DUAL CREDIT

Get Ahead. Receive college credits while in high school through the Dual Credit Program at San Jacinto College. 2016-2017 DUAL CREDIT Parent and Student Interest Meeting South Houston High School San Jacinto College Detra Merino, Dual Credit Coordinator Rosemary Smiles, Dual Credit Administrative Assistant Tilly Slaten, Distance Learning Coordinator Career & Technical High School Kelly Brannan, College Now Coordinator

DID YOU KNOW? High school students entering college with dual credit, are generally more likely to be successful in college, including completing a bachelor s degree in a more timely manner.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 3 High School Credit + College Credit AT THE SAME TIME What is Dual Credit? Dual Credit is the process by which a high school student enrolls in a college course and receives simultaneous credit for the course from the college and the high school. Earn both college and high school credit at the same time Where are Dual Credit classes taught? San Jacinto College campus High school Online Combination of methods Affordable pathway to college Understand what it takes to be successful in college Experience college before leaving high school

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 4 Why Dual Credit? Saves Money and Time. Affordable. Reduces overall college costs Speeds up the time to college degree completion Get the Full College Experience. Serves as a controlled introduction to college life Become familiar with college registration process, policies and procedures Students take on the responsibilities of being a college student, easing the transition from high school to college Academically advanced students can challenge themselves. Earn Transferable Credits. Texas Common Course Numbering System www.tccns.corg/tccns Credits transfers to most Texas Public Colleges & Universities with a C or higher. Always check with the college you want to attend about transfer credits. Many private & out of state schools also accept the credit but you will want to check first! It is the student s responsibility to confirm with any college they want to attend if credits will transfer. Access to SJC Resources

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 5 Perks for SJC Dual Credit Students College Libraries Open Computer Labs Writing Labs Financial Aid Services Student Clubs & Organizations Athletic Events Career and Employment Center Game Room Cosmetology Spa & Salon Barnes & Noble Bookstore Starbucks, Pizza Hut, and Snack Café Student Success Center (Free tutoring services) Dual credit students are official college students with access to the full range of services offered by San Jacinto College.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 6 Who is Eligible for Dual Credit To participate in the Dual Credit program, you must: Current high school students (public, private or home-schooled) seeking to get a jump on their college coursework Have approval from the College Now Coordinator Apply & meet the college s requirements for admission Satisfy the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements Be academically motivated Have good time-management skills

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 7 Is Dual Credit the Right Choice for Me? Expectations for College What is expected of college students varies greatly from what is expected of high school students. Students who take dual credit courses are beginning their college career. This is a serious commitment and should only be entered into by those who are ready to be committed to college-level work. Dual Credit students will be academically challenged in a college setting. Courses are rigorous. Students and parents should discuss the level of commitment needed in regards to their high school course load and extra-curricular activities. Must exhibit maturity and social behavior necessary to be enrolled in a college level course Remember!!! Dual credit classes become part of your permanent college transcript and impact eligibility for financial aid and scholarships!

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 8 How Does it Work? Students typically take two courses in the fall, and two in the spring term. Special approval is needed to take more than two dual credit courses per term. Dual credit grades become part of the student s high school and college permanent academic records High School Transcript A grade of C or better is required to receive high school credit. College Transcript Students can graduate from high school with up to 24+ hours of college credit. More hours can be earned by taking summer courses. Students enjoy the convenience of taking SJC dual credit courses within their high school daytime schedule.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 9 Types of Dual Credit Courses ACADEMIC Courses (Texas Core Curriculum) typically transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Core courses meet the general education or free elective requirements of an undergraduate degree program Students taking these courses often plan to pursue a four-year degree after high school graduation. WORKFORCE (CAREER & TECHNICAL) Courses may or may not transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Students taking these courses often plan to enroll in a certificate or twoyear degree program. Helps students become employable upon high school graduation. Workforce Programs: Process Technology (PTAC), Instrumentation, Child Development, Cosmetology, and Welding. Course offerings vary by high school. Each ISD determines the course options available for their students to earn college credit.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 10 Traditional Course Sequence Class Summer Term Fall Term Spring Term Summer Term Fall Term Spring Term #1 EDUC 1300 HIST 1301 HIST 1302 ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 #2 EDUC 1300 or PSYC 2301 HUMA 1301 GOVT 2305 ECON 2301 Meet with your College Now Coordinator to verify your registration needs. Many variations can be made with their approval. Students will typically take the year long sequence listed above and then pair another course with it each semester from the box below. Students take two courses per semester. *Additional classes must be approved by your College Now Coordinator. Students can come in the summers to gain additional coursework. Note: EDUC 1300 (Learning Framework) must be taken in the first term you attend. EDUC 1300 SPCH 1315 MATH 1314 (College Alg.) BIOL 2401 PSYC 2301 ARTS 1301 MATH 2412 (Pre-Cal) BIOL 2402 HUMA 1301 ECON 2301 MATH 1342 (Statistics) BIOL 1406 SOCI 1301 GOVT 2305 MATH 1324 (Finite) BIOL 1407 BCIS 1305 GOVT 2306 EDUC 1300 Learning Framework This is a Pre-Core Curriculum course. Introduction to college-level student academic strategies.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 11 Cost Benefits Dual Credit at San Jacinto College is affordable. You pay only 30% of tuition and fees for classes that count toward both high school and college. Estimated Costs for 6 hours of college credit (approximate 2 classes) Dual Credit Tuition and Fees In District Out of District Non-Resident $ 126.60 $ 202.20 $ 310.20 Books $100 - $200.00 $100 - $200.00 $100 - $200.00 Regular Tuition Rates $ 422.00 $ 674.00 $ 1,034.00

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 12 FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) What is FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a students educational records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. When a student turns 18 years old, or enrolls in an institution of higher learning at any age, all rights afforded to you as a parent under FERPA transfer to the student. As college students, dual credit participants are protected by FERPA law and their information cannot be disclosed. However, there are options for students who would like their parents to receive this information. A student may log in to their student account at any time to show the record of grades to a parent. SOS & Blackboard Accounts View an unofficial transcript, Order official transcripts for college/university applications Pay tuition and fees Print a degree evaluation, Check class schedule and final grades

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 13 Communication & FERPA Student MUST communicate with the instructor. College Professors No Parent Conferences Additional College Personnel Department Chairs WILL NOT communicate with parents or the high school counselors due to FERPA guidelines ---the federal law prohibiting. High School and College Sharing Information: FERPA allows high schools and community colleges to share the educational records of dual credit students without the consent of either the parents or the student. Midterm and final grades are sent to the high schools.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 14 Academic Freedom ACADEMIC FREEDOM is practiced at all San Jacinto Colleges. Some of the topics covered in college courses may be controversial. College is a time for students to critically analyze information gathered through K-12 courses and confront questions without easy answers. College instructors will teach the same course material regardless if it is a dual credit course or has dual credit students in the course. Academic Freedom allows faculty and students to pursue whatever inquiry they feel is important and to speak about it in the classroom without fear of censorship. Understand that within a college environment, students may encounter adult language and images, different philosophical viewpoints and belief systems. Understand that appropriate and essential discipline specific terminology, concepts and principles are utilized as needed in the classroom setting.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 15 Student Rights & Responsibility Code of Student Conduct All high school students enrolled in college classes are held accountable to policies, rules, and regulations of the San Jacinto College District. For more information, see Student Handbook. Disruptive Behavior in Class Academic Integrity (Cheating/Plagiarism) SJC s Academic Calendar San Jacinto College (SJC) academic calendar starts and ends on different dates than high school calendars. You are required to attend SJC courses even if your high school is not in session for a particular day. Disability Services Accommodations Because Dual Credit courses are college level and taught by college approved instructors, students who require accommodations may contact the SJC Disability Services Counselor on campus for assistance. 281-998-6150 ext. 3444 Students can apply for accommodations at any point in the semester, but we strongly encourage students to apply for accommodations a few weeks prior to the start of the semester. Dual Credit Students, please contact the Dual Credit Office anytime you are in need of assistance.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 16 Grading Polices REMEMBER! These are college classes. They require STUDYING. Students should expect to attend class, do work and study. If they don t, they can expect a poor or failing grade. College instructors ARE NOT REQUIRED to: Give make up work Accept Late Work Give Extra Credit It is the student s responsibility to keep up with grades and withdraw dates. Dual Credit students may not drop a dual credit course without permission from the College Now Coordinator It is the students responsibility to notify his/her College Now Coordinator. Students should communicate concerns regarding grades directly with the instructor. Parents should communicate directly with the College Now Coordinator or the Dual Credit Office. Students are on a College Campus The internet is not filtered. College class conversations are not censored. College students range in age from 15-75+ Free time and transitions are not monitored.

How Do I Apply?

ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Each high school has a timeline in which you are to complete the admission process and submit your paperwork to them. Please seek your timeline from your College Now Coordinator.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 19 STEP #1 Apply Online TODAY! Apply for Admission to Apply Online and Get an SJC Student ID (G#) Complete an admission application through ApplyTexas at www.applytexas.org. SJC does not charge an application fee. Answer all questions completely: Valid email address (how student will be contacted). Application = 2 year college admission application College = San Jacinto Community College Semester of Entry = Fall 2016 (or Summer 2016) 1 st Major Code = General Studies AA (2nd Choice is yours) High School = High School Name Basis you are seeking admissions = Dual Credit Primary reason for attending = Earn credits for transfer or 2 year degree Citizen or Permanent Resident (not both). Some students may be asked to submit addition residency information. G# will come by email 2-3 days later. Will receive an automated email from ApplyTexas indicating application was sent to SJC. Will receive an email for SJC stating additional documents are needed for admissions. This is an important email. SAVE THESE EMAILS!

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 20 STEP #2 High school students who are interested in taking dual credit courses are required to meet with their College Now Coordinator to seek approval before proceeding to the next steps of the admissions & registration process. Submit the Dual Credit Enrollment Form In order to be eligible to receive high school credit for dual credit courses: Student must first meet with College Now Coordinator to discuss course options and eligibility process. The College Now Coordinator: determines course applicability and credit equivalency. is the final authority on what is required for high school graduation. Student must receive written approval from the College Now Coordinator and parent/guardian prior to taking the course. Dual Credit Enrollment Form Must be signed by student, parent, and College Now Coordinator It is the student s responsibility to complete the registration process with San Jacinto College.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 21 STEP #3 The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a mandatory computer adaptive placement examination designed to improve student success in college by requiring all students attending public institutions of higher education, unless considered TSI Exempt, to complete assessment in reading, writing and mathematics before enrolling in classes. Take the TSI To enroll in dual credit courses, students must show college readiness in reading, writing, and/or math as applicable to the course(s) the student plans to take. Students may either take the TSIA or show scores from other accepted assessments approved for placement. TSIA (college entrance exam) Walk-in testing is available at SJC. 3 Parts (Mathematics, Reading, & Writing) TSIA Preparation Materials Mandatory TSI Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA). Prior to taking the TSI Assessment, you must participate in a Pre- Assessment Activity (PAA). This must be completed prior to any student taking the TSI Assessment. The PAA is accessible from any computer with Internet access. TSI Exemption & Waivers* Not all students have to take the assessment test. Approved assessments are the TSIA, ACT, SAT, STAAR, PLAN, and PSAT.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 22 TSI Exemptions & Waivers Test Composite Score Minimum English Critical Reading ACT 23* 19 SAT 1070* 500 PSAT 107* 50 PLAN 23* 19 STARR (EOC) --- Level 2 on English II (4000) Minimum Math 19 (21 College Algebra) 500 (550 for College Algebra) 50 (55 for College Algebra) 19 (21 for College Algebra) Level 2 on Algebra I (4000) or higher paired with a Algebra II passing score Expiration of Scores EXEMPTION: Valid for 5 years. EXEMPTION: Valid for 5 years. WAIVER - Only valid while the student is in high school taking courses for dual credit. WAIVER - Only valid while the student is in high school taking courses for dual credit. WAIVER - Only valid while the student is in high school taking courses for dual credit. *Composite scores must be met first before individual Math and English\Critical Reading score is met. All scores must be official from testing company or high school transcript.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 23 STEP THE LAW #4 Texas State established the requirement for students entering any Texas institution of higher education to provide proper documentation showing they have received the bacterial meningitis vaccination within five years and at least 10 calendar days before the beginning of the term. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination College students under 22 years old must receive a meningitis vaccination. All new students are required to provide the college with proof of a bacterial meningitis vaccination or booster. Submit proof of current Bacterial Meningitis Immunization to the Office of Enrollment Services, S6.161 Must be submitted before student can register for classes

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 24 STEP #5 Register for Classes Dual Credit students are registered into classes by the Dual Credit Office based on the Enrollment Form received by the high school. Priority Registration Submit documents to the College Now Coordinator by the high school deadline. Dates provided by your College Now Coordinator After Priority Registration Must register in person Bring documents to SJC Dual Credit Office before the college registration deadline. See Important Deadline and Dates slide 8:00 am 4:00 PM, Monday Friday (Suite S8-1000). Once the Dual Credit Office has processed your enrollment documents we will send an Email confirmation and billing information to the Email address provided.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 25 STEP #6 Tuition and fees for dual credit courses are due according to the deadlines published in the current semester s course schedule Payment of your College Tuition Payment of tuition and fees are due when you register. Once your enrollment has been processed, the 70% Dual Credit Fee Waiver will be placed on your account. If you do not pay by the deadline you will be removed from the class Ways to Pay Paid the full the remaining balance Installment Payment Plan ($25 service fee) Financial Aid (TPEG for Dual Credit Students)

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 26 Dual Credit Installment Payment Plan The Installment Payment Plan is another way to pay for tuition and fees. Set up is available at the campus Business Office (S6.110), or through the students SOS account. Students have the option to split tuition and fees in four payments. Initial Payment $25 Setup Fee. Due at time of Registration. 2 Classes (6 Credit Hours) In-District Out-of- District Dual Credit - College Tuition & Fees Due at Registration - Setup Fee $126.60 $202.20 $25.00 $25.00 1 st Payment $42.20 $67.40 2 nd Payment $42.20 $67.40 3 rd Payment $42.20 $67.40 There is no installment payment plan available for books and supplies. Total Payments + Setup Fee $151.60 $227.20

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 27 Financial Aid TPEG Grant (Texas Public Education Grant) You may qualify for the grant to cover your share of the tuition and fees. Limited funds available Awarding done on a first-come, first-served basis. Financial Aid Department South Campus Suite: S6-181 Phone: 281-998-6150 Fax: 281-929-4652 Fall/Spring Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 7 pm Fri: 8 am - 5 pm Items to submitted to the Financial Aid Office. TPEG Form TASFA Application Student and Parents W-2 forms and the tax transcript. Textbooks and other costs not covered by TPEG. Contact your College Now Coordinator, the Dual Credit Office, or visit the SJC Financial Aid Office for more information.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 28 STEP #7 Textbooks & Supplies Dual Credit students, like all college students, are responsible for purchasing the required textbooks, and any associated course materials. Payment for textbooks is made separate from tuition/fees. Textbooks may be purchased at the SJC South Campus Bookstore, S-11.103. Book costs vary each term as do the selection of textbooks that instructors choose for the course.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 29 STEP #8 Preparing for Your First Day at San Jacinto College Show Up for Classes! College ID Card Get Your Parking Permit (If Applicable) Claim Your Student Accounts (SOS & Blackboard) Print out your Class Schedule Get to Campus Early to find your Classrooms Buy the Required Textbooks Be on Time for Classes Do Not Fall Behind on Readings & Homework Talk to your instructors: Show interest in class - and meet with your instructors outside of class by visiting during posted office hours. If you have questions, ask for answers Take advantage of the study resources on campus Check your college email often

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 30 Returning Dual Credit Students No need to Re-Apply through ApplyTexas However, the following needs to be completed: Dual Credit Enrollment Form TSI Retest (if needed) Pay tuition & purchase any materials or books. Please seek guidance from your College Now Coordinator.

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 31 Registration Calendar San Jacinto College has a set calendar in which each high school is to submit the required admission documents for their students Per this calendar, many high schools have decided to create their own deadlines to ensure each student meets the San Jacinto College deadlines Registration Periods Fall & Summer Registrations March - June Spring Registration October November The high school dual credit liaison will receive regular updates on the enrollment status of their students

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 32 Important Deadline and Dates Summer/Fall 2016 Term Dual Credit Information Night February 2016 Term Admission Documents (Requirements #1 4) Registration Payment Deadline Classes Begin Summer 2016 May 16 th February 29 *May 26 th *Deadline allows time to sort any details before your high school lets out for summer break. May 26 th July 11 th June 6th (Summer 1) (Summer II) Fall 2016 August 1 st April 11th August 12th August 22th It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to start this process EARLY!

Dual Credit - Student and Parent Interest Meeting 33 THANKS FOR LISTENING! WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR US? Visit your College Now Coordinator for additional information and course details. Please make sure to take one of the SJC South Campus Dual Credit Information Flyers. How to Contact Us SJC South Dual Credit 281-669-4704 http://www.sjcd.edu/dual-credit @SanJacSouthDC