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Students who are 14 years of age or older or those who have completed the eighth grade or higher are eligible for concurrent enrollment as 'special admit' students, provided they have (1) obtained written parental consent, obtained a written recommendation of the principal, or have an affidavit of home schooling, (2) demonstrated adequate preparation in the discipline to be studied, and (3) availed themselves of all opportunities to enroll in equivalent courses through their school of attendance. Registration must be completed in person beginning on designated enrollment dates.

Fall 2008 Registration Dates – In Person Only

• New and Returning High School Students – Begins August 4

How to Enroll

You must present the following documents in person to the Admissions and Records Office each time you register for a new term.

• Completed Admissions Application (not required of continuing high school students who were enrolled at LMC in Spring 2008 or Summer 2008)

• Completed Special Admit Approval form signed by the high school principal or designee and parent/guardian listing the specific course(s) approved

• Completed Special Admit Unit and Age Limit Waiver form, if you are seeking exception to the unit limit or if you are 14-15 years of age and complete special orientation (see below)

• Copy of the Affidavit for Home Schooling filed with the California Department of Education if you are a home school student

• High School Transcript or Report Card showing prerequisite completion if you are enrolling in a class requiring the completion of a prerequisite (including middle school transcripts if needed)

Approval for Age or Unit Waiver
Students 14-15 years of age or high school students wishing to appeal the unit limit (five units in summer, seven units in fall or spring) must participate in high school student orientation and request approval from an instructional dean.

Complete the LMC high school student orientation program, available online at (http://www.losmedanos.edu/orientation/). Print a "Certificate of Completion" at the end of the online orientation and arrange to meet with an instructional dean to request enrollment approval.

Prerequisite Verification
Special Admit students should bring documentation to verify prerequisites (if required) at the time of registration (see ‘Course Prerequisite’ information). Note that enrollment in English and some Math classes requires completion of the LMC assessment test prior to registration. Arrangements can be made through the Assessment Center, Room 524 (on Level 3) or call (925) 439-2181, extension 3252.

Fee Information
Based on a student vote in a campus election last spring, a student union fee is now being required of all students (except BOG-A Fee Waiver recipients, with Cal WORKS, TANF, general assistance, and SSI). The fee is $1.00 per unit, to a maximum of $10.00 per academic year. Although part-time Special Admit students are exempt from paying the enrollment fee, the new student union fee must be paid at the time of registration. The fee will contribute funding toward the eventual construction and maintenance of a student center in upcoming years.

Enrollments in PE Classes
In line with State law, Special Admit (9th – 12th grade) enrollments are limited to 10% of the class maximum in PE (Physical Education) classes. This allows about 2 – 3 special admit students to enroll in each PE section every term.

Special Admit Policy

1. Title 2, Chapter 5, Article 1, Section 48800 of the California Education Code allows the governing board of any school district to determine which students would benefit from advanced scholastic or vocational work. The intent of this section of the California Education Code is to provide educational enrichment opportunities for a limited number of eligible pupils, rather than reduce current course requirements of elementary and secondary schools.Los Medanos College interprets 'advanced scholastic' coursework as those courses that are designated as degree applicable (DA). See the LMC catalog to identify degree applicable courses.Los Medanos College reserves the right to exclude or limit enrollment of concurrently enrolled students into impacted programs and in other programs or courses based on health, safety, instructional methodology, faculty constraints, or legal requirements.
2. Special Admit students registering for LMC courses at CCC or DVC before the LMC registration dates listed above will be dropped from the LMC courses.

Student Responsibilities

1. You must register for approved classes only. Registering for non-approved classes will result in loss of Special Admit privileges.All coursework at LMC becomes a permanent part of your academic history. Grades received or excessive drops have implications for future status at the college involving financial assistance, athletic eligibility, probation, etc.Clear prerequisites and arrange for testing if necessary.You are responsible for reviewing and abiding by all academic and student life policies in the Schedule of Classes and the College Catalog.Make sure that you meet all academic deadlines.Books and materials must be purchased for all classes. They are not loaned or given out free of charge.LMC is an adult academic learning environment and you are expected to behave accordingly.
2. By signing in the space provided on the front of this form, you agree that you are eligible to enroll as a concurrently enrolled student and that you will abide by all LMC policies and procedures. Additionally, you agree that you have reviewed these expectations with your parent or guardian.

Parent or Guardian Information

1. Special Admit students are treated like every other college student. All college coursework is governed by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which allows release of academic information, including grades to the student only ' regardless of age. Academic information is not released to parents or third parties without written consent of the student. Upon consent by the student, information is only released to the authorized party in person or in writing. (NOTE: The student's and parent's or guardian's signatures on the front of the Special Admit form authorize release of academic information to only the parent or guardian who signed the form.) LMC Admissions and Records Office does not keep daily attendance records for students. Parents should not contact college offices or instructors with the expectation of accessing their student's attendance or other information.
2. Review your student's Special Admit form with him or her. Please be aware that all coursework at LMC becomes permanent record on a student's academic history; grades received or excessive drops have implications for future student status at the college, involving financial assistance, athletic eligibility, etc.
   

(1) By giving consent on the LMC Special Admit Recommendation form, parents or guardians of concurrently enrolled students agree that they understand the college is an adult learning environment and students are expected to behave accordingly. Parents or guardians further understand that classes will be taught at the college level and the curriculum or college procedures will not be modified nor will other accommodations be made.

(2) By signing the LMC Special Admit Recommendation form, the principal confirms that (1) the student will benefit from advanced scholastic or vocational work (2) the student has demonstrated adequate preparation in the discipline to be studied, (3) the student has availed himself or herself of all opportunities to enroll in an equivalent course at his or her high school of attendance, and (4) no more than five percent of the students at any one grade level at his or her school is concurrently enrolled.

(3) As required in California Education Code 33190.