CCR 2.0 Get an EDGE on your future DUAL CREDIT COURSE OFFERINGS

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1 CCR 2.0 Get an EDGE on your future DUAL CREDIT COURSE OFFERINGS

2 A G E N D What is Dual Credit? Why are we changing in RISD? What are the new opportunities? AP vs Dual Credit? What do I need to do if interested? Questions and Answers A

3 What is Dual Credit? A Program that offers students an opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Upon successful completion of a Dual Credit course, a student will earn dual credit high school and college credit simultaneously. These courses provide advanced academic instruction beyond, or in greater depth than, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for a corresponding high school course. During the school day Zero Hour Summer Opportunities Evening classes IF a student takes just one dual-credit course in high school, THEN they are twice as likely to enroll in college and to complete a degree within 6 years. * *Jobs for the Future

4 Why are we changing in RISD? To provide the students of The RISD with a competitive edge for success in college and their future careers we needed to find additional opportunities for our students. AP AP Overlay Zero Hour Summer Opportunities Evening classes License/Certification

5 Why are we changing in RISD? To provide the students of The RISD with a competitive edge for success in college and their future careers we needed to find additional opportunities for our students. AP AP Overlay Zero Hour Summer Opportunities Evening classes License/Certification AM/Afternoon at Richland College Univ. of Texas On Ramps

6 Advanced Placement Art History Biology Calculus AB and BC Capstone Seminar/Research Chemistry Chinese Computer Science English Language English Literature (Overlay) Environmental Science European History French German US History (Overlay RHS) Human Geography Italian Japanese Latin Macroeconomics Music Theory Physics 1, 2, and C&M Psychology Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics Art 2D and 3D Studio Drawing US Government World History

7 Richland College They are a growing campus with additional space and in the afternoons they have plenty of space available. We will be offering morning and afternoon courses at Richland College. English Comp 1 & 2 Government Economics Pre-Calculus US History CAD Accounting 1 & 2 Basic Animation Manufacturing Students wanting to take courses at Richland must choose to take two courses per semester. Tuition and most fees are still waived, however textbooks must be purchased by the student.

8 Delivers a yearlong University of Texas at Austin designed college experience, in a high school classroom Engages students with UT-designed content, including homework, exams, and projects to prepare them for college success Helps students build digital literacy skills by engaging them with the same technology tools UT-Austin students use. Provides the opportunity to earn three hours of college credit from The University of Texas at Austin guaranteed to transfer to any state institution

9 Advantages Access: Provides UT-Austin experience on your local high school campus Transferability: OnRamps courses transfer to public colleges and universities in Texas and beyond Flexibility: Students are exempt from TSI requirements for OnRamps courses Saves Money: Provides UT-core courses at 75% of the cost for the same course taken on campus Preparation: Students gain early exposure to college expectations, easing the transition from high school to college Possible Courses offered Pre-Calculus Statistics Computer Science Earth and Space English IV

10 AP or Dual Credit? AP Courses Dual Credit TEKS Depth & Complexity within Content National Assessment Interest Rigorous Pacing High School Teacher Free tuition Quality Points State Assessments Commitments Free tuition TEKS Required placement test score State Assessments Interest Rigorous Pacing Depth & Complexity within Content Instant College Credit Textbook required Preparation for more college classes Commitments

11 How many AP/Dual courses should I take? Factors to Consider: Goals Other Commitments Interests Course Load

12 What do I need to do if interested? Select/Qualify - Select dual credit or On Ramps on course selection card - Fill out dual credit selection card - Fill out the Richland College Application - Have qualifying score placement score - Purchase books - Attend all classes - Receive college credit

13 Questions Mel Fuller