Dual Credit Interest Meeting March 21, 2013

1. Dual Credit Interest Meeting March 21, 2013 Jennifer Johnson Coordinator College Now J. Frank Dobie High School Kate Graham Director of Dual Credit San Jacinto College South www.sanjac.edu

2. Topics • What is Dual Credit? • Why Dual Credit? • Admissions • Registration • Testing • Course Sequence • Cost • Calendar and Deadlines • FERPA • Questions www.sanjac.edu

3. What is Dual Credit? • Dual Credit is a form of concurrent enrollment allowing a student to take certain courses at San Jacinto College that earn both college and high school credit. • Students take two courses in the fall semester and two in the spring beginning their sophomore year of high school. • Students can graduate from high school with up to 36 hours of college credit. • More hours can be earned by taking summer courses. www.sanjac.edu

4. Why Dual Credit? • College experience. • Develop skill set needed to be successful in post secondary education. • Such as: note taking, reading comprehension, time management, communicating with professors, using college support services, forming study groups, etc. • Credits transfer to Texas public institutions. *Private/Out of State. • Students can decrease the time and money associated with earning a degree. www.sanjac.edu

5. Admissions • Complete an admission application at www.sanjac.edu/apply. G# will come in an email 2 days later. *Select dual credit/high school, general studies, citizen or PR, not both. Not first time in college. • Submit an Endorsement Form signed by you, your parent or guardian, and the College Now Coordinator. (This form will be distributed from portable 16 after the College Now contract is returned.) • Submit documentation that you have met the TSI requirements: This can be SAT/ACT, COMPASS scores, PSAT/PLAN scores (juniors only), or TAKS scores. No STAAR at this time. These vary so speak with your high school counselor to help guide you. • Submit proof of current Meningitis immunization to the Office of Enrollment Services, S6.161 www.sanjac.edu

6. Registration • Dual Credit students must register with the Dual Credit office S6.120 between 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. to register in person. • Dual Credit Students do not have access to web/phone registration. • When you come to register, please have an exact day and time in mind for which you would like your class. • If you are taking classes other than our reserved sections, you can access specific CRN (Course Reference Numbers) associated with your classes. It is a five digit number located in the course schedule. There is an online course finder if you need assistance with this. You can also see Ms. Johnson or Mrs. Carlton in P-16 for assistance. • Students will be given the 55% fee waiver to be immediately taken to the Business Office and the remaining balance paid to avoid being dropped from classes. Payment plans are available for a $25 fee. • A copy of your payment receipt must be brought to the College Now office before your Dobie schedule will be changed to reflect you dual credit classes. www.sanjac.edu

7. Testing • In order to register for classes you must meet the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirement. This shows that you are college ready. • ACT – Students with a composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the English test and the Mathematics test (21 for College Algebra) shall be exempt from those corresponding sections. ACT scores are valid for five years. • SAT – Students with a combined Critical Reading and Mathematics score of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on the Critical Reading and 500 on the Mathematics test (minimum 550 for College Algebra) shall be exempt for those corresponding sections. SAT scores are valid for five years. • PSAT — The student achieves a combined score of 107 with a minimum of 50 on the Critical Reading and Mathematics test (minimum 55 for College Algebra) relevant to the courses to be attempted. (This can be used for junior year classes only.) An eligible student who has enrolled in dual credit under the PSAT scores must demonstrate further eligibility to enroll in courses in 12th grade. www.sanjac.edu

8. Testing • PLAN – Students earn a composite score of 23 or higher and a minimum of a 19 on the English and 19 on Mathematics (21 for College Algebra) relevant to the courses to be attempted. (This can be used for junior year classes only.) An eligible student who has enrolled in dual credit under the PLAN scores must demonstrate further eligibility to enroll in courses in 12th grade. • Exit-level TAKS – Students with a minimum scale score of 2200 on the Math section and the English Language Arts (ELA) section with a minimum writing score (essay) of at least a 3 shall be exempt for those corresponding sections. NOTE*** Tenth grade TAKS scores may be used for Dual Credit placement with the same required scores as the Exit-level TAKS for junior year classes only. Juniors taking TAKS this spring will not receive their scores back in time to register so you will need to consider the other testing options. • STAAR — the THECB has not released cut scores for this exam. We are currently not able to use these scores. • Other assessment tests accepted are: COMPASS (given at SJC South), ACCUPLACER, THEA www.sanjac.edu

9. Course Sequence • Traditional Course Sequence: • Other variations can be made, with approval from the College Now Coordinator, if a student is ahead of schedule or takes summer classes. • Meet with Ms. Johnson to verify your registration needs. www.sanjac.edu

10. Cost • Dual Credit at San Jacinto College is affordable. You pay only 45% of tuition and fees for classes that count toward both high school and college, and you may even be covered for that amount if you qualify for the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG). Check with your high school counselor for more information or SJC Financial Aid. • In District (6 hours of college credit) • Tuition and Fees $179.10 • Books $100 - $200 • Total $279.10 - $379.10 • Out of District (6 hours of college credit) • Tuition and Fees $289.80 • Books $100 - $200 • Total $389.80 - $489.80 www.sanjac.edu

11. Financial Aid • San Jacinto College South has Financial Aid Counselors on staff to help you. • Office Information: • South Campus • Phone: 281-998-6150 Fax: 281-929-4652 • Fall/Spring Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 7 pm Fri.8 am - 5 pm (Note: Please remember grades are important and can hurt your financial aid package if you do poorly.) www.sanjac.edu

12. Calendar/Deadlines • 3/28 Yellow Form due to Ms. Johnson. • 4/15 Fall Registration Begins (Summer is 3/4). • 4/26 Enrollment Form Due to Ms. Johnson and get pink slip with COMPASS permission form. • 5/1 Ms. Graham picks up Enrollment Forms from Dobie. • 5/24 Deadline to register for Dual Credit Classes for Fall Semester. This is so that we have a week to sort out any details before you leave for summer break. • COMPASS Testing- On Site at Dobie- there are only 15 slots available each day and you must have your G# with you to take the exam. You must sign up with Ms. Johnson in order to reserve a spot . • Apr 9th • April 19th • If you do not take part in the on campus testing, you are free to COMPASS test at SJCS, you must bring your Testing Request Form and you will need to provide a photo ID and G#. The testing center is open until 7 p.m. M-Th. and 5 p.m. on Fri. You must be there three hours in advance to complete the exam. It is walk in only. www.sanjac.edu

13. FERPA • Family Education Rights and Privacy Act: • What is FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. • Does FERPA give me a right to see education records of my son or daughter who is in college? When a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution at any age, all rights afforded to you as a parent under FERPA transfer to the student. • What if my child asked me to register them or order a transcript? Students are free to give their S.O.S log-in information to their parents if they wish. The S.O.S account can be used to view an unofficial transcript, print a degree evaluation, order official transcripts for college/university applications, and check their class schedule. www.sanjac.edu

14. What does all this look like at Dobie? www.sanjac.edu

15. Dobie Schedule: No Class – DC AM classes – 1st & 2nd PM classes – 6th & 7th Some classes may meet outside the traditional dual credit times. Math and Science must be taken in the afternoon because of the lab times. www.sanjac.edu

16. What kind of student is a Dual Credit student? • Independent Learner (80/20 vs 20/80 rule) • Responsible • Strong Time Management • Organized • Self Advocate (Professors / Dobie makeup work) • No Credit Recovery Issues • Grades will matter: Students can be dropped from the College • Now program for poor grades both at Dobie or San Jacinto College. www.sanjac.edu

17. Time Constraints Bus Schedule: Transportation is provided between Dobie and San Jacinto AM Classes Leaves Dobie for San Jacinto 6:40 Leaves San Jacinto for Dobie 9:05 *Conflict: Bus leaves Dobie before regular bus route arrives. PM Classes Leaves Dobie for San Jacinto 12:40 Leaves San Jacinto for Dobie 2:20 *Conflict: Bus returns to Dobie after regular bus leaves * Students who ride the bus must be able to provide transportation www.sanjac.edu

18. Other Expectations: Students are expected to participate in additional College Now activities. Fabulous Fridays Program Support, Computers, Guest Speakers, Scholarships, etc. Super Saturdays College Tours – examples…A&M, Sam Houston, Lamar, UH Camp College (June dates to be announced) Day camp activities include time management, learning styles, completion of College Now notebook, college research, True Colors, essay writing, and scholarship exploration. www.sanjac.edu

19. Communication for Parents and Students: • Phone Numbers and Email accounts must remain current. • Students remember to check emails both personal and • San Jac accounts. • Facebook and Twitter accounts – Please set triggers • Facebook - Dobie College Now • Twitter - @DobieCollegeNow www.sanjac.edu

20. Important Points to Remember: • All deadlines must be met. Classes will fill and students will not have the opportunity to participate. • Payments must be made before drop date or students will • be automatically dropped from the course. • Receipt must be brought to the College Now office in order • for Dobie schedule to be updated for the fall. • Hang in there….the enrollment process takes several days to complete. www.sanjac.edu

21. Final Thoughts: Data shows Dual Credit students are more likely to complete a college degree than other students. Come Join the Fun!!!! www.sanjac.edu

22. Questions • Please make sure to take a SJC South Campus Dual Credit Information Flyers and a College Now flyer. Our contact information is listed below. • SJC South Dual Credit Office: 281-929-4653 • Dobie College Now 713-740-0370 www.sanjac.edu