A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN KATY ISD AND HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SPRING 2018

This presentation will be posted on the Katy ISD website.

www.katyisd.orgDepartmentsGT and Advanced Academics

IntroductionRyan Labay, Associate Principal at Tompkins HSElisabeth Brodt, Associate Principal at Seven Lakes HSJocelyn Cornish, HCC Dual Credit Success Coach

Dual Credit Documents1. HCC Admission Information2. Tuition Waiver Approval Form3. Residency Change Form4. Transcript Request Form5. TSI Requirements for Dual Credit

Courses

HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION

TUITION WAIVER APPROVAL FORM

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM

• ADD FORM HERE

RESIDENCY CHANGE

FORM

Meningitis Verification Form

Dual Credit Transcript Request Form

✓ CHECK LIST OF ITEMS TO TURN IN!

TSI Requirements for Dual Credit CoursesELIGIBILITY DETERMINED BY TEST SCORES

Katy ISD and HCC are committed to providing successful opportunities

for students.

Katy ISD Dual Credit CoursesAVAILABLE AT TOMPKINS HS AVAILABLE AT SEVEN LAKES HS

US History (HIST 1301, 1302)

English IV (ENGL 1301, 1302)

Economics (ECON 2301)**

Government (GOVT 2301)**

** PENDING HCC INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY

US HISTORY (HIST 1301, 1302)

ENGLISH IV (ENGL 1301, 1302)

COLLEGE ALGEBRA (MATH 1314)*

ECONOMICS (ECON 2301)

GOVERNMENT (GOVT 2301)

*PENDING COURSE INTEREST AND INSTRUCTOR AVAILBILITY

Speech, Psychology, and Spanish - only available at HCC

Earning College Credit➢ By state law, HCC college-level academic credit is

transferable to public colleges in Texas as either core or elective credit.

➢ Credit may or may not be accepted by private or out of state institutions.

➢ Students are responsible for determining whether their college will accept credit in transfer.

In electing to participate in a dual credit course, the student and his/her parents must comply with dual credit procedures and policies.

Participation Requirements for 2018

✓ Meet KISD prerequisites including grade level

✓ Meet HCC course specific requirements✓ Complete admission, enrollment process✓ Purchase textbooks for the course

Student Expectations

Student Expectations➢ In all matters related to the dual credit course, students

are held to the standards, expectations and regulations of HCC. ➢ Academic standards➢ Attendance requirements

➢ Grading procedures and discipline procedures (including appeals) are under the jurisdiction of HCC.

Attendance Requirements➢HCC does not differentiate between unexcused and excused absences.

➢ KISD field trips count as absences.

➢ Student can be dropped for excessive absences (more than 6).

➢ Student responsibility for make up work.

➢ Classes meet 3 days/week if taught by HCC faculty; 5 days/week if taught by a KISD teacher serving as adjunct HCC faculty.

Grading Policies➢ Progress reports and report card grades are NOT issued during the course

of the semester.

➢ Instructors will ONLY communicate with the student about his/her course grades.

➢ Dual credit courses are exempt from UIL eligibility rules.

➢ Dual credit courses do not receive a weighted grade point for determining high school GPA.

➢ KISD final exam exemptions are not available for HCC dual credit courses.

Grade Scale ConversionCourse Average HCC Grade KISD Conversion

90-100 A 9580-89 B 8570-79 C 7760-69 D 720-59 F 65

Discipline Policies➢ KISD infractions may impact dual credit

attendance.➢ Students may be administratively withdrawn

for inappropriate behavior and attendance.➢ Economics, history, government, English and

math are required courses for high school graduation.

Scholastic Dishonesty➢ Includes but is not limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion

on an assignment.

➢ Possible consequences may include:➢ Receiving a grade of “0” or “F” on the assignment.➢ Failure in the course and/or recommendation for probation or

dismissal from HCC.

➢ 30 day appeal window

➢ Katy ISD will honor the decision of the HCC appeals committee.

Other Differences➢ Withdrawing from a HCC dual credit course

requires completion of a withdrawal form for HCC separately from the high school.

➢ The instructional calendar may be adjusted as needed to accommodate differences in KISD and HCC academic calendars. Additional classes and/or assignments may be required.

Students with Disabilities➢ Students with a documented disability MUST meet

with the HCC ADA counselor PRIOR to enrollment.

➢ Academic accommodations will be provided ONLY AFTER students have properly registered for services with the appropriate consultation and documentation through a designated services counselor.

Becoming a Dual Credit Student

Dual Credit CoursesStudents must complete the following to be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course:◦ Apply for admission to HCC at www.hccs.edu.◦ Complete the DUAL CREDIT TUITION WAIVER APPROVAL

FORM and RESIDENCY CHANGE FORM.◦ Request a dual credit transcript using the DUAL CREDIT

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM.◦ IF ATTENDING SUMMER SCHOOL, USE THE SUMMER

SCHOOL DOCUMENTS!

Becoming a Dual Credit Student1. NOW—Apply for admission to Houston Community College IF YOU ARE NEW

TO DUAL CREDIT BY APRIL 16.

2. BY April 17—Request transcripts to be sent to HCC. (FOR SUMMER SCHOOL, DO IT NOW!)

3. BY JUNE 9—Provide test scores to document eligibility for college coursework. (FOR SUMMER SCHOOL, DO IT NOW!)

Students who do not complete on this timeline will be placed in the KISD academic equivalent course. (Summer school timeline is accelerated.)

START NOW!Document eligibility for college courses by ◦ For US History, English, Psychology, Government and Economics, 480 on ERW OR 4000 on

English II EOC ◦ For Math and Economics, 530 on MSS (rSAT) OR 4000 on Algebra I EOC AND a 75 or better

in Algebra II.◦ SAT or ACT Scores (see handout)

Test scores will be documented on your KISD transcript.

OR Make a qualifying score on the TSIA at HCC– For more information go to http://ctle.hccs.edu/gcpass/prep_home.htm

Returning Dual Credit StudentsStudents who have already taken a dual credit course may have to demonstrate eligibility for taking a course in a different discipline.

11TH GRADE- US HISTORY

12TH GRADE-ECONOMICS OR MATHEMATICS ➢Requires qualifying math scores

Taking the TSI Assessment by June 8, 2018http://ctle.hccs.edu/gcpass/prep_home.htm

1. Take the TSIA Pre-assessment online.

2. Print your results.

3. Contact the Dual Credit office at 713-718-5801 or dualcredit.nw@hccs.edu for approval to take the TSIA at HCC Testing Center.

4. Take results and a picture ID with you to the testing site.

5. Take the TSI Assessment at the testing center

Taking the TSIA at HCC-Katy Campus• The HCC-Katy Campus Testing Center is open Monday

through Thursday from 8 AM-4 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM.

• Once you have completed the test and have your scores, you MUST take them to the Dual Credit office, Room 114, for verification of eligibility. Office hours are 9AM -4:00PM, Monday through Thursday and Friday, 9AM-2PM.

• BRING SCORES BACK TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DUAL CREDIT COURSE.

Taking the TSIA at HCC-Katy Campus

NOW THROUGH END OF MAY

JUNE 5-9

The Spring Branch Campus is also an option.

Enrolling in Courses

When students return to school in August, information will be provided on the process by which students will enroll in the dual credit class.

Dual Credit in Summer School

Participation Requirements✓ Meet KISD prerequisites including grade

level✓ Meet HCC course specific requirements✓ Complete admission, enrollment process✓ Purchase textbooks for the course

HCC Summer School✓ The process for attending HCC Summer School follows

the same pattern as taking dual credit in the fall-Admission, Eligibility, Enroll.

✓ Any student that attends the HCC campus must have documentation of a current meningitis immunization.

✓ Registration for summer school classes the first week of April.

Becoming a Dual Credit Summer School Student

1. NOW—Apply for admission to Houston Community College IF YOU ARE NEW TO DUAL CREDIT.

2. BY MARCH 1—Request transcripts to be sent to HCC.

3. BY MARCH 1—Provide test scores to document eligibility for college coursework.

4. REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES OPENS IN EARLY APRIL.

HCC Summer SchoolRISING SENIORS:

✓ Economics 2301✓ English 1301/1302✓ Government 2301✓ Speech 1311 OR 1321✓ Psychology 2301✓ Math 1314, 1316, 1325

RISING JUNIORS✓ Speech 1311 OR Speech 1321✓ Psychology 2301✓ Math 1314, 1316, 1325

NOTUS HISTORY

RISING SOPHOMORES✓ Learning Foundation (EDUC 1300)✓ Speech 1311 or 1321

Summer School RemindersSummer Enrollment begins the first week of April..

Complete admission and eligibility by April 1st. Select classes and complete enrollment and payment to get the classes desired.

IMPORTANT MENINGITIS UPDATE: Texas Senate Bill 1107 requires that HCC students taking a class on an HCC campus must be vaccinated against Bacterial Meningitis at least 10 calendar days before the start of classes and the vaccine must have been received within the last five years. The second page of your high school transcript may show this immunization, if not you will have to present a physician signed certificate showing that you have been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis.

IMPORTANT DEADLINESSUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS-MARCH 1FALL STUDENTS-APRIL 17

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT DUAL CREDIT…• “TAKE DUAL CREDIT BECAUSE YOU DON’T HAVE TO TAKE AN EXAM AT THE END”

• “BECAUSE OF DUAL CREDIT, I WILL HAVE ONLY 4 FRESHMEN CLASSES TO TAKE”

• “WHEN CHOOSING DUAL CREDIT, MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP FOR THE CLASSES YOU ACTUALLY NEED IN COLLEGE”

• “IT’S A LITTLE MORE LAID BACK THAN AP, BUT IT’S NOT SO EASY THAT YOU CAN BLOW OFF THE CLASS”

• “IF YOU NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR ESSAYS, TAKE THIS CLASS. MAKE SURE YOU DON’T PROCRASTINATE YOUR WORK IN THE CLASS.”

• “YOU WILL BE TAKING A LOT OF NOTES, YOU HAVE MORE RESPONSIBILITY TO STUDY ON YOUR OWN, JUST LIKE A NORMAL COLLEGE CLASS. YOU’RE GIVEN A LOT LESS BUSY WORK.”

WHAT THE DUAL CREDIT INSTRUCTOR SAYS…• MY BEST ADVICE IS TO REALLY THINK ABOUT THE TYPE OF LEARNER THE STUDENT

IS. IF THEY ARE FAIRLY INDEPENDENT LEARNERS WHO ARE WILLING TO DO OUTSIDE READING AND STUDY, AND THEY ARE PREPARED TO WRITE A LOT, THEY WILL PROBABLY BE SUCCESSFUL IN MY DUAL CREDIT CLASS. THEY DO NEED TO BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE FEWER ASSIGNMENTS IN A DUAL CREDIT CLASS, AND THAT MEANS THAT THERE ARE FEWER GRADES. STUDENTS CAN’T BLOW OFF A TEST OR NOT TURN IN AN ASSIGNMENT ( LIKE THEY MIGHT IN A HIGH SCHOOL CLASS) AND STILL EXPECT TO MAKE AN A (OR EVEN A B IN MANY CASES). MY OTHER PIECE ADVICE IS TO MAKE SURE THE STUDENTS ARE WILLING TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE TEACHERS IF THEY ARE STRUGGLING. WE ARE GENERALLY WILLING TO WORK WITH THEM BUT THEY NEED TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES. THIS WILL BE IMPORTANT ONCE THEY GET TO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AS WELL.

• MS. DENNISON – US HISTORY TEACHER - OTHS

WHAT THE DUAL CREDIT INSTRUCTOR SAYS…

IN THIS HCC DUAL CREDIT ENGLISH, WE READ AND WE WRITE.

WE DISCUSS IMPORTANT TOPICS. WE ASK EACH OTHER DIFFICULT QUESTIONS AND WE CHALLENGE OUR OWN ASSUMPTIONS.

NO ONE WILL TELL YOU THIS COURSE IS EASY. STUDENTS WHO MANAGE TO EARN AN A WILL SAY IT WAS THE RESULT OF COUNTLESS HOURS OF HARD WORK.

SIGN UP FOR THIS CLASS BECAUSE YOU WANT TO ENGAGE SERIOUSLY WITH SERIOUS MATTERS.

• MR. LIPTON – ENGLISH - OTHS

Questions about Dual Credit?After going through the processes, if you still have questions, contact….

Dual Credit Office713.718.5807

dualcredit.nw@hccs.edu

QUESTIONS?

Thank you for attending.