Early College Start Program Liberty Hill High School

The Dual Credit programs are: What is Dual credit? The Dual Credit programs are: Dual credit: ACC college credit course(s) that also fulfill high school graduation requirements. Co-enrollment: ACC college credit course(s) that are not used to fulfill high school graduation requirements. ACCTech – articulated credit: career and technical high school course(s) that are articulated to an ACC credit course. Varies for each ISD and ACC credit posted, once student completes one ACC class.

Eligibility Fall 2015 Semester: Students must have completed the sophomore year of high school. Students must show college readiness in the areas required for the course they wish to take. Students are limited to two ACC classes per semester. Changes in Spring 2016 Semester: ACC now allows Students who have completed the 8th grade & enrolled in HS to take classes. Students must show college readiness in the areas required for the course they wish to take. This DOES NOT apply to the LHHS Dual Credit program we offer here at the high school. Students are NOT limited to two ACC classes per semester; however, we strongly recommend all first time college students enroll in EDUC 1300, and a maximum of two total classes in semester one.

Student Benefits Receive weighted grade points toward high school graduation. Fulfills advanced measures for Texas Distinguished Achievement Plan or Performance Acknowledgement on their diploma. Family savings of thousands of tuition waived dollars. Provides access to courses not available in high school. Experience the college expectations and culture before graduating from high school.

Student Success In addition to college readiness, it’s important that students are ready for the additional workload and expectations of college level coursework. Balance is key. College records are permanent, meaning all grades earned will factor into college applications and future financial aid eligibility. When a student registers for an ACC class, they will receive a grade, unless they officially drop or withdraw using their ACC online account. Classes dropped after the state reporting date for each session, will result in a grade of “W” and be calculated into SAP. Liberty Hill HS does not allow students to drop an ACC class prior to the end date.

Dual credit / SAP Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) SAP can impact a student’s future ability to qualify for federal and state financial aid & transferability to another institution post high school graduation. SAP has 3 components: GPA, completion rate, & maximum time frame. GPA: Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA on all hours attempted at ACC. Completion rate: Students must complete 67% of all hours attempted at ACC. Maximum time frame: Students receiving financial aid must complete their program of study within a reasonable time frame. The maximum time frame is 150% of the published length of the academic program or certificate (to include all transfer credit hours).

LHHS ACC Courses 2016-2017 for Jr & Sr Year: Dual Credit Fall Semester Spring Semester ACC Course Number Course Title Junior Year   HIST 1301 US History I HIST 1302 US History II Senior Year ENGL 1301 English Composition I ENG1302 English Composition II GOVT 2305 US Government ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics

College Readiness & Testing All students must take the TSI Assessment, unless they can demonstrate qualified exemptions. Partial college readiness permitted in reading/writing section & math section. TSI Exemptions (permanent): SAT: 1070 combined critical reading and math sections AND 500+ critical reading = TSI reading & writing exemption 500+ math = TSI math exemption Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years. ACT: 23 composite AND 19+ English = TSI reading & writing exemption 19+ math = TSI math exemption STAAR: English III & Algebra II English III Level 2, with a scaled score of 4000 = TSI reading & writing exemption Algebra II Level 2, with a scaled score of 4000 = TSI math exemption Completion of a college level course with a C (ex: ENGL 1301 with C will exempt a student from writing/reading).

College Readiness & Testing TSI Exemptions (while in high school) PSAT: 107 combined critical reading and math AND 50+ critical reading = TSI reading & writing exemption 50+ mathematics = TSI math exemption Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years. PLAN: 23 composite scores AND 19+ English = TSI reading & writing exemption 19+ mathematics = TSI math exemption and math sections. Scores must be from one sitting and not older than five years. STAAR: English II & Algebra I 4000+ English II = TSI reading & writing exemption 4000+ Algebra I AND 70+ in Algebra II class = TSI math exemption Students must demonstrate college readiness in the skills required for the course they intend to take. When testing on the TSI Assessment, we recommend students to take all sections, unless exempt, as subsequent testing will be assessed a retest fee.

Dual Credit / TSI TSI: Testing & Scores Report The cost of the ACC TSI test is $29.00 per student, subsequent retesting will cost $10 per section. There are no TSI test fee waivers. TSI scores and/or exemptions MUST be submitted with co-enrollment form for all first time dual students. TSI college readiness standards through Spring 2017: Reading – 351 Writing – 5 essay OR 4 essay/363 objective Math – 350 (valid for 5 years from date of test)

Advising ALL dual credit students MUST meet with HS Counselor and an ACC advisor/specialist EVERY semester they wish to enroll. With Mrs. Kercheville: Reviews college readiness or exemption. Determines ACC courses for high school dual credit. Gives ACC co-enrollment form to student and completes the “High School Counselor Sections” of form (TSI & ACC course(s), when for dual high school credit). With ACC dual credit specialist or campus advisor: Verifies TSI & course prerequisite(s) eligibility. Advises student on importance of success & satisfactory academic progress (SAP) standards. Reviews registration using ACC online services.

Forms Management: The Co-enrollment Form Yellow Highlight – student must complete Green Highlight – counselor must complete One form per semester Permanent retention item: - Forms must be completed in BLUE or BLACK ink ONLY - DO NOT WRITE on top of the form - Yellow highlighter only - One form per semester - All sections completed - Must have student full legal name & correct SSN - All signatures required

Online Registration Register online using the ACC online services. Advising is NOT registration. Register early and before deadline (Wednesday before the 1st day of class). Confirm registration by printing the “My Class Schedule” from online services each semester.

Payment, if applicable ONLINE: Using ACCeID, can pay in full or set up a payment plan. IN PERSON: Any campus Cashier's Office. Payment MUST be received by payment deadlines listed online, if a student believes the tuition due is incorrect, contact a specialist immediately, or the student will be dropped for non- payment. REMINDER: Courses must be a part of the ACC core curriculum, workforce course, foreign languages, or KINE 1304/1305 to be eligible for dual credit tuition and fees waiver. Courses not eligible will be assessed regular tuition and fees. ACC allows for 12 total waivers per student.

STUDENT & PARENT CONTRACT

STUDENT / PARENT COURSE SIGN OFF

Student Timeline of steps to complete

ACC Online Enrollment Steps

Step 1: Admission Application www.austincc.edu/application If a student has submitted previously, they will get the RED message above upon submission. The ACCeID can be claimed 24hrs after submission (not including weekends).

Step 2: orientation (TOP) www.austincc.edu/nexus Students MUST use their ACCeID and password to complete.

Dual Credit/ Online Tools ACC Online Tools ACC admission application ACCeID & ACC email ACC orientation – required for all first time college students ACC pre assessment (PAA), ONLY if TSI is needed Online registration & payment Detailed screenshots during “ACC Online Tools” session

Kristy Kercheville Special Programs Coordinator kkercheville@libertyhill.txed.net (512)260-5526