| Health Science Academy | Connect 2 College Student Handbook |
ARE YOU FUTURE READY?
Indian Hills Connect 2 College program is a part of an emerging dynamic partnership between IHCC and area high schools. High school students are able to earn high school and college credit by enrolling in courses taught in their community, on an Indian Hills campus, or online!
Let us help you with your FUTURE ready goals!
- Get a head start on their college education
- Earn both high school and college credit at the same time
- Take courses at no cost to the students or their families
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT provides opportunity for high school students to enroll in college courses. Courses
are offered through an agreement between IHCC and local school districts, and may
be offered on either the IHCC campus or at the high school.
DISCOVERY ACADEMY programs give students an option of taking a college credit from over 16 different academic programs, at an IHCC campus or through Live Virtual Learning (LVL). Are your students searching for what they want to do after high school, but don’t know where to start?
CAREER ACADEMY programs bridge high school and community college career/technical education programs . If the Concurrent Enrollment or Career Academy programs are of interest to you, contact your Guidance Counselor to see if you qualify and learn how to get started.
For more information: Cammie Richards, Director of High School Programs
641-683-5277 | cammie.richards@indianhills.edu | www.indianhills.edu/connect2college
Eligibility
Requirements may include:
- Demonstrate proficiency determined by the Iowa Assessment for Arts & Science classes.
Your Guidance Counselor at the High School can let you know if you qualify!
- Meet IHCC ‘s requirements for any placement scores/GPA or prerequisites for Health Science programs.
Credits
As previously mentioned, you will earn both high school and college credit for courses
taken through IHCC. Your high school will determine how the credits you are taking
transfer into your high school requirements. With successful completion of courses,
grades will reflect on your college and high school transcripts.
EARN THE CREDIT | MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME | ZERO THE TUITION
READY TO GET STARTED? HERE'S HOW:
You’ve explored your options. You found the perfect program – or maybe a few perfect programs. You’re ready to sign up.
- If you have never taken a college class through IHCC, you can fill out the Connect 2 College application and click on CREATE MY ACCOUNT and follow the prompts.
- If you have taken an IHCC class, you will use your Connect 2 College DualEnroll account, to log in, and pick your classes.
- Any questions, call Leslie at 641-683-5125 or Molly at 641-683-5247.
CAREER ACADEMIES
Do you already know what your career or college goal is? Career Academies are a collaborative
effort between your local school district and Indian Hills Community College. This
opportunity gives you the chance to earn your degree at Indian Hills with only one
additional year of study in one of the many career technical fields offered! Hang on to your seats, you’re in for a FUTURE ready ride! Here are just a few reasons why this is a great opportunity:
- Students get a head start in their college education preparing for a rewarding career in a high demand field.
- Students receive hands-on instruction.
- Students may earn both high school and college credit at the same time.
- All courses are offered at no cost to students.
Albia Area Career Academy (Albia)
Albia, Centerville, EBF, Moravia, Seymour
Auto Technology/Diesel Power | Machine Technology
Cardinal Area Welding Academy (Cardinal)
Cardinal, Fairfield, Van Buren
Welding
Chariton Valley Career Academy
Chariton, Wayne, and Seymour
Construction Trades | Health Sciences
Fairfield Area Career Academy (Fairfield)
Cardinal, Fairfield, Pekin, Van Buren
Health Science 
Keokuk County Career Academy (Sigourney)
Keota, Pekin, Sigourney, Tri-County
Health Science | Welding
Mahaska County Career Academy (Oskaloosa)
EBF, North Mahaska, Oskaloosa
Health Science
Mahaska County Welding Academy (Oskaloosa)
EBF, North Mahaska, Oskaloosa
Welding
Ottumwa Construction Academy
Ottumwa
Construction Trades
Rathbun Area Career Academy (Centerville)
Albia, Centerville, Davis County, Moravia, Moulton-Udell,
Seymour, Wayne
Construction Trades | Health Science | Agriculture | Industrial Maintenance
Career Academy Instructor Directory
Discovery Academies
Are your students searching for what they want to do after high school, but don’t know where to start? The Discovery Academy programs give students an option of taking a college credit from over 16 different academic programs, at an IHCC campus or through Live Virtual Learning (LVL).
- Administrative Assistant
- Aviation Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Business Transfer
- Clinical Lab Assistant
- Computer Accounting
- Cybersecurity and Systems Administration
- Computer Software Development
- Criminal Justice
- Diesel Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Education
- Electronics Core
- Interactive Media Technology
- Industrial Maintenance
- Machine Technology
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Social Sciences
- Welding Technology
How does this work?
You can choose a college course in an area of interest, if you like it, you can continue in that area and complete 25-100% of that accredited program before even graduating high school! If you don’t care for it, you can pick another class in a different area to explore! What better way to try out a college course that may lead you to your future career!!
These options are available to you while in high school, and are FREE!
EARN THE CREDIT | MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME | ZERO THE TUITION
Upcoming Events:
GEMS Information:
Explore science, technology, math, and engineering, while having fun on a college campus! Girls will have the opportunity to explore college programming through a variety of hands-on activities. They meet with professional women working in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields, as well as create, explore, and discover through S.T.E.M. (Science Technology Engineering Math) projects!
Join us this summer for a GEMS camp:
- Session 1: Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21, 2023
- Session 2: Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28, 2023
Get Connected
Career tours! Job shadows! Internships! Your perfect career is out there, and we’ll help you find it. Check out Get Connected to explore career opportunities before you get to college and declare your major.
Concurrent Instructor Manual
Questions? Connect 2 US! Just ask!
We’ve got the answers you need. So go ahead. Give us a call. Send us an email. It’s what we’re here for.
Cammie Richards, Director, High School Programs
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5277 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5277
Email: Cammie.Richards@IndianHills.edu
Donna Keesling, Coordinator High School Programs
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5202 or (800) 726-2585 ext. 5202
Email: Donna.Keesling@IndianHills.edu
Nathan Miller, Work-Based Learning Specialist
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5309 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5309
Email: Nathan.Miller@IndianHills.edu
Nichole Lohmann, Work Based Learning Specialist
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5239 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5239
Email: Nichole.Lohmann@IndianHills.edu
Leslie Orman, Administrative Assistant, High School Programs
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5125 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5125
Email: Leslie.Orman@IndianHills.edu
Molly Hale, Administrative Assistant, High School Programs
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5247 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5247
Email: Molly.Hale@IndianHills.edu
High School Alternative Programs
Struggling in high school? Maybe you just need a different program to get back in the game. Earn credits toward your high school diploma, finish high school with independent classes, work toward a GED or try our fifth year/transition program.
- Credit Recovery: Students in high school can earn credits toward their high school degrees by taking face-to-face courses through Indian Hills (funded by student's school district).
- High School Completion: Students take correspondence courses through Indian Hills, earning credits toward their high school degrees.
- Alternative Learning Program: Students ages 16-21 may receive assistance in the areas of math, writing, reading, social studies, and science, while working toward earning a GED (Certificate of General Educational Development).
- Fifth Year or Transition Programs: Designed for high school students with mild to moderate learning disabilities who are seeking a vocational skill or degree.
Find out more about High School Alternative Programs and the Adult Basic Education Center
Job Corps
If you’re between 16 and 24 years old, you could enroll for a free education and training program through Job Corps! Learn technical skills, get certified and earn your high school diploma/HSE.