Dual Enrollment

Chalmette High School’s Dual Enrollment Program

Academic Year 2026-2027

Chalmette High School (CHS) partners with Nunez Community College to offer eligible students the opportunity to participate in Dual Enrollment, allowing students to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school. Dual Enrollment courses are official college courses that follow the same curriculum, learning outcomes, and grading standards as courses taught on a college campus.

Why Choose Dual Enrollment?

Students who participate in dual enrollment have the opportunity to:

·       Complete college-level coursework at no cost to families, as Chalmette High School covers the cost of dual enrollment tuition and fees

·       Begin earning college credit while still in high school, potentially reducing the time and cost required to complete a college degree

·       Prepare for the rigor and expectations of college-level learning in a supported high school environment

·       Earn credits that may transfer to colleges and universities across Louisiana

·       Earn industry-based credentials and workforce training that support career readiness

·       Access college resources and services, including advising, career counseling, tutoring, and mentoring

Students and families are encouraged to carefully review eligibility requirements, program expectations, and time commitments before applying.

Dual Enrollment Eligibility Overview

Dual enrollment eligibility is governed by Louisiana Board of Regents Academic Affairs Policy 2.22, statewide placement guidelines, and institutional requirements set by Nunez Community College.

Academic Dual Enrollment Courses

Academic dual enrollment courses are designed to transfer to associate or bachelor’s degree programs and/or fulfill statewide general education requirements.

To enroll, students must demonstrate:

• A minimum 2.5 cumulative high school GPA, and
• Subject-specific readiness through approved placement measures (ACT, Pre-ACT, LEAP 2025, SAT, Accuplacer, or other Board-approved assessments), or
• Prior successful completion of dual enrollment coursework with a 2.5 college GPA or higher

Some academic courses have additional institutional prerequisites, particularly in mathematics and science.

Technical Dual Enrollment Courses

Technical dual enrollment courses prepare students for workforce credentials, certificates, and applied degrees.

To enroll, students must demonstrate:

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative high school GPA, or
• Prior successful completion of dual enrollment coursework with a 2.0 college GPA or higher

Some technical programs include additional safety, age, or regulatory requirements.

CHS Campus Dual Enrollment Offerings

To take a CHS-based dual enrollment course, students must select the course on the CHS scheduling request form.

Academic Dual Enrollment (TOPS-Aligned Courses)

These courses fulfill TOPS diploma requirements while also earning college credit.

·      English Composition I
Nunez: ENGL 1010 | CHS: English III AP/DE*
Introduces college-level academic writing, critical reading, and research skills.

·      English Composition II
Nunez: ENGL 1020 | CHS: English IV AP/DE*
Builds on composition skills with advanced research and analytical writing.

·      College Algebra
Nunez: MATH 1300 | CHS: Algebra III DE*
Covers functions, equations, inequalities, systems, and algebraic modeling.
Prerequisites: Geometry mastery, completion of Algebra II with a C or better, and a qualifying math placement score.

·      World History
Nunez: HIST 1500 | CHS: World History
Examines global historical developments and cultural interactions.

·      American Government
Nunez: POLI 1100 | CHS: Civics
Introduces American political institutions, constitutional principles, and civic participation.

·      General Chemistry I & Lab
Nunez: CHEM 1100 / 1110 | CHS: Chemistry
Introduces atomic structure, chemical reactions, and laboratory techniques.
Prerequisites: College Algebra or placement eligibility and a qualifying science/math placement score.

·      General Biology I
Nunez: BIOL 1100 | CHS: Biology II AP/DE*
Introduces biological principles including cell structure, genetics, and ecosystems.

·      Environmental Science
Nunez: BIOL 2210 | CHS: Environmental Science DE*
Focuses on environmental systems, sustainability, and human impact.

·      Elementary Spanish I & II
Nunez: SPAN 1010 / 1020 | CHS: Spanish I/II DE*
Develops foundational listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish.

·      Introduction /Intermediate Digital Art
Nunez: FIAR 1850 / 2850 | CHS: Media Art I/II DE
Explores visual communication, digital media, and creative design principles.
Media Art I fulfills the TOPS Art requirement.

CHS Campus Technical Dual Enrollment (Electives)

Minimum 2.0 GPA required; prerequisites apply.

·      Medical Terminology (HSOM 1020 / 1030)
Introduces medical vocabulary used across healthcare professions.

·      Basic Food Preparation & Sanitation (CULA 1020 / 1050)
Covers food safety, preparation, and sanitation practices.
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Food.

·      Emergency Medical Responder (ESME 1010)
Provides entry-level emergency response and patient care training.

Nunez Community College Campus Dual Enrollment

Courses in this section are taken on the Nunez Community College campus.

Students must:

• Meet specific course or program requirements
• Maintain good attendance and discipline
• Complete the dual enrollment application

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Programs

Students must begin coursework by the start of 11th grade

General Requirements:

• Entering 11th grade
• Minimum GPA: 2.5
• ACT or Pre-ACT Composite ≥ 19
  • Math ≥ 19
  • English ≥ 18

Associate of Applied Science programs combine college-level academics with technical, industry-aligned coursework to prepare students for immediate employment or continued postsecondary education.

·      Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

o   Prepares students for entry-level careers in cybersecurity, network defense, and information assurance. Coursework focuses on protecting computer systems, networks, and digital information from cyber threats using industry-standard tools and practices.
Evening classes, off-campus attendance, and student-provided transportation may be required.

·      Process Technology (P-TECH)

o   Prepares students to become process technicians and operators who monitor and control industrial systems in refineries, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities.

o   Evening classes, off-campus attendance, and student-provided transportation may be required.

·      Instrumentation

o   Trains students in industrial instrumentation installation, calibration, and maintenance, including electrical systems, technical drawings, and measurement tools.

·      Electrical

o   Prepares students to install, maintain, and repair residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems through classroom instruction and hands-on lab experience.

·      Air Conditioning (HVAC)

o   Provides training in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, including installation, applied electricity, and diagnostics.

o   Summer classes, off-campus attendance, and student-provided transportation may be required.

·      Aerospace Manufacturing Technology

o   Provides classroom and hands-on training aligned to aerospace manufacturing and precision production environments.

·      Coastal Studies & GIS Technology

o   Blends environmental science with geographic information systems (GIS) technology to prepare students for coastal management and environmental data careers.

o   Evening classes, off-campus attendance, and student-provided transportation may be required.

Louisiana Transfer Degrees (AA / AS)

Students must begin coursework by the start of 11th grade

Louisiana Transfer Degrees are designed to provide a seamless transition into bachelor’s degree programs at public four-year universities across Louisiana. Credits earned are intended to transfer, provided students meet university admissions requirements.

• Associate of Arts (AA): Business, Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
  • Prepares students to transfer into bachelor’s degree programs leading to careers in business, education, communications, public service, law, or creative fields.
• Associate of Science (AS): Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences
  • Prepares students to transfer into science-based bachelor’s degree programs leading to careers in healthcare, research, engineering, or environmental sciences.

These degrees focus on general education coursework typically completed during a student’s freshman and sophomore years of college.

Associate of Science Degrees (Education Pathways)

Students must begin coursework by the start of 11th grade

These programs provide foundational coursework for students interested in education and child development careers and are aligned with state education pathways.

Available Pathways

• Associate of Science in Teaching (Grades 1–5)
  • Prepares students to continue toward careers as elementary school teachers through further university study.
• Associate of Science in Care & Development of Young Children (CDYC)
  • Leads to careers in early childhood education, childcare administration, and child development services.

Coursework includes college-level academics and field-based observations in educational or early childhood settings.

Certificates of Technical Studies (CTS)

Students must begin coursework by the start of 11th grade

·      Patient Care Technician
Prepares students for healthcare support roles through coursework in direct patient care and clinical procedures. Requires coursework in Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy, Medical Office Management, and EKG.

·      Welding
Develops foundational welding skills for construction and industrial environments.

·      Electrical
Provides focused training in electrical construction skills, safety practices, and wiring fundamentals.

·      Instrumentation
Introduces core instrumentation technician skills aligned to industry standards.

·      Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Provides applied training in HVAC system operation, refrigeration, and troubleshooting.

·      Information Systems & Cybersecurity

This program prepares students for entry-level careers in information technology and cybersecurity support roles. Coursework focuses on foundational computer systems, networking concepts, and information security principles used to protect digital systems and data.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) dual enrollment course prepares students for emergency medical response and patient care in real-world settings. This program is best suited for students interested in healthcare, emergency services, or public safety careers.

Important Program Requirements:

• Minimum age requirement applies (set by the college and licensing agencies)
• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) at CHS
• May include evening or weekend commitments
• Includes ambulance ride-alongs and clinical experiences
• Clinical experiences may be physically and emotionally demanding and involve high-stress emergency environments

Placement is based on eligibility, scheduling, program capacity, and the ability to meet all program requirements.

Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Students must begin coursework by the start of 11th grade

Youth Restaurant
Prepares students for employment in food service and hospitality industries.

Operation Spark
Prepares students for careers in software development through immersive, hands-on learning.
Summer and after-school participation may be required.

Programs Requiring Evening/Summer Attendance & Transportation

The following programs require off-campus attendance, evening coursework, and student-provided transportation:

• Evening
  • Process Technology (P-TECH)
  • Coastal Studies & GIS Technology
  • Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
  • Operation Spark
• Weekend/Evening
  • CDYC (field-based or observation requirements)
• Summer
  • Operation Spark
  • Air Conditioning

These programs are best suited for students prepared for increased independence and time commitment.

Important Notes for Families

• Dual enrollment courses follow college-level academic standards
• Course grades may impact college GPA and future financial aid eligibility
• Course availability is subject to eligibility, scheduling, and institutional approval
• Participation in dual enrollment is optional and should be based on student readiness, interest, and ability to meet program expectations.

Please complete the dual enrollment application to apply for these courses.

The St. Bernard Parish School Board seeks to provide all of its students and employees equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disabilities, veteran status, or gender. The Board further seeks to provide a safe learning and work environment acknowledging the worth and dignity of each individual. To that end, the Board expressly prohibits discrimination of any kind and/or sexual harassment.

All Dual Enrollment questions and concerns should be directed to Mrs. Aleen LeBoeuf and/or Mr. Eric Durr.

Please email aleboeuf@sbpsb.org and/or eric.durr@sbpsb.org

Associate Degree & Apprenticeship Policies

Medical Course Policies

• These courses take place on Nunez’s campus. Students will be at Nunez for two CHS class periods a semester. Students will remain at CHS for lunch.
• Due to Nunez’s attendance policy and contact hours required by the Department of Health and Hospitals, students can miss only 3 days of instruction for their Nunez coursework.
• Course materials are covered by CHS with the exception of shoes. Students will need to purchase any footwear required by the course.  
• Medical courses are a combination of lecture, lab, and clinical rotations. All three components are required to pass the course. Clinical rotations will take place at local nursing homes, hospitals, or physician’s office.
• Clinical rotations may take place during a student’s class time, on weekends, or after school. Students will need to adjust their schedules to be sure that there are available for clinical rotations.
• The Department of Health and Hospitals requires that students enrolled in clinical courses have all vaccinations, TB Skin Test, current flu shots, and antibody titers blood test.
• At this time, all clinical sites are requiring the Covid-19 vaccine. Therefore, all students will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to attend clinical rotations.   
• Due to requirements of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, all students will be drug tested prior to any clinical rotation.
• Due to requirements of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, all students will undergo a 7-year background check prior to any clinical rotation.
• Certified Nursing Assistant clinical rotations will require students to perform functions that include but are not limited to showering both female and male residents, changing soiled briefs, feeding residents, and transferring residents from beds to chairs.
• Phlebotomy clinical experiences will require students to draw blood from patients and handle urine and stool samples.
• Medical courses culminate in a national certification test. The cost of this test is covered in the tuition charged to CHS. Students should plan to take this exam.
• The Ochsner Apprenticeship is a two-year program and will only be available to current sophomore students. The program requires medical dual enrollment courses, academic dual enrollment courses, clinical rotations, online summer classes, and two weeks of summer coursework at Ochsner in the summer between junior and senior year. Entrance into this program may also require an in-person interview.
• Students must complete the dual enrollment application to be considered. Completing the application does not guarantee a spot in dual enrollment. 

Technical Course Policies

• These courses take place on Nunez’s campus. Students will be at Nunez for two CHS class periods a semester. Students will remain at CHS for lunch.
• Due to Nunez’s attendance policy, students can only miss 3 days of instruction for their Nunez coursework.
• Course materials are covered by CHS with the exception of shoes. Students will need to purchase any footwear required by the course.   
• Technical courses may require a certification exam at the conclusion of each semester.
• Although there is a strong hands-on component to technical courses, students should still expect online assignments, book readings and assignments, and tests and quizzes in these courses.
• Some course lab assignments take place on equipment in outdoor environments. As such, students can expect to be exposed both hot and cold conditions.
• Students must complete the dual enrollment application to be considered. Completing the application does not guarantee a spot in dual enrollment. 

Nunez Community College

Nunez Community College serves as Chalmette High School's prominent dual enrollment partner. Feel free to explore programs on their site. 

Louisiana Dual Enrollment

This site offers information regarding dual enrollment in general for the state of Louisiana. Students can get access to FAQs, courses, and program details. 

Fast Forward

This site provides information about the Louisiana Department of Education's Fast Forward associate degree and apprenticeship programs. 

Louisiana Workforce Commission

This site provides information regarding current job openings, job training, estimated salaries, etc. It is an excellent resource for both adults and students. 

Click on the Star Jobs on the homepage to explore careers and potential earnings. 

Click on the MyLife/MyWay to explore income needs based on a student's ideal lifestyle and explore what types of careers will have that income potential. 

Career Waves 1

This is Louisiana Region 1's site for career exploration. Students can search through various career clusters and programs. Students can learn about the current job market and discover educational opportunities at local community colleges. 

LDOE's Jumpstart Pathways

This site provides links for students to click on their selected Jumpstart Pathway. Students can research the description of the pathway, careers within that pathway, and the required graduation credentials. 

Algebra III Dual Enrollment Course Expectations

Students will have to complete work and assignments outside of classroom time and should be sure to have time within their schedule to do so. Time management is key to success in college courses. Since College Algebra is a 3-credit hour course, students should expect to spend at least 3 hours per week on their online College Algebra work.

Biology II AP/DE and Lab Course Expectations

Course Title: Biology II AP/DE and Lab

Chemistry and Chemistry Lab Dual Enrollment Course Expectations

Civics Dual Enrollment Course Expectations

AP English Language and Composition Course Expectations

• a.     Analyze diverse nonfiction texts across disciplines and historical periods.
• b.     Understand rhetorical strategies and the interaction between purpose, audience, and style.
• c.     Explore primary and secondary sources, synthesizing material into your own analysis.
• d.     Critically engage with visual and written texts to identify techniques and their effects.

• a.     Compose essays in various modes, including analytical, argumentative, and expository.
• b.     Emphasize purpose, audience, and content over formulaic structures (e.g., five-paragraph essays).
• c.     Master the writing process: drafting, revising, and refining your work with teacher and peer feedback.
• d.     Use proper citation methods (e.g., MLA format) to incorporate and evaluate sources responsibly.

• a.     Recognize rhetorical elements such as ethos, pathos, and logos in texts.
• b.     Construct and critique arguments, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and logical fallacies.
• c.     Practice persuasive writing on topics spanning local to global issues.

• a.     Read Widely and Actively: Engage with nonfiction, literature, advertisements, and digital media to understand rhetorical strategies and stylistic choices.
• b.     Write Frequently: Produce informal and formal writing, including journals, reflections, and polished essays.
• c.     Engage in Class Activities: Participate in discussions, peer reviews, and collaborative writing projects to strengthen your analytical and communication skills.
• d.     Practice Critical Thinking: Approach texts with curiosity and skepticism, questioning assumptions and analyzing evidence.

• a.     Writing clear, cohesive, and compelling essays tailored to specific audiences and purposes.
• b.     Integrating personal insights with evidence from varied sources.
• c.     Analyzing the interplay of language, context, and meaning in both written and visual texts.
• d.     Employing a flexible writing process that includes brainstorming, drafting, and revising.

AP English Literature and Composition Course Expectations

Emergency Medical Responder Course Expectations

Foundations of Education and Multicultural Learning Communities Course Expectations

Media Art I/II Course Expectations

Medical Terminology I/II Course Expectations

Spanish I/II Dual Enrollment Course Expectations

World History DE Course Expectations

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