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Dual Credit at Collin College

Dual Credit at Collin College. Academic Partnerships. Academic Partnerships Raul Martinez Jr. Special Admissions Coordinator 972.516.5086 rjmartinez@collin.edu. AHS Dual Credit Coordinator. Melissa Blank AHS College and Career Center 300 Rivercrest Blvd. Allen, TX 75002

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Dual Credit at Collin College

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  1. Dual Credit at Collin College Academic Partnerships

  2. Academic Partnerships Raul Martinez Jr. Special Admissions Coordinator 972.516.5086 rjmartinez@collin.edu

  3. AHS Dual Credit Coordinator Melissa Blank AHS College and Career Center 300 Rivercrest Blvd. Allen, TX 75002 972-727-0400, ext. 1119 Melissa_Blank@allenisd.org

  4. What is Dual Credit? • Dual Credit – Credit earned for both high school and college at the same time. • Begin a college transcript: transfer options &

  5. Transfer U

  6. Dual Credit • Available with permission from your high school Dual Credit Coordinator or Advisor • SENIORS may take up to 3 courses per semester (*4 with special approval) • JUNIORS may take up to 2 courses per semester. • Students complete the entire Collin College Admissions Process, plus a Permission Form for Registration. *For special permission see Melissa Blank

  7. CTE Contact Gena Martin gsmartin@collin.edu 972-881-5638

  8. Technical Dual Credit Offered at Allen High School Spring 2013 • ITNW 1358 Network + • DFTG 2319 Intermediate CADD • ENGR 1201 Intro to Engineering • CHEF 1305 Sanitation and Safety

  9. 2012-2013 Technical Dual Credit Course Offerings CETT 1403 DC Circuits CETT 1405 AC Circuits CPMT 2302 Digital Home Technology Integration CPMT 1405 IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software EECT 1407 Convergence Technologies – Convergence+ ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics ENGT 1407 Digital Fundamentals DFTG 1309 Basic Computer Aided Drafting DFTG 2319 Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting DFTG 2332 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting ITCC 1301 & 1304 CCNA1 and CCNA2 ITCC 2308 & 2310 CCNA3 and CCNA4 INDS 1371 Introduction to Green Design RBTC 1305 Robotic Fundamentals SMFT 1471 Fundamentals of Solar Cell Engineering

  10. Spring 2013 Courses Available to New Dual Credit Students • Students who have not taken a dual credit course before may only enroll in the following courses: • Government, Economics, Sanitation and Safety (Enrollment in Culinary Arts is a pre-requisite), Intro to Engineering, and Network+. • Other courses may be available off campus—see Mrs. Blank in the CCC for more info.

  11. A few things to consider… • College Calendar vs AHS Calendar • FERPA and Personal Responsibility • Add/Drop/Withdraw – AHS Deadlines • Impact on graduation • “C” or better rule

  12. ACCESS • ACCESS is Accommodations at Collin County for Equal Support Services. • Follows ADA guidelines by providing reasonable accommodations, individual attention, and support for students with disabilities who need assistance with any aspect of their campus experience such as accessibility, academics, testing, and registration.

  13. I am ready to sign up for dual credit … what do I do now?

  14. Start with your Dual Credit Coordinator in the AHS College/Career Center and your House Counselor!

  15. Checklist Admission: Submit an Application Official Transcript Meningitis Vaccination Complete the TSI requirements Registration: Register with an Academic Advisor Pay for Courses & Books

  16. Application for Admission • WHEN do I apply? • You may apply online for Spring 2013 now. There is no fee. • How? • Complete online with the Texas Common Application at www.applytexas.org.

  17. Transcript • Collin needs the most recent transcript for every new dual credit student. • It is used to meet testing requirements and set prerequisites. • It can help prove residency and defines your status.

  18. Texas Success Initiative • The TSI is designed to measure competency in reading, writing, and mathematics. • It is used for placement purposes. • All students not eligible for an exemption must take an approved placement test prior to enrolling in any Texas public college or university.

  19. TSI Exemptions

  20. TSIWhat will I need to do? • Get a testing referral from Admissions. • Pay at the cashier; cost is $29. • Make an appointment at the Testing Center at any of the three main campuses.

  21. What if my TSI scores are low? The purpose of this assessment is to find out what level you should start your coursework. If you do not place at “college level”, that means you need to focus on your high school work at this time. - This is NOT uncommon.

  22. Register for Coursesin the College and Career Center • Dual Credit students must register in person with a photo ID. • You will need your completed permission form with the required signatures. • Pay attention to AHS deadlines for add/drop and payment.

  23. Spring 2013 Important Dates • Students may begin the Spring 2013 process now • AHS students have a priority registration date - • Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 from 4:00-6:30 pm in the AHS College and Career Center. • Registration must be completed by January 3rd • Payment due: January 3rd at 8 pm. • Spring semester: January 22-May 17, 2013

  24. Tuition • $37 per credit hour for students residing in Collin County • $73 per credit hour for student residing out of Collin County • $128 per credit hour for out of state or out of country students

  25. Get Books • You have to buy books in college. • You can find out which books to get from the Collin College bookstore by going online to their website - www.collin.edu. • You may purchase books from your preferred retailer (list available in the AHS College and Career Center).

  26. What if my student cannot attend registration? • Parents may register for their student with a letter of release and a photo ID. • The letter is only good for one day. • Needs to include the student’s name, your name, the date, what you are going to do and the student’s signature (letter available in the AHS College and Career Center).

  27. What else? • Dean of Students-Plagiarism • Free Collin College Resources • Student ID’s • Parking Pass - free and recommended • Weather Closings • Transcripts

  28. Allen High school • Necessary forms will be located in Naviance • Concurrent/Dual credit of guidelines and procedures for Spring 2013 • Bacterial Meningitis waiver • Order transcript from the College and Career Center

  29. Academic Partnerships Raul Martinez Jr. Special Admissions Coordinator 972.516.5086 rjmartinez@collin.edu

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