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

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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? •

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 .

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

INTERESTS Knowing what you like to do is the first step in turning that into a viable career  Take a look at your favorite hobbies  Determine what classes in high school you like – and which ones you do not like  Take part in a career assessment  Volunteer or help out at places that interest you

RESUME Create a file folder  Electronic or real  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 a brag sheet (that can develop into a resume)

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

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

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

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 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.

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)

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.

BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT  Classes meet  Monday & Wednesday  Tuesday & Thursday  Generally, no classes scheduled to meet on Friday  75 minutes in length  Fall 2018 • 7:35 am – 8:50 am

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 ) 

DUAL CREDIT CAN SAVE MONEY Fall 2017 3 Hours 15 Hours Academic Dual Credit Student $318 Regular Blinn Student (doesn’t $507 $1,724 pay taxes in Washington Cty) Sam Houston State University $989 $4,945 Texas State $1,062 $5,310 Texas A&M $ 988 $4,941 Approximation of “tuition and fees” as of 2017-2018. Does not include room and board. Source: www.collegeforalltexans.com

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 schedule constraints  Dual Credit will cost money (tuition, books, supplies)  Payment plans are available

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.

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.

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

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

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.h tml  Register for the TSIA online • www.blinn.edu/testing/brenham_testing.html • Pay online to complete the registration process  Credit card or echeck

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

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.

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 Test Day- Saturday, February 24, 2018 and March 24,  2018 Let the counseling office know which day you plan to test • Sign up online www.blinn.edu/testing/brenham_testing.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 Moody Library on Blinn Boulevard 8:00 am