1. Frenship High School Parent Meeting
Please sit at a table with materials.
There is a Sign In Sheet at each table.
Please be sure to sign in!!

2. What is AP?
AP Courses are “governed” by College Board and are college level courses – there is not always an on level course equal to an AP course (can’t drop it) so choose wisely!
Students take an AP exam in May. (Approximately $55/exam)
College Credit is determined based on the AP Exam score.
Universities and colleges set the standard on the score to receive college credit and students are responsible for sending scores to universities.
FHS offers 17 AP courses. Government is NEW for 18-19!

3. What is Dual Credit?
Earning high school credit and college credit in the same class.
After successful completion of class, students will have a transcript from either ASU or SPC (or both).
Students must research to make sure dual credit classes will transfer.
College GPA starts in high school.
Check hours completed and scholarship opportunities.

4. Angelo State University Dual Credit
will be the 4th year for partnership.
Tuition is free; students are responsible for cost of books.
Number of students requesting dual credit has grown so complete all steps ASAP to better chances of getting courses.
Face to face instruction on FHS campus.
Course offerings in Course Guide and on College Readiness Website.
95 hours offered through ASU.

5. Steps to ASU Dual Credit
Complete ASU Dual Credit application on FHS website: if this is your FIRST time taking dual credit courses.
This step is VERY IMPORTANT and should be completed only ONE TIME while in high school. Application opens at the end of February.
Be TSI Compliant.
Turn in ASU Off-Site Dual Credit Agreement Form to the counseling suite. You can print this at

6. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
Test to determine College Readiness
Four sections: Reading, Writing, Essay & Math
Cost of Exam is $20. Sign up in Counseling Suite
Students must have a photo ID on day of TSI test to enter room.
Offered at FHS (10th-12th) & 9th Grade Center
SPC and TTU are also testing sites and have different costs/times than Frenship.

7. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
TSI Exemptions- Bring this to the counseling suite.
SAT= 480 on EBRW and/or 530 on Math
ACT= Composite score of 23 with a 19 on Math and/or a 19 on English.
English, Math and ALL SPC courses are restricted courses. Must pass Reading, Writing/Essay to take English DC and SPC DC online courses. Must pass Math section to take any AP or DC math course.
All other courses just need one section (any section) passed in order to be eligible.

8. South Plains College Dual Credit
ONLINE classes only. FHS offers 9 hours.
Only 12th and 11th graders can take these courses.
FHS does not have access to students’ grades.
GOVT 2305 (Federal Government)**
GOVT 2306 (TX Government- high school elective)
SPCH 1321 – (Business & Professional Speech)**
Students must pay for tuition & books. Tuition is approximately $210 per 3 hours.
**graduation requirements

9. Steps to SPC Dual Credit
Complete SPC application at ONLY if you are taking one of the 3 courses offered.
Be TSI Compliant.
Send ASU transcript if you’ve taken dual credit classes through ASU.
FHS will send your high school transcript.
Turn in SPC Dual Credit and Concurrent Enrollment Approval form. You will receive this in August for 1st semester and in November for 2nd semester.
Register and pay for your SPC classes by August 16th at 3:00 PM.

10. Important Dates
June 1, Any student who does not have a complete file with ASU will be removed from the dual credit course due to high demand of course requests.
After June 1st, students will not be able to ADD any DC courses until August registration. Seat availability will be on a first come/first serve basis if students have a complete file and are TSI compliant.

11. Things to Remember
Completing the application is the FIRST step so you exist to ASU and/or SPC.
You only complete an application and form with ASU ONE TIME.
The sooner all steps are complete, the better your chances of getting in dual credit courses.
ASU and SPC are two different types of dual credit with different steps.
Students with Accommodations must apply with ASU and/or SPC to receive them in dual credit.

12. What Must Be Complete By June 1st?
ASU
Apply for admission to ASU
Be TSI Compliant for courses you are taking
Turn in ASU Off-Site Dual Credit Agreement form to Counseling Suite
SPC
Show proof of application for admission
Be TSI Compliant

13. Counselor Information
New scheduling for
SAT School Day: March 7, 2018 to ALL enrolled Juniors
No registration necessary – school will take care of this
Official test!
Use PSAT results for test prep on Khan Academy
Junior Conferences
English Summer Reading Requirements : Pre-AP, GT, DC & AP
PSAT Results (8th-11th grades)

14. Questions? Julie Pratt, Advanced Academic/Counseling Coordinator
Ext. 1316
Paula Bradley, Administrative Assistant for Advanced Academics & Counseling
Ext. 1321
High School Counselors:
Jana Mitchell (A-C) Ext. 1319,
Deanna Schulte (D-He) Ext. 1320,
Amy Smallwood, Lead (Hf-Mc) Ext. 1318,
Nicki Morrison (Md-R) Ext. 1317,
Craig Thomson (S-Z) Ext. 1322,