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1. 2013-2014 Dual Credit Student and Parent Information
2. What is Dual Credit? College credit and high school credit earned upon completion of a class with a grade of “C” or better Students will be exposed to college-level material and are considered college students As college students, dual credit participants are protected by FERPA law and their information cannot be disclosed to parents Students can earn 30+ college credits prior to graduating from high school Dual Credit courses generally transfer to most of Texas’ public colleges/universities (always check with the school you want to attend about transfer credits)
3. Potential Advantages of Dual Credit Saves money Students can earn up to 2 courses of college credit each semester at no cost (for courses offered on the high school site) or at a discounted rate (for courses offered on the college site, all course methods apply) Reduces tuition and textbook costs for overall college education Gets many prerequisites out of the way Students take on the responsibilities of being a college student, easing the transition from high school to college
4. How does Dual Credit differ from AP? AP (Advance Placement) DC (Dual Credit) Dual Credit are classes where college credit is earned upon completion Dual Credit course grades appear on the student’s official college transcript and are calculated into the overall college GPA Dual Credit courses are designed off a college curriculum and taught by high school teachers approved and hired as adjunct college instructors Students must apply and qualify to participate in dual credit and may not receive both AP/DC credit, if enrolled in an AP/DC course and not approved for dual credit AP (Advance Placement) are classes where college credit is not earned until the student achieves a certain score on the AP test at the end of the year AP credit is never calculated into the overall college GPA and is not posted on the college transcript until it has been accepted for credit and student requested Some high school courses are set up to offer both AP and DC AP scores can be considered for dual credit pre-reqs but may not be posted on the student’s college transcript
5. Is Dual Credit the Right Choice for Everyone? Parents and students should consider goals, maturity, responsibility, and academic ability levels prior to enrolling in a dual credit program You might decide not to participate in dual credit if you: Are struggling with your other high school classes Feel overwhelmed with your current load of coursework and extracurricular activities Are not ready to take on college-level course work and the responsibilities of being a college student
6. Who Should take Dual Credit? The THECB developed the Dual Credit program for high school juniors and seniors Admission is considered on a case-by-case basis for exceptional sophomore students Students who have submitted all required documents for admission and are considered “college ready” off their test scores Students who are academically ready to take on the responsibilities of a college student Students who have good time-management skills to ensure they are successful in the program and their high school activities and studies
7. Tenth Grade: The Exception 10th grade admittance to Dual Credit is an EXCEPTION We do not recommend dual credit for 10th grade students 10th grade admittance requires: An Apply Texas Application A complete application packet Qualifying test scores High School recommendation and College approval Fewer course options are available for 10th grade students Course offerings vary by high school Sophomore students are restricted to ONE course per fall and spring semester
8. First Time and Returning Juniors and Seniors First Time Juniors or Seniors admittance requires: An Apply Texas Application A complete application packet Qualifying test scores Returning Juniors and Seniors admittance: Do not need to re-submit an Apply Texas Application (see High School Dual Credit Liaison for exceptions to this rule) Revised Parent/Student Consent Form Any Re-Test Scores Juniors and Seniors are allowed to take a maximum of two dual credit courses each fall and spring term Course offerings vary by high school
9. Admission Process Apply online TODAY: www.applytexas.org Check ACES online: https://aces.alamo.edu/cp/home/displaylogin Submit Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination: Required for students taking courses on the college campus only Submit Parent/Student Consent Form: All students are required to have a signed consent form. Please see your high school dual credit liaison for assistance Submit Residency Documentation: Only required from students incorrectly coded as Out of State or Foreign. Please see your high school dual credit liaison for assistance Testing: Please see your high school dual credit liaison for testing dates, deadlines, and information Eligibility Status: Please see your high school dual credit liaison before the end of the year to confirm your eligibility status Registration: All Dual Credit registration is performed by the NVC Dual Credit Office. See high school dual credit liaison and check your ACES account for registration status Pay Tuition & Fees: Required for students enrolled into non-dual credit sectioned courses on college campus
10. Admission Deadlines Alamo Colleges has a set calendar in which each high school is to submit the required admission documents for their students Per this calendar, many high schools have decided to create their own deadlines to ensure each student meets the Alamo College deadlines All dual credit registration is performed through the NVC Dual Credit Office Fall Registration takes place in July and August Spring Registration takes place in November and December The high school dual credit liaison will receive regular updates on the enrollment status of their students
11. Paying for Dual Credit Payment for Dual Credit courses is only required when a student is taking a course for dual credit purposes on the college site regardless of the class set up: Face to Face, Internet, Distance Learning Students will be charged $80.00 per credit hour each fall and spring semester A full tuition reimbursement is ONLY available if the student drops the course before the first day of class (per College calendar) A percentage of tuition will be refunded if the course is dropped ON or AFTER the first day of class NO Refund will be provided if a course is dropped/withdrawn after the 20th class day (per the College calendar) Any unpaid balance will be owed if the class is dropped/withdrawn after the 20th class day
12. Dual Credit Student Responsibilities Students must: Submit all required admission documentation and have qualifying test scores by the high school’s deadlines to be considered for the program Verify eligibility for the courses they plan to take by meeting regularly with their high school dual credit liaison Choose courses identified as Dual Credit or AP/Dual on their high school course card (Home School students must choose from the Approved Dual Credit List agreed upon with parents.) Note: Completing a high school course card does not guarantee enrollment into your selected courses
13. Dual Credit Student Responsibilities Continued… Check your ACES account on a regular basis to verify: Apply TX Application was received for the correct term Enrollment was completed for the correct courses each fall and spring term Grades earned are correct per course and term Note: The grade earned through NVC may not be the same grade earned at the high school Notify the dual credit instructor or high school liaison IMMEDIATELY if you do not appear on the NVC roster the first day of class
14. Advance Placement Program
15. AP TESTING – SPRING 2013: Registration There will be an AP breakfast on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 8:00am in the Library --- at that time, students will begin their registration for the AP Tests. The cost will be $9 (Free and Reduced Lunch), $19 (All other students).
16. AP TESTING – SPRING 2013
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