 252: Latin IB, 3 credits (S): Greg Membrez

MATH & ALGEBRA 

  • NCU - MAT 115, Practical Math -  3 credits (F): Peggy MacDonald NEW

  • NCU - MAT 125, College Algebra I -  3 credits (F): Dr. David Buller

  • NCU - MAT 250, College Algebra II & Trigonometry; Pre-Calculus - 3 credits (F): Peggy MacDonald NEW

    • NCU - MAT 125, College Algebra I -  3 credits (S): Dr. David Buller

    • NCU - MAT 250, College Algebra II & Trigonometry; Pre-Calculus - 3 credits (F): Peggy MacDonald

    • NWC tutorial: MAT 1005, Math for the Liberal Arts, 4 credits (S): Sara Ryan

PSYCHOLOGY

  • NCU - PSYC 125 General Psychology, 3 credits (F): Dr. Kathleen Chara

    • NCU - PSYC 125 General Psychology, 3 credits (S): Dr. Kathleen Chara

    • NCU - PSYC 140 Social Problems, 3 credits (S 2012): Dr. Kathleen Chara NEW

SCIENCE 

  • NCU: SCI 221, Bioethics, 3 credits (F): Noel Aldrich  

SPANISH 

  • NCU - MLAN 141 Spanish I A, 4 credits, (F): Rita Lew

    • NCU - MLAN 142 Spanish I B, 4 credits, (S): Rita Lew

  • NCU - MLAN 241 Spanish 2 A, 3 credits, (F): Rita Lew - Available Fall 2011

    • NCU - MLAN 242 Spanish 2 B, 3 credits (S): Rita Lew - Available Spring 2012

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