1. Robert Vela High School T HE L EGACY OF E XCELLENCE C ONTINUES. Provided by: Robert Vela High School Financial Aid Office

2. Tony Matamoros Outreach Specialist South Texas College (956) 872-2026 Omatamoros_6284@southtexascollege.edu

3. DUAL ENROLLMENT Allows high school students to earn college credit OR vocational credit towards a post-secondary certificate or degree which will also count as credit toward a high school diploma. Exclusively for Qualifying Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors.

4. REQUIREMENTS 1. Submit Application: Apply to STC www.applytexas.org www.applytexas.org 2. Testing: Qualify With STAAR, THEA, ACCUPLACER 3. Sign Consent Form: Sign “S” Form for Each Dual Enrollment Course

5. What does my child need to do to qualify to take college courses while in high school? 1. Must meet THEA testing guidelines by Aug. 1, 2013. 2. You must submit your college application by May 30 th on Applytexas.org 3. STC must receive official high school transcript by May 30 th. 4. Student must sign STC documentation by August 10, 2013.

6. THEA and Remedial Courses State Passing UTPASTC Reading230240230 Writing220 Math230260250 Some colleges/universities do not accept the TAKS exemptions and may request higher scores on THEA to place you out of remedial classes

7. Exemptions for THEA TAKS – Exit Level Scores Exempt for MATH 2200 MATH Exempt for Reading and Writing 2200 ELA 3 on Essay ACT Scores 23+ Composite – With at least a 19+ math and 19+ English SAT Scores 1070+ math & critical reading scores – With at least a 500 math and 500 critical reading Check with your student’s counselor if they may be exempt from taking the THEA exam