“Small, But Mighty” English Class Earns Nine Hours of College Credit!

Congratulations are in order for the three students who took all three dual credit English classes during the 2009-10 school year! Jessica Dahnke, Caleb Liles, and Megan Markl challenged themselves by taking English 111, English 112, and English 113 in coordination with Mrs. Tieman’s college prep English 12 class. This means they not only earned college credit, but also earned high school credit for English during this time. Jessica, Caleb, and Megan are Waynesville High School’s very first “graduates” of the Dual Credit Advance College Entry or Ohio Transfer Module, via the Sinclair Community Courseview Program. Unlike PSEO, these students stayed in the high school building instead of driving off campus to take these classes. Their nine (9) hours of college credit will transfer to any Ohio public college or university, as declared by the Ohio Board of Regents. (These credits should also transfer easily to any college or university in the nation.) In short, these seniors are ready to move on with other coursework at their intended colleges this fall. “I am very proud of them and of their exceptional writing portfolios from each quarter. These three have made the quote ‘Mighty things from small beginnings grow’ by 17th century British poet, dramatist, and critic John Dryden ring true as the enrollment list for NEXT year’s dual credit English class has quadrupled! Fantastic work, Jessica, Caleb, and Megan!  ” ~ Mrs. T. Mrs. Christine Tieman: HS English Teacher, Dept. Chair, Writing Center Coordinator ctieman@wayne-local.com or (513) 897-2776