Katy ISD/HCC Dual Credit Program A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN KATY ISD AND HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPRING 2017

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Introduction

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

HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION

TUITION WAIVER APPROVAL FORM

RESIDENCY CHANGE FORM

Meningitis Verification Form Only needed if attending at HCC campus.

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

TSI Requirements for Dual Credit Courses ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED BY TEST SCORES

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

Katy ISD Dual Credit Courses AVAILABLE at Cinco Ranch HS English IV (ENGL 1301, 1302) Economics (ECON 2301) Government (GOVT 2301) Speech, Psychology, and Spanish - only available at HCC

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.

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

Participation Requirements for 2017 Meet KISD prerequisites including grade level Meet HCC course specific requirements Complete admission, enrollment process Purchase textbooks for the course

Student Expectations

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.

Attendance Requirements HCC does not differentiate between unexcused and excused absences. KISD field trips count as absences. (Golf & Tennis) 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Becoming a Dual Credit Student

Dual Credit Courses Students must complete the following to be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course: Apply for admission to HCC at www.hccs.edu. 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!

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.)

START NOW! See HANDOUT! 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 http://ctle.hccs.edu/gcpass/prep_home.htm

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

Taking the TSI Assessment by June 9, 2017 http://ctle. hccs Take the TSIA Pre-assessment online. Print your results. Contact the Dual Credit office at 713-718-5801 or dualcredit.nw@hccs.edu 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

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.

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

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.

Dual Credit in Summer School

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

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.

Becoming a Dual Credit Summer School Student NOW—Apply for admission to Houston Community College BY MARCH 1—Request transcripts to be sent to HCC. BY MARCH 5- Deadline to apply to HCC BY MARCH 5—Provide test scores to document eligibility for college coursework. BY MARCH 6- ALL SUMMER SCHOOL PAPERWORK DUE TO CRHS COUNSELING OFFICE REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES OPENS IN EARLY APRIL.

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

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.

SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS-MARCH 6 FALL STUDENTS-APRIL 17 IMPORTANT DEADLINES SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS-MARCH 6 FALL STUDENTS-APRIL 17

Questions about Dual Credit? After going through the processes, if you still have questions, contact…. Dual Credit Office 713.718.5807 dualcredit.nw@hccs.edu

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