Robert G. Cole High School College Credit Bearing Courses

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1 Robert G. Cole High School College Credit Bearing Courses

2 Hello! I am Christina Baker. I am the district s Academic Dean and Cole s Campus Testing Coordinator.

3 lifelong learners who respect and honor individual differences, diversity, and talent. We believe a safe and caring environment fosters the emotional and social well-being of students. We believe that every teacher is a leader; every leader is a teacher.we inspire our students to their highest level of learning. We, the school community, provide engaging, challenging, and meaningful work for learners. We prepare students to be We exist to serve the military child. We are a family of leaders by instilling character, competence, and creativity.

4 We offer a variety of college credit bearing courses: Dual Credit through St. Philip s College Dual enrollment through UT Austin Advanced Placement from Colelge Board Some courses with support from National Math & Science Initiative

5 What is DUAL CREDIT at RGC? Earn college credit and high school credit at the same time At Cole s campus from our teachers at NO COST! Credit is awarded by St. Philip s College and Cole High School

6 Dual Credit Courses Available for RGC High School Alamo Colleges English III Freshman Composition I ENGL 1301 *3 college credit hours Freshman Composition II ENGL 1302 *3 college credit hours English IV British Literature I ENGL 2322 *3 college credit hours British Literature II ENGL 2323 *3 college credit hours Precalculus College Algebra MATH 1414 *4 college credit hours Precalculus Math MATH 2414 *4 college credit hours Statistics U.S. History Full-year course: Elementary Statistics MATH 1442 *4 college credit hours U.S. History I HIST 1301 *3 college credit hours U.S. History II HIST 1302 *3 college credit hours

7 How does a student qualify? Grade Level and Prereqs. Have successfully completed required prerequisites Application and Modules Testing Standards Complete the ApplyTexas Alamo Enroll application and college-assigned modules by the appropriate deadlines. Meet PSAT, SAT, ACT or TSI Testing requirements by the appropriate deadline. Diagram featured by

8 Enrollment Process Dual Credit Timeline DC Registration Guide p. 7 ApplyTexas Application - AlamoENROLL DC Registration Guide p Could take 2 to 4 days to be processed Banner ID / Go FAARR Module DC Registration Guide p. 12 Testing Requirements DC Registration Guide p RGC Dual Credit Checklist DC Registration Guide p. 16

9 (Dual Credit Registration Guide p. 16)

10 Required Documentation RGC Dual Credit Checklist DC Registration Guide p. 16 Printed verification of Go FAARR Module Copy of qualifying test scores Alamo Colleges Dual Credit Program Student/Parent Consent Form DC Registration Guide p RGC High School Dual Credit Agreement DC Registration Guide p. 20

11 What if my child needs need TSI testing? To sign up for a Cole test day Complete required Test Prep Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) Module in ACES Complete the Online RGC TSI Registration Form Submit payment, if required, to HS Counselor Do your best to do so 10 days before the test date of your choice. 1st attempt paid by Cole HS Retests are $14 per section

12 Are there eligibility requirements for returning-to-program students? Yes, returning students must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements for each course and must earn at least a C in each dual credit class to continue to be eligible.

13 Considerations Through participation in this program students develop a permanent college record. In the event that a student withdraw from a class after the census date and before the final drop date a W will appear on the record. After the final drop date an F will appear on the record. These indicators on a college transcript can negatively affect your acceptance and Federal student aid offerings in the future. Earning college credit during high school better prepares students for college success and saves you money on college tuition.

14 What is DUAL ENROLLMENT at RGC? Receive high school credit from the on campus high school teacher and the opportunity for college credit from a UT AUstin college professor.

15 What is DUAL ENROLLMENT at RGC? Courses aligned with the expectations of institutions to better prepare high school students for the nature of college-level expectations. Students receive rigorous instruction/assessment from both a high school and college teacher. See more information at

16 Dual Enrollment Courses Available for Robert G. Cole High School DC Computer Science University of Texas at Austin UT Computer Science 302 *3 college credit hours Course descriptions available in the RGC HS Registration Guide.

17 How does a student qualify? Grade Level and Prereqs. Parent/Student Permission 1st Semester 75+ Have successfully completed required prerequisites Have parental consent and student consent to enter the program. Earn a 75 or higher for college content by December Diagram featured by

18 Enrollment Process Signatures on the Registration Choice Sheet UT enrollment process completed at the beginning of the semester with classroom teacher Completion of Dual Enrollment Agreement at the beginning of the semester

19 RGC HS Registration Guide

20 Considerations The work, expectations, assignments and out-of-class demands truly reflect those of a college course. Not every student will gain college credit from this course. If offered college credit, students can choose to receive it based on their college requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to prepare for college in a supportive environment.

21 What is ADVANCED PLACEMENT at RGC? Receive high school credit from the on campus high school teacher Participate in the opportunity for college credit through rigorous national AP exam.

22 What is ADVANCED PLACEMENT at RGC? Courses aligned with the expectations of The College Board Course Descriptions and training institutes to better prepare high school students for the nature of college-level expectations and college-level material. Math, Science and English AP Courses are supported by a NMSI grant, which provides additional resources, teacher training and student preparation opportunities. See more information at

23 AP Courses Available for Robert G. Cole High School English Language and Composition* English Literature and Composition* Calculus* Biology* Chemistry* Physics I* World History United States History United States Government Macroeconomics Computer Science* Studio Art Photography Course descriptions available in the RGC HS Registration Guide.

24 How does a student qualify? Grade Level and Prereqs. Have interest Parent/Student Permission Have successfully completed College Board and Course required prerequisites Have an interest in entering the career field of study and course subject matter. Have parental consent and student consent to enter the program. Diagram featured by

25 Enrollment Process Signatures on the Registration Choice Sheet Completion of AP Agreement at the beginning of the semester

26 RGC HS Registration Guide

27 Considerations The work, expectations, assignments and out-of-class demands truly reflect those of a college course. Not every student will gain college credit from this course. This is an excellent opportunity to prepare for college in a supportive environment.

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