Dual Credit What Is It? Why Do I Want It? How Can I Get It?

What Is It? The Dual Credit Program at Churchill allows a student to enroll at San Antonio College (SAC) to earn college level credit while at the same time fulfilling high school academic requirements. **Dual Credit classes at Churchill are full year courses. Students can currently take up to 2 dual credit classes per year at no cost.

Why Do I Want It? Taking DC classes at Churchill means that once you get to college, you may have already earned the credit. Challenging course work prepares you for the rigor of college work! Looks great on transcript when applying to college. (If you make good grades!)

What is the difference between AP and DC? AP Must test in May to possibly earn college credit. Colleges decide what score they will accept for credit. Some colleges do not accept AP credit Does cost $ DC Once you finish the class and earn a passing grade, you MAY have college credit. Colleges decide what credit you will earn for your work. (For example, you may be awarded a science elective instead of biology)

What Classes award Dual Credit? English IV AP and English IV AP/GT Possible 6 hours of college credit US History AP Possible 6 hours of college credit Theater Arts Possible 3 hours of college credit College Algebra Possible 3 hours of college credit

How Do I Qualify? These are last year’s qualifying scores. The have yet to be determined. SAT – Verbal of 500+ and Math of 500+ with a combined total of 1070, submit original test score report to your counselor ACT – English 19, Math 19, Composite 23+ »submit original test score report to your counselor Passing Scores on the TSI Test. –TSI: consists of READING, WRITING, MATH. There is a $20 fee (cash or money order) for the TSI. JANUARY 28, 2016 is the deadline to pay and register (in the counseling office) to take the test on Jan. 30, 2016 Reader Placer WritingPlacer w/essay score of 4 or 5 Math Placer

Students currently in a Dual Credit Course Please refer to the Academic Dual Credit Handbook. Check scores with your counselor to ensure eligibility. Submit new qualifying scores if needed. Prior to March 9, 2016 submit to your counselor pp. 7-9 from the Academic Dual Credit Handbook.

What Do I Need to Do? Apply online for admission to SAC. GO TO to start! (follow step by step guidance starting on pg.1 in the Apply Texas Handbook) Complete the application, obtain a Banner ID; this entire process could span a period of 2 to 4 weeks and must be completed prior to FEBRUARY 12, Please give your TSI Test registration form found in the Academic Dual Credit Handbook (along with payment) to Ms. Flores in the counseling office.

TSI TEST DATES Students planning to test on February 27 must complete the process by February 12, JANUARY 30, 2016 – deadline to register & pay is January 28, 2016 FEBRUARY 27, 2016 – deadline to register & pay is February 25, 2016 APRIL 2, deadline to register & pay is March 31, 2016 See Ms. Flores in the counseling office to turn in TSI registration form and pay $20 cash or money order

DEADLINE: March 9th The following forms (Academic Dual Credit Handbook)must be turned in to your counselor by March 9 th in the following order: Dual Credit Checklist (pg. 7) Alamo Colleges Dual Credit Consent Form (pgs. 8- 9) Original SAT/ACT score report or TSI scores taken at SAC complete the GoFAARR modules p.8 in ApplyTexas handbook and can also be found by clicking on bound-resources.html bound-resources.html

DEADLINE: March 9th Any additional forms that might be needed (resident alien card or military verification form) Please keep your Confirmation Receipt as proof of submission!!

What Grade Do I Need to Maintain? SAC: You will earn credit as long as you maintain a 70 in the class. However, the DC program will not allow students who earn an F (69-0) to stay in the program. Distinguished Plan: You must maintain an 80 average each semester to earn one advanced measure per semester. One DC class can provide 2 advanced measures! (except for College Algebra and Theatre Arts) This applies only to current Juniors!

How Does the Credit Transfer? Student requests a final high school transcript for delivery to SAC after he/she graduates. Student requests a final transcript from SAC to be sent to the university of his/her choice after he/she graduates. This can be found in p. 10 of the Apply Texas handbook.

Critical Information Students need to understand that once in a Dual Credit class you are beginning a permanent College Transcript. Thus, you want to maintain good grades and should try to make no less than a B in your Dual Credit class. Please be aware of the withdrawal deadlines each semester. Failure to meet the deadlines could result in an F on your college transcript. Certain timeframes will result in a “W” on your college transcript.

Dual Credit Handbook The Academic Dual Credit Handbook will guide you through the entire Dual Credit process. All deadlines on page 1 must be met. Read Frequently Asked Questions which is very helpful!! (pg. 2-4) Please pay attention to the section of FAQ’s that deals with withdrawing from a Dual Credit class. Dual Credit Handbooks are available in the Churchill Counseling office START THE PROCESS TODAY!! To be able to meet all deadlines.

ACES This is the system that SAC students use to: –Check courses enrolled in each semester –View grades earned –Request a college transcript Please keep the instructions to log into ACES (pg. 10 found in Apply Texas Handbook) handy for future use. Remember once in DC, a student is creating a permanent College Transcript.

Important Links Students must examine the following link to ensure that their Dual Credit course fulfills the requirements of their chosen Associate Degree: avoid= avoid=4160 Students must examine the following link to ensure that their Dual Credit course will transfer to their chosen university and degree plan: These are found on pg. 4 of Academic Dual Credit Handbook.

FINAL REMINDERS All deadlines must be met, see pg. 1 in the Academic Dual Credit Handbook. PLEASE, PLEASE follow pp. 1-8 step by step (Apply Texas handbook) If you do not earn qualifying scores the first time around, you might want to consider waiting until next year to take a Dual Credit class. The test is a very strong indicator of whether a student can handle the college level material that will be presented in the class.