Dual Enrollments
Grades 8–12
Eligibility: Highly motivated students who meet college readiness criteria
Dual Enrollment at Landow Jewish Academy allows eligible students to earn both high school and college credit through partnerships with accredited local colleges and universities. This program offers access to college-level coursework in core subjects and specialized electives, tailored to students’ academic strengths, interests, and career goals. Dual enrollment provides a rigorous yet supportive bridge to higher education, helping students build strong academic portfolios and gain a head start on college. Course offerings vary based on student readiness and interest, with a full list available upon request. Students may take advanced courses in core subjects as well as specialized electives aligned with their academic interests and career goals.
Application Process To participate in Dual Enrollment, students must complete an admissions application with a partnering college. If students have not already met college-ready scores through standardized tests like the PERT, SAT, or ACT, they may be required to take a placement exam. After eligibility is confirmed and upon acceptance, students work with their high school counselor and the college's Dual Enrollment advisor to select and register for approved courses. Benefits of Dual Enrollment Gain firsthand experience with the rigor and expectations of college-level coursework. Earn transferable college credits, reducing future tuition costs and accelerating degree completion. Access unique courses Strengthen college applications through demonstrated academic initiative and college readiness.
PERT Prep: Postsecondary Education Readiness Test Preparation Grades: 8—12 To support students in qualifying for Dual Enrollment, Landow Jewish Academy offers a dedicated PERT Preparation elective. This elective equips students with academic skills and test-taking strategies necessary to succeed on the PERT. Students receive instruction in reading, writing, and math, practice with real PERT-style questions, and gain individualized support to strengthen foundational knowledge and boost test confidence.
High School Courses To Dual Enrollment College Courses
High School
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Students are expected to repeat back information/comprehend class information.
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Your time is usually structured by others.
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You will usually be told what you need to learn from assigned readings and teachers will remind you of assignments and due dates. They will check your completed homework.
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Course credit applied toward high school graduation.
College
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Students are expected to apply class information.
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You manage your own time. It's up to you to get to class, do your labwork and study. Students are owners of their time and learning methods.
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Professors expect you to utilize the course syllabus (outline); which spells out exactly what is expected of you, when it is due and how you will be graded. It's up to you to read and understand the assigned material.
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Course credit applied toward college at a fraction of the cost.
Let's compare
Courses
With Dual Enrollment Facts
1.
80%
of college students change their major during college
2.
61%
of college grads would change their majors if they could go back.
3.
26%
of all degree holders would change majors to pursue their passions
4.
$20,000
The cost to change majors in college is approximately
High School Students can explore their interest before spending money on expensive college courses
FIU Dual Enrollment Fast Facts
Courses to choose from.
150+
3.5 Years
FIU Dual Enrollment helped families save an estimated $2.4 million in textbook costs in 2019.
$9.8 M:
FIU Dual Enrollment helped families save an estimated $2.4 million in textbook costs in 2019.
$2.4 M:
FIU Dual Enrollment helped families save an estimated $2.4 million in textbook costs in 2019.
Benefits of Dual Enrollment
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Experience firsthand what college courses are like.
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Get flexible options for taking courses: at TJA, online, and at FIU.
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Explore degree majors by taking courses in your area of academic interest.
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Save money – Dual Enrollment courses are exempt from tuition and fees.
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Save time by earning college and high school credits at the same time.
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Enjoy access to Student Resources at FIU.
Gain a competitive edge on your first-year experience in college.
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Best of all, potentially reduce the cost of your higher education!
Did you Know?
Improved High School Educational Outcomes
By introducing more academic rigor through college-level courses, DE Programs may lead to the improved performance of students in their high school work. Studies have attributed participation in DE courses to improved outcomes among high school students, including being more engaged in school coursework and having a stronger academic and career focus.
Increased Likelihood of Attending College and Educational Access
Studies on DE have found a positive correlation between high school students' participation in DE courses and their probability of enrolling in an institution of post-secondary learning.
Improved Performance in College
Students who had taken DE courses while in high school, when enrolled in college, tend to perform better and graduate from college in a timely manner.
Broadened Inclusion
While all students can benefit from participation in DE programs, and thus, an increased likelihood of attending college, the impact of such programs can be significant on individuals traditionally underserved in higher education, and students who are first generation college enrollees in their families. In terms of students for whom the costs of a college education may be high, DE may reduce the total cost of college providing, generally, no-cost college credits and a shorter time to degrees.