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To provide students of Northwest ISD expanded opportunities to enhance and accelerate their education through dual credit college coursework.
(Students can earn up to 60 college hours or an Associate’s degree from North Central Texas College (NCTC) by the date of high school graduation)
Allow students the opportunity experience the rigor of the college-level learning environment while receiving support from Steele advisors, whose focus is to facilitate a successful college experience.
Academy Objectives
Become a COLLEGE STUDENT as a FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL
College level courses that also meet high school requirements
With a passing grade, the student can receive college credit and meet high school course requirements at the same time
Courses can be taken at any NCTC campus, online or as a scheduled class at SAHS
Core or “basic” college transferable classes
NCTC has been participating in dual credit with Northwest ISD since the early 1990’s
What is Dual Credit?
College-like Environment
High school students gain insight into the college level learning environment◦ Dual credit students are 2.2 times more likely
to enroll in a two- or four-year college Smoother transition into college
◦ Dual credit students are 2.0 times more likely to return for a second year of college
Head start on basic/core college classes (while meeting high school requirements)◦ Dual Credit students are 1.7 times more likely
to complete a college degree
Struhl and Vargas, Jobs for the Future, October 2012
The Benefits of Dual Credit
The Estimated Costs of Continuing Education
Dual Credit College/University Tuition and Fees
$87 per credit hour (+$50 overload fee)
$5220 for 60 hours Tuition is waived for
free/reduced lunch students (waivers are not guaranteed)
Textbooks, supplies are not included
Fees are minimal
TAMU-$18,100 for 60 hours
UNT-$18,800 for 60 hours
UT-$19,580 for 60 hours
Textbooks, supplies, room and board not included
www.collegefortexans.com
Steele AHS Alumni: Grant Hase
Dual Credit OptionFall 2011 - Dec. 2012
Graduated from Steele with 32 college credits
Will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain from Texas A&M in May 2015
Dual Credit OptionGraduated from Steele with 18 college credits
Years at Steele: 2 Activities: Community Service Goal: Transfer to a 4-year
University and become a surgeon
Attending: Baylor
*Graduated in 3 years*Scholarships
Steele AHS Alumni:Ahnaf Alam
Dual Credit OptionGraduated from Steele with 15 college credits
Years at Steele: 2 Goal: Transfer to TCC for
the Nursing Program
Steele AHS Alumni:Caitlynn Boles
Dual Credit OptionGraduated from Steele with 18 college credits
Years at Steele: 2 Activities: Bible Club Goal: Transfer to TCC
for the Nursing Program
*Graduated in 3 years
Steele AHS Alumni:Karena Griffith
Dual Credit OptionGraduated from Steele with 12 college credits
Years at Steele: 2 Activities: Ping Pong Club Attending: UNT
Steele AHS Alumni: Grant Gwin
Dual Credit OptionGraduated from Steele with 15 college credits
Years at Steele: 2 Activities: D&D Club Goal: Transfer to a 4-year
University and major in education
*Graduated in 3 years
Steele AHS Alumni:Heather Mason
Dual Credit OptionGraduated from Steele with 9 college credits
Years at Steele: 1 Goal: Complete college
while serving in the Coast Guard and become a police officer
Attending: Coast Guard
*Scholarship
Steele AHS Alumni:Emily Titus
Dual Credit OptionGraduated from Steele with 12 college credits
Years at Steele: 2 Activities: EXCEL Goal: Transfer to a 4-year
University and become a corporate lawyer
*Graduated in 3 years
Steele AHS Alumni:Khadijah Young
Dual Credit OptionGraduated from Steele with 21 college credits
Years at Steele: 2 Activities: EXCEL
Historian and D&D Club Goal: Transfer to a 4-year
University Attending: UNT
*Graduated in 3 years
Steele AHS Alumni:Rachel Schnitzer
Dual Credit OptionCosmetology Academy
College Credits: 12 Grade: 12th
Years at Steele: 2 Goal: Transfer to a 4-year
University
Amy Whitehorn
Dual Credit OptionCosmetology Academy
College Credits: 6 Grade: 11th
Years at Steele: 2 Activities: EXCEL Goal: Transfer to a 4-year
University and major in music
Richard Duque
Dual Credit Option
College Credits: 12 Grade: 12th
Years at Steele: 1 Activities: Bible Club Goal: Transfer to a 4-
year University and major in business
Savannah Clark
Dual Credit Option
College Credits: 27 Grade: 12th
Years at Steele: 2 Activities: EXCEL
President, Running Club, Yoga Club, Sewing Club
Goal: Transfer to a 4-year University and become an adolescent psychiatrist
Peyton Elliott
The NISD Collegiate Academy at Steele AHS
• Dual credit coursework for qualifying students beginning in 9th grade
• "Face to face" instructional delivery for grades 9 and 10 with adjunct availability
• Honors Collegiate coursework for qualifying students in grades 11 and 12
• "Face to face" or campus-based facilitated online instructional delivery for grades 11 and 12
• College coaching provided by NCTC coordinator and Academy facilitator
• Required advisory period beginning in grade 9• Individualized safety nets provided for each
student
Understanding Collegiate Academy
Requirements GPA Requirement 3.0 This means you will have all A’s and B’s in your high school courses. If your GPA does not meet this requirement, you will not be accepted into the Collegiate Academy.
Collegiate Academy students must have credit for Algebra I A & B before the beginning of their freshman year.
Must maintain A’s & B’s in college classes.
Must maintain a 3.5 GPA to qualify to take more than 2 dual credit classes junior and senior year.
TSI Assessment scores of 351 or
higher
The TSI Assessment is a college
readiness test.
NCTC, our partner in Dual Credit,
requires this test (or equivalent scores)
for all incoming students.
* The test has three parts: Math, Reading,
and Writing. Writing includes multiple
choice and an essay.
* The test is on a computer.
* You can start taking the TSI test this
summer.
A Collegiate Academy Honors student will- Engage in meaningful research and inquiry Have the opportunity to grow as a student and scholar Acquire prerequisites needed for acceptance into university
honors programs
Requirements- 3.5 overall high school GPA TSI Assessment score of 351 or higher on all portions Cumulative 3.0 GPA on all college coursework
Expectations-In-depth research projects presented to NCTC students, faculty, and staff on the college campus for each course.
Honors Designation
Honors Program
By completing the common core through the Collegiate Academy and NCTC, students would have guaranteed admissions to: University of North Texas, Austin College, Midwestern State University, Texas Women’s University, and UTA
LEARN IN ATRADITIONAL SETTING
LEARN IN A NON-
TRADITIONAL SETTING
Conference Rooms
The Commons
PARTICIPATE IN TUTORIALS
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
ACT PREPARATION
CREATE STUDY GROUPS
Work-Day-Wednesday: COLLEGE & CAREER INVESTIGATIONS through COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Showcase Your Work!
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
CAREER PREP SEMINARS
TEAM BUILDING
Work Hard. Play Hard.
EXCEL LEADERSHIP
TEAM MENTORS
FRESHMEN!
Talk About it Tuesday
Fun Day Friday: INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Work Hard. Play Hard.
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MISSION:
James M. Steele Accelerated High School prepares every student for life by • collaborating, • building
relationships, and • offering unique and
challenging opportunities
that empower students to choose their own future.
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