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2015-2016DUAL CREDIT Parent and Student Interest Meeting

Clear Lake Christian School

San Jacinto College Dual Credit is a great opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit while still in high school.

What is Dual Credit?Dual Credit is the term given to courses in which high school students have the opportunity to earn both high school AND college credits at low cost.

Where are Dual Credit classes taught?Dual credit courses may be taught on the college campus, on the high school campus, online, or through a combination of methods.

• Students take 2‐3 courses each fall and spring terms.

• Students can graduate from high school with up to 60 hours of college credit or an Associate’s degree. More hours can be earned by taking summer courses.

• Upon successful completion of the course, a final grade is posted in two places:

– High School Transcript A grade of “C” or better is required

to receive high school credit.– College Transcript

• Students enjoy the convenience of taking SJC dual credit courses within their high school daytime schedule.

How Does it Work?

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Why Dual Credit?1. Save $$$ - Get an Jumpstart Your College Education

• Affordable. Reduces overall college costs • Speeds up the time to college degree completion • Gets many prerequisites out of the way

2. 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.

3. Transferability• Dual Credit Core Dual Credit Courses transfer to Texas Public Colleges & Universities with

a C or higher. (Always check with the school you want to attend about transfer credits) • *Many private & out of state schools also accept the credit...but you will want to check first!

4. Access to SJC Resources• Dual credit students are official college students with access to the full range of services

offered by San Jacinto College.


Perks for SJC Dual Credit Students

College Libraries

Open Computer

LabsWriting Labs Financial Aid

Services

Student Clubs &

Organizations

Athletic Events

Career and Employment

CenterGame Room

Cosmetology Spa & Salon

Barnes & Noble

Bookstore

AW & Pizza Hut and

Snack Café

Student Success Center

(Free tutoring services)


Benefits of Dual Credit• Studies have shown that students who participate in dual

credit programs:– Are better prepared for college‐level work– Tend to enroll full‐time in college after high school graduation– Complete their college work more quickly and successfully– Are able to save thousands of dollars in tuition


Who is Eligible for Dual CreditThe THECB developed the Dual Credit program for:

• Current high school students (public, private or home-schooled).

• Recommendation by the student’s high school counselor or high school designee.

• Students who are academically ready to take on the responsibilities of a college student .

• Students who have good time-management skills to ensure they are successful in the program and their high school activities and studies.


Is Dual Credit the Right Choice for Me?• Parents and students should consider goals, maturity,

responsibility, and academic ability levels prior to enrolling in a dual credit program

• You might decide not to participate in dual credit if you:– Are struggling with your other high school classes– Feel overwhelmed with your current load of

coursework and extracurricular activities– Are not ready to take on college‐level course work and

the responsibilities of being a college student

• Remember!!! Dual enrollment classes become part of your permanent college transcript and impact eligibility for financial aid and scholarships!


Types of Dual Credit Courses• There are two types of Dual Credit:

– Academic Dual Credit courses typically transfer to four‐year colleges and universities. Students taking these courses often plan to pursue a four‐year degree after high school graduation.

– Workforce (Career & Technical) Dual Credit courses may or may not transfer to four‐year colleges and universities. Students taking these courses often plan to enroll in a certificate or two‐year degree program.

• Workforce Programs– Programs are offered: Cosmetology, HVAC, Process Technology (PTAC), Instrumentation,

and Welding.– Workforce classes allow students to take college courses that count as electives on the

HS side that can help them become employable upon high school graduation.

• Some of our dual credit high schools have access to both. Contact your high school counselor to find out which programs are available for your

high school.


Clear Lake Christian School

9th Four-Year Course Sequence

NOTE: 2 Year HS LOTE Credit comes from SJC SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, and 2312


Subject 9th GradeFall

9th GradeSpring Summer/

Other

10th GradeFall


Other

11th GradeFall


Other

12th GradeFall

12th GradeSpring

ENGL HS EnglishI HS English I HS English

IIHS English

II HS English III HS English III ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302

MATH HS Geometry

HS Geometry

HS AlgebraII

HS AlgebraII MATH 1314 MATH

SJC

SCI HS Biology HS Biology HS Chemistry

HS Chemistry HS Physics HS Physics SCI

SJCSCISJC

SOCIAL STUDIES

HS World Geography

HS World Geography

HS World History

HS World History HIST 1301 HIST 1302 ECON 2301 GOVT 2305

SJC ELECTSPAN 2312

OTHER MUSI 1310 SJCSPAN 1411

SJC ELECT

SPAN 1412

SJC ELECT

SPAN 2311

OTHER BCIS 1305 EDUC 1300 GOVT 2306 PHIL 1301

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 for6 hours of college credit

In District Out of District

Tuition and Fees $126.60 $202.20

Books $100 - $200.00 $100 - $200.00

Total $226.60 - $326.60 $302.20 - $402.20


Dual Credit Installment Payment Plan• The Installment Payment Plan is another option to pay tuition and fees. Available

at the campus Business Office (S6.110).• Students have the option to pay tuition and fees in four payments.

Initial Payment $25 Setup Fee. Due at Registration.1st Payment2nd Payment3rd Payment

There is no installment payment plan available for books and supplies.

Payments are divided equally and are due upon dates specified each term.

2 Classes (6 Credit Hours) In-District Out-of-District

Dual Credit - College Tuition & Fees $126.60 $202.20

Due at Registration - Setup Fee $25.00 $25.00

1st Payment $42.20 $67.40

2nd Payment $42.20 $67.40

3rd Payment $42.20 $67.40

Total Payments + Setup Fee $151.60 $227.20


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.

• Items to submitted to the Financial Aid Office .1. TPEG Form2. TASFA Application3. Student and Parents W‐2 forms and the tax

transcript.

• Textbooks and other costs not covered by TPEG.

Check with your high school counselor, the Dual Credit Office, or visit the SJC Financial Aid Office for more information.

Financial Aid DepartmentSouth 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

Priority DeadlinesSummer 2015 – April 30

*Fall 2015 – June 29*Applications available at the

end of March


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 student educational records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

• However, there are options for students who would like their parents to receive this information.

– A student may log in to their student accounts 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

• Does FERPA give me a right to see education records of my son or daughter who is in college?

– When a student turns 18 years old or enroll 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 to parents.

– In practical terms, this means SJC cannot disclose information about a student enrolled in a college course to parents or other interested parties. In general, a college instructor cannot discuss a student’s grade or progress in a course with parents.

– 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.


Academic FreedomACADEMIC FREEDOM is practiced at all San Jacinto Colleges.

• 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.

– All high school students are held accountable to policies, rules, and regulations of the San Jacinto College District.


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.• Parents should communicate directly with the high school

or the Dual Credit Office. – It is not permissible for parents to contact instructors directly –

instructors are prohibited by federal law from discussing student grades or sharing other academic information with parents.


How Do I Apply ?

ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

STEP #1

Apply Online and Get an SJC Student ID (G#)

• Complete an admission application through ApplyTexas at www.applytexas.org.

• Application Information:– Valid email address.– Application = 2 year college admission application– College = San Jacinto Community College– Semester of Entry = Fall 2015 (or Summer 2015) – 1st Major Code = General Studies AA (2nd Choice is yours)– High School = South Houston High School – 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.

Apply OnlineTODAY!


STEP #2

Submit an Enrollment Form• Students who are interested in taking dual credit

courses are required to meet with their high school counselor to seek approval before proceeding to the next steps of the admissions & registration process.

• Enrollment Form must be signed by– Student– Parent or Guardian– High School Counselor or Designee

• Ask you high school counselor for this form.


STEP #3

TSI RequirementsDual Credit student must demonstrate college readiness.• All students in Texas public colleges are required

to take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) unless the student qualifies for an exemption.– TSIA (college entrance exam)

• 3 Parts (Math, Reading, & Writing)• FREE for Dual Credit Students

– Provide Proof of an TSI Exemption• SAT/ACT• PSAT/PLAN/STAAR* (Juniors Only)

*These vary so speak with your high school counselor to help guide you.

To be eligible to enroll in academic courses at any public college or university in Texas, high school students must take or be exempt from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) placement test.


TSI ExemptionsTest

Composite Score

Minimum EnglishCritical Reading

Minimum Math

Expiration of Scores

ACT 23* 19 19 (21 College Algebra)

5 years

SAT 1070* 500 500(550 for College Algebra)

5 years

PSAT 107* 50 50(55 for College Algebra)

Valid only junior year dual credit classes

PLAN 23 19 19(21 for College Algebra)

Valid only junior year dual credit classes

STARR (EOC)

---Level 2 on

English II (4000)Level 2 on

Algebra II (4000)

Valid only for students beginning dual credit in grade 11; waiver expires at the end of grade 12

*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.


STEP #4

Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination

• Submit proof of current Bacterial Meningitis Immunization to the Office of Enrollment Services, S6.161– All new students are required to

provide the college with proof of a bacterial meningitis vaccination or booster.

Must be submitted before student can register for classes


STEP #5

Register for ClassesAll Dual Credit registration is performed by the Dual Credit Office.

– Dual Credit students must register in person at the campus Dual Credit Office (Suite S8‐1000).

– Dual Credit Student do not have access to web registration.

– Register in person • 8:00 am – 4:00 PM, Monday – Thursday• Know the day and time of when you would like

your classes.• If you take classes other than the reserved Dual

Credit sections, bring the 5-digit CRN (Course Reference Number). Use the online Course Finder tool from the SJC website.


STEP #6

Obtain the Dual Credit Waiver and Pay Your College Tuition

Payment of tuition and fees are due when you register.

– You will be given a 70% Dual Credit Fee Waiver at the time your register.

– Waiver is to be immediately taken to the Business Office (S6.110)

– Payment must be made at this time to avoid being dropped from classes.

– Ways to Pay • Paid the full the remaining balance• Installment Payment Plan ($25 service fee)• Financial Aid (TPEG for Dual Credit Students)

Tuition and fees for dual credit courses are due according to the deadlines published in the current semester’s course schedule


STEP #7

Buy or Rent yourCourse Textbooks

Dual Credit students, like all college students, are responsible for purchasing the required textbooks and other essential course materials.Textbooks may be purchased at the SJC Campus Bookstore, S-11.103.


STEP #8

Show Up for Classes!

Preparing for Your First Day at San Jacinto College

• 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


Registration Requirements for Returning Dual Credit Students

• Do not need to re-submit an ApplyTexas Application • Enrollment Form - Completed once per academic year

(Fall/Spring)• Any Retest Scores


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

• All dual credit registration is performed through the SJC Dual Credit Office

• 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


Important Deadline DatesSummer/Fall 2015 Term

Dual Credit Information Night February 26

Summer 2015 - Registration Begins March 2

Fall 2015 - Priority Application DeadlineDeadline to register for Fall term. This is so we have a week to sort out any details before you leave for summer break.

April 1June 1

Priority Financial Aid Deadline Summer 2015Fall 2015

April 30June 29

Registration & Payment DeadlineSummer 2015Fall 2015

May 7August 13

Classes BeginSummer 2015

Fall 2015

June 8 (5A)July 13 (5B)

August 24


THANKS FOR LISTENING!

Please make sure to take one of the SJC South Campus Dual Credit Information Flyers.

Our contact information and hours are listed there.

SJC South Dual Credit281-669-4704

http://www.sjcd.edu/dual-credit

WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR US?

@SanJacSouthDC


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2015-2016 DUAL CREDIT - · PDF file• Dual Credit Core Dual Credit Courses transfer to Texas Public Colleges & Universities with a C or ... Benefits of Dual Credit ... enrolling in