Canyon Lake High School2014 - 2015

Dual Credit:What Is It? Why Do I Want It?How Can I Get It?

Dual Credit presentation objectives:

Dual Credit Program Allows eligible students to earn college credit for certain

high school courses in which they are enrolled.

High school courses that adhere to college-level standards.

Taught at Canyon Lake HS during the same time that the high school course is scheduled.

Classes are full year courses*.

A student may earn up to 6 college credits a year in 2 free DC classes a semester as a Jr. or Sr. and 1 as a Sophomore. (potential of 28 – 30 credit hours by graduation.)

*Exception is the POFT/Math 1314 courses which are offered in the Spring

  Increases the likelihood that a student will complete

high school, and enroll in and persist in college.

Contributes to the goals of Closing the Gaps through greater participation and increased academic success.

New graduates enter the workforce sooner and begin to earn wages, benefiting themselves and the economy.

 Decreases cost of tuition and fees for students by accelerating time to degree.

Why take Dual Credit?

Junior (2) College

(Alamo Colleges)

Private University

(Baylor)

$16,855.00 12 credits

(per semester )

State University

(Texas State)

$2,132.0012 credits

(per semester)

Books and Supplies $800.00

Fees $80

Books and Supplies

$685

Fees$1,799

Books and Supplies $800.00

Fees$1,441.00

Potential Savings?

12Credits(per semester)

In- District

$415

Out of District

$1,008

$1,295.00 In $1,888.00 Out

$19,339.00

$4373.00

Taking the DC classes at Canyon Lake means that once you get to the college, you have already earned the credit.

Challenging course work prepares you for the rigor of college work!

Looks great on transcript when applying to college. (If you made good grades!)

Advanced Measures towards Distinguished Plan

Texas Grant eligibility (MORE FREE MONEY!)

St. Philip’s College: You will earn credit as long as

you maintain a C in the class each semester. You will be dropped if you earn a D for the semester.

Canyon Distinguished Plan: You must maintain a B average each semester to earn one advanced measure per semester.

One *DC class will get you two advanced measures (1

per semester) ! *Exception of Math1314 -receive one measure =3credits

What grade does the student need to maintain?

The school district and St. Philip’s covers the cost for juniors and seniors who qualify to take 2 dual credit courses a year.

Sophomores who qualify can take 1 dual credit course.

How many Dual Credit courses can a student take?

What classes currently earn Dual Credit at CLHS?

1. ITSW 1301- BIMM2. SPAN 1411- SPAN III3. SPAN 2311- SPAN IV

DROP after withdrawal Deadline

If a student withdraws

from a dual credit course after the published deadline, a “W” will be placed on their college transcript.

FAILURE – D or F earned in Dual Credit Class

Students who complete the college-level course but earn a D or an F will not be allowed to enroll in another dual credit course while in high school.

All students who are performing poorly in the dual credit course may be dropped from the college-level course within the first week or two of the semester by the published deadline

to avoid future problems related to :

• admissions• financial aid, and • scholarships at institutions

Texas Education Code §51.907 places limitations on the number of course drops that are allowed for students in public institutions of higher education.

However, neither this law nor Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules specifically address dual credit students. The Texas Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO ) developed a guide to assist institutions of higher education in implementing the so-called “6-drop Rule,” which recommends that courses taken by students while enrolled in high school – whether for dual credit or for college credit alone – not be included in the course drop limit.

For more information on this recommendation, review this document on the TACRAO website: http://www.tacrao.org/documents/SixDropImplementation_10-20-08.pdf

6-Drop Rule

A successfully completed dual credit course earns the student college credit which may be applied toward an associate degree and/or may transfer to other colleges and universities as a required class or an elective.

(All are required and all cost the same amount!)

PSAT college readiness scores in Math, Critical Reading◦ 50+ Eng/Reading exemption◦ 50+ Math exemption◦ Reading + Math = 107 exempt in all 3 areas (Reading/Eng/Math)

TSI assessment scores that demonstrate college readiness in the required areas of math, reading/eng, and/or writing.

Previously/Successfully demonstrated college readiness

standards. Example. Returning Dual Credit who has completed the prerequisite course or standard.

(Eng1301/1302, Span1411/1412, Biol2401/2402, Math 1314, ITSW1301/2335, ITSC 1301/1304 )

Who Can take Dual Credit?

Sign me up!!!

1.2.

Students must demonstrate College Readiness in one of these ways:

or

or

3.

New DC Students: 1. Sign up for ApplyTexas Session2. Complete Application Form3. Apply Texas www.applytexas.org4. AlamoENROLL- GOFAAAR – Test Prep Module5. TSI Testing (if not exempt through other test

scores)

Returning DC Students: 6. Complete and turn in “Returning Student” packet

Students must also complete the entire process of consent by the CLHS deadlines: AND

Students can complete the Apply Texas application at home or at school.

Assistance in the College and Career Center if needed.

FOLLOW STEP BY STEP instructions Carefully.

Apply Texas

DEADLINE??? There’s a Deadline???

DECEMBER 20th 2:25 pm

Early Dismissal!You MUST turn in a Student Information Form to sign up for an ApplyTexas January session!!

Turn the form into one of the following:

• Dr. Hartman• Your Spanish Teacher or Ag Teacher• Ms. Ivy (counselors office)

Timeline

• 20 December – Sign up to attend an ApplyTexas sessoin (offered in January during school hours)

• 10 January – Completed application due to Dr. Hartman (can turn into Counselors office)

• 10-15 January – Attend an ApplyTexas session to obtain a “Banner ID”

• 20 January-15 February – Attend a GoFAAR and TestPrep session (offered during and after school –evenings and Saturday sessions available)

• 18 February-7 March –Take the TSI test (this is if you do not qualify through other testing)

Attend a Mandatory Dual Credit Informational Meeting

Sign up for an ApplyTexas Session Return Forms to Dr. Hartman by December 20th, 2013.

Fill out the Dual Credit Forms

Complete an Apply Texas Application to St. Philips for Fall 2014

Complete the AlamoEnroll – GoFAAAR Pre-Assessment Module. (Returning Students use same ACES acct.)

Print Pre-Assessment Module Completion Certificate and return it to Dr. Hartman.

Take TSI Assessment (unless exempt)

(Testing: Feb. 18th- Mar. 7th)

What does the student need to do?

SPAN1411ITSW 1301ITSC 1301

PSAT Math 50 OR Critical Reading -50

TSI Assessments SCORE

College Level Required

Dr. Nancy Hartman Dual Credit Coordinator

Phone: 830.885.1720

Email:Nancy.Hartman@comalisd.org

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Canyon Lake delivers official high school transcripts to St. Philips the second week in June.

The student requests a final transcript from St. Philip’s College to be sent to the University of their choice after he/she graduates from Canyon Lake.

Start requesting the 4th week of June.

How does the credit transfer?

Attention Parents and Students            Comal Independent School District is authorized to provide dual credit courses for eligible high school students on the basis of an articulated agreement between CISD and Alamo Colleges/St. Philip’s College.  This agreement requires that participating dual credit students abide by a set of policies, procedures, and timelines put in place by Alamo Colleges/St. Philip’s College. Because Comal ISD has no jurisdiction or control over SPC policies, procedures, and timelines, when an issue arises, our ability to advocate on a student’s behalf is often limited.  In addition, SPC prefers to resolve issues by working directly with the student involved.  Therefore, while CISD is eager to assist students whenever possible, we have found that the most effective student advocate is often the student, himself.

Any questions?No Excuses/No Exceptions

Turn in your Student Information form to sign up for a January ApplyTexas session!

Sign-up sheets available in the Rotunda, Counselors Office and

from Dr. Hartman!

DUAL CREDIT

AP (Advanced Placement)

AP courses offered in high school Prepare students for college-level

work, AND

Give students who earn qualifying scores on the AP Exam (score a 3-5 to get credit in most cases NOT ALL! )

college credit and advanced placement in some 4-year universities.

You MUST take the AP Exam for a chance at college credit!There is a fee.

While in high school you can earn both high school and college credits by selecting dual credit courses.

They’re free!

Counted towards your college degree if you earn 80% or higher.

Remember, each class you take in college costs money, so any dual credit courses you take in high school will save you money in college.