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Dual Credit Interest Dual Credit Interest MeetingMeeting

February 20, 2014February 20, 2014

Kate GrahamDirector of Dual Credit San Jacinto College South

Kelly BrannanCoordinator College Now

South Houston High School

• What is Dual Credit?What is Dual Credit?

• Why Dual Credit?Why Dual Credit?

• AdmissionsAdmissions

• RegistrationRegistration

• TestingTesting

• Course SequenceCourse Sequence

• CostCost

• Calendar and DeadlinesCalendar and Deadlines

• FERPAFERPA

• QuestionsQuestions

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• Dual Credit is a form of concurrent Dual Credit is a form of concurrent enrollment allowing a student to take certain enrollment allowing a student to take certain courses at San Jacinto College that earn courses at San Jacinto College that earn both college and high school credit. both college and high school credit.

• Students take two courses in the fall Students take two courses in the fall semester and two in the spring beginning semester and two in the spring beginning their junior year of high school. their junior year of high school.

• Students can graduate from high school Students can graduate from high school with up to 24+ hours of college credit.with up to 24+ hours of college credit.

• More hours can be earned by taking summer More hours can be earned by taking summer courses.courses.

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• College experience.College experience.

• Develop skill set needed to be successful Develop skill set needed to be successful in post secondary education.in post secondary education.• Such as: note taking, reading comprehension, Such as: note taking, reading comprehension,

time management, communicating with time management, communicating with professors, using college support services, professors, using college support services, forming study groups, etc.forming study groups, etc.

• Credits transfer to Texas public Credits transfer to Texas public institutions. *Private/Out of State.institutions. *Private/Out of State.

• Students can decrease the time and Students can decrease the time and money associated with earning a degree.money associated with earning a degree.

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• Complete an admission application at Complete an admission application at www.sanjac.edu/apply. G# will come in an email 2 days www.sanjac.edu/apply. G# will come in an email 2 days later. *Select dual credit/high school, general studies, later. *Select dual credit/high school, general studies, citizen or PR, not both. Not first time in college.citizen or PR, not both. Not first time in college.

• Submit an Endorsement Form signed by you, your parent Submit an Endorsement Form signed by you, your parent or guardian, and the College Now Coordinator. (This or guardian, and the College Now Coordinator. (This form will be distributed from the College Room after the form will be distributed from the College Room after the College Now contract is returned.)College Now contract is returned.)

• Submit documentation that you have met the TSI Submit documentation that you have met the TSI requirements: This can be SAT/ACT, TSIA scores, requirements: This can be SAT/ACT, TSIA scores, PSAT/PLAN scores (juniors only). These vary so speak PSAT/PLAN scores (juniors only). These vary so speak with your College Now Coordinator to help guide you.with your College Now Coordinator to help guide you.

• Submit proof of current Meningitis immunization to the Submit proof of current Meningitis immunization to the Office of Enrollment Services, S6.161.Office of Enrollment Services, S6.161.

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• Dual Credit students must register with the Dual Credit office at SJC Dual Credit students must register with the Dual Credit office at SJC S8.1000 between 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. M-Th to register in person. S8.1000 between 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. M-Th to register in person.

• Dual Credit Students do not have access to web/phone registration. Dual Credit Students do not have access to web/phone registration.

• When you come to register, please have an exact day and time in mind When you come to register, please have an exact day and time in mind for which you would like your class. for which you would like your class.

• If you are taking classes other than our reserved sections, you can access If you are taking classes other than our reserved sections, you can access specific CRN (Course Reference Numbers) associated with your classes. specific CRN (Course Reference Numbers) associated with your classes. It is a five digit number located in the course schedule. There is an It is a five digit number located in the course schedule. There is an online course finder if you need assistance with this. You can also see online course finder if you need assistance with this. You can also see Ms. Brannan in the College Room for assistance. Ms. Brannan in the College Room for assistance.

• Students will be given the 55% fee waiver to be immediately taken to Students will be given the 55% fee waiver to be immediately taken to the Business Office and the remaining balance paid to avoid being the Business Office and the remaining balance paid to avoid being dropped from classes. Payment plans are available for a $25 fee.dropped from classes. Payment plans are available for a $25 fee.

• A copy of your payment receipt must be brought to the College Now A copy of your payment receipt must be brought to the College Now office before your SHHS schedule will be changed to reflect you dual office before your SHHS schedule will be changed to reflect you dual credit classes.credit classes.

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• In order to register for classes you must meet the Texas Success In order to register for classes you must meet the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirement. This shows that you are college ready. Initiative (TSI) requirement. This shows that you are college ready.

• ACT- ACT- Students with a composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on Students with a composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the English test and the Mathematics test (21 for College Algebra) shall the English test and the Mathematics test (21 for College Algebra) shall be exempt from those corresponding sections. ACT scores are valid for be exempt from those corresponding sections. ACT scores are valid for five years.five years.

• SAT- SAT- Students with a combined Critical Reading and Mathematics Students with a combined Critical Reading and Mathematics score of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on the Critical Reading and 500 score of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on the Critical Reading and 500 on the Mathematics test (minimum 550 for College Algebra) shall be on the Mathematics test (minimum 550 for College Algebra) shall be exempt for those corresponding sections. SAT scores are valid for five exempt for those corresponding sections. SAT scores are valid for five years. years.

• PSAT- PSAT- The student achieves a combined score of 107 with a minimum The student achieves a combined score of 107 with a minimum of 50 on the Critical Reading and Mathematics test (minimum 55 for of 50 on the Critical Reading and Mathematics test (minimum 55 for College Algebra) relevant to the courses to be attempted. (This can be College Algebra) relevant to the courses to be attempted. (This can be used for junior year classes only.) An eligible student who has enrolled used for junior year classes only.) An eligible student who has enrolled in dual credit under the PSAT scores must demonstrate further in dual credit under the PSAT scores must demonstrate further eligibility to enroll in courses in 12th grade.eligibility to enroll in courses in 12th grade.

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• PLAN- PLAN- Students earn a composite score of 23 or higher Students earn a composite score of 23 or higher and a minimum of a 19 on the English and 19 on and a minimum of a 19 on the English and 19 on Mathematics (21 for College Algebra) relevant to the Mathematics (21 for College Algebra) relevant to the courses to be attempted. (This can be used for junior courses to be attempted. (This can be used for junior year classes only.) An eligible student who has enrolled year classes only.) An eligible student who has enrolled in dual credit under the PLAN scores must demonstrate in dual credit under the PLAN scores must demonstrate further eligibility to enroll in courses in 12th grade.further eligibility to enroll in courses in 12th grade.

• STAAR-STAAR- We are currently not able to use these scores. We are currently not able to use these scores.

• TSIA-TSIA- Texas Success Initiative Assessment. This is the Texas Success Initiative Assessment. This is the new standard Texas exam that replaced COMPASS, new standard Texas exam that replaced COMPASS, THEA, and Accuplacer. If you will be taking the TSIA, THEA, and Accuplacer. If you will be taking the TSIA, please log on to please log on to http://www.sanjac.edu/testing-PAA and and go to the third page to complete the pre-assessment. Print go to the third page to complete the pre-assessment. Print that pre-assessment and come to the dual credit office for that pre-assessment and come to the dual credit office for a testing request form. This is a free test and on a walk-a testing request form. This is a free test and on a walk-in basis.in basis.

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• Traditional Course Sequence:Traditional Course Sequence:

• 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 above. Students take two courses per semester. Note: EDUC 1300 should be taken in either the summer before the junior year or in the fall of junior year with HIST 1301. Students can come in the summers to gain additional coursework. All registration requests must be approved by your College Now Coordinator.

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Class Summer Junior Fall Junior Spring Summer Senior Fall Senior Spring

#1 EDUC 1300 HIST 1301 HIST 1302 ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302

#2

EDUC 1300

BCIS 1305

SPCH 1315

ARTS 1301

PSYC 2301

SOCI 1301

PHIL 1301

GOVT 2305

GOVT 2306

ECON 2301

BIOL 1406 (SRD I)

BIOL 1407 (SRD II)

BIOL 2401 (A&P I)

BIOL 2402 (A&P II)

• Dual Credit at San Jacinto College is affordable. You pay only Dual Credit at San Jacinto College is affordable. You pay only 45% of tuition and fees for classes that count toward both high 45% of tuition and fees for classes that count toward both high school and college, and you may even be covered for that school and college, and you may even be covered for that amount if you qualify for the Texas Public Education Grant amount if you qualify for the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG). Check with SJC Financial Aid for more information.(TPEG). Check with SJC Financial Aid for more information.

• In District (6 hours of college credit)In District (6 hours of college credit)• Tuition and Fees $179.10Tuition and Fees $179.10• Books $100 - $200Books $100 - $200

• Total $279.10 - $379.10Total $279.10 - $379.10

• Out of District (6 hours of college credit)Out of District (6 hours of college credit)• Tuition and Fees $289.80Tuition and Fees $289.80• Books $100 - $200Books $100 - $200

• Total $389.80 - $489.80 Total $389.80 - $489.80

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• San Jacinto College South has San Jacinto College South has Financial Aid Counselors on staff to Financial Aid Counselors on staff to help you.help you.

• Office Information:Office Information:• South CampusSouth Campus• Phone: 281-998-6150 Fax: 281-929-4652Phone: 281-998-6150 Fax: 281-929-4652• Fall/Spring Hours:Fall/Spring Hours:

Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 7 pmMon - Thurs: 8 am - 7 pm

Fri. 8 am - 5 pmFri. 8 am - 5 pm(Note: Please remember grades are important and can hurt your (Note: Please remember grades are important and can hurt your

financial aid package if you do poorly.)financial aid package if you do poorly.)

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• 2/27- Financial Aid Night at SHHS.2/27- Financial Aid Night at SHHS.

• 2/28 College Now Contract due to Ms. Brannan.2/28 College Now Contract due to Ms. Brannan.

• 3/3 Summer Registration Begins.3/3 Summer Registration Begins.

• 3/26 Onsite SJC Application Assistance at SHHS.3/26 Onsite SJC Application Assistance at SHHS.

• 4/10 Ms. Graham picks up Enrollment Forms from SHHS.4/10 Ms. Graham picks up Enrollment Forms from SHHS.

• 4/14 Fall Registration Begins.4/14 Fall Registration Begins.

• 5/15 Priority Deadline to Register for Dual Credit Courses.5/15 Priority Deadline to Register for Dual Credit Courses.

• 6/26 Final Deadline to Register for Dual Credit Courses.6/26 Final Deadline to Register for Dual Credit Courses.

• TSIA Testing- On Site at SHHS, March 31TSIA Testing- On Site at SHHS, March 31stst- there are limited slots available - there are limited slots available and you must have your G# with you to take the exam. You must sign up and you must have your G# with you to take the exam. You must sign up with Ms. Brannan by bringing her your printed PAA and G# in order to with Ms. Brannan by bringing her your printed PAA and G# in order to reserve a spot by March 21reserve a spot by March 21stst..

• If you do not take part in the on campus testing, you are free to take the If you do not take part in the on campus testing, you are free to take the TSIA test at SJCS, you must bring your printed PAA to the Dual Credit TSIA test at SJCS, you must bring your printed PAA to the Dual Credit Office M-Th. from 7:30-4:00 to obtain a Testing Request Form and you will Office M-Th. from 7:30-4:00 to obtain a Testing Request Form and you will need to provide a photo ID and G#. The testing center is open until 7 p.m. need to provide a photo ID and G#. The testing center is open until 7 p.m. M-Th. and 5 p.m. on Fri. You must be there three-four hours in advance to M-Th. and 5 p.m. on Fri. You must be there three-four hours in advance to complete the exam. It is walk in only.complete the exam. It is walk in only.

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• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act:Family Education Rights and Privacy Act:

• What is FERPA?What is FERPA?The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. Federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

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

When a student turns 18 years old or enters a When a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary postsecondary institution at any age, all rights afforded to you as a parent under institution at any age, all rights afforded to you as a parent under FERPA transfer to the student.FERPA transfer to the student.

• What if my child asked me to register them or order a What if my child asked me to register them or order a transcript?transcript?

Students are free to give their S.O.S log-in information to their Students are free to give their S.O.S log-in information to their parents if they wish. The S.O.S account can be used to view an parents if they wish. The S.O.S account can be used to view an unofficial transcript, print a degree evaluation, order official unofficial transcript, print a degree evaluation, order official transcripts for college/university applications, and check their class transcripts for college/university applications, and check their class schedule. schedule.

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What does all this look like at South

Houston?

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South Houston Schedule: No Class – DC

AM classes – 1st & 2nd

PM classes – 6th & 7th

Some classes may meet outside the traditional dual credit times. Math and Science must be taken in the afternoonbecause of the lab times. PM classes require students to provide their own transportation

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What kind of student is a Dual Credit student?

•Independent Learner •Responsible•Strong Time Management•Organized•Self Advocate (Professors / SHHS makeup work)•No Credit Recovery Issues

Grades will matter: Students can be dropped from the College Now program for poor grades both at SHHS or San Jacinto College.

Bus Schedule: Transportation is provided between SHHS and San Jacinto Bus Schedule: Transportation is provided between SHHS and San Jacinto

AM Classes Leaves SHHS for San Jacinto at 6:15 amAM Classes Leaves SHHS for San Jacinto at 6:15 am

Leaves San Jacinto for SHHS at 9:00 amLeaves San Jacinto for SHHS at 9:00 am

**Conflict: Bus leaves SHHS before regular bus route arrives.Conflict: Bus leaves SHHS before regular bus route arrives.

PM Classes Transportation is not providedPM Classes Transportation is not provided

* Students who ride the bus must be able to provide transportation to * Students who ride the bus must be able to provide transportation to SHHS. In addition, bus transportation will not be provided on days SHHS. In addition, bus transportation will not be provided on days when only one campus is holding classes. (i.e. campus holidays)when only one campus is holding classes. (i.e. campus holidays)

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Important Points to Remember:

•All deadlines must be met. Classes will fill quickly, and students might not have the opportunity to participate.

•Payments must be made before drop date or students will be automatically dropped from the course.

• Receipt must be brought to the College Now office, located in the College Room, in order for the SHHS schedule to

be updated for the fall.

•Be diligent….the enrollment process takes several days to complete.

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Final Thought……

Data shows Dual Credit students are more likely to complete a college degree than other students.

Visit with Ms. Brannan in the College Room or email her if you have any additional questions.

kbrannan@pasadenaisd.org

• Please make sure to take a SJC South Please make sure to take a SJC South Campus Dual Credit Information Campus Dual Credit Information Flyer and a College Now Application Flyer and a College Now Application of Intent form. Our contact of Intent form. Our contact information is listed below.information is listed below.

• SJC South Dual Credit Office:SJC South Dual Credit Office:

281-929-4653281-929-4653

• SHHS College NowSHHS College Now

713-740-0350713-740-0350

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