1. DUAL CREDIT Presented by Joanie Loewe and Linda Eilers Bellville High School January 13, 2014 Earning College Credit in High School

2. WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?  Dual Credit allows a student to fulfill high school graduation credits and earn college credit for the same class.  Should be noted: Dual Credit is a Blinn class, taught by Blinn faculty, but on the Bellville High campus. Dual Credit is a Blinn class, taught by Blinn faculty, but on the Bellville High campus. Dual Credit classes follow the college calendar and adhere to college policies and procedures, specifically in regards to attendance. Dual Credit classes follow the college calendar and adhere to college policies and procedures, specifically in regards to attendance. Student will have a permanent college transcript. Student will have a permanent college transcript.

3. BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT  Classes meet Monday & Wednesday Monday & Wednesday Tuesday & Thursday Tuesday & Thursday Generally, no classes scheduled to meet on Friday Generally, no classes scheduled to meet on Friday 75 minutes in length 75 minutes in length Spring 2014 Spring 2014 7:50 am – 9:05 am7:50 am – 9:05 am

4. BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS  Seniors English 1301 (Fall) / English 1302 (Spring) English 1301 (Fall) / English 1302 (Spring) Government 2305 (Fall only) Government 2305 (Fall only)  Juniors History 1301 (Fall) / History 1302 (Spring) History 1301 (Fall) / History 1302 (Spring)  Others as determined by high school principal and counselors

5. DUAL CREDIT ELIGIBILITY  Completed sophomore year of high school  Grade average of 3.0 (A average)  Must demonstrate college readiness with scores on the TSI Assessment or be exempt  New State Law – Must have Bacterial Meningitis shot if attending class on college campus (unless qualify for waiver)

6. BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT  Earn transferable college hours*  Intellectual Challenge May earn “Advanced Measure” for the DAP with a grade of A or B May earn “Advanced Measure” for the DAP with a grade of A or B  Blinn ID Earns access to all Blinn College facilities (library, student center, etc) and events (academic, athletic, music, theater) Earns access to all Blinn College facilities (library, student center, etc) and events (academic, athletic, music, theater) Access to local area discounts where offered Access to local area discounts where offered * Students are responsible for confirming that courses are required for 4-year college/university degree plans and/or accepted at a private institution.

7. DUAL CREDIT CAN SAVE MONEY Spring 2013 3 Hours 15 Hours Academic Dual Credit Student $318 Regular Blinn Student $387$1,936 Sam Houston State University $1,153$4,297 Texas State $1,241$4,575 Texas A&M $1,200$4,253 Approximation of “tuition and fees” as of 2013-2014. Does not include room and board. Source: www.collegeforalltexans.com www.collegeforalltexans.com

8. CHALLENGES  Required to pass “college readiness” test TSI Assessment TSI Assessment  Requires strong self-discipline and self-direction  College courses can be demanding in the level and amount of work that must be completed  College courses require more time Should consider extracurricular activities and schedule constraints Should consider extracurricular activities and schedule constraints  Dual Credit will cost money (tuition, books, supplies) Payment plans are available Payment plans are available

9. COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS  Prepare for class in advance Read text ahead of time Read text ahead of time Study... Schedule 4-6 hours per week per class Study... Schedule 4-6 hours per week per class Know when to ask from help from your instructor Know when to ask from help from your instructor Participate and ask questions Participate and ask questions Take thorough notes, do not count on review sheet Take thorough notes, do not count on review sheet  Attend class Blinn College has an attendance policy. Must attend class to earn credit. Blinn College has an attendance policy. Must attend class to earn credit.

10. GRADING  College much different than high school No progress reports, No report cards each six weeks No progress reports, No report cards each six weeks One FINAL GRADE, cumulative, will be posted at the end of the semester. This grade “as is” will appear on the student’s high school report card. The alpha grade will appear on the student’s Blinn transcript. One FINAL GRADE, cumulative, will be posted at the end of the semester. This grade “as is” will appear on the student’s high school report card. The alpha grade will appear on the student’s Blinn transcript. The student is responsible for following course syllabus, keeping track of grade and/or points earned during semester...... AND keeping parents informed. The student is responsible for following course syllabus, keeping track of grade and/or points earned during semester...... AND keeping parents informed. College grades are not mailed out. College grades are not mailed out.

11. TESTING FOR DUAL CREDIT  TSIA Texas Success Initiative Assessment Texas Success Initiative Assessment Designed to determine if student ready for college- level work Designed to determine if student ready for college- level work  College Admissions Tests (for exemption) ACT ACT SAT SAT Designed to determine readiness and predict future success in college courses Designed to determine readiness and predict future success in college courses

12. TSI ASSESSMENT  Replaces the old ACCUPLACER or THEA  New – September 2013  Three core areas: Reading, Math, Writing  Required for any incoming college student in Texas  Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity  Blinn College in Brenham is a testing facility

13. PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY  Not scored  Designed to inform you about the importance of the TSIA  Sample test questions  Upon completion, a certificate will be emailed. This certificate must be presented with payment when taking the TSIA. No certificate, No testing.

14. TSI REGISTRATION  Complete online pre-assessment activity www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html  Contact Blinn/Brenham to reserve a day for testing (Monday-Thursday only) 979-830-4196 979-830-4196 Blinn is attempting to set up Saturday testing that will be available to our sophomores Blinn is attempting to set up Saturday testing that will be available to our sophomores  Students are encouraged to prepare academically before attempting to take any assessment.

15. WEBSITES FOR TSIA PREPARATION  While Blinn College does not endorse any one particular study agency, the following websites have proven to be valuable preparation tools: www.studytips.org www.studytips.org www.studytips.org www.testpreview.com www.testpreview.com www.testpreview.com www.studyguidezone.com www.studyguidezone.com www.studyguidezone.com TSI Pre Assessment Activity Sample Questions found at www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html TSI Pre Assessment Activity Sample Questions found at www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/htmlwww.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests

16. WHAT TO EXPECT ON TEST DAY  Bring to test center Certificate of Pre-Assessment Activity Certificate of Pre-Assessment Activity Payment for test - $45. Keep receipt for payment. Payment for test - $45. Keep receipt for payment. Photo ID Photo ID  Do not bring Food/Drink Food/Drink Cell phones Cell phones Calculators or any other electronic devices Calculators or any other electronic devices Backpacks, large bags or purses Backpacks, large bags or purses Hats / caps Hats / caps  Testing is untimed Expect testing to take 4, 5 hours Expect testing to take 4, 5 hours Some testing has taken as long as 8 hours Some testing has taken as long as 8 hours

17. TSIA PASSING SCORES  To be declared “college ready” Reading Reading Scores of 351-390Scores of 351-390 Writing Writing Scores of 363-390Scores of 363-390 Math Math Scores of 350-390Scores of 350-390

18. EXEMPTIONS FOR TSI ASSESSMENT  SAT Math = 500, Critical Reading = 500, Combined Score = 1070 Math = 500, Critical Reading = 500, Combined Score = 1070  ACT Math = 19, English = 19, Composite = 23 Math = 19, English = 19, Composite = 23 HELPFUL WEBSITE www.thecb.state.tx.us

19. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING  Standardized tests  Timed  Measure academic abilities  Determine readiness for college-level work  Used to predict future success in college courses  Registration takes place online Students required to provide gender information and a photo of themselves upon registering Students required to provide gender information and a photo of themselves upon registering Photo is included on admission ticket, test center roster, and score report sent to school Photo is included on admission ticket, test center roster, and score report sent to school No changes allowed day of test No changes allowed day of test Students must provide high school code Students must provide high school code Bellville High School Code 440575

20. SAT  www.sat.collegeboard.org  Cost - $50  Three subjects Critical Reading Critical Reading Two 25-minute sections, One 20-minute sectionTwo 25-minute sections, One 20-minute section Math Math Two 25-minute sections, One 20-minute sectionTwo 25-minute sections, One 20-minute section Writing Writing One 25-minute section, One 10-minute sectionOne 25-minute section, One 10-minute section Essay – 25 minute section REQUIREDEssay – 25 minute section REQUIRED

21. SAT  Scoring Individual subjects Individual subjects Each subject score ranges from 200-800Each subject score ranges from 200-800 Essay has separate score 2-12Essay has separate score 2-12 Total Total Composite of all three individual subjects added togetherComposite of all three individual subjects added together Critical Reading + Math + WritingCritical Reading + Math + Writing Highest Score possible = 2400Highest Score possible = 2400  Penalties Typically ¼ point deducted for wrong answers Typically ¼ point deducted for wrong answers If you can narrow down choices to 2, make a guess If you can narrow down choices to 2, make a guess Otherwise, leave blank Otherwise, leave blank

22. SAT TESTING DATES  March 8, 2014 Registration deadline - February 7 Registration deadline - February 7  May 3, 2014 Registration deadline - April 4 Registration deadline - April 4  June 7, 2014 Registration deadline - May 9 Registration deadline - May 9

23. ACT  www.actstudent.org  Cost - $35 With Writing added - $50.50 With Writing added - $50.50  Four subjects English English 45 minutes45 minutes Math Math 60 minutes60 minutes Reading Reading 35 minutes35 minutes Science Science 35 minutes35 minutes Writing (OPTIONAL) Writing (OPTIONAL) 30 minutes30 minutes

24. ACT  Scoring Each subject score ranges 1-36 Each subject score ranges 1-36 Composite or Total score – Average of the four sections together Composite or Total score – Average of the four sections together Optional Essay – scores from 1-12 Optional Essay – scores from 1-12  Penalties No penalties for wrong answers No penalties for wrong answers Since incorrect answers do not count against student, always attempt to make an education guess Since incorrect answers do not count against student, always attempt to make an education guess Always select an answer Always select an answer

25. ACT TESTING DATES  April 12, 2014 Registration deadline - March 7 Registration deadline - March 7  June 14, 2014 Registration deadline - May 9 Registration deadline - May 9

26. WEBSITES TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING  www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org  www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org  www.march2success.com www.march2success.com  www.majortests.com www.majortests.com  www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat

27. DUAL CREDIT APPLICATION  Eligibility requirements met TSIA scores OR Proof of exemption TSIA scores OR Proof of exemption 3.0 GPA 3.0 GPA  Student completes application www.applytexas.org www.applytexas.org www.applytexas.org Start by creating a student account (user name and password)Start by creating a student account (user name and password) Select Blinn CollegeSelect Blinn College Must be sure to apply as a dual credit student Must be sure to apply as a dual credit student

28. DUAL CREDIT REGISTRATION  Blinn officials will be on the Bellville High campus to register students on April 30, 2014 @ 9:30 am  Pictures for Blinn ID’s will be made  The following items will be collected from students Parent/Guardian Agreement Form w/ signatures Parent/Guardian Agreement Form w/ signatures TSI Assessment scores or SAT/ACT scores as proof of exemption TSI Assessment scores or SAT/ACT scores as proof of exemption Blinn Registration Form indicating choice of class Blinn Registration Form indicating choice of class Transcript (Counselors provide) Transcript (Counselors provide) Principal Permission Form (Counselors provide ) Principal Permission Form (Counselors provide )

29. DUAL CREDIT PAYMENT  Students are expected to set up and maintain their myBlinn account.  May attach personal email to Blinn email account  All correspondence from Blinn will come through the student’s Blinn email account  Payments may be made through myBlinn account  Deadline notices are posted on the student’s myBlinn account

30. QUESTIONS  Point of contact for Blinn Dual Credit Elaine Abshire Elaine Abshire Coordinator, Dual Credit Programs Coordinator, Dual Credit Programs 979-209-7547 979-209-7547 eabshire@blinn.edu eabshire@blinn.edu