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Dual & Concurrent Enrollment. Provided by: Robert Vela High School Financial Aid Office. Robert Vela High School The L egacy of E xcellence C ontinues. Tony Matamoros Outreach Specialist South Texas College (956) 872-2026 Omatamoros_6284@southtexascollege.edu. Dual Enrollment.
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Dual & Concurrent Enrollment Provided by: Robert Vela High School Financial Aid Office Robert Vela High School The Legacy of Excellence Continues.
Tony Matamoros Outreach Specialist South Texas College (956) 872-2026 Omatamoros_6284@southtexascollege.edu Dual Enrollment
DUAL ENROLLMENT • Allows high school students to earn college credit OR vocational credit towards a post-secondary certificate or degree which will also count as credit toward a high school diploma. • Exclusively for Qualifying Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors.
REQUIREMENTS SubmitApplication:Applyto STC www.applytexas.org Testing:QualifyWith STAAR, THEA, ACCUPLACER SignConsentForm: Sign “S” FormforEach Dual EnrollmentCourse
What does my child need to do to qualify to take college courses while in high school? • Must meet THEA testing guidelines by Aug. 1, 2013. • You must submit your college application by May 30thon Applytexas.org • STC must receive official high school transcript by May 30th. 4. Student must sign STC documentation by August 10, 2013.
Some colleges/universities do not accept the TAKS exemptions and may request higher scores on THEA to place you out of remedial classes THEA and Remedial Courses
Exemptions for THEA TAKS – Exit Level Scores • Exempt for MATH • 2200 MATH • Exempt for Reading and Writing • 2200 ELA • 3 on Essay ACT Scores • 23+ Composite – With at least a 19+ math and 19+ English SAT Scores • 1070+ math & critical reading scores – With at least a 500 math and 500 critical reading Check with your student’s counselor if they may be exempt from taking the THEA exam