Dual Credit Information 2017 - 2018

Welcome Parents and Students Dual Credit Counselor: Lorena Tidwell (210) 356-1421 N.E.I.S.D College & Tami Shaw (210) 407-0319 Career Readiness tshaw@neisd.net Coordinator:

What is Dual Credit? The Dual Credit Program at Madison allows a student to enroll at San Antonio College (SAC); St. Phillips; and(or) Palo Alto to earn college level credit while at the same time fulfilling high school academic requirements.  Dual Credit classes at Madison are full year courses. Students can take up 14 dual credit courses throughout high school equal to no more than 42 college credit hours.

Differences between Dual Credit and AP AP DC In May, AP exams are administered. Student must score within a certain range to possibly earn college credit. Some colleges do not accept AP credit. Students must pay to test. DC Once a dual credit course is completed and a passing grade has been earned, a student MAY be awarded college credit. Colleges decide what credit you will earn for your work. For example, you may be awarded a science elective instead of biology.

Courses offered as Dual Credit College Algebra 4 hrs. college credit (SAC) Statistics AP 4 hrs. college credit (SAC) Pre-Cal PreAP 4 hrs. college credit (SAC) Biology AP 8 hrs. college credit (SAC) Anatomy and Physiology I 8 hrs. college credit (SAC) AP US History AP 6 hrs. college credit (SAC) Spanish Literature AP 6 hrs. college credit (SAC) AP English Literature IV 6 hrs. college credit (SAC) Art Appreciation 3 hrs. college credit (SAC) AP Government 3 hrs. college credit (SAC) AP Chemistry Floral Design Advanced Animal Science Advanced Plant and Soil Science Auto Technology & Advanced Auto Technology CTE Courses

How Do I Qualify? ACT: Composite of 23. minimum of 19, on both English and math sections SAT: Evidence Based Reading & Writing (EBRW)= 480 Math of 530 TSI: Varies based on dual credit subject. Information can be found HERE for required scores. TSI Exemptions are not applicable for Anatomy & Physiology

Texas Success Initiative The TSI Exam is a computerized placement test that is a Texas approved instrument for assessing a student's readiness to enroll in a college freshman entry-level course. Students test in areas of reading, writing and math. The TSI Exam is required, unless you are already exempt. Results help to identify students’ academic strengths as well as areas where a student may need more development to succeed in college.

Dual Credit Timeline January 17, 2017 Apply Texas & Dual Credit Handbooks available in counseling office January 17, 2017 Students view dual credit information video during Mav Power Time. January 19, 2017 Dual Credit Parent Information Night *January 28, 2017 TSI Test date @ Madison—8:00 am Initial Testers February 10, 2017 ApplyTexas Deadline for completion *February 18, 2017 TSI Test date @ Madison—8:00 am Initial Testers & Re-testers *March 25, 2017 TSI Test date @ Madison—8:00 am Initial Testers & Re-testers March 8, 2017 Academic Dual Credit Checklist Due to Mrs. Tidwell 4:30 May 11, 2017 Check schedule for 17-18 school year that dual credit courses are indicated with a “D” before the course numbers ****Students must register in the counseling office the Thursday prior to the test day****

Crucial Steps for New DC Students Review both the Apply Texas and Dual Credit Handbooks in its entirety. Not reading the handbook in its entirety may result in a lost dual credit opportunity. Logon to Alamo Enroll. Under the tab “Future Students”, click “Applying for Dual Credit” Complete the ApplyTexas application to get your Banner ID# (Pages 1-6 of Red handbook)

Crucial Steps for New DC Students (cont.) 4. Access your Banner ID# (Pg.7 Red) It could take up to 2 days to get the Banner ID#—NOTE: The Banner ID# is NOT the same as the ApplyTexas Application ID#. 5. View the Go FAARR module. Meet testing eligibility requirements. View Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) provided by Alamo Colleges. Submit TSI Registration Form (pg. 6 Green) to the Counseling office (Hering, Tidwell, Avalos) no LATER THAN THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO TSI TEST DATE, as well as Banner ID# with payment of $20.00.

Crucial Steps for New DC Students (cont.) 6. Submit the dual credit checklist (pages 6-9 Green) to your Dual Credit Counselor (Tidwell) by 03/08/2017; you will receive a stamped receipt (keep this receipt as proof of your DC packet submission). 7. Verify that you have dual credit course(s) with the “D” designation at the end of your course number on your 2017-2018 schedule. (pg. 10 Green)

TSI Testing DATES TSI Test Dates at Madison: January 28, 2017—Initial Testers February 18, 2017—Initial and Re-testers March 25, 2017—Initial and Re-testers (Madison will only offer testing on the above dates. Any other test dates offered will be at Alamo Colleges at a cost of $32.00; student is responsible for registration of test and transportation)

Example Schedule with the “D” designation 8042 INST/PRAC/ED/T 4115D US HISTORY AP 3433 PHYS. PRE AP 5345 SPAN LANG AP 5673 ORCHESTRA III 9650 LUNCH 1314 ENG III AP 2719 PRE CAL-PRE-AP A list of courses that you have chosen will be sent to you in the mail on May 12, 2017. You will also receive another course selection list at Prep Days in August and a class schedule will be given the first day of school. You will have at least three opportunities to verify that you are properly placed in a dual credit course.

Dual credit and TSI Coordinator Mrs. Tidwell Dual Credit ltidwe@neisd.net 356-1421

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