DUAL CREDIT
WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT? • Dual credit means two things are happening at once. Students are earning high school credit while also earning college credit. • Dual credit courses are taught at the college level. Expect the class to be rigorous
DUAL CREDIT • Dual credit registration for spring 2020 has begun. Download packet from the counselor website or pick up a hard copy in the front office • Be sure to meet all deadlines and follow instructions exactly as provided • Must meet TSI standards or exemption
WHAT IS TSI? • TSI is the Texas Success Initiative and is used to determine college readiness • The TSI test consists of reading, writing, and math section and is untimed • Students MUST complete TSI prep before testing is allowed • Students are given one opportunity per semester to test at NBHS at no cost • If qualifying scores are met, students may enroll in dual credit courses • If qualifying scores are not met, students may retest at the Alamo Colleges for a fee.
WHAT ARE TSI EXEMPTIONS? • SAT Score of 480+ on Reading/Writing and 530+ on Math • ACT Composite Score of 23+ with at least a 19 in English and a 19 in Math • Students must provide a copy of scores to Mrs. Burton • Students will need to order a copy of scores directly from College Board or ACT to send to San Antonio College
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CREDIT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT A 4 YEAR UNIVERSITY? • Access tccns.org to compare San Antonio College with the university you plan to attend to ensure credits will transfer • Credits earned may apply as electives if not required for the degree • Out of state and private universities may not be listed on TCCNS • Check with the admission department of prospective universities to verify credits will transfer if needed
WHICH DUAL CREDIT COURSE SHOULD I TAKE? • Start with the end goal in mind. Look at degree plans for the universities of interest and see if any required courses may be satisfied with dual credit. • Think about academic strengths and weaknesses when selecting courses. • Remember this starts the college transcript, so don’t enroll for more than can be successfully managed. • Keep in mind out of school obligations such as work, practice, etc. and ensure students have ample time to keep up with academic demands.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT VS DUAL CREDIT • Both may be accepted by colleges/universities • With AP , there are no testing requirements for enrollment in a class • AP college credit is based on the AP exam score at the end of the year • With Dual Credit, acceptance is based on TSI scores and meeting all deadlines for application • College credit based on performance throughout the year, not one exam • College rules and deadlines apply
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT • Dual credit classes start the college transcript • Dual credit is a commitment to follow college deadlines, rigor, and rules • Dual credit classes are free to students, but there may be text book costs • Grading guidelines are strictly enforced, and there is no opportunity for retesting • Think and plan carefully when selecting courses • Students who are currently enrolled for dual credit only need to complete the course selection page in the packet and return to the front office
NBHS COUNSELOR WEBSITE • On the counselor website, all dual credit information is posted • Please contact your child’s counselor for specific information regarding dual credit classes and how they may fit in endorsement plans • Please contact Angela Burton for specific questions regarding dual credit
Step Required Activity Activity Date # Student Name/ID#: Finished 1 Go to www.applytexas.org. Use the instructions found in this packet to Online SAC complete the application. Directions must be filled out exactly as provided application. Write or your application will not go through properly. School or personal email down username, may be used for Apply Texas. Apply Texas deadline is OCTOBER 2, 2019 . password, and Email Mrs. Burton if you would like assistance completing the application. application # on p. 2 2 Check email DAILY for Banner ID# and ACES username from SAC/Alamo Check your email Colleges. This may take up to 2 weeks. 3 Log into www.alamo.edu and click on the ACES tab at top right. Follow Write down Banner instructions in RED for first time users. Use the assigned username from ID, username & SAC and default password then create your unique password. password on p. 2 4 Log into ACES, click the START HERE tab and complete the Go FAAR and Complete Go FAAR Test Prep Modules. If you cannot log in, call the SAC help line at 210-486- and Test Prep 0777. NBHS cannot reset passwords or access the ACES system for you. Modules 5 After completing Go FAAR and Test Prep Modules, print out the page with Turn in completed check marks next to the tasks, attach to your dual credit packet, and return dual credit packet the signed, completed packet to Mrs. Burton in the front office. Packet with all information due date is OCTOBER 16, 2019. completed 6 Register for TSI test on the high school website. Click on counselors on the Register for TSI left, then on dual credit, then on the link for TSI registration towards the using school Gmail top. Students must be on school Gmail to access the registration link. account Check TSI exemptions for SAT/ACT under important information. 7 See back of packet for possible exemptions for TSI testing. If you meet SAT Send qualifying SAT or ACT exemption scores, log onto your College Board or ACT account and and/or ACT scores send scores electronically to San Antonio College. Also, provide Mrs. to SAC Burton with an unofficial copy of the score report. No screenshots. 8 Initial TSI testing, retesting, and/or SAT/ACT electronic score submission All testing due by deadline is November 6, 2019. Students may test at NBHS at no charge November 6, 2019 once per semester. If students do not meet TSI standards, they may test at to determine dual one of the Alamo Colleges testing centers. Information is included in the credit eligibility dual credit packet. Student MUST provide Mrs. Burton a copy of test scores if taken at Alamo Colleges. Students MUST have their Banner ID # to test.
NBHS DUAL CREDIT STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET TAKE A PICTURE OR MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS Return to Mrs. Burton in the front office/counseling center along with the dual credit packet. Deadline is October 16, 2019. Student Name: Student ID: Grade Level 2019-2020: Student Email: Student Phone: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Phone: APPLY TEXAS INFORMATION Username: Password: Application Number: ACES ACCOUNT INFORMATION Banner ID: Username: Password:
Name:______________________________________________ ID:_______________________ Check the boxes on the left to indicate the dual credit course(s) you wish to take during the spring semester. USE THIS TABLE ONLY IF STARTING THE DUAL CREDIT PROCESS DURING FALL SEMESTER Check Box SAC Course Name & # NBHS Course Name NBHS Course # # of College Semester for Course Hours Awarded Request College Algebra – Math 1414 College Algebra DC 3160 4 Spring only Federal Government – Government DC 2350 3 Fall or Spring GOVT 2305 Medical Terminology – Medical Terminology DC (must be 6111 3 Spring only MDCA 1313 enrolled in Med Term in fall) Check the boxes on the left to indicate the dual credit course(s) you wish to take beginning with the fall semester. USE THIS TABLE ONLY IF STARTING THE DUAL CREDIT PROCESS DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER Check Box SAC Course Name & # NBHS Course Name NBHS Course # of College Semester for Course # Hours Awarded Request Composition – English 3 DC 1223 6 Fall and Spring ENGL 1301/1302 Composition – English 4 DC Fresh (For seniors 1323 6 Fall and Spring ENGL 1301/1302 taking 1 st English DC class) British Literature - English 4 DC Soph (For seniors in 1333 6 Fall and Spring ENGL 2322/2323 the 2 nd year of English DC) College Algebra – College Algebra DC 3160 4 Spring only MATH 1414 College Algebra/PreCal – Collage Algebra DC/PreCal DC 3363 8 Fall and Spring MATH 1414/MATH 2412 World History – World History DC TBD 6 Fall and Spring HIST 2321/2322 US History – US History DC 2243 6 Fall and Spring HIST 1301/1302 Federal Government – Government DC 2350 3 Fall or Spring GOVT 2305 Environmental Biology – Environmental Science DC 3644 4 Fall only BIOL 2406 Medical Terminology – Medical Terminology DC (must be 6111 3 Spring only MDCA 1313 enrolled in Med Term in fall) BCIS III – BIMM II DC 6043 3 Fall only BCIS 1306
NBHS AND SAC AGREEMENTS • 4 pages of information regarding enrollment in dual credit • 1 page is the NBHS agreement that must be signed by parent and student • 3 page SAC agreement must be completed and signed by both student and parent • Social Security # is optional • Students is registering for spring 2020 dual credit
APPLY TEXAS • Must be completed EXACTLY as directed in the packet • Students complete the profile and the application parts • Students must write Username, Password, and Application # on page 2 of the dual credit packet • Once Apply Texas is completed, students may copy/paste information into future applications
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