1. Katy ISD/HCC Dual Credit Program
A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN KATY ISD AND HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SPRING 2018

2. This presentation will be posted on the Katy ISD website. www. katyisd
This presentation will be posted on the Katy ISD website. Departments GT and Advanced Academics

3. Introduction Ryan Labay, Associate Principal at Tompkins HS
Elisabeth Brodt, Associate Principal at Seven Lakes HS
Jocelyn Cornish, HCC Dual Credit Success Coach

4. Dual Credit Documents HCC Admission Information
Tuition Waiver Approval Form
Residency Change Form
Transcript Request Form
TSI Requirements for Dual Credit Courses

5. HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION

6. TUITION WAIVER APPROVAL FORM

7. ADD FORM HERE
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST
FORM

8. RESIDENCY CHANGE FORM

9. Meningitis Verification Form

10. Dual Credit Transcript Request Form
CHECK LIST OF ITEMS TO TURN IN!

11. TSI Requirements for Dual Credit Courses
ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED BY TEST SCORES

12. Katy ISD and HCC are committed to providing successful opportunities for students.

13. Katy ISD Dual Credit Courses
AVAILABLE at TOMPKINS HS
AVAILABLE at SEVEN LAKES HS
US History (HIST 1301, 1302)
English IV (ENGL 1301, 1302)
College Algebra (MATH 1314)*
Economics (ECON 2301)
Government (GOVT 2301)
*Pending course interest and instructor availbility
US History (HIST 1301, 1302)
English IV (ENGL 1301, 1302)
Economics (ECON 2301)**
Government (GOVT 2301)**
** Pending HCC instructor availability
Speech, Psychology, and Spanish - only available at HCC

14. Earning College Credit
By state law, HCC college-level academic credit is transferable to public colleges in Texas as either core or elective credit.
Credit may or may not be accepted by private or out of state institutions.
Students are responsible for determining whether their college will accept credit in transfer.

15. In electing to participate in a dual credit course, the student and his/her parents must comply with dual credit procedures and policies.

16. Participation Requirements for 2018
Meet KISD prerequisites including grade level
Meet HCC course specific requirements
Complete admission, enrollment process
Purchase textbooks for the course

17. Student Expectations

18. Student Expectations
In all matters related to the dual credit course, students are held to the standards, expectations and regulations of HCC.
Academic standards
Attendance requirements
Grading procedures and discipline procedures (including appeals) are under the jurisdiction of HCC.

19. Attendance Requirements
HCC does not differentiate between unexcused and excused absences.
KISD field trips count as absences.
Student can be dropped for excessive absences (more than 6).
Student responsibility for make up work.
Classes meet 3 days/week if taught by HCC faculty; 5 days/week if taught by a KISD teacher serving as adjunct HCC faculty.

20. Grading Policies
Progress reports and report card grades are NOT issued during the course of the semester.
Instructors will ONLY communicate with the student about his/her course grades.
Dual credit courses are exempt from UIL eligibility rules.
Dual credit courses do not receive a weighted grade point for determining high school GPA.
KISD final exam exemptions are not available for HCC dual credit courses.

21. Grade Scale Conversion
Course Average
HCC Grade
KISD Conversion
90-100 A 95
80-89 B 85
70-79 C 77
60-69 D 72
0-59 F 65

22. Discipline Policies
KISD infractions may impact dual credit attendance.
Students may be administratively withdrawn for inappropriate behavior and attendance.
Economics, history, government, English and math are required courses for high school graduation.

23. Scholastic Dishonesty
Includes but is not limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion on an assignment.
Possible consequences may include:
Receiving a grade of “0” or “F” on the assignment.
Failure in the course and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from HCC.
30 day appeal window
Katy ISD will honor the decision of the HCC appeals committee.

24. Other Differences
Withdrawing from a HCC dual credit course requires completion of a withdrawal form for HCC separately from the high school.
The instructional calendar may be adjusted as needed to accommodate differences in KISD and HCC academic calendars. Additional classes and/or assignments may be required.

25. Students with Disabilities
Students with a documented disability MUST meet with the HCC ADA counselor PRIOR to enrollment.
Academic accommodations will be provided ONLY AFTER students have properly registered for services with the appropriate consultation and documentation through a designated services counselor.

26. Becoming a Dual Credit Student

27. Dual Credit Courses
Students must complete the following to be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course:
Apply for admission to HCC at
Complete the DUAL CREDIT TUITION WAIVER APPROVAL FORM and RESIDENCY CHANGE FORM.
Request a dual credit transcript using the DUAL CREDIT TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM.
IF ATTENDING SUMMER SCHOOL, USE THE SUMMER SCHOOL DOCUMENTS!

28. Becoming a Dual Credit Student
NOW—Apply for admission to Houston Community College IF YOU ARE NEW TO DUAL CREDIT BY APRIL 16.
BY April 17—Request transcripts to be sent to HCC. (FOR SUMMER SCHOOL, DO IT NOW!)
BY JUNE 9—Provide test scores to document eligibility for college coursework. (FOR SUMMER SCHOOL, DO IT NOW!)
Students who do not complete on this timeline will be placed in the KISD academic equivalent course. (Summer school timeline is accelerated.)

29. See HANDOUT!
START NOW!
Document eligibility for college courses by
For US History, English, Psychology, Government and Economics, 480 on ERW OR 4000 on English II EOC
For Math and Economics, 530 on MSS (rSAT) OR 4000 on Algebra I EOC AND a 75 or better in Algebra II.
SAT or ACT Scores (see handout)
Test scores will be documented on your KISD transcript.
OR Make a qualifying score on the TSIA at HCC– For more information go to

30. Returning Dual Credit Students
Students who have already taken a dual credit course may have to demonstrate eligibility for taking a course in a different discipline.
11TH GRADE- US HISTORY
12TH GRADE-ECONOMICS OR MATHEMATICS
Requires qualifying math scores

31. Taking the TSI Assessment by June 8, 2018 http://ctle. hccs
Take the TSIA Pre-assessment online.
Print your results.
Contact the Dual Credit office at or for approval to take the TSIA at HCC Testing Center.
Take results and a picture ID with you to the testing site.
Take the TSI Assessment at the testing center

32. Taking the TSIA at HCC-Katy Campus
The HCC-Katy Campus Testing Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM-4 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Once you have completed the test and have your scores, you MUST take them to the Dual Credit office, Room 114, for verification of eligibility. Office hours are 9AM -4:00PM, Monday through Thursday and Friday, 9AM-2PM.
BRING SCORES BACK TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DUAL CREDIT COURSE.

33. Taking the TSIA at HCC-Katy Campus
NOW THROUGH END OF MAY
JUNE 5-9
The Spring Branch Campus is also an option.

34. Enrolling in Courses
When students return to school in August, information will be provided on the process by which students will enroll in the dual credit class.

35. Dual Credit in Summer School

36. Participation Requirements
Meet KISD prerequisites including grade level
Meet HCC course specific requirements
Complete admission, enrollment process
Purchase textbooks for the course

37. HCC Summer School
The process for attending HCC Summer School follows the same pattern as taking dual credit in the fall-Admission, Eligibility, Enroll.
Any student that attends the HCC campus must have documentation of a current meningitis immunization.
Registration for summer school classes the first week of April.

38. Becoming a Dual Credit Summer School Student
NOW—Apply for admission to Houston Community College IF YOU ARE NEW TO DUAL CREDIT.
BY MARCH 1—Request transcripts to be sent to HCC.
BY MARCH 1—Provide test scores to document eligibility for college coursework.
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES OPENS IN EARLY APRIL.

39. HCC Summer School NOT US HISTORY RISING SENIORS: Economics 2301
English 1301/1302
Government 2301
Speech 1311 OR 1321
Psychology 2301
Math 1314, 1316, 1325
RISING JUNIORS
Speech 1311 OR Speech 1321
RISING SOPHOMORES
Learning Foundation (EDUC 1300)
Speech 1311 or 1321
NOT
US HISTORY

40. Summer School Reminders
  Summer Enrollment begins the first week of April..
Complete admission and eligibility by April 1st. Select classes and complete enrollment and payment to get the classes desired.
IMPORTANT MENINGITIS UPDATE: Texas Senate Bill 1107 requires that HCC students taking a class on an HCC campus must be vaccinated against Bacterial Meningitis at least 10 calendar days before the start of classes and the vaccine must have been received within the last five years. The second page of your high school transcript may show this immunization, if not you will have to present a physician signed certificate showing that you have been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis.

41. SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS-MARCH 1 FALL STUDENTS-APRIL 17
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS-MARCH 1 FALL STUDENTS-APRIL 17

42. WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT DUAL CREDIT…
“TAKE DUAL CREDIT BECAUSE YOU DON’T HAVE TO TAKE AN EXAM AT THE END”
“Because of dual credit, I will have only 4 freshmen classes to take”
“When choosing dual credit, make sure you sign up for the classes you actually need in college”
“it’s a little more laid back than AP, but it’s not so easy that you can blow off the class”
“If you need to improve your essays, take this class. Make sure you don’t procrastinate your work in the class.”
“you will be taking a lot of notes, you have more responsibility to study on your own, just like a normal college class. You’re given a lot less busy work.”

43. What the dual credit instructor says…
My best advice is to really think about the type of learner the student is.  If they are fairly independent learners who are willing to do outside reading and study, and they are prepared to write a lot, they will probably be successful in my dual credit class.  They do need to be aware that there are fewer assignments in a dual credit class, and that means that there are fewer grades.  Students can’t blow off a test or not turn in an assignment ( like they might in a high school class) and still expect to make an A (or even a B in many cases).   My other piece advice is to make sure the students are willing to communicate with the teachers if they are struggling.  We are generally willing to work with them but they need to advocate for themselves.  This will be important once they get to a 4-year college or university as well. 
Ms. Dennison – us history teacher - oths

44. What the dual credit instructor says…
In this HCC Dual Credit English, we read and we write.
We discuss important topics. We ask each other difficult questions and we challenge our own assumptions.
No one will tell you this course is easy. Students who manage to earn an A will say it was the result of countless hours of hard work.
Sign up for this class because you want to engage seriously with serious matters.
Mr. Lipton – English - oths

45. Questions about Dual Credit?
After going through the processes, if you still have questions, contact….
Dual Credit Office

46. QUESTIONS?

47. Thank you for attending.