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DUAL CREDIT at PALESTINE HIGH SCHOOL

DUAL CREDIT at PALESTINE HIGH SCHOOL. WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?. Dual Credit - Credit is earned for both high school and college at the same time Dual credit courses may count for both high school and college credit upon successful completion of college courses with a minimum grade of “C”.

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DUAL CREDIT at PALESTINE HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. DUAL CREDIT at PALESTINE HIGH SCHOOL

  2. WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT? • Dual Credit - Credit is earned for both high school and college at the same time • Dual credit courses may count for both high school and college credit upon successful completion of college courses with a minimum grade of “C”

  3. DUAL CREDIT • To be eligible, the student must: • Be classified as a junior or senior • Submit record of immunization against bacterial meningitis • Remain enrolled in and satisfy the requirement(s) of the college course(s) • Meet the college entrance requirements • Be enrolled in the high school courses required for graduation that meet local and state requirements • Maintain a full daily schedule of classes at the high school • Students must complete: • the application process – applytexas.org or on paper from TVCC • a concurrent form signed by a parent/guardian

  4. DUAL CREDIT • Students planning to use college courses as a “Distinguished Measure” on the Distinguished High School Graduation Plan must have a minimum grade of “B” • Books, fees, tuition, and transportation are the student/parent responsibility

  5. COURSE OFFERINGS FOR 2012 - 2013 • English 3: ENG 1301/1302 • English 4: ENG 2322/2323 or ENG 2332/2333 • U.S. History: HIST 1301/1302 • Speech: SPCH 1315/1321 • Government: GOVT 2305 • Economics: ECON 2306 • Computer Class** • Other courses are available – see course offering sheet

  6. Course Load • TVCC limits the number of dual credit courses that may be taken per semester • 2 classes per semester • Special permission may be granted to take 3 courses ONLY to students who have successfully completed coursework at TVCC (B or better)

  7. I AM READY TO SIGN UP FOR DUAL CREDIT… WHAT DO I DO NOW?

  8. ADMISSION • Submit an Application to TVCC • Submit record of immunization against bacterial meningitis to TVCC • Complete the TSI requirements • TAKS Scores, SAT/ACT scores, THEA or ACCUPLACER

  9. REGISTRATION • FALL & SPRING • Students will be registered for classes by counselors • Return the concurrent form to Counseling Center by required date • Apply for a scholarship for tuition and/or books • Pay for courses & books • SUMMER • Students must register & enroll for classes on their own • Get concurrent form, transcript & test scores from Counseling Center • Pay for courses & books

  10. Application for Admission • HOW do I apply? Complete your application via the paper application from TVCC or online at applytexas.org with the Texas Common Application (submit to TVCC)

  11. 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 Texas Success Initiative

  12. TSI EXEMPTIONS

  13. TSI – WHAT WILL I NEED TO DO? • THEA - TVCC • ACCUPLACER – TVCC or TJC

  14. 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.

  15. MAY 29 – JULY 3 • JULY 10 – AUGUST 14 • AUGUST 27 - DECEMBER 10 CLASS DATES SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2 FALL

  16. TUITION COSTS • $120 per course for students taking dual credit courses • $210 per course for students taking courses for college credit only • You will be required to pay your tuition directly to TVCC

  17. GET BOOKS!! • You have to buy books in college! • PHS has a limited number of books available for students in English and US History. • If you do not receive a book from the school, you may purchase books from TVCC or your preferred retailer.

  18. WHAT CLASS WILL I TAKE? • Check the TVCC Fall Schedule booklet in the counselors’ office or at TVCC online for the class or classes that fit your schedule

  19. REGISTRATION – ON YOUR OWN • We will enroll students for the fall and spring semesters as long as you meet the paperwork deadlines. If you miss the deadline for PHS you must register on your own. It is important that you register at the time designated on the registration schedule on the TVCC website: • Tuesday, August 21, 2012

  20. LATE REGISTRATION – On Your Own ADDITIONAL $50.00 FEE • Wednesday, August 22 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, August 23 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

  21. Fall 2012 Important Dates • August 17, 2012 - Last Day to Notify PHS Counselors that you wish to enroll in a dual credit course • November 16, 2012 - Last day to drop a course or withdraw from college and receive a "W“

  22. Questions?

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