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Early College High School

STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK2017-2018 School Year

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section One: Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….4

A. Welcome

B. About Central Texas College

C. Institutional Mission Statement

Section Two: Early College High School………………………………………………………………………….5

A. Definition of Early College High School

B. Difference Between Early College High School and Dual Enrollment

C. Daily Schedule

D. Degree Plan

E. Campus Locations (Fort Hood & CTC Map Included)

Section Three: Contact Information……………………………………………………………………………….9

A. KISD Staff Directory

B. CTC Faculty Directory

STUDENT SECTION

Section One: Admission and Registration…………………………………………………………………….10

A. CTC Application and Registration Process

B. Texas Success Initiative

C. Assessment Scores

D. Adding a Course

E. Dropping a Course

F. Credit For Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

G. Textbooks and Supplies

H. Financial Obligations

I. Bacterial Meningitis

Section Two: Policies & Student Conduct…………………………………………………………………….14

A. Student Conduct

B. Student Responsibility

C. Scholastic Honesty

D. Academic Probation

E. Attendance

F. Religious Holy Day

Section Three: Student Resources……………………………………………………………………….……….17

A. Public Education & Special Projects

B. Student ID Cards

C. Parking Permit

D. Eagle Mail

E. WebAdvisor

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F. Academic Studio

G. Student Life & Activities

H. Disability Support Services

I. Library

J. Transcripts

Section Four: Engagement................................................................................................20

A. Student Clubs & Organizations

B. Information Sessions & Events

PARENT SECTION

Section One: Communication with CTC Staff & Faculty……………………………….................22

A. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

B. Student Release of Academic Records

C. Student Responsibility

D. Course and Instructor Complaints

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SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION

A. Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the Early College High School program. ECHS provides great

opportunities, significant financial savings and the opportunity to simultaneously earn a high

school diploma and college degree. While in the ECHS program, you will be placed on the

Interdisciplinary Studies Associate of Arts degree plan. A degree plan is a list of courses and

requirements a college student must successfully complete in order to graduate.

Because Texas has a common course-numbering system, credit is easily transferred between

community colleges like CTC and upper-level or four-year public institutions. You are

encouraged to coordinate with the incoming institution to ensure the courses taken at CTC will

fulfill the degree requirements there.

While in the ECHS program, it is important to make a mental distinction between college

requirements and high school requirements. College instructors expect students to spend a

considerable amount of time outside of the classroom to complete class assignments, research

and study. The instructor will explain concepts and methods, but you must dedicate the time

needed to develop a thorough understanding of the topics covered in class. You and your

parents should seriously discuss priorities before and during enrollment in the ECHS program.

B. About Central Texas College

Central Texas College is a public, open-admission community college offering associate degrees

and certificate programs in academic, professional and vocational/technical fields. CTC is

accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to

award associate degrees and certificates of completion. The accreditation ensures quality of

instruction, credit transferability and federal financial aid (Pell Grants).

C. Institutional Mission Statement

Central Texas College’s accessible education supports student success and employability.

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SECTION TWO: EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

A. Definition of Early College High School

An Early College High School is a program that provides students an opportunity to receive an

associate degree and high school diploma simultaneously by taking a mixture of college and

high school courses.

B. Difference Between Early College High School and Dual Enrollment

The difference between ECHS and Dual Enrollment is ECHS students are on a specific degree

plan while Dual Enrollment students are on a General Studies degree plan or varied certificates

of completion. ECHS students are required to complete a set amount of predetermined courses

per semester, while Dual Enrollment students choose how many and what courses they take

per semester. When ECHS students successfully complete all courses on their degree plan, they

will earn an associate degree, while Dual Enrollment students mostly take courses to get a jump

start on their freshman year of college.

C. Daily Schedule

Students may begin entering the building at 8:50. Prior to this time, students should avail of the

cafeteria, Student Union or Student Center. In the event that a CTC course finishes early,

students must find an appropriate location on campus to utilize this time academically. The

Shoemaker Center will not be available for this purpose. At the end of the day, students should

board buses or vehicles promptly, clearing the building by 4:30.

1st period 9:00-10:20

2nd Period 10:30- 11:50

Tutoring 11:50- 12:35

Lunch 12:35- 1:20

3rd Period 1:30- 2:50

4th Period 3:00- 4:20

D. Degree Plan

A degree plan is a list of courses and requirements that college students must successfully

complete in order to receive their CTC degrees. Currently, all ECHS students are placed on the

Interdisciplinary Studies Associate of Arts degree plan.

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Goal: Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies

Early College High School Program of Study

First Semester 9th Grade Second Semester 9th Grade

KISD Pre-AP English I KISD Pre-AP English I

KISD Pre-AP Algebra I or PRE-AP Geometry KISD Pre-AP Algebra I or PRE-AP Geometry

KISD Pre-AP Biology KISD Pre-AP Biology

KISD Pre-AP World History or Pre-AP World Geography

KISD Pre-AP World History or Pre-AP World Geography

KISD LOTE KISD LOTE

KISD AVID I KISD AVID I

KISD Path College Career I KISD Path College Career I

KISD Foundations of Personal Fitness (CTC Articulated credit)

KISD Physical Education (CTC Articulated credit)


KISD Pre-AP English II KISD Pre-AP English II

KISD Pre-AP Geometry or Pre-AP Algebra II KISD Pre-AP Geometry or Pre-AP Algebra II

KISD Pre-AP Chemistry KISD Pre-AP Chemistry

KISD LOTE 2 KISD LOTE 2

KISD AVID II KISD AVID II

KISD Path College Career II KISD Path College Career II

CTC ART 1303 Art (3 credits) CTC Fine Arts Elective (3 credits)

CTC SPCH 1315 (3 credits) KISD Teen Leadership


KISD Pre-AP Algebra II or Pre-AP Precalculus KISD Pre-AP Algebra II or Pre-AP Precalculus

KISD Pre-AP Physics KISD Pre-AP Physics

KISD AVID III KISD AVID III

KISD Path College Career III KISD Path College Career III

CTC HIST 1301 US History (3credits) CTC HIST 1302 US History II (3credits)

CTC Degree Elective (3 credits) CTC ECON 2301 Economics (3 credits)

CTC ENGL 1301 English III DC (3 credits) CTC ENGL 1302 ENGL III DC (3 credits)

CTC Degree Elective PSYC or SOCI (3 credits) CTC Degree Elective PSYC or SOCI (3 credits)


KISD Elective KISD Elective

KISD Elective KISD Elective

KISD AVID IV (H) KISD AVID IV (H)

KISD Path College Career IV KISD Path College Career IV

CTC BIOL 1406 Biology DC (3 credits) CTC BIOL 1407 Biology DC (3 credits)

CTC GOVT 2305 US Government (3 credits) CTC GOVT 2306 Texas Government (3 credits)

CTC MATH 1414 College Algebra (3 credits) CTC MATH 1342 Elementary Statistics (3 credits)

CTC ENGL 2322 English IV DC (3 credits) CTC ENGL 2323 British Literature (3 credits)

Elective- Students may choose from a preselected list of courses.

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E. Campus Locations

Freshmen and Sophomores take high school and college courses at the Fort Hood

campus of the Early College High School. The Fort Hood campus is located at:

51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd

Fort Hood, Texas 76544

Juniors and Seniors take high school and college courses at Central Texas College.

Central Texas College is located at:

6200 West Central Texas Expressway

Killeen Texas, 76549

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SECTION THREE: CONTACT PAGE

A. KISD Staff Directory

Burke, Kathleen 254-336-0261

Principal, Early College High School

[email protected]

Leitsch, David 254-616-3450

Registrar/11th Grade Counselor

[email protected]

Glasgow, Anna 254-616-3455

11th Grade Assistant Principal, ECHS

[email protected]

Bostick, Cherie 254-336-0283

Counselor 10th Grade

[email protected]

B. CTC Staff Directory

Deal, Janill Point of Contact 254-526-1566

Director, Public Education & Special Projects

[email protected]

Barber, Troy

Education Transitions Counselor 254-616-3369

[email protected]

Moralez, Paulino 254-501-3054

Office Assistant, Early College High School

[email protected]

Brooks, Kerstin 254-501-3093

Associate Dean, Central Campus

[email protected]

Anderson, Janice 254-526-1116

Dean, Central Campus & Service Areas

[email protected]

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STUDENT

SECTION ONE: ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION

A. CTC Application and Registration Process

1. Upon ISD acceptance into the program, you will be contacted by a CTC ECHS

representative to begin CTC’s admissions and registration process. The admissions and

registration process includes:

Completing and submitting a CTC online Application for Admission (required only

for initial course or one academic year lapse in enrollment). CTC staff will host

application completion sessions during fall semester of your freshman year.

Application completion sessions will be held at the ECHS Fort Hood campus during

the school day. A CTC staff member and your High School counselor will schedule a

date for you attend. If you prefer to complete the online application on your own,

instructions for how to complete the application can be found in the appendix

section of this book. To access the online application, please visit www.ctcd.edu.

Next, select the red box located at the top right corner of the page that says “Apply

Now”.

Please do not complete and submit your CTC admissions application any earlier than

one year prior to taking your first CTC course. If your application is completed and

submitted more than one year earlier, you will be required to submit a new application

prior to registration. You will not take a CTC course during your freshman year, so it is

not necessary to complete the CTC Application for Admission any earlier than the month

of September.

You will need to complete an ECHS Release of Information Form (required only for

initial course). You will complete this form during the spring semester of your

freshman year. The form will be given to you by a CTC ECHS representative during

CTC registration sessions that will be held at your school.

You will need to complete a Student Release of Records Form. You will first

complete this form during spring semester of your freshman year and subsequent

semesters. A CTC ECHS representative will provide you with the form during CTC

advising plan sessions that will be held at your school.

You will need to submit official test scores verifying Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

requirements have been met, as needed (see section D). Please work with your

school counselor to obtain your scores.

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You will need to submit an ECHS Approval/Advising Plan (submit each semester or

with each new enrollment request). You will be given an ECHS Approval/Advising

Plan during CTC advising plan sessions that will be held at your school. Your High

School counselor will schedule a date for you to attend.

You will need to complete the Class Registration Form (submit each semester or

with each new enrollment request) complete only through the signature line. You

will be given the Class Registration Form during a CTC advising plan session that will

be held at your school.

All forms are available on the CTC website and in your high school guidance counselor’s

office.

2. If you are a military dependent, the following documents are required:

You will need to meet with a CTC ECHS representative; they will view your ID card

and use the information to complete a Military Verification ID form.

If Texas is claimed on LES as Home of Record you may be asked to provide current

LES and 12 month old LES

If Home of Record is not Texas: Copies of the Leave and Earnings (LES) that show

the military member has claimed Texas as his or her place of residence for the last

12 consecutive months prior to enrollment.

3. Submit all completed forms to your high school counselor or a Central Texas College

ECHS representative

B. Texas Success Initiative

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state requirement for all Texas institutions of higher

education. TSI requires students to be assessed in reading, writing and math skills prior to

enrolling in most college classes unless the student is TSI exempt or TSI waived. TSI uses

assessment, advising and remediation to ensure that students have the skills to be successful in

freshman academic coursework. The TSI is applicable to students attending CTC Texas locations

(including ECHS programs) and in-state distant learners.

C. Assessment Scores

To be eligible to enroll in academic courses, you must meet one of the two provisions below. In

addition, you must also meet the prerequisite requirements listed for each class as cited in the

CTC course catalog.

1. Be TSI complete based on acceptable scores on the Mathematics, Reading, and/or Writing.

Minimum scores for TSI completion are:

TSI Math- 350

TSI Reading- 351

TSI Writing- 340 & 4 essay

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2. Be exempt from taking a mandatory TSI assessment test based on proof of ONE of the

following minimum scores on the exit-level ACT or SAT test relevant to the courses to be

attempted:

ACT: 23 composite with 19 in English and/or 19 in Mathematics, or

SAT: 1070 composite with 500 in Critical Reading and/or 500 in Mathematics

New SAT Reading (effective 3/1/16) TSI Complete 480

New SAT Math (effective 3/1/16) TSI Complete 530

Central Texas College offers the TSI Assessment year round the cost is $25 for three sections or

$10 per section, you can take the test as many times as needed. Testing is also available at the

ECHS. Check with your counselor for details.

D. Adding a Course

If you would need to add a college course, you must submit the following:

ECHS/Early Admission form (submit with each new enrollment request) with

counselor approval

Class Registration Form or Add Form The CTC Registration form is used to register for class prior to the course start date. An Add

form is used once the course has started. The deadline for adding a classroom course is no later

than the census date. The deadline for online courses is the Thursday prior to the first day of

class (no late registration for online courses).

E. Dropping or Withdrawing From a Course

If you need to drop a CTC course, you must submit a completed and signed CTC Application for

Drop or Withdrawal Form through their high school counselor prior to the last day to drop or

withdraw. The CTC ECHS representative will provide these dates each semester prior to course

registration, as dates vary depending on course length and start date.

If you wish to drop a class prior to the course census date, you must submit a Drop Form. After

the course census date, you must submit an Application for Withdrawal.

A course withdrawal will show as a grade of “W” on the college transcript and will not impact

the GPA. Students who do not officially drop/withdraw a course, but stop attending, will be

treated as still enrolled. This may result in failure of the class and/or loss of funds. It is

important that you officially drop/withdraw a course using one or both of the procedures

outlined above. You cannot withdraw after the published withdrawal date.

It is important that the high school counselor is informed of and signs the form for any course

addition, withdrawal, or drop.

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F. Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

CTC requires that students earn a 3 or higher on the AP examination and meet all other

institutional requirements to be eligible to receive college credit. Official transcripts must be

sent directly from the College Board to CTC. Please note, if you plan to transfer credits to a 4-

year institution, you will need to check if they will accept the AP credit. Each institution sets

their policy of AP credit, and AP credit does not transfer from one institution to the next.

G. Textbooks and Supplies

The ISD will purchase and distribute textbooks for courses taken during high school hours. If

you take courses outside of high school hours you are responsible for purchasing required

textbooks.

H. Financial Obligations

Early College High School students are not responsible for tuition for courses taken during

school hours and taken during the school year. If there is a need for summer courses, please

contact your ECHS representative to determine who will be responsible for tuition and to

receive appropriate signatures.

I. Bacterial Meningitis

You are required to submit proof of bacterial meningitis vaccine prior to attending any

classroom course located at Central Campus. Proof of vaccination must be submitted not later

than ten days prior to the start of the semester and must have been administered within the

previous five years. Exceptions to the requirement may include students who enroll only in

online or other distance education courses, who are 21 years of age or older, who have not had

a break in enrollment of at least one fall or spring semester, and those who may be eligible to

apply for an exemption as set forth in Texas Education Code 51.9192.

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STUDENT

SECTION TWO: POLICIES & STUDENT CONDUCT

A. Student Conduct

CTC courses within the Early College High School are college-level courses and are governed by

Central Texas College policies and procedures.

ECHS students are required to adhere to both the Killeen School District and CTC policies and

procedures as outlined in the KISD Student Handbook and CTC Student Handbook. This includes

the School District and College codes of student conduct, computer usage, and security and

safety information, among others. All disciplinary actions, including suspension and dismissal

from ECHS, shall be in conformity with the codes of school conduct of both parties. In the event

of a conflict between the policies of the two parties, the School District and CTC will collaborate

to resolve the issue. In the case of issues requiring mental health counseling the student will be

referred back to KISD. Students who do not comply with policies and codes of conduct will,

when appropriate, return to their School District’s home campus and may not be allowed to

return to the ECHS and/or CTC as indicated.

B. Student Responsibility

Your instructor is available to answer your questions about course materials or class policies. If

you have any concerns about your performance in the course or are not sure of an assignment,

you need to email the instructor.

C. Scholastic Honesty

All students are required and expected to maintain the highest standards of scholastic honesty

in the preparation of all coursework and during examinations. If you are guilty of scholastic

dishonesty you will be administratively dropped from the course with a grade of “F” and subject

to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and expulsion.

The following are considered examples of scholastic dishonesty:

Plagiarism- The taking of passages from the writings of others without giving proper

credit to the sources.

Collusion- Using another’s work as one’s own, or working together with another person

in the preparation of work, unless such joint preparation is specifically approved in

advance by the instructor.

Cheating- Giving or receiving information on examinations.

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D. Academic Probation

CTC course catalog states that Academic standards of progress are monitored by the college to

identify students who are having academic difficulty. You are responsible for knowing your

academic status at all times. The CTC course catalog adds:

1. Students who fail to maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) during their

initial seven semester hours attempted will be notified of their Unsatisfactory Academic

Progress status and provided a list of student support services available to them.

2. Students who fail to (a) maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA after the first seven semester

hours attempted or (b) fail to achieve a 2.0 GPA during any term after the first seven

semester hours and have less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA will be placed on Academic

Probation during the next term in which they register. Students will be notified of their

status and will meet with a CTC counselor for academic advisement and assistance.

Once students raise their cumulative GPA to 2.0, their status will be changed to

Academic Good Standing. Students who fail to achieve a 2.0 GPA during their semester

of probation and whose cumulate GPA is less than 2.0 will be placed on Academic

Suspension. The mandatory suspension period is one sixteen-week semester, two-eight

week terms, or both summer semesters.

E. Attendance

Because data shows absences for any reason negatively affect the learning process, you are

expected to attend all classes in which you are enrolled. Class attendance is your responsibility.

Regular and punctual attendance at all scheduled classes is expected and CTC reserves the right

to address individual cases of nonattendance.

Your teacher will inform you of the attendance policy of the course at the initial class

meeting.

You are responsible for understanding the attendance policy for each course in which

you enroll and for meeting attendance requirements.

Failure to meet the attendance requirements in a course may lower a grade for the

semester or may result in failure of the course.

The effect of absences on grades is determined by the instructor.

When absences from class are necessary for any reason, it is your responsibility to

arrange to make up assignments missed during the absence.

Instructors are required to keep attendance records.

Regardless of the reason for the absence, you are responsible for completing all

coursework covered during any absence.

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Although distance learning courses do not require you to report to a classroom at a

given time, you are expected to maintain constant progress throughout the course.

F. Religious Holy Day If you need to be absent from class for the observance of a religious holy day, it is strongly

suggested that you submit a written request to each instructor prior to the absence of the

religious holy day(s) that will be missed. Although you will be excused from class, you will be

responsible for make-up of all work or tests missed on the religious holy day in which the

absence occurred.

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STUDENT

SECTION THREE: STUDENT RESOURCES

A. Public Education & Special Projects

This area handles ECHS admissions, registration, counseling and event coordination. Public

Education will have staff available at the ECHS Fort Hood campus and in Buildings 103 and 136

at the CTC Central Campus. Please direct all CTC questions and concerns to the Public Education

& Special Projects department at (254) 501-3054 and (254)526-1566. Hours of operation are

Monday-Thursday 7:30a.m.-5:30p.m., Friday 7:30a.m.-11:30a.m.

B. Student ID Cards

You are eligible for a CTC student ID card. ID cards are used for various campus facilities such as

the library, computer labs and the physical fitness center. Cards are issued in the Student

Services Building 119, room 106. You must present a valid state- or federally-issued photo ID,

such as a driver’s license or military ID card. A copy of the class schedule is also needed. The

first student ID card is free. A $5 fee is charged for each replacement. The replacement fee

must be paid at the Business Office in Building 119 and the receipt brought to the student ID

card station to receive the replacement. At the beginning of the school year, KISD will schedule

a date for ECHS students to visit the ID center so ID cards can be issued to the group.

C. Parking Permit

You are required to obtain a parking permit for each vehicle you may drive or/ and park on

campus. Parking permits are available anytime during normal business hours and can be

obtained at the CTC Police Department, Building 137 directly behind Student Services, Building

119. Parking permits are issued at no charge; however failing to display a CTC parking permit, as

required, can result in a $25 fine.

D. Eagle Mail

All CTC students taking courses for college credit receive a CTC student email account following

their initial class registration. Accounts will be automatically created and you will receive an

email with instructions for accessing your account within three days after class registration. The

format for CTC Eagle Mail addresses is [email protected]. As duplicate

usernames occur, a sequential number will be assigned such as

[email protected]. If you would like to forward your email account, please visit

www.ctcd.edu .Eagle Mail is used for official notifications regarding financial aid, records, and

other business matters, so it is essential for students to check their Eagle Mail on a regular

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E. WebAdvisor

WebAdvisor is our online student information system. Although high school students cannot

register for classes via WebAdvisor, you can access other features, including access to grades

and printing unofficial transcripts. A link to WebAdvisor, along with instructions of how to login,

may be found at www.ctcd.edu. ECHS students are assigned a CTC ID number, which may also

be obtained via WebAdvisor.

F. Academic Studio

The CTC Academic Studio-Student Success Center, located at the CTC Central Campus provides

comprehensive services in supporting student success and goal completion. Services include

tutoring, academic advising, information and resource referrals, college success/ study skills

workshops. In addition, textbook and childcare assistance are available for qualifying students.

G. Student Life & Activities

The Student Life & Activities office provides opportunities for individual and group interaction

through student field trips, tournaments, organizations and various seasonal and social

activities. The Student Life & Activities office is located in the Roy J. Smith Student Center,

Building 106. A student lounge consisting of a game room and recreational center is also

available.

H. Disability Support Services

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides

comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. This legislation requires that

all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides equal access

to all programs and services. If you have a documented disability, please contact either the

Disability Support Services Office (DSS) at (254)526-1863, in Building 111, Room 205 or contact

the Physical Disability Support Services Office in Building 111, Room 209 at (254)526-1822 or

(254)526-1195. TDD (254)526-1378. Please be aware that high school and college disabilities

have different guidelines and parameters. All disability questions and documentation must be

processed through the CTC Disability Support Services office. Instructors do not handle DSS

paperwork except for that which is issued from the DSS office.

I. Library

The Oveta Culp Hobby Memorial Library offers a variety of services to students, faculty and

staff at CTC. More than 450,000 books, microforms, audio/visual materials and periodical

subscriptions support the college curriculum and provide general reading for students, faculty,


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staff and patrons from the community at large. Via the Internet, an automated system provides

off-campus access to the card catalog and selected periodical indexes. Bibliographic instruction

services include general library tours, subject-oriented lectures and tours given to classes at

faculty request. A computer lab provides word processing and spreadsheet software, along with

Internet access. Other services include personal assistance at the reference desk, coin-operated

photocopiers and Interlibrary Loan services to borrow materials which are not owned by the

library. The library participates in TexShare, a resource-sharing program that allows students,

faculty and staff at Texas institutions of higher education to use the collections of participating

institutions. You must have an active ID in order to utilize the library. Additional information

pertaining to the library can be found on CTC’s website at www.ctcd.edu.

J. Transcripts

Convenient forms for ordering transcripts are available from the Transcript Office located in

Building 119, transcript requests can also be submitted through www.ctcd.edu. Email requests

are accepted if the request is to issue a transcript solely to another institution of higher

education.

Requests for transcripts must be addressed to the CTC Transcript Office at the Central Campus.

Transcript requests should include full name to include former names used at CTC; student

assigned identification number; date of birth; and location/year you initially attended CTC and

the last location/date of attendance. Include a complete address to which the transcript is to be

sent.



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STUDENT

SECTION FOUR: ENGAGEMENT

A. Student Clubs & Organizations

Early College High School students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of student

clubs and organizations, such as the following:

Student Government Association

Bible Student Fellowship

C.A.S.T Club (Collegiate Academic Support Team)

Hospitality and Culinary Arts

ENACTUS

Engineering & Math

Gay/Straight Alliance

Mental Health Services Association

Net Impact (formerly ENACTUS

Otaku Unlimited Club (Anime)

Phi Theta Kappa

Psi Beta Psychology National Honor Society

Rotaract

Speech and Debate

Student Nurse Association

Student Veteran’s Organization

TAMUCT ROTC

Writer’s Club

Please contact Student Life & Activities or visit www.ctcd.edu for more information.

B. Information Sessions & Events

Central Texas College and Killeen Independent School District collaborate to host events

throughout the school year. Events are held at the ECHS Fort Hood Campus and or at CTC. The

ECHS Fort Hood Campus will announce upcoming events.

CTC ECHS New Student and Parent Orientation

CTC Campus Tour & Team Building (for freshman)

CTC Campus Tour (for sophomores)

CTC AY Admission Application Visit

CTC Student Resource Fair

CTC Degree Plan Session

CTC Advising Plan Visit


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CTC Blackboard Information Visit

CTC Academic Department Fair

CTC Student Clubs & Organizations Fair

Career Day

In addition to the events listed above, you can participate in many other activities like Geekfest,

Join a Club Day, Haunted House/Fall Carnival, and Wellness Fairs.

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PARENT

SECTION ONE: COMMUNICATION WITH CTC STAFF & FACULTY

A. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act as amended, is a federal law that pertains to the

release of and access to student educational records. In compliance with FERPA, Central Texas

College does not disclose personally identifiable information contained in student education

records, except as authorized by law. Information classified as “directory information” may be

disclosed to the general public without prior written consent from a student unless the CTC

Records and Registration office is notified in writing by the student. This statement of

nondisclosure will remain on the student’s records unless they cancel the request to withhold

directory information. A student may request on an item-by-item basis the release of directory

or non-directory information. Please note that even if the student is a minor, records may not

be released to parents or guardians without the student’s consent. A Student Consent for

Release of Academic Records form can be found in the Early College High School Approval/

Advising Plan packet and on the CTC website.

Directory Information:

Student’s name

Local address

Home address

Electronic mail address

Telephone number

Date and place of birth

Major field of study

Dates of attendance

Degrees, awards and honors received

Most recent previous educational agency or institution attended

Photographs

Classification (freshman, sophomore or unclassified)

Participation in officially recognized activities and sports

Date of graduation

B. Student Release of Academic Records

There is a Student Consent for Release of Academic Records form available in the ECHS

Approval/Advising Plan packet that is completed prior to the start of each semester. If you

would like to have access to your student’s records, he or she will need to complete the form.

Please note that students have the option to revoke access.

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STUDENT CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF ACADEMIC RECORDS To Assoc. Dean

Admissions, Registration & Records Central Texas College P.O. Box 1800 Killeen,TX 76540 Fax: (254) 526-1545

From:

Name of Student Student ID

Street Address City State Zip Code

Home Phone Number Alternate Phone Number email

Under Federal legislation, namely the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, I understand that my educational records cannot be released without my written permission or a Parental Affidavit of Dependency certified by my parent or guardian.

I, therefore, request that the information listed below be released to the following:

Name

Street Address City State Zip Code

Valid: (circle one only) Spring Summer Fall Year

Information to be released:

Registration Grades Transcripts Business Office VA Financial Aid

Other

Purpose of request:

Signed this day of

Student’s signature

CTC FERPA-Student Consent, February 2014

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C. Student Responsibility

The instructor is available for students to answer questions about course materials or class

policies. According to federal regulation, CTC’s business is with the student. When a student

enrolls in a college course, he or she is treated as a college student even if they are a minor.

Therefore, the student must take responsibility for relaying concerns and questions to the

instructor. The parent may be present; however, due to FERPA regulations, the student must

write a letter granting permission for parent to attend the meeting. The letter must include a

date, time, and issues to be discussed.

D. Course and Instructor Complaints

If a student has a complaint about a course or an instructor, the student should first speak with

the instructor to resolve the issue. If the student and the instructor are unable to resolve the

matter, then the student needs to make an appointment with the Department Chair as outlined

in the academic appeal process in the CTC student handbook. The handbook is available at

http://www.ctcd.edu/ctcd/assets/File/Student%20Life/studenthandbook.pdf. The parent may

be present during the meeting, however, due to FERPA regulations, the student must write a

letter granting permission for the parent to attend the meeting. The permission letter must

include the date, time, the issues to be discussed, and the parent’s name. In addition, the letter

needs to be signed and dated.

If the parent comes to the class or to the instructor’s office to complain to the faculty member,

the parent will be immediately referred to the Department Chair. If the student needs contact

information for the Department Chair, the student can request the information from their ECHS

representative. Only if the matter cannot be resolved at the Department Chair level the student

can appeal to the Dean of Central and Service Area Campus.

High School initiated reporting of disciplinary issues:

CTC initiated reporting of disciplinary issues:

http://www.ctcd.edu/ctcd/assets/File/Student%20Life/studenthandbook.pdf

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Appendix

A.

What’s the Difference in Attending High School and College? Attending high school classes Attending College Classes

Classes generally don’t have more than 35 students.

Some classes may have more than 100 students.

Students attend classes for 36 weeks. Some classes extend over the semester dates and some don’t.

College classes are divided into two long 16-week semesters which is the regular school year. There are 5 and 10 week summer courses that are not required for Early College High School students. There are 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12 week classes available in the fall and spring semesters, but these are not available for ECHS students.

You may study outside of class anywhere from 0-2 hours, and most of it is cramming at the last minute for a test.

To keep up with all the information that your professor expects you to know and will not cover in class; you must study 2-3 hours every day outside of class. Be sure that somewhere in your daily schedule, you schedule this study time just like you would schedule a real class, even if it is in small increments.

You usually read something once, but sometimes you can just listen to the teacher and get the information.

Read your text assignments and take good notes on your text and in class. Organize and review all notes regularly. You should be able to visualize some notes in your head (“Oh, I remember that was in the top right hand corner of the page and I put a star next to it.”) If the professor uses a publisher test bank, many of the questions will come from the readings to which s/he will add questions from the lectures. The key here is “Keep up.”

You are expected to read, at most, a chapter or some other short assignment. Commonly, what you read is re-taught in class.

You may be assigned significant reading and writing assignments – perhaps several chapters with an essay. The professor may not even mention these in class.

High School Curriculum College Curriculum

Your courses are based on TEKS at the state level which dictate what must be covered in high school courses.

Your college courses are based on curricular guidelines at the state level which dictate what must be included in the curriculum for the course/degree.

High School Teachers College Professors

Teachers carefully monitor attendance. Usually college professors do not formally take attendance, but they will be taking attendance for ECHS students because it is a KISD and state requirement.

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Teachers check your completed homework and hand it back.

Professors may not check completed homework, but they have assigned it to allow you to practice what will likely be tested somewhere in the course. They will assume that you can perform the tasks unless you tell them that you tried the homework and had trouble. If you make an appointment with the professor, they can sit down and help you.

Teachers remind you of incomplete work. Some professors will remind you; others will not. It is your responsibility to be familiar with your syllabus and all the requirements that are listed there. The syllabus is your best friend for keeping on track and is the legal document on what you will learn and what you are required to do in the course. If you are late on an assignment and think it was unfair that the instructor docked your grade, the department will refer to the syllabus. If the assignment is clearly published with the due date, the grade will stand.

Teachers approach you if they think you need help.

Professors are happy to help you, but they will expect you to initiate contact and request for help.

Teachers are available before and after class for conversation and questions.

Professors often have a line of students wanting to talk to them, but they sometimes only have 15 minutes between classes. You are expected to utilize the professor’s office hours. To do this, call the department or the professor and make an appointment. We recommend doing this through email as the instructor is more likely to be keeping up with emails during the day, and an email serves as documentation that you requested help.

Teachers present material to assist you in understanding the text book.

Professors may or may not follow the book and may or may not correlate the lecture to the book. Some professors use the text heavily; some may only use several chapters and rely more on their own material.

Teachers have been trained in secondary teaching methods.

College professors are experts on content or their particular areas of research. It’s possible that they never took an education course. This kind of instructor is more frequent at 4-yr universities, but there are also some at the community college level.

Teachers provide you with information you missed when you were absent.

Professors expect that you will get missed class notes from classmates.

Teachers write important information on the board, project it on a screen, or send it to your laptop.

Some professors may do this; others may just lecture non-stop and expect you to take good notes.

Teachers impart knowledge and facts. Then they either discuss the connections and conclusions or lead you to make the correct connections.

College professors expect that you will do the appropriate research or have discussions with your peers to be able to make these connections on

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your own. That will be part of the course outcomes – your ability to synthesize information and make the appropriate connections especially about unrelated topics.

Teachers remind you of assignments and due dates.

Professors expect you to consult the course syllabus which spells out exactly what is expected, when it is due, and how much the assignment counts in your total course grade. Sometimes this is configured in percentages and sometimes in course points.

Tests in High School Tests in College

Make up tests are often available. Make- up tests are seldom an option. You will need to talk to your instructor about it. If s/he authorizes a make-up test, you will need to coordinate the date/time for the make-up test with the instructor.

Teachers rearrange test dates to avoid conflict with school events.

Professors schedule tests without regard to the demands of other courses or activities.

Testing is frequent and covers a small amount of material.

Testing is mostly infrequent and may cover large, cumulative amounts of material. Many courses will have only 2 tests – a midterm and a final-- and both will count heavily in the grade.

Teachers conduct review sessions pointing out the most important concepts.

Professors sometime offer review sessions and sometimes not. If they give a review, they expect you to participate with plenty of questions.

Grades in High School Grades in College

Consistently good homework grades will raise your overall grade when test grades are low.

Major tests and papers generally provide most of the course grade. In many courses, professors expect you to do homework for practice, but they do not grade it.

Extra credit projects are often available. Many professors do not give extra credit, and if they do, it is not assigned for the purpose of raising a grade.

Grades are given for most assigned work. This may or may not happen.

Initial low test grades may not have an adverse effect on your final grade.

Grade values for all assignments, to include tests, are clearly outlined in your syllabus. Make sure to be appropriately prepared for all tests.

You may graduate as long as you have passed all required courses with a grade of D or higher.

You must maintain a C average, which is a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0, during each semester or you may be placed on academic probation. If you are placed on probation you will need to bring your grades up to a C, or you may not be allowed to return to college. Remember that tutoring is available through the Academic Studio to assist you in the event that you are falling behind in a course. Keep in mind that a minimum cumulative (overall) GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate with your CTC degree.

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Teachers keep you briefed on your grades. Your professor or your syllabus tells you where you can see your grades. It’s your responsibility to go there and keep track of how you are doing.

Following Rules in High School Choosing Responsibly in College

High school is mandatory and is usually free. College is voluntary and can be expensive.

Your time is structured by others, and most of your classes are arranged for you.

You must manage your own time. Unless you are in a program like ECHS, you must arrange your own schedule in consultation with your counselor. Schedules tend to look lighter than they really are.

You can count on parents and teachers to remind you of your responsibilities and to guide you in setting priorities.

You must balance your responsibilities and set your own priorities.

You are not responsible for knowing what it takes to graduate.

Graduation and degree requirements are complex. You are expected to know what you need to graduate.

Each day you go from one class directly to another, spending 6 hours each day and 30 hrs a week in class.

You often have time between classes and you may spend less time in college classes.

Expect this in college:

1. You are expected to take responsibility for what you do and don’t do. You also will need

to accept the consequences for what you do and don’t do.

2. College lecture classes are taught on the basis that you’ve done all the assigned readings

and homework. If you come to class unprepared, you may not understand what the

lecture is about.

3. Mastery of a skill is often seen as the ability to apply what you’ve learned to new

situations or problems. It is not about facts that you have memorized.

4. Results count. Although a good faith effort may affect your professor’s willingness to

help you, it will not substitute for results when it comes to grading.

Hot tips!

1. Think beyond this minute. Set goals for the day, week, semester, and year.

2. Keep a calendar with all your important dates, to include test dates, assignment due

dates, etc.

3. Prioritize: Schedule your study time, but also allow some time to relax.

4. Get to know your professors. They are your greatest resource.

5. Come to class and participate.

6. Remember -The more challenging the mountain, the more satisfying when you make it

to the top.

7. Think positive – you can achieve your goals!!!

WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE AT CTC!!!!

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B. STUDENT HANDBOOK Please view CTC’s Student Code of Conduct located in CTC’s Student Handbook.


C. ADMISSIONS APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Navigate to www.ctcd.edu. Click on “Apply Now”.

2. Click on “Create Account”.

Create a Central Texas College Application Account

Enrollment Information

3. Location Preferred: select “Killeen”.

4. Reason of Attendance: select “Courses for College Credit”.

5. Anticipated Term: select the term you plan to take ECHS courses. If it is not

listed yet, select the term closest to the term you plan to

enroll.

Basic Information

6. Full Name: Fill in the boxes for your First Name, Middle Name, Last Name 7. Date of Birth: Choose the appropriate responses for the Month, Day, Year 8. Zip Code: Fill in the Zip Code 9. Email: Use an email address that you check frequently

10. Verify Email: Type in the same email you listed in Question 9

Military Affiliation

11. Military Status: select the status that most closely describes you.

a. If you are not military affiliated, select “none” for Questions 12 & 13.

b. If your parent has separated and or is retired from the military for 12 months or

more, Please select “none” for Questions 12 & 13

c. ECHS students with military affiliation, your selected answer will begin with

“Child of …….”. Select the appropriate response.

d. If you are the child of an active duty member, please include:

your sponsor’s 12 month old LES and current LES

PCS orders to Texas

See your CTC representative to complete a military ID verification



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Note: This information is only used for determining residency.

12. Military Branch: Click on the drop down box, Choose the appropriate branch of service that your parent / guardian is currently serving in.

a. If you are not military affiliated, select “none” for Questions 12 & 13.

b. If your parent has separated and or is retired from the military for 12 months or

more, Please select “none” for Questions 12 & 13

Login Information

13. User Name: Create a Username 14. Password: Create a Password

a. Note: Please use a username and password that you can remember or write it down in a secure location. You will need this information to complete your application.

15. Click on “Submit Information”

16. You will be back at the login page now.

17. Enter the “Username” and “Password” you just created to log in.

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

18. Terms of Use: Click in the box for “I agree” after reviewing the Terms of Use.

19. Privacy Policy: Click in the box for “I have read the above notice”

20. Click on “Continue and Create”.

My applications

21. Application for Admissions: Click “Start Application”. 22. On the next page, click “Start Application” again.

Enrollment Information

23. Indicate on what basis you are seeking admission:

select “ High School dual Credit / Early Admissions”

24. Select the option that is most appropriate for attending Central Texas college

select “ Early College High School”

25. Term you expect to enter

select “Choose the semester you plan to take Early College High School Courses” Example: (Spring 2017 Jan-May)

o Note: if the term is not listed, choose the term that is closes to it.

26. Program of Study:

select “AA-Interdisciplinary Studies”

27. Do you physically reside:

select “In Texas”

28. Which campus do you plan to attend?

select “Central Campus (Killeen)”

29. Service Area / Location:

select “Early College High School”

30. Method of instruction:

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select “Face to Face”

31. Education Level:

select “Freshman, less than 30 semester hours”

32. Select the primary reason for attending classes at Central Texas college, Educational Goal:

select “Earn Early College HS Credit”

33. Click on “Save & Continue”

Biographical Information

34. Social Security Information:

enter your SSN in the following format ### - ## - ####

Note: You must include the dashes (-) when putting in your SSN.

35. Date of Birth Note: this box should already be filled out

36. Full Legal Name

a. First Name: Note this box should already be filled out

b. First Name: Note this box should already be filled out

c. Middle Name: Note this box should already be filled out

d. Suffix: Leave blank if this question does not apply or select the

“appropriate response”.

37. Other Names

a. Note: This section is only used if the student has gone by another name.

b. Note: This section is commonly not used by ECHS students.

38. Gender

a. Click in the circle, and select your “appropriate response”

39. Place of Birth

a. City: enter the name of the “city’ for where you were born

b. State: select the “state” you were born in

c. Country: select the “country” you were born in.

40. Ethnicity and Race

a. Are you Hispanic / Latino: Select your “appropriate response”

b. Race (Select all that apply): Click in the box or boxes for all “appropriate

response ”

41. Citizenship

a. Are you a U.S. Citizen?: Select your “appropriate response”

42. Military Affiliation

a. Do you have military affiliation based on yourself or on a family member:

Select your “appropriate response”

Note: This response is based on the student’s parent / guardian military

status

Note: Please select “Yes”, If your parent or parents / guardian are “active

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military” or recently separated from the military / retired less than a year.

Note: Please select “NO”, If your parent / guardian have separated from and or

are retired from the military for 12 months or more.

43. Click on “Save and Continue”

Contact Information 44. Current Physical Address

a. Street Address Line 1: enter your “Street number and name”

b. Street Address Line 2: “Leave blank if you do not need this area”

c. City: enter the “City” you live in.

d. State / Province: select “Texas”

e. Zip / Postal Code: enter your “Zip Code”. Example: “76542”

f. County: select the “appropriate response”

Note: If you live in Killeen or Harker Heights, select “Bell”

Note: If you live in Copperas Cove, select “Coryell”

g. Country select the “United States”

h. How long have you lived at this address?

select the “appropriate response”

45. Permanent Address

a. Is your permanent address the same as your current physical address?

Select your ”appropriate response”

Note: If you answered “Yes”, go on to number 47

Note: If you answered “NO”, continue to fill out the remaining

questions in the permanent address section of the online application.

46. Mailing Address

a. Is your mailing address the same as?

select the “appropriate response” Note: If you selected “Current Physical Address”, go on to number 48

Note: If you filled out the section “Permanent Address” and selected

“Permanent Address” for your response to this question, go to number

48.

Note: If you selected “neither”, continue to fill out the remaining questions in

the “Mailing Address” Section of the online application.

47. State and County Residence

a. State of legal residence for tax purpose:

select the “appropriate response” Note: If you do not know the answer, click “save” at the bottom of the

screen and ask your parent / guardian. Log back in and continue filling

out your application once you have the answer.

b. County of legal Residence in Texas:

Select the “appropriate response”

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Note: If you do not know the answer, click “save” at the bottom of the

screen and ask your parent / guardian. Log back in and continue filling

out your application once you have the answer.

48. Phone Numbers

a. Cell Phone: enter a phone number where you can be reached

b. Residence Phone: enter your home phone number

c. Work Phone: enter your parents work phone (optional)

d. DSN or International Phone: For ECHS students (leave Blank)

Note: You must include the dashes (-) when putting in your phone number or

numbers.

49. Email Addresses

a. Primary Email: Note: this box should already be filled out

b. Secondary Email: Click in box if you wish to include a second email. (Recommended)

50. Emergency Contact

a. Emergency Contact Name: type in “Name of emergency contact”

b. Emergency Relationship: select the “appropriate response”

c. Emergency Daytime Phone: type in “emergency contact’s phone number” d. Emergency Other Phone: add a second phone number to contact in case of

emergency (Recommended)

51. Click “Save & Continue”

Residency Information

52. During the 12 months prior to the term for which you are applying, did you attend a public college or university in Texas (excluding Central Texas College) in a fall or spring term?

Select “NO”

53. Click “Save and Continue”

Residency Claim

54. Of what state or country are you a resident?

Select “Texas”

55. When you begin the semester for which you are applying, will you have lived in Texas for the previous 12 months?


56. Did you live or will you have lived in Texas the 36 months leading up to high school graduation or completion of the GED?

Select “yes”


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Residency Based on Parent or Legal Guardian

58. Is the parent or legal guardian upon whom you base your claim a residency a U.S. citizen?


Note: Select “Yes”, if the following situations apply to you

If both your parents/guardian are a U.S. citizens.

If both your parents/guardian are living together and one parent is a U.S. citizen

If the parent/guardian you are living with is a U.S. citizen.

59. Is the parent or legal guardian upon whom you based your claim of residency a Permanent Resident?


Note: if your parent is a U.S. citizen, select “NO”

Note: If you select “Yes” for Question 59, then you should select “NO” for this

question.

Note: If you selected “No” for this question. The answers to the following

questions are as follows:

Question 61 – “NO”


Question 63 – “leave blank”


Question 65 – “Leave Blank”

Note: if you selected “Yes “for this question, continue to question 61.

60. Is this parent or legal guardian a foreign national whose application for Permanent Resident Status has been preliminarily reviewed?


61. Is this parent or legal guardian a foreign national here with a visa?


62. If so, indicate which


63. Is this parent or legal guardian a foreign national here with a Refugee, Asylee, Parolee or here under Temporary Protective Status?


64. If so, indicate which


65. Does this parent or legal guardian currently live in Texas?


66. If he or she is out of the state due to a temporary assignment by his or her employer or another temporary purpose, provide an explanation

Click in the box if this applies to you.

67. If he or she is currently living in Texas, how long has he or she been living here?

Select “appropriate response”

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68. What is your purpose for being in the state?

Select either “Establish/maintain a home” or “Work assignment” only.

69. If other, provide an explanation

Leave Blank

70. If he or she is member of U.S. military, is Texas his or her Home of Record?

Click on the circle and select your “appropriate response”

71. What state is listed as his or her military legal residence for tax purposes on his or her Lave and Earning Statement for the 12 months prior to enrollment?

Select the “appropriate response”

72. Does your parent or legal guardian hold a title to residential real property in Texas?


Note: Choose “Yes” if your parent or legal guardian owns their home.

Note: If you select “Yes”, answer question 74

Note: if you select “No”, go to question 75

73. If yes, date acquired:

Enter “Full Date” in the following format “MM/DD/YYYY”

74. Do you have ownership interest and customarily manage a business in Texas without the intention of liquidation in the foreseeable future?


Note: Choose “Yes”, if your parent or guardian owns a business here in Texas.

Note: Choose “NO”, if your parent or guardian does not own a business here in Texas.

75. If yes, date acquired:

Enter “Full Date” in the following format “MM/DD/YYYY”

76. While living in Texas, has your parent or legal guardian ben gainfully employed for a period of at least 12 consecutive months?


Note: choose “YES”, if your parent or guardian has worked for at least 12 months in a row while living in Texas

77. While living in Texas, has your parent or legal guardian received primary support through services from a social service agency for a period of at least 12 consecutive months?


Note: Choose “YES”, if your parent or guardian has received services like WIC, food stamps, SNAP, etc.….

78. If Parent or legal guardian is married, check all that apply.

Click in all the boxes that apply.

Note: if no boxes apply, leave blank

79. How long has your parent or legal guardian been married to the Texas resident prior to enrollment?



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Residency Additional Information

81. Please provide additional information that Central Texas College may need in order to

determine your residency for tuition purposes. (Optional) Please leave blank


Note: There currently a problem with this program, once you click “Save and

Continue”, please look at the screen.

Step 1: Scroll to the bottom of the current screen (Enrollment Information) and re-

answer the question “Education Level” mark “freshman, Less than 30 semester

hours”, click “Save and continue”. Now you will have 2 options.

Option 1: If the student has a “Military Affiliation”, look on the left hand side of the

screen and you will see a list of subject, Please click on “Military

Information” and you should now be at question 84, please continue

answering the remaining questions. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Option 2: If the student has “No Military Affiliation”, look on the left hand side of the

screen and you will see a list of subjects, Please click on “Additional

Information” (please note there should be no option for military information

listed, if it is listed go to option one instructions) and continue with question

101 and answer the remaining questions. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Military Information

83. Do you have military affiliation based on yourself? Select all that apply.

For ECHS students, click on the box for “NO AFFILIATION”

Note: after checking the box for “NO AFFILIATION”, go to question 92

Note: this question is about the student not the parent.

84. Branch of Service:

For ECHS Students, “LEAVE BLANK”

85. Installation State / Country:


86. Military Installation:


87. Military Pay Grade:


88. If prior / retired military, please provide date of separation:


89. State of Separation:


90. For U.S. Service members and Veterans only: By checking this box, I grant Central Texas College permission to request my official Joint Service transcript (JST) on my behalf.


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Military Information – Family Member

91. Are you a family member of:


Note: Choose “Current Military”, if your parent or guardian is “Active Duty”.

Note: Choose “Prior Military”, if your parent or guardian is prior service or retired.

Note: Choose “Neither”, if your parent or guardian is not affiliated with the military, then click on “Save and Continue”, and go to question 100, only if you chose “neither”.

92. Select which status applies to you:

Click on the drop down arrow and select your “appropriate response”

Note: For ECHS students, your response will start with “Child of ………”

After answering this question

Note: If you selected “Prior Military” or “Neither “for question 92, please go to question 98.

93. Branch of Service:


94. Installation State / Country


Note: Most ECHS students will select “Texas”, with very few exceptions

95. Military Installation:


96. Military Pay Grade:


97. If prior / retired, please provide date of separation

Type in the date with “forward slashes” in the following format: MM/DD/YYYY

Note: if your parents are “Active Duty Military”, leave this question blank

98. State of Separation:


Note: if your parents are “Active Duty Military”, leave this question blank


Additional Information

101. Is English your native language?


102. Indicate Father or legal Guardian’s highest educational background level:


103. Indicate Mother or legal Guardian’s highest educational background level:


104. Are you participating in your school’s Fast Track 2 Central Texas College Program?

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Click in the circle, select “NO”

Note: All ECHS students will select “No” for this question.


Certification of Information

106. Please Read this form, once you are done reading, you should be at the bottom of the form,

Click in the box for “I Agree”


Application Status: Ready for Submission

Note: At this point your application is almost complete. You can choose to review your application or continue reading under the heading of “Step 1: Confirmation”

108. Step 1: Confirmation

Once you have completed reading this section, click in the box, this confirms that you have read and understand the statements.

109. Click on “Continue”

Final Step: Signature Page

110. Full Name:

Type in the student’s “Full Name”

111. Date:

Note: this box should be filled in with Today’s date

112. Click on “Submit Application”

This will conclude the application process. Please note that you may be contacted by a CTC representative if additional documentation is needed for admission.

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