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Howard College Dual Credit Provides high school students with a quality educational experience. Students may take courses at off campus locations with face to face instruction, through online courses or over live interactive TV. www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit

I.S.D.’s Currently Taking HC Dual Credit Big Spring Grape Creek Sands Bronte Home School San Angelo ISD Christoval Irion County Schiecher Co. Coahoma Junction Sonora Eden Klondike Stanton Forsan Lamesa Sterling City Garden City Menard Veribest Grady Paint Rock Water Valley Robert Lee Wall www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit

Course Transferability Ac Academic Transfer Courses – Howard College uses the Texas Common Course Numbering System. Courses within the Core Curriculum (General Studies) should transfer to any Te Texas Pu Publ blic In Instit itution ion of of Hig igher Ed Education ion . Student receives high school and college credit for academic classes. TSI requirements must be met. Career & Techn Ca hnica cal Co Courses – Student usually receives a high school and a college credit. No TSI at this time. May not transfer; However, many Colleges are accepting these courses for transfer if needed in for the students degree plan, or possibly as an elective. Howard College Officials can assist students with transfer issues. www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit

Howard College Dual Credit Courses • College level courses taught by an instructor with appropriate college teaching credentials. • College rigor and expectations • Students must adhere to college policies regardless of class location • College works with high school officials in scheduling courses to meet ISD and the students needs • Be sure to read the Student Handbook (Available at www.howardcollege.edu ) www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit

Student Eligibility Requirements • MUST meet TSI guidelines to prove college readiness. ACT, SAT, TSI, STAAR* (* (*TSI or or ACT Recom ommended.) .) • Must receive permission from high school principal, counselor and parent/guardian. • Must be a high school student. Class load determined by ISD. • Must apply via applytexas.org www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit

Student Eligibility Requirements Continued • Must submit completed paperwork, official HS transcript and tuition payment as required. • Admission and registration is coordinated through the high school counselors office. • Contact your high school counselor for I.S.D. rules and eligibility requirements required for taking dual credit classes. www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit

Cost For Dual Credit Courses Howard College offers REDUCED Tuition for Academic Transfer Courses (Out of Howard County Prices) 3 Hours $280 6 Hours $460 9 Hours $640 Plus Books/Supplies $0 Tuition for Career & Technical Courses* *S *Student nts may inc ncur costs such as as equipment nt, testing ng fees, in insurance, etc. www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit

Tips For Success in College Courses • Do not miss class. • Pr Print nt, Read and nd Study syllabus for each class. • Be knowledgeable of each instructor’s grading policies, attendance and participation rules, etc. Each instructor has different expectations. • Do not wait to long before getting help if needed. Start by talking to the college instructor and keep high school counselor informed of progress. www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit

Tips For Success in College Courses Continued • There are deadlines for dropping courses. An “F” will not disappear from your college transcript. • Remember you are taking a college course that may have different “vacation” days from the high school. Calendars may not always align. • Do not assume that you are excused from a college course for high school functions. • Communicate with college instructors. www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit

Tips For Success in College Courses Continued • Most college papers are submitted to Turn It In. This is an online plagiarism checker. Do not copy and paste from the internet. Do your own original work. Plagiarism can get you expelled from college or at minimum a zero on your work. www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit

Questions Or More Information Danny Spark rks Howard College Dual Credit dsparks@howardcollege.edu (432) 264-5124 www www.hcbigspring.com/d /dual-cr credit