Go to College. Get Ahead! Dual Credit Information Session Parent Orientation

WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT? Dual Credit is the process by which a high school student enrolls in a college course and receives simultaneous credit for the course from the college and the high school.

DUAL CREDIT COURSE BENEFITS Understand what it takes to be successful in college Experience college before leaving high school Save time and money earning a college degree or certificate Reduction in the repetition of courses between high school and college curricula DUAL CREDIT COURSE BENEFITS

GENERAL INFORMATION Students who take dual credit courses are beginning their college career. This is a serious commitment and should only be entered into by those who are ready to be committed to college-level work. Students and parents should discuss the level of commitment needed in regards to their high school course load and extra-curricular activities. Students will be taught by a Lee College instructor on the high school campus, at a Lee College education center or campus, or online.

STUDY TIPS AND INFORMATION The average homework and study time for a college course is 2-3 hours per hour of class time. Some classes will require more study time. It is better to overestimate time required.

CONSEQUENCES OF DROPPING A DUAL CREDIT COURSE Withdrawals remain on the college transcript (this deadline is established by Lee College) Texas 6 Drop Rule - 6 drops allowed through completion of a student’s bachelor’s degree May impact financial aid eligibility in the future

Course Options for Hargrave High School Remember!! It is important that the student choose a class that is within their intended college major! Prior to graduation, it is the student’s responsibility to request that the college transcript be sent from Lee College to the university of their choice. Hargrave High School students take courses on the high school and at the McNair campus. Students can take a variety of courses, including (but not limited to) English, math, biology, government, U.S. history, criminal justice, instrumentation and cosmetology.

Understanding Your Degree Plan HHS Course Alignments for Dual Enrollment Multidisciplinary Endorsement Dual Credit Option Associates of Arts in General Studies (26 HS credits & the opportunity to earn up to 60 or more college hours) Fall Spring HS Credit HS Class College Course Des. College Course # College Credit Hours 1.0 English I (EOC) English II (EOC) English III Eng. Comp I ENGL 1301 3.0 Eng. Comp II ENGL 1302 English IV Eng. Literature ENGL 2322 ***Eng. Literature ENGL 2323 Algebra I (EOC) Geometry Algebra II Math Ind Stud A&B College Algebra Math 1314 ***Finite Math Math 1324   W. Geography W. History ***History of W Civil to 1500 HIST 2321 ***History of W Civil from 1500 HIST 2322 US History (EOC) History of US to 1877 HIST 1301 History of US Since 1877 HIST 1302 0.5 Government US Government GOVT 2305 ***Texas Government GOVT 2306 Economics Economics - Macro ECON 2301 Biology (EOC) Chemistry Physics Additional Science Scientific Research & Design I Biology 1 BIOL 1406 4.0 Biology 2 BIOL 1407 2.0 LOTE (SPANISH) Fine Arts Art Appreciation ARTS 1301 ***Art History ARTS 1303 Physical Education Health The Healthy American KINE 1304 Speech Public Speaking SPCH 1315 Technology Elective Soc/Behavior Sociology or Psych 1301/2301 Elective (College Readiness ) Learning Pathways EDUC 1200 Elective 26.0 Total College Total Hours 62.0 ***Courses are AA electives Core & AA Requirement High School Graduation Only

Dual Credit and Transfer

1. Student must meet with the Dual Enrollment Liaison. 2. Complete the Dual Enrollment Registration Form and return to the high school Dual Enrollment Liaison. 3. Registration forms will be processed by Lee College. 4. Make payment by deadline. ENROLLMENT PROCESS Steps in order to be eligible to receive high school credit for a Dual Credit course

AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE STUDENT INFORMATION TO PARENTS FERPA-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act FERPA Form must be signed BY THE STUDENT if a parent wants access to student grades and other college information. Authorization is good for one year.

Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine (Required for New College Students) All new students taking classes on any Lee College campus must comply with a new law to support awareness and prevention of the deadly bacterial meningitis disease. There are deadlines for getting the shot or seeking an exemption.

ACCESS SERVICES Because Dual Credit courses are college level and taught by college approved instructors, students under Section 504 of Special Education must contact the Lee College Access Center in order to be considered for accommodations in courses. The phone number for the Lee College Access Center is 281-425-6217.

TUITION $100 per course per semester plus the cost of books. This is a discounted rate for Dual Enrollment courses. (It is typically $739.00 for general students) Scholarships are available!! http://www.lee.edu/foundation/scholarships-for-students/

Questions? Parent Orientation