1. Student and Parent Interest Meeting Deer Park HS
San Jacinto College Dual Credit is a great opportunity for students to earn college credit while still in high school.
DUAL CREDIT
Student and Parent Interest Meeting Deer Park HS

2. Topics Topics What is Dual Credit? Why Dual Credit?
FERPA & Academic Freedom
Types of Dual Credit
Course Choices
Admissions & Registration Requirements
TSI Requirements & Testing
Calendar and Deadlines
Q & A
Topics

3. High School Credit + College Credit AT THE SAME TIME
What is Dual Credit?
Dual Credit is a form of concurrent enrollment that allows a high school student to take certain courses at San Jacinto College that earn both college and high school credit.
Courses are taught on the high school or college campus by SJC instructors.
Typically, students take two courses each semester as Juniors and Seniors. Additional classes can be taken with approval, but DPISD only pays for two per fall/spring term for Juniors and Seniors only.
Graduate from high school with 24+ hours of college credit! Earn even more by taking summer courses. DPISD does not pay for summer courses.
Grades posted on high school transcript and college transcript.
Must earn a “70” or better to receive HS credit and remain in the program.

4. Why Dual Credit? Get a Jumpstart on Your College Education
Save Time and $$$
SJC provides 75% discount on courses taken for dual credit.
In addition, Deer Park ISD pays your tuition each fall and spring semester (up to 2 courses each term for Juniors and Seniors)!
Speeds up the time to college degree completion.
College experience
Take on the responsibilities of being a college student.
Ease the transition from high school to college.
Academically advanced students can challenge themselves.
Transferability
Credit transfers to most public colleges & universities.
Many private & out of state colleges also accept the credit.
Always check with the institution you want to attend about transferability.
Access to SJC Resources

5. Resources & 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
Corner 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.

6. Who is Eligible for Dual Credit?
To participate in the Dual Credit program, you must:
Be a current high school student in grades 9-12 (public, private, or home school) seeking to get a jump start on your college coursework
Have approval from your high school counselor or dual credit designee
Apply & meet the college’s requirements for admission
Satisfy the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements
Be academically motivated
Have good time management skills

7. Is Dual Credit the Right Choice for Me?
Expectations for College
Students and parents should discuss the level of commitment needed in regards to their high school course load and extra-curricular activities.
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.
Must exhibit maturity and social behavior necessary to be enrolled in a college level course.
Dual Credit students will be academically challenged in a college setting. Courses are rigorous.
Remember!! Dual credit classes become part of your permanent college transcript and can affect eligibility for financial aid and scholarships!

8. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
Federal law that ensures privacy of student educational records (begins when student starts college regardless of age).
San Jacinto College cannot share grades, course schedules, test scores, etc. with parents or anyone other than the student.
Students’ opportunity to gain new responsibilities and act on his/her own behalf.
There are options for students to share information with parents.
A student may log in to their student account at any time to show the parent information through SOS & Blackboard.
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

9. Academic Freedom & the College Environment
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, and 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.
Understand that you will encounter various teaching styles and course delivery methods.

10. Student Rights & Responsibility
Code of Student Conduct
Students are held accountable to the policies, rules, and regulations of San Jacinto College. For more information, see Student Handbook.
Disruptive behavior in class
Academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism)
SJC Academic Calendar
Dual Credit students are college students and must follow the San Jacinto College calendar.
You are required to attend your college class even if it is a high school holiday. (Ex: SJC is only closed Wed-Fri of Thanksgiving week).
Attendance policies vary by professor. Please inform your instructor well in advance if you need to miss a class.
Disability Services
Students who require accommodations may contact the SJC Disability Services Counselor for assistance or
Students can apply for accommodations at any point in the semester, but we strongly encourage students to apply a few weeks before the semester begins.

11. Types of Dual Credit Academic (Core Curriculum)
Typically transfers 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)
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.
Courses taken as high school electives can help students become employable after high school graduation.
Students can choose to take a combination of academic and technical courses.

12. Career and Technical Programs
Air-conditioning/Heating
Auto Collision
Auto Tech
Cosmetology
Computer Maintenance
Computer Programming
CISCO
Process Tech/Safety
Welding
Please visit Ms. Whitney Weaver, DPHS CTE Coordinator, if you are interested in any of
these programs.

13. Traditional Course Sequence
Junior Fall Term
Junior Spring Term
Senior
Fall Term
Senior Spring Term
Class #1
HIST 1301
HIST 1302
ENGL 1301
ENGL 1302
Class #2
Meet with your High School Dual Credit Counselor to verify your registration needs.
Students typically take the year-long sequence listed above and then pair another course each semester from the list below. Additional courses may be approved by the HS. DPISD will pay for up to two courses per semester for Juniors and Seniors.
Students can also come during the summer to gain additional coursework. DPISD does not pay for summer courses.
Juniors can select from:
BCIS 1305
EDUC/PSYC 1300
HIST 1301 & 1302
HUMA 1301
PSYC 2301*
SOCI 1301*
SPCH 1315 or 1318
Seniors can select from:
BCIS 1305
MATH (college credit only)
ECON 2301*
PSYC 2301*
EDUC/PSYC 1300
SOCI 1301*
ENGL 1301 & 1302
SPCH 1315 or 1318
GOVT 2305
HUMA 1301
*ECON 2301, PSYC 2301, & SOCI 1301 fulfill the same core area. It is recommended that students choose only one. Business majors will need ECON 2301.

14. Course Days/Times At the High School -- NEW for Fall 2017!
Select courses will be offered at the high school on a first-come, first-served basis. Listen for an announcement to be made about the sign-up process.
At SJC Central Campus
Courses meet for three hours one evening per week per course.
Please indicate your preferred class night(s) on your enrollment form. Keep in mind the activities that you will be involved in for both fall and spring. (Specific nights cannot be guaranteed.)
Schedules for Career and Technical courses vary. They are usually in the afternoon/evening at SJC. See Ms. Weaver for details.
Grade Level
Fall 2017
Spring 2018
Juniors
HIST 1301
MW 7:15-8:40 a.m.
HIST 1302
PSYC 2301
TR 7:15-8:40 a.m.
HUMA 1301
Seniors
ENGL 1301
MW 2:10-3:35 p.m.
ENGL 1302
GOVT 2305
TR 2:10-3:35 p.m.
ECON 2301
HIST 1301
Monday (M)
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
PSYC 2301
Tuesday (T)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

15. Admissions & Registration requirements
Returning students do not need to re-apply, re-test, or re-submit meningitis documentation, but must complete a new Enrollment Form/HS Contract (step #4).

16. STEP #1 Apply Online TODAY!
Complete the FREE Texas Common Application at
This must be completed before anything else can occur with your record at SJC.
Remember to complete the profile and the application.
Watch for an from SJC. It should come 2-3 days after submitting the application and will include your G#.
If you do not receive an from SJC, go back to Apply Texas and make sure you submitted the application.
Carefully enter your address so that you will receive important updates about your status.
Apply Online
TODAY!

17. Questions on the Application:
Helpful Tips
Questions on the Application:
Application = 2 year college admission application
College = San Jacinto Community College
Will you be taking courses prior to HS graduation? = YES
Semester of Entry = Summer or Fall 2017
Major Code = Enter your 1st and 2nd choice (Most dual credit students select General Studies AA) High School = Deer Park High School
Grade Level = Your grade level for next school year
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 additional residency information.
Apply Texas

18. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
STEP #2
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
The TSI is designed to measure competency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
It is used for placement purposes.
Students must place at college level in reading and writing for the majority of courses.
See the college catalog for placement and prerequisite information.
TSI Minimum Score Requirements
Reading
Writing
Math
351
Essay score of 5 or Essay score of 4 and multiple choice of 363
350

19. TSI Exemptions & Waivers
All scores must be official from testing company or sent from the HS.
Partial exemptions are available and scores from multiple tests can be used as long as composite/combined scores are met.
TSI Exemption Scores (minimum scores listed):
Test
Combined/Composite Requirement
Exempts TSI Reading & Writing
Exempts TSI Math
SAT I (if taken after March 2016)
N/A
Evidence based Reading & Writing: 480
Math: 530
SAT I (if taken prior to March 2016)
Combined Reading and Math: 1070
Critical Reading: 500
Math: 500
ACT
Composite: 23
English: 19
Math: 19
High School TSI Waiver Scores (minimum scores listed):
Test
Combined/Composite Requirement
Waives TSI Reading & Writing
Waives TSI Math
PSAT (*if taken prior to October 2015)
Combined Reading and Math: 107
Reading: 50
Math: 50
*Scores from the PSAT administered in October 2015 or later cannot be used.
PLAN
Composite: 23
English: 19
Math: 19
ACT- Aspire
N/A
English: 435
MATH: 431
STAAR EOC
English II: 4000
Algebra I: 4000 & a final grade of 70+ in Algebra 2

20. TSI: What will I need to do?
All current Juniors will be taking the TSI at DPHS in the first week of February.
All other students who are not exempt or waived, will need to complete the TSI at DPHS on 2/22 & 2/23, 3/1 & 3/2, or 3/8 & 3/9.
First, complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) online at:
Print your PAA confirmation and bring it to the Deer Park HS Counseling Office to sign up for a time to test at DPHS.
If you are unable to test at DPHS, you may test at SJC. Visit the Dual Credit Office with a photo ID to get a Testing Request Form.
If you have a partial exemption or need to re-test, you will need to test at SJC.
The TSI is free for Dual Credit students.

21. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination
The vaccination or booster must not be more than 5 years old as of the first day of the term in which you plan to enroll.
Documentation can be:
ed to
faxed to
dropped off at the SJC Admissions/Enrollment Services or Dual Credit Office
The HS nurse may be able to provide your record to you.
This is an admissions requirement for SJC and must be completed before registration can occur. Please submit by April 7th.
If your doctor will not allow the shot because it is not yet time for the booster, you may request a temporary waiver with a signed physician statement. Please see for more information.
STEP #3
Texas Legislature requires all students under the age of 22 entering a higher education institution to provide proof of having the vaccine or document an exemption or waiver.

22. STEP #4 Enrollment Form & HS Contract
After you have tested, you can pick up an Enrollment Form/HS Contract from the DPHS Counseling Office.
List your courses and preferred day(s) on the form. Also indicate if you are requesting courses at the HS or if you are in Athletics or Band.
Enrollment form must be signed by
High School Dual Credit Counselor
Student
Parent or Guardian
Turn the signed form (front & back) into your high school dual credit counselor by April 7th.
Your high school will provide the forms in bulk to the SJC Dual Credit Office.

23. Registration
All Dual Credit registration is performed by the Dual Credit Office.
Dual Credit students do not have access to web registration and cannot select professors.
You will be registered based on the courses and preferred days listed on your enrollment form once you have completed steps We cannot guarantee your preferred days. Please review your schedule through the student portal, SOS, in late May/early June.
Requests for schedule adjustments must be ed to the Dual Credit Office by the high school dual credit counselor or designee. An extenuating circumstance must exist.
If you need to drop a course, please inform your high school dual credit counselor and visit the Dual Credit Office in person to complete a drop form.
STEP #5

24. STEP #6
Tuition
Deer Park will pay for two courses each fall and spring.
You will be responsible for tuition for a third course, or for courses taken over the summer or as early admission (college credit only).
Ways to Pay
Pay the full remaining balance online through SOS or in person at the Business Office
Installment Payment Plan ($25 service fee)
Financial Aid –Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) for Dual Credit Students

25. STEP #7 Buy or Rent your Course Textbooks
Dual Credit students, like all college students, are responsible for purchasing the required textbooks and other essential course materials.
Deer Park ISD does not purchase your books.
Textbooks may be purchased at the SJC Central Campus Bookstore in the Student Center Building #14. You can look up your course materials at:

26. STEP #8 Prepare for Classes
Claim your Student Accounts
SOS
Blackboard
College Photo ID Card – Take a copy of your schedule to the Admissions Office
Parking Permit – Take a copy of your schedule to the Business Office
Sign up for SJC Alert Me –emergency notifications
Get to campus early to find your classrooms
Be on time for classes
Preparing for Your First Day at San Jacinto College

27. Important Deadlines & Dates
Summer/Fall 2017
Dual Credit Info Night
January 24th
Apply Texas Application Available
NOW!
Enrollment Forms Due to HS Dual Credit Counselor
April 7th
Meningitis Documentation Due to
Summer Registration Begins
February 27th
Fall Registration Begins
April 10th
Summer Payment Deadline
May 25th
Fall Payment Deadline
August 17th
Summer Courses Begin
June 5th (5A)
July 10th (5B)
Fall Courses Begin
August 28th

28. Deer Park Dual Credit
Registration

29. If you are currently taking a Dual Credit course, you do not have to reapply. You will come to the counseling office to pick up an enrollment form. After you select your class and day, bring the signed form back to the counseling office. San Jac will schedule your class and it will be posted on your SOS. You do not have to retake the TSI or resubmit immunization records.

31. Remember that the TSI assesses College Ready skills and contains upper level material. 9th grade students may not have taken enough coursework to be able to achieve college readiness on the TSI.
If you are currently a 9th grade student and you would like to take a Dual Credit class next year, you’ll need to take the TSI at South campus on 2/22, 3/1, or 3/8 from 3 -7 pm. Please contact Mrs. Keller in the South counseling office to select a day. or
You must enroll at San Jac through ApplyTexas.org and complete the Pre Assessment Activity before you can schedule a day for the TSI. You will need to bring a copy of your PAA confirmation page to the South counseling office on your test day.

32. When you meet with your counselor to select courses for next year, be sure to enter your Dual Credit class by selecting the course that says Dual Credit. You are eligible for an off period for each Dual Credit class. Be sure to enter your off period by selecting DC – Off.
If you have already entered your courses for next year, don’t worry you will have an opportunity to enter the DC course.
Dual Credit Questions or Concerns:
Kay Shoffit Academic
Whitney Weaver CTE

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