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College Opportunities. Dual & Concurrent Programs Juniors & Seniors. National Advanced Placement (AP) Program. Click on each individual box for details. Dual (High School and College Credit). Concurrent (College Credit only). Advanced Placement (AP) Courses. On Campus. Off
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College Opportunities Dual & Concurrent Programs Juniors & Seniors National Advanced Placement (AP) Program Click on each individual box for details. Dual (High School and College Credit) Concurrent (College Credit only) Advanced Placement (AP) Courses On Campus Off Campus STC UTPA Summer Assignments Academic STC Academies 2 year programs STC Career and Technology UTPA Early College 2 year programs Exam Dates and details DEEA Dual Enrollment Engineering Academy DEMSA Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy DECSA Dual Enrollment Computer Science Academy
The Dual & Concurrent Enrollment Program • Instructors , Sharyland High School staff or STC/UTPA staff: For most of the college classes that will be mentioned whether it is dual or concurrent, the student will be working solely with the college instructors. Most classes ,with the exception of Pre-Calculus-College Algebra, Biology and the CTE courses, classes alternate and are held every-other day. STC/UTPA instructors do not receive Sharyland High School staff emails notifying them on student participation in extracurricular activities. It is the student’s responsibility to notify staff in advance of such an absence. • GPA, College or High School: All grades will be posted on college transcript and will affect student’s college GPA status. How the college GPA transfers to other 2 and 4 year institutions will depend on the policies of those institutions. Contact the individual institutions for further questions. On-campus dual classes (with the exception of Art Appreciation, Biology (optional), Fundamentals of Criminal Law, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, and the Career and Technology courses) will be calculated in the high school GPA. Off-Campus courses are NOT calculated in high school GPA. • Grades: In a college class taught solely by an STC instructor, the instructor will only discuss grades with the student. For eligibility purposes and for posting of credits, instructors facilitate with reporting a progress check at the 3, 6 and 9 week periods. It will be the student’s responsibility to communicate with parents details on grades through the use of an individualized Blackboard Account established by STC/UTPA. It will be the student’s responsibility to communicate with instructors for questions or concerns about the class, assignments, grades, tests, etc. Instructors may vary from one period to another in the same subject area. Once enrolled, a student can not be moving from one instructor to another, as their syllabus and course requirements may differ as do the sections that they have been enrolled in. • Transfer of Credits: The transfer of college courses from one institution to another have a high success rate, however, it is advised that each student contact college of choice to verify how the credits will transfer. Each university, public or private, in-state or out-of-state, have their own policies for dual enrollment hours. Understand that earning EXCESS college hours while in high school will naturally advance the student when entering in college placing the student in upper level advanced coursework. Also, it is recommended that students consult with perspective college advisors in order to avoid being charged unnecessary tuition, fees and penalties for taking EXCESS college hours outside of their degree plan. • Eligibility, NO PASS, NO PLAY: With college courses, assignments will be limited but will be weighted greatly. Be aware of the grading periods as a failing grade could lead to ineligibility to compete in extracurricular events. Dual enrollment classes are subject to “Eligibility Waivers” as set by the State Legislation and SISD Board of Trustees. Specific grades are required at specific grading periods to qualify for waivers. It is the student’s responsibility to pick-up, complete and turn in form to principal’s office by set deadline for consideration. See your sponsor or counselor as needed. • Withdrawing or dropping: Once enrolled as of STC/UTPA’s census day (12th class day), tuition (exception: Career and Technology courses) must be paid to Sharyland High School Counseling office (see specific details for dual and concurrent). In the case of dropping a college course after census day, payment of tuition will still be owed and the proper DROP WITHDRAWAL form will need to be filled out in the high school counseling office by the student. Failure to do this will result in an “F” recorded on college transcript. Be aware that withdrawals and a low college GPA could affect financial aid, scholarship possibilities and future employment opportunities.
Advanced Placement (AP) Program • Choose AP: Are you ready for a unique learning experience that will help you succeed in college? Through AP's college-level courses and exams, students can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world. • Instructors: Sharyland High School staff approved by College Board to teach Advanced Placement curriculum • A Different Kind of Class: From the moment you enter an AP classroom, you'll notice the difference—in the teacher's approach to the subject, in the attitude of your classmates, in the way you start to think. In AP classrooms, the focus is not on memorizing facts and figures. Instead you'll engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively. • Find Your Passion: With many courses to choose from, you'll be able to explore your interests and discover new passions. In AP classes, you'll study fascinating topics and ideas that just might become the foundation of your future college major or career. Throughout the nation, there are 33 AP courses to choose from, including Chinese Language and Culture, Environmental Science, and Psychology. SHS offers 17 AP courses. • Prepare to Succeed in College: AP courses can help you acquire the skills and habits you'll need to be successful in college. You'll improve your writing skills, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and develop time management skills, discipline, and study habits. • Earn College Credit and Placement: More than 90 percent of four-year colleges in the United States and colleges in more than 60 other countries give students credit, advanced placement or both on the basis of AP Exam scores. By entering college with AP credits, you'll have the time to move into upper level courses, pursue a double-major or study abroad. • How Do I Enroll? Once you've decided to take the AP challenge it's easy to enroll. Talk to an AP teacher or the AP Coordinator at your school about the course you want to take. Discuss the course's workload, summer assignments and any preparation you might need. • Sharyland High School Exit Criteria: In the 90 minute AP classes , a student may request to drop an AP class and move into a CP level equivalent course within the first 3 weeks of a nine week period only. In the 50 minute AP classes, a student may request to drop within the first 6 weeks of an eighteen week semester. Requesting to drop an AP course requires parental permission. • Visit www.collegeboard.com for more details. • The College Board. (2010). Retrieved November 2010, from http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
Concurrent means that the student is taking a college class off campus and only receiving college credit, otherwise known as an independent class. Concurrent enrollment can be through South Texas College or The University of Texas-Pan American. • College Credit Concurrent
STC Concurrent Requirements • Meet specific End of Course (EOC), Texas Success Initiative (TSI), SAT, or ACT test requirements. • Submit a completed Apply Texas Application for Freshman Admission online at http://www.applytexas.org. See application steps. • Register for classes independently. • Tuition is paid directly to STC (approx. $50per CREDIT HOUR) at time of enrollment. • Purchase textbooks and provide own transportation. http://studentservices.southtexascollege.edu/admissions/
UTPA Concurrent Requirements • Must be in either top 10% of class or have a 90 overall average in academic courses or specific SAT(1030)/ACT(22) scores. • Submit a completed Apply Texas Application for Freshman Admission online at http://www.applytexas.org . Request to have your application submitted to UTPA. Indicate your interest in participating in CE using additional question at end of application. • Submit “CE Program Application” and “official high school transcript” to CE office. • Meet specific End of Course (EOC), Texas Success Initiative (TSI), SAT, or ACT test requirements. • Attend mandatory orientation. • Tuition is $60 per CREDIT HOUR (approx. $180, plus a one time $20 student fee) made payable to Sharyland High School. Due by 12th class day. • Purchase textbooks and provide own transportation. http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/admissions_home_new/concurrent_enrollment
Dual Dual credit means that the class will count for high school credit and for college credit. Student must complete both the necessary curriculum for high school and college in order to receive credit. Dual programs exist through both South Texas College and The University of Texas-Pan American.
Dual On-Campus Courses • Meet specific End of Course (EOC), Texas Success Initiative (TSI), SAT, or ACT test requirements. • Submit a completed Apply Texas Application for Freshman Admission online at http://www.applytexas.org. See application steps. • Tuition is $50 PER COURSEmade payable to Sharyland High School. Due by 12th class day. • Textbooks will be provided. • Instructors may be high school or STC staff. http://studentservices.southtexascollege.edu/admissions/
Dual On-Campus Academic Courses • English 1301 Composition & 11th Elective English Language Credit History 1301 (fall term) Elective Social Studies Credit • English 1302 Rhetoric & 11th English III Credit History 1302 (spring term) U.S. History Credit • English 2321 British Literature 12th English IV Credit • Government 2305 & Grad. Jr. & 12th Government Credit Economics 2301 Economics Credit • Government II 230612th College Credit Only • Math 1414 College Algebra *10th-12th Pre-Calculus • General Biology I 1401(fall) & 11th-12th Science Credit General Biology II 1402 (spring) • General Chemistry I 1411 (fall) & 11th-12th Science Credit General Chemistry II 1412 (spring) • Art Appreciation 1301 11th-12th Fine Art Credit • Drama Appreciation 1310 11th-12th Fine Art Credit • General Psychology 2301 & 11th-12th Elective Credit Microcomputer Applications 1301Elective Credit • Intro. to Criminal Justice 1301 & 11th-12th Elective Credit Fundamentals of Criminal Law 1310 Elective Credit • Sophomores may take the Pre-Calculus-College Algebra if testing requirements have been met.
Dual Off-Campus Courses • STC Academies 2 year DEEA/DEMSA/DECSA (View recruitment presentation) • STC Career and Technology • UTPA-SHS Dual Enrollment Two-Year Program
Dual Off-Campus STC Courses Career and Technology Automotive Technology Diesel Technology Computer Aided-Drafting and Design Electronic Technology Computer Maintenance Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Precision Manufacturing Technology Sharyland High School provides transportation to and from STC campus. School bus leaves promptly at 7:40 a.m. Driving to STC is only permitted with proper parental consent and school documentation. Although courses are off campus, students must adhere to school rules and dress code. Good attendance is essential. Any violation of the transportation policy, discipline problems or attendance issues will result in disciplinary action and /or removal from the program. Further written details will be provided to students prior to program start date. Violation of any of the above or request to drop a Career and Technology class after census day,(12th class day) may result in a $575.00 reimbursement to the school district.
Dual Off-Campus STC Dual Enrollment 2 year Academies Dual Enrollment Engineering Academy (DEEA) Dual Enrollment Medical Science Academy (DEMSA) Dual Enrollment Computer Science Academy (DECSA) • Complete and submit Dual Enrollment Academy Application (Apply Texas step by step online application, student resume, 3 letters of recommendations, high school transcript, and qualifying scores for TSI) by February 21, 2014. Applicants will go through a Screening/Selection Committee conducted by STC administration. • Tuition is $50 PER COURSEand student will be responsible for providing own textbooks and transportation to and from STC. • Student will take courses from 12-5 p.m. off campus. • Upon successful completion of 2 years, student will earn an Associates degree. • Courses will not be calculated in the high school GPA.
Dual Off-Campus UTPAUTPA-SHS Dual Enrollment Two-Year Program • Meet Concurrent Enrollment eligibility requirements. Must be in either top 10% of class or have a 90 overall average in academic courses or specific SAT (1030) / ACT (22) scores. • Submit a completed Apply Texas Application for Freshman Admission online at http://www.applytexas.org . Request to have your application submitted to UTPA. Indicate your interest in participating in CE using additional question at end of application. • Submit “CE Program Application” and “official high school transcript” to CE office. • Submit Texas Success Initiative (TSI) college ready assessment scores (or TSI exemption scores). ******Sharyland deadline for submitting the above criteria is February 21, 2014****** • Upon acceptance to UTPA and CE and after submitting 2 reference letters by April 17thto High School Contact, student will go through an interview process conducted by High School/UTPA committee. See SHS guidelines. • Final selection of candidates will attend mandatory orientation at UTPA. Student will be advised and issued a registration Access Code (RAC). • Student will take courses from 12-5 p.m. off campus. • Tuition is $60 PER COURSEand student will be responsible for providing own textbooks. School will provide transportation to and from. • Sample two-year schedule • Courses will not be calculated in the high school GPA.
Pre-AP/AP Required Pre-Course Reading/Assignments for 2014-2015 Visit the Sharyland High School, Counselor’s Corner website to check for specifics
Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Schedule Students may take any AP exam offered; however, if not enrolled in the AP COURSE, students will be required to pay the full price of $89. If student is enrolled in an AP course, the fee for the exam is to be announced at a later date. Deadline to sign up for AP exams is Friday, March 21, 2014. Sign up will be in Mrs. Zendejas’soffice in the main building. DO NOT WAIT TILL THE LAST MINUTE!
Advanced Placement Courses • AP English Language 11th English III High School Credit • AP English Literature 12th English IV High School Credit • AP Calculus AB 11th – 12th Additional Math Credit • AP Calculus BC 11th – 12th Additional Math Credit • AP Statistics 11th – 12th Additional Math Credit • AP Biology 11th – 12th Additional Science Credit • AP Chemistry 11th – 12th Additional Science Credit • AP Environmental Science 11th – 12th Additional Science Credit • AP Physics 11th – 12th Additional Science Credit • AP World History 10th World History H.S. Credit • AP U.S. History 11th U.S. History High School Credit • AP Micro Economics Grad. Jr. – 12th Economics High School Credit • AP U.S. Government Grad. Jr. – 12th U.S. Government H.S. Credit • AP Spanish Language 9th – 12th Foreign Language Credit • AP Spanish Literature 9th – 12th Foreign Language Credit • AP French IV 11th – 12th Additional Foreign Lang. Credit
Testing Center: 872-3484 Academies Contact: 872-2613General Dual Contact: 872-8391Testing Center: 292-7584 or 292-7585 Concurrent Enrollment Contact: 292-7570Sharyland High School : 580-5300Contact student’s designated counselorVisit Sharyland High School, Counselor’s Corner website for phone extensions and email addresses