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College/Career Awareness & Dual Credit

Earn college credit in high school! Explore college/career options, take the right courses, build a strong foundation, and access helpful websites. Dual credit classes offered at Bellville High School. Save money and get ahead!

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College/Career Awareness & Dual Credit

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  1. College/Career Awareness&Dual Credit Earning College Credit in High School Bellville High School

  2. Remind 101 • Current Juniors – To: 81010 Message: @gf7k9 • Current Sophomores – To: 81010 Message: @4a474c

  3. WHERE TO START… Start your list of potential colleges, technical schools, military, and training programs that interest you. Familiarize yourself with college entrance, certificates or training requirements needed to pursue your goals. Are you taking the right courses to meet your college or career goals? How are your grades in those courses?

  4. High School Courses Taken Do Matter Colleges, Employers, Technical Schools want to see a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in the future. Recommended that you take five solid academic classes each semester. Start with basics, then move on to challenging yourself in advanced courses. Always check with each college, technical school, and training programs to learn their specific requirements.

  5. High School Classes Foundation Plus Endorsement English – 4 credits Math - 4 credits including Algebra I and Geometry Science - 4 credits including Biology and IPC or Chemistry Social Studies - 3 credits including World Geography or World History, US History, Government/Economics Additional Courses Foreign Language – 2 years of same language 2 credits Fine Art – Art, Theatre Arts/Tech Theatre, Band 1 credit P.E - 1 credit Electives -5 credits Endorsement Electives -2 credits

  6. INTERESTS Knowing what you like to do is the first step in turning that into a career Take a look at your favorite hobbies Determine which classes in high school you enjoy Take part in a career assessment, such as the ASVAB Volunteer or help out at places that interest you

  7. RESUME Create a file folder Electronic or paper Collect test scores and application forms Stay involved Continue your extracurricular activities Take on leadership roles when possible Consider skills you are developing and how these will help you in college or in your career Create an accomplishments sheet (that can develop into a resume)

  8. HELPFUL WEBSITES Virtual Tours www.collegeweeklive.com www.youvisit.com College Matchmaker www.collegesearch.collegeboard.org College Information www.texasmonthly.com/collegeguide www.collegeforalltexans.com

  9. HELPFUL WEBSITES General College Information and Preparation www.gentx.org www.knowhow2go.com www1.thecb.state.tx.us/ontrack/ www.ownyourownfuture.com www.collegetoolkit.com www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org Resumes www.jobs.aol.com/hub/resumes www.careeronestop.org/ResumeGuide/aspx

  10. HELPFUL WEBSITES Career Assessment www.mynextmove.org www.mymajors.com www.careerpath.com Career Exploration www.careeronestop.org www.texascaresonline.com www.texashotjobs.org Jobs in the healthcare industry

  11. WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT? • Dual Credit allows a student to fulfill high school graduation credits and earn college credit for the same class. • Should be noted: • Dual Credit is a Blinn class, taught by Blinn faculty, but on the Bellville High School campus. • Dual Credit classes follow the college calendar and adhere to college policies and procedures, specifically in regards to attendance. • Student will have a permanent college transcript.

  12. DUAL CREDIT ELIGIBILITY • Completed sophomore year of high school • Grade average of 3.0 (B Average) • Must demonstrate college readiness with scores on the TSI Assessment or be exempt • State Law – Must have Bacterial Meningitis shot if attending class ON COLLEGE CAMPUS (unless qualify for waiver)

  13. BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT • Earn transferable college hours* • Intellectual Challenge • May earn Performance Acknowledgement taking 12 college hours in all four college courses with a grade of A or B • Blinn ID • Earns access to all Blinn College facilities (library, student center, etc) and events (academic, athletic, music, theater) • Access to local area discounts where offered * Students are responsible for confirming that courses are required for 4-year college/university degree plans and/or accepted at a private institution.

  14. BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT • Classes meet • Monday & Wednesday • Tuesday & Thursday • Generally, no classes scheduled to meet on Friday • 75 minutes in length • Fall 2019 • 7:35 am – 8:50 am

  15. BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS • Seniors • English 1301 (Fall) / English 1302 (Spring) • Government 2305 (Fall only) • Certified Nursing Assistant 6254 (both Fall/Spring) • Psychology * • Sociology (Online) • Music Appreciation (Online) • Art Appreciation (Online) • Public Speaking (Online) • Juniors • History 1301 (Fall) / History 1302 (Spring) • Psychology * • Sociology (Online) • Music Appreciation (Online) • Art Appreciation (Online) * This class can be taught in person or online depending on numbers

  16. DUAL CREDIT CAN SAVE MONEY Approximation of “tuition and fees” as of 2018-2019. Does not include room and board. Source: www.collegeforalltexans.com

  17. CHALLENGES • Required to pass “college readiness” test • TSI Assessment • Requires strong self-discipline and self-direction • College courses can be demanding in the level and amount of work that must be completed • Failure in a class taken for Academic Dual Credit may affect high school graduation • Conflicts in college and high school calendars may arise • College courses require more time • Should consider extracurricular activities and scheduling conflicts before signing up • Dual Credit will cost money (tuition, books, supplies) • Payment plans are available

  18. COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS • Prepare for class in advance • Read text ahead of time • Study ... Schedule 4-6 hours per week per class • Know when to ask for help from your instructor • Participate and ask questions • Take thorough notes, do not count on review sheet • Attend class • Blinn College has an attendance policy. Must attend class to earn credit.

  19. GRADING • College is VERY different than high school • No progress reports, No report cards each six weeks • One FINAL GRADE, cumulative, will be posted at the end of the semester. This grade “as is” will appear on the student’s high school report card/transcript. The alpha grade will appear on the student’s Blinn transcript. • The student is responsible for following course syllabus, keeping track of grade and/or points earned during semester ...... AND keeping parents informed. • Teacher will not speak to parents, only student. • College grades are not mailed out.

  20. Dual Credit Enrollment Process-Apply • Apply for Admission to Blinn College • www.applytexas.org • Select 2 year college application • Select Blinn College- Brenham • Admission Basis is “Dual Credit” • Reason for attending is “to Earn credit for transfer” • Record user name and password

  21. Dual Credit Enrollment Process- Testing • TSIA • Texas Success Initiative Assessment • Designed to determine if student ready for college-level work • College Admissions Tests (for exemption) • ACT • SAT • Designed to determine readiness and predict future success in college courses

  22. Dual Credit Enrollment Process- Testing • If not exempt, you will need to take the TSIA • Complete online pre-assessment activity • http://www.blinn.edu/testing/pre_assessment.html • Register for the TSIA online • www.blinn.edu/testing/brenham_testing.html • Pay online to complete the registration process • Credit card or echeck

  23. TSI ASSESSMENT • Three core areas: Reading, Math, Writing • Required for any incoming public college student in Texas, unless meet exemption • Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity • Blinn College in Brenham is a testing facility

  24. PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY • Not scored • Designed to inform you about the importance of the TSIA • Sample test questions • Upon completion, a certificate will be emailed to you. This certificate must be presented with payment when taking the TSIA. No certificate, No testing.

  25. TSI REGISTRATION • Monday-Thursday: Walk-in testing begins between 8:00-11:00 am Administration Building (34), room 248. Submit Pre-Assessment Activity certificate to Enrollment Services and pay $45 with a major credit card, money order, debit card or cash. No personal checks. You will then be directed to the Testing Center. Bring a photo ID, Blinn ID #, TSIA Test Receipt and Test Ticket received from Office of Enrollment and PAA printed certificate. • Bellville Testing Days (on Brenham campus)- Saturday, February 23, 2019 and March 30, 2019 • Let the counseling office know which day you plan to test • Sign up online www.blinn.edu/testing/tsi-assessment.html (First come, first serve) by Friday noon before your chosen test date. 55-60 Seats Available • Bring Payment Receipt, PAA Certificate, Blinn ID #, and a Photo ID day of test. Report to Bullock Building 1000 College Avenue 8:00 am

  26. WEBSITES FORTSIA PREPARATION • While Blinn College does not endorse any one particular study agency, the following websites have proven to be valuable preparation tools: • www.studytips.org • www.testpreview.com • www.studyguidezone.com • TSI Pre Assessment Activity Sample Questions found at www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html • www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests

  27. WHAT TO EXPECT ON SATURDAY TEST DAY • Bring to test center • Certificate of Pre-Assessment Activity • Photo ID • Payment receipt • Know your Social Security Number • Do not bring • Food/Drink • Cell phones • Calculators or any other electronic devices • Backpacks, large bags or purses • Hats / caps • Testing is untimed • Expect testing to take 4-5 hours *Dual Credit TSIA Testing Informational Sheet: www.blinn.edu/Dual-Credit/

  28. TSIA SATURDAY TEST LOCATION LOCATION: Bullock Building 1000 College Avenue Brenham, Texas Check-in begins at 8:00am

  29. TSIA PASSING SCORES • To be declared “college ready” • READING • Scores of 351 • MATH • Scores of 350 • WRITING Essay Score of 5 or higher if multiple choice is less than 340 OR Placement score of at least 340 AND an essay score of at least a 4

  30. Scores Required for Courses • http://www.blinn.edu/dual-credit/Scores.html • English • Reading - 351 or higher • Writing – Essay score of 5 or higher if multiple choice is less than 340 ORPlacement score of at least 340 AND an essay score of at least a 4 • U.S. History, Government, Psychology, Sociology, Online Courses • Reading – 351 or higher

  31. EXEMPTIONS FOR TSI ASSESSMENT • SAT • Math Score = 530, Evidence Based Reading and Writing Language Score = 480 • ACT • Math = 19, English = 19, Composite = 23 HELPFUL WEBSITEwww.thecb.state.tx.us

  32. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING • Standardized tests (such as SAT and ACT) • Timed • Measure academic abilities • Determine readiness for college-level work • Used to predict future success in college courses • Registration takes place online • Students required to provide gender information and a photo of themselves upon registering • Photo is included on admission ticket, test center roster, and score report sent to school • No changes allowed day of test • Students must provide high school code Bellville High School Code 440575

  33. SAT • www.sat.collegeboard.org • Cost – $47.50 • With writing added (Optional) - $64.50 • Three subjects • Reading • 65 minutes, 52 questions • Writing and Language • 35 minutes, 44 questions • Math (two sections - one with calculator/one without calculator) • 80 minutes, 58 questions • Essay • 50 minutes Optional

  34. SAT SCORING • Scoring • Total Score • Scaled score ranges from 400 to 1600 combining Reading and Writing score and the Math score. • Scale ranging from 200 to 800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing • Scale ranging from 200 to 800 for Math • Scale ranging from 2 to 8 on each of three dimensions for essay: Reading, Analysis and Writing Skills. Essay results are reported separately. • Penalties - No penalties for guessing

  35. SAT TESTING DATES • March 9, 2019 • Registration deadline - February 8 • May 4, 2019 • Registration deadline - April 5 • June 1, 2019 • Registration deadline - May 3

  36. ACT • www.actstudent.org • Cost - $46.00 • With Writing added (Optional) - $62.50 • Four subjects • English • 45 minutes, 75 questions • Math • 60 minutes, 60 questions • Reading • 35 minutes, 40 questions • Science • 35 minutes, 40 questions • Writing (OPTIONAL) • 40 minutes

  37. ACT • Scoring • Each subject score ranges 1-36 • Composite or Total score – Average of the four sections together • Optional Essay – scores from 2-12 • Penalties • No penalties for wrong answers • Since incorrect answers do not count against student, always attempt to make an educated guess • Always select an answer

  38. ACT TESTING DATES • April 13, 2019 • Registration deadline – March 8 • June 8, 2019 • Registration deadline- May 3 • July 13, 2019 • Registration deadline – June 14

  39. WEBSITES TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING • www.collegeboard.org • www.actstudent.org • www.march2success.com • www.majortests.com • www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat

  40. Dual Credit Enrollment Process- Registration • When scheduling for next year, indicate on the course request you plan to take Dual Credit. • Complete the Dual Credit Approval Form and return to counseling office. www.blinn.edu/dual-credit/pdf/Dual-Credit-Approval-Form.pdf

  41. DUAL CREDIT REGISTRATION • Blinn officials will be on the Bellville High campus to register students on April 10, 2019 • Pictures for Blinn ID’s will be made that day • The following items will need to be turned into the counseling office March 28, 2019 by 3:30. • Dual Credit Approval Form • TSI Assessment scores or SAT/ACT scores as proof of exemption • Transcript (Counselors provide) • Principal Permission Form (Counselors provide)

  42. DUAL CREDIT PAYMENT • Students are expected to set up and maintain their myBlinn account. • May attach personal email to Blinn email account • All correspondence from Blinn will come through the student’s Blinn email account • Payments may be made through myBlinn account or on Blinn campus

  43. Steps to follow to become Dual Credit Student by March 28th www.applytexas.org as a Blinn Brenham Dual Credit Student www.blinn.edu/testing/pre_assessment.htmlComplete Pre-Assessment Activity - print off certificate www.blinn.edu/testing/tsi-assessment.htmlSign up and Take TSIA and bring scores to Counseling office www.blinn.edu/dual-credit/pdf/Dual-Credit-Approval-Form.pdfComplete and turn in Dual Credit Approval Form to Counseling office https://my.blinn.edu/cp/home/displaylogin Create a MyBlinn account https://my.blinn.edu/cp/home/displaylogin Fall Payment is due August 18, 2019

  44. QUESTIONS • Point of contact for Blinn Dual Credit • Elaine Abshire/Shannon Williford • Director/Coordinator, Dual Credit Programs • (979) 209-7547/(979)209-8218 • eabshire@blinn.edu • shannon.williford@blinn.edu

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