Go to College! Get Ahead! DUAL CREDIT PARENT INFORMATIONAL SESSION

WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT? Dual Credit is the process by which a high school student enrolls in a college course and receives simultaneous credit for the course from the college and the high school. DUAL CREDIT

DUAL CREDIT COURSE BENEFITS Understand what it takes to be successful in college Experience college before leaving high school Save time and money earning a college degree or certificate Earn both college and high school credit at the same time DUAL CREDIT COURSE BENEFITS

GENERAL INFORMATION DUAL CREDIT 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. Students and parents should discuss the level of commitment needed in regards to their high school course load and extra-curricular activities. Student & Parents must sign dual credit agreement.

Is Dual Credit the Right Choice for Me ? Parents and students should consider goals, maturity, responsibility, and academic ability 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 coursework and the responsibilities of being a college student Remember!!! Dual credit classes become part of your permanent college transcript and impact eligibility for financial aid and scholarships!

STUDY TIPS AND INFORMATION The average study time for a college course is 2-3 hours per hour of class time. Some classes will require more study time. It is better to overestimate time required.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

ENROLLMENT PROCESS In order to be eligible to receive high school credit for a dual credit course: Student must attend dual credit information meeting along with one parent to discuss course options and eligibility process. Student must meet placement requirements (TSI) Student must receive written approval from the high school principal and parent/guardian prior to taking the course. Student must complete the registration process with UTPB and/or WCJC

TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI) SCORE REQUIREMENTS: Math: 350 Reading: 351 Writing*: Essay score of 5 and multiple choice of 350 or essay score of 4 and multiple choice score of 363

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PERMIAN BASIN Complete Dual Credit Application Counselor will send to UTPB application along with high school transcript and TSI scores Student will be notified of admittance by email Set up UTPB account Login in to Canvas Account *further information can be found in Dual Credit Academy Handbook at http://www.utpb.edu/academics/dual- credit

WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE Submit an electronic application through Apply Texas Complete Certificate of Early Admission Form Counselor will send form, high school transcript, and TSI scores Watch email and set up WCJC account. Register for classes. *Further information can be found at : https://www.wcjc.edu/Programs/dual-credit.aspx

PROCESS FOR DROPPING DUAL CREDIT COURSE

DROPPING A DUAL CREDIT COURSE 3. Obtain parent signature. 1.Read your Brazos Student Handbook 2. Refer to you perspective college’s drop process 4. Return signed form to grade level counselor. DROPPING A DUAL CREDIT COURSE

Brazos High School Policy At any time during the first two weeks of the first semester, a student may exit a dual credit course in which he/she is enrolled and move to corresponding academic course (e.g., exit U.S. History Dual Credit and enroll in U.S. History), provided there is space available in the desired course along with teacher conference, parent permission, and administrator approval. The student will be responsible for making up all missed work. The grade earned through the academic course will be the grade which is recorded on the student’s transcript. See pg. 9 of current handbook for further details.

CONSEQUENCES OF DROPPING A DUAL CREDIT COURSE Withdrawals remain on the college transcript (this deadline is established by perspective college) May impact financial aid eligibility in the future

TUITION & TEXTBOOKS

DUAL CREDIT COURSE TUITION For dual credit courses, UTPB offers a discounted rate of $150 per course per semester plus the cost of books except English 1301 & 1302 which are $200 For dual credit courses, WCJC out of district students will charged in district fees and tuition. In district students will only be charged fees, no tuition.

DUAL CREDIT TEXTBOOKS All textbook fees and supplies will be the responsibility of the student.

COURSE GRADES

AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE STUDENT INFORMATION TO PARENTS DUAL CREDIT FERPA-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act FERPA Form must be signed BY THE STUDENT if a parent wants access to student grades and other college information. Authorization is good for one year.

COURSE GRADES Six-weeks grades are provided by UTPB, not WCJC. Dual Credit grades affect Honor Roll eligibility but not UIL eligibility Semester/Final grades are provided in numerical format to high schools but will be posted as letter grade on the college transcript. Your College Account will have information about grades and payment.

BRAZOS HIGH SCHOOL APPROVED DUAL CREDIT COURSES ENGL 1301 : Composition I   ENGL 1302: Composition II ENGL 2322: British Literature to  1800 ENGL 2323: British Literature since 1800 ENGL 2327: American Literature to 1865  ENGL 2328: American Literature since 1865 HIST 1301: US to 1877           HIST 1302: US since 1877 PLSC 2305 American National Politics MUSC 1301: Jazz, Pop, and Rock        PSYC 1301: Intro to Psychology SOC 1301: Intro to Sociology ART 1301: Art Appreciation COMM 1315: Intro to Public Speaking SPAN 1411: Beginning Spanish I          SPAN 1412: Beginning Spanish II SPAN 2311: Second Year Spanish I SPAN 2312: Second Year Spanish II ECONOMICS * WCJC ONLY

DUAL CREDIT Questions?

THANK YOU! For more information, contact… High School Counselor @ NKUBENA@BRAZOSISD.NET