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Dual Credit Procedures Fall 2014—Spring 2015. Please Sign-In. What is Dual Credit?.
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Dual Credit ProceduresFall 2014—Spring 2015 Please Sign-In
What is Dual Credit? • A process by which a high school junior or senior enrolls in a college course and receives simultaneous credit for the course from both the college and the high school. Grades are posted to two different transcripts, at the same time! • Advantages: • Saves money because tuition is free! • Head start on college credits! • No travel time to a college campus! • You are a college student and, with an ID, can use LSC’s library and wellness center.
Guidelines for Students: • Must request course with high school and also apply to Lone Star College–Tomball. • Must qualify for college level with test scores. • Have passed all grade level EOC exams • Be aware that different courses may have different requirements • State regulates D.C. is for • Maximum of two enrollments per semester • Juniors and Seniors • Exceptions must be approved by LSC Dean of Instruction. Requires a teacher letter of recommendation and review of grades (transcript).
Guidelines • High school and college deadlines must be met. • DC semester average of “C” or better is required to continue in the D.C. program; otherwise the student is removed from DC classes for the remainder of high school. • DC semester average of “B” or better is required for one advanced measure toward Distinguished Plan. • All DC courses must be taken at the high school campus. • A “drop” requires signatures on both campuses & meeting the college deadline.
Guidelines • A notarized FERPA form is required to be on file with Lone Star. • Students are responsible for the purchase of their textbooks • It is the student’s responsibility to be aware whether the college course will transfer to his/her college of choice and for the major. • Be aware of Texas public university rules regarding taking excessive college hours toward a degree. (150 Hour Rule)
Courses that earn college credit each semester FALL College Credit • ENGLISH 1301 • Jr. or Sr. English • ENGLISH 2332 • Sr. English only • U.S. HISTORY 1301 • MATH 2413 (Calculus I) • BIOLOGY 1406 ----------------- • GOVT 2305 (fall only) SPRING College Credit • ENGLISH 1302 • Jr. or Sr. English • ENGLISH 2333 • Sr. English only • U.S. HISTORY 1302 • MATH 2414 (Calculus II) • BIOLOGY 1407
Year-long courses earning college credit only one semester:SpringSemester: Fall Semester: (both high school (high school credit only) and College Credit)
Steps to become an Exceptional Admit Student Four Steps: • Apply online to LSC-Tomball • Qualify through testing • Register with the college after completing required forms and getting high school approval • Pay fees to the college
Step One:Online College Application http://www.lonestar.edu • Application—Instructions are online at teacherweb/ THS Guidance • Need your Social Security # • Keep a record of • User name • Password • College ID # • Problems with application? • Call LSC Tech Services or • See college advisor on THS campus March 4, March 5, March 25, or • Go to the college, Enrollment Services
Timeline Recommendation Complete the Application This weekend! You will need your ID by next week. Application help will be available on Tuesday, March 4.
Second recommendation • View the Pre-Assessment Video • This is a short video • May have to log out and re-enter your MyLoneStar account, using your username and password • You will not be able to move to the testing step without completing the application and viewing the video!
Step Two: Qualify Meet Texas Success Initiative • Be at college level in both Reading and Writing for all courses • Math and/or science courses have specific math requirements, not all at college level, but some are above college level. Depends on the course!
Already at college level? • Are you exempt from testing? Have you previously taken: • SAT: 1070 total for both Critical Reading & Math with at least a 500 on reading and 500 on math. • ACT: 23 composite/19+ on reading and math • PSAT—for currentsophomoresonly • 107 total on Critical Reading & Math/50+ each section (reading, math, and writing)
If Exempt, Must provide copy of your test scores: • See the LSC Advisor • Enrollment Services on LSC Campus • Tomball High Qualification Days: • March 5 • March 25 • Bring your college ID# and any test scores that might exempt you or qualify you for DC
Not Exempt? Need to Test Texas Success Initiative Exam • Determines if you are college ready • Three parts: • Math • Reading • Writing, includes an essay • Test in a computer lab at Lone Star campus, 2nd floor of library. • Developed by Collegeboard for Texas
Testing Steps: • See LSC Advisor • On THS campus: • March 5 • March 25 • or go directly to the college and meet with an advisor 2. Receive a Testing Ticket 3. Make a testing appointment online: Saturday dates reserved for TISD: • March 8, • March 22, • March 29 • April 5 4. Go to LSC Library, 2nd floor, to test
Qualification & Testing Ticket Days: March 5 and March 25 • LSC Advisors are on THS campus to: • Verify your application is complete. • Verify you have viewed the pre-assessment video. • Qualify if you have test scores • Distribute testing tickets to students who have completed application and viewed pre-assessment video.
How do I meet with a LSC Advisor at THS on March 5? • Make an appointment • March 3 and March 4 • Counselors will be at lunches both days to give out passes for Wednesday, March 5 • Bring your college ID # • Choose a non-core class or lunch period to meet with the college advisor • Appointments will be first-come, first-serve and limited • After school--no appointment required.
Testing at Lone Star Assessment Center • After you have your ticket, reserve your test date and time online • Work with test prep examples • Report to the college, Assessment Center, 2nd floor of LSC Library on reserved date, 15 minutes prior to testing time. • Present your “testing ticket” & photo ID • Take your time. Don’t rush. • Have arranged for a ride home. • Can be lengthy….up to 5 hours
LSC-Tomball Assessment CenterClosed week of Spring Break! • Monday - Thursdays: • Start by 3:45 or 4:00 • Closes at 8:00 • Saturday Testing: • Open at 10:00 • Closes at 4:00
Need to Retest? • Section of TSI can be retaken at $10 each. • Accuplacer and Compass (for upper level math only) are also $10 per section • Meet with LSC College Advisor either at the college campus or during second Qualification Day/Testing Ticket Day, March 25.
Timeline Recommendation • TEST EARLY • Tomball High is not the only high school testing at LSC. • Allow time in case retesting is required. Do not procrastinate!
“College Ready?” • Must be qualified for all DC courses and registered for fall DC courses by May 1, 2014 – No Exceptions! • Know your requirements and read your testing results. • Qualifying placement scores must meet college course prerequisites. • Math score requirements vary • Don’t assume • If unsure, ask questions—THS, room 1102 or any counseling office. • Do not procrastinate!!!!!!!
Step Three Registration • Student can pickup registration packets beginning April 1, from THS Counseling offices • 3 forms Required: • Top of blue form, college ID and signatures • THS Guidelines page with signatures. • FERPA form • Student attaches: • Qualifying test scores • Unofficial transcript + letter of rec for Calculus students and for those requesting more than 2 courses in the fall. • Student turns in to counselors at lunches beginning April 7.
Step threeCollege Registration • Student picks up approved registration form from counselors in lunch room and registers for the courses with an LSC Advisor. • College will register THS students April 17 and 25 on THS campus • Students have the option of registering at the college campus beginning April 9. • May 1, is final deadline for college registration.
Step fourPayment • Students can pay fees online two days after registration or students can pay in person at the college.
Dual Credit Checklist • Application online • Meet with LSC Advisor • Qualify • Complete forms and provide appropriate documentation for THS approval beginning April 7 (lunches). • Register LSC-Tomball by May 1. • Pay fees.
Questions? • If I need to go to Lone Star campus to see an advisor, where would I go and do I need an appointment? Advisors are located in Enrollment Services, south of the LSC Commons. Students sign in upon arrival and will be seen by an advisor on first-come basis. Map is included in your instructions.
Deadline • May 1, 2014