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Rockwall ISD Dual Credit: Earn High School and College Credits Simultaneously!

Discover the benefits of participating in the Rockwall ISD Dual Credit program where students earn high school and college credits in one class. Courses taught at Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy offer small class sizes, personal attention from college instructors, and the opportunity to begin a college transcript. Save on tuition costs with transferable courses to most public four-year colleges. Learn about eligibility criteria, procedures, and contact information. Take the first step towards a successful academic journey!

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Rockwall ISD Dual Credit: Earn High School and College Credits Simultaneously!

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  1. Rockwall ISD Dual Credit Overview

  2. What is Dual Credit? Simultaneously earn high school and college credit in one class!

  3. Benefits of a Dual Credit Student • Courses taught at Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy (exception Eastfield Courses) • Small class sizes. • Personal attention from College instructors. • Begin a college transcript. • Experience a college environment and the rigor of a college course.

  4. Post-Secondary Partner Institutions • Collin College is the Rockwall ISD district’s Core Course and technical post-secondary partner for dual credit. • DCCCD Eastfield is the Rockwall ISD Districts partner for additional technical programs.

  5. How Much You Will Save! UT Dallas: $2,230for a 3 credit hour course* University of North Texas $1,325 for a 3 credit hour course ** * Based on Fall 2017 tuition rates Collin College is $288 3 hour course(for out of county residents)

  6. 2019-2020 Collin College CORE Course Offerings

  7. Collin College Technical Dual Credit course offerings • Senior level students can have the opportunity to take dual credit EKG, Phlebotomy & Central Sterile Processing at the Burton Academy. • EKG is a 4 credit FALL Program. • Phlebotomy is a 4 credit SPRING program. • Central Sterile Processing is a YEAR long program. • All programs take 3 class periods. • Students already in the health science track will have an upcoming info session in their classes from Collin College Health Science Program.

  8. DCCCD Eastfield College Only offering Automotive and Welding Dual Credit programs. Students must travel to the Eastfield College Campus. Tuition is in county at $59 per credit hour. Currently, no students this year, due to block scheduling, however working with Eastfieldfor solutions. Students earn Industry Recognized certifications in Automotive and Welding.

  9. Dual Credit Courses are Transferable to Most Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Texas *Students are responsible for determining if transfer institution will accept their credits*

  10. Dual Credit Eligibility • Students complete the entire Collin College admissions process plus a permission form for registration. • Available with permission from your high school each semester for every course. • Must meet college readiness standards as defined by Texas Success Initiative (TSI). • Student must meet both high school and Collin College academic requirements to continue in the dual credit program.

  11. Key Points & Differences • Dual Credit courses are semester long. This means students will register and pay PER semester. • All students of dual credit are considered Collin College students, this means that your student must follow the college’s student handbook and code of conduct as well. Consequences for academic dishonesty, failing courses, withdrawal deadlines and following the Collin College academic calendar. • Grades are issued at the end of the course. Collin College will provide Rockwall a final grade list. The home campus registrar will then place the final grade on the high school transcript.

  12. Is Dual Credit Right for You…

  13. Rockwall ISD Dual Credit Procedures • Step 1: Attend Mandatory Information Session & Sign for Attendance. • Step 2: Meet with CTE Counselor to cover dual credit packet. • Step 3: Apply to Collin College (Assistance here tonight!) • Step 4: Take TSI (If NOT exempt) • Step 5: Complete entire enrollment packet by March 1st deadline • Step 6: Students register on April 16th or 17th at the Academy. Payment deadline will be May 1st.

  14. Dual Credit Information can be found on the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy Website.

  15. Rockwall ISD Dual Credit Contact CTE Counselor Megan Shutt : Megan.shutt@rockwallisd.org Ph. 469.698.0668 Office: Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy- Career Center A113 Hosting “Coffee with the Counselor” for more Q & A opportunities: January 23rd, February 27th, March 27th 9:00am-10:00am Career Center A113

  16. Middle School Transition Night Open House Wednesday January 16th 5:30-7pm Come Tour & Meet our Teachers and Staff!

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