First time in dual credit Student Meeting February 2017

What is dual credit? TISD in partnership with LSC – Tomball offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn high school credit and college credit while taking courses on the TMHS campus. Benefits: Saves money because tuition is waived Head start on college credit No travel time to a college campus DC students become LSC –Tomball students and can access LSC library and wellness center

Important dc guidelines Application process for DC starts at TMHS – cannot bypass TMHS process Must qualify for college level courses with test scores Must have passed all grade level EOC exams Be aware that different courses may have different requirements (Ex: math & science.) TMHS sets official deadlines – not LSC. DC semester average of “C” or better in all courses is required to continue in the program. All DC courses must be taken at the high school.

Guidelines, cont. FERPA form must be on file with LSC for parents to have access to student’s information. Parent Consent & Waiver for Minors form is required for students 17 and under. Financial Responsibility Form - required Students are responsible for the purchase of their textbooks. Some courses require summer assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware whether the college course will transfer to his/her college of choice and for their major. Be aware of Texas public university rules regarding taking excessive college hours toward a degree. http://registrar.unt.edu/registration/excessive-hours

Dual Credit College courses College credit earned per course

English & Social Studies Dual Credit Classes Offered High School Course Name Fall (college credit hours) Spring English III ENGL 1301(3) ENGL 1302 3) US History HIST 1301 (3) HIST 1302 (3) English IV ENGL 1301 (3) ENGL 1302 (3) ENGL 2322 (3) ENGL 2323 (3) Government GOV 2305 (3) ** The number of credit hours is requested when applying to college.**

Math & Science Dual Credit Classes Offered High Course Name Fall (college credit hours) Spring College Algebra - no college credit - MATH 1314 (3) Calculus I AB MATH 2413 (4) Statistics -no college credit- MATH 1342 (3) Biology II BIOL 1406 (4) BIOL 1407 (4) Anatomy & Phys. BIOL 2401 (4) Chemistry II CHEM 1411 (4) ***These are all full year courses here at TMHS.***

Apply on-line to LSC-Tomball Testing/Placement (Qualify) 4 Steps to dual credit Apply on-line to LSC-Tomball Testing/Placement (Qualify) Register for Classes Pay your fees Let’s take a closer look!

Step 1: Completing the on-line application www.lonestar.edu/admissons (detailed instructions will be posted online) IMPORTANT – follow these instructions closely to avoid issues IMPORTANT – use official name in school records, use accurate information! Keep a record of: LSC ID number Username Password Meningitis Vaccination NOT required for Dual Credit students

Help in College & Career Center Get help with your LSC Application on most days. Check with Mrs. Phelan for availability. Before school – 7:15 AM After school – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

1(866)614-5014 LSC Help Desk

Pre-assessment activity Required for students who do not qualify with SAT/ACT scores. Access the link on your MyLoneStar (my.lonestar.edu) homepage in the in the blue box on the Applicant Tab PAA consists of short reading section, videos and practice questions required for all students taking the TSI exam Pre-Assessment Activity must be complete PRIOR to receiving a testing ticket

After completing step 1 After completing the Application AND the Pre-Assessment Activity… Submit your Green Course Request Form with your LSC ID number to Mrs. Phelan BY FEB. 16th to get on the list to receive a testing ticket Testing tickets will be given out the week of Feb. 21st to those who have completed Step 1.

Qualifying meeting Texas state initiative All DC students must be at college level in both Reading and Writing for ALL courses (except College Algebra). Math and science courses have specific math requirements. Each course has a different requirement – above or below college level. Please check requirements carefully!

NEW SAT (March 2016 and after) OLD SAT (prior to March 2016) MATH TSIA ACT NEW SAT (March 2016 and after) OLD SAT (prior to March 2016) ACCU-PLACER LSC Course # Biology DC 343-349 19+ AND composite 23 530+ (no combined score) 500+ AND 1070 (CR+M combined)   BIOL 1406 Anatomy DC BIOL 2401 Chemistry DC 350-390 CHEM 1411 College Algebra DC MATH 1314 Statistics DC MATH 1342 Calculus DC 350-390 AND qualify with ACCU-PLACER scores (see ACCU-PLACER) 27 and B or better in HS Pre-Cal 670+ and B or better in HS Pre-Cal 650+ and B or better in HS Pre-Cal CLM 103+ and B or better in HS Pre-Cal MATH 2413 READING/WRITING English 3 or 4 (1301) US History US Government Reading 351+ 480 EBRW (no combined score) ENGL 1301 HIST 1301 GOVT 2305 BIOL 1406 BIOL 2401 CHEM 1411 MATH 1342 MATH 2413 Writing 351+ AND 5 on essay OR Writing 363-390 AND 4 on essay Notes: All courses except MATH 1314 require students to be college-ready in both Reading and Writing. Some math and science courses may require a higher math qualification score.

Step 2: Testing/placement TSI Testing – required for students who do not meet minimum SAT/ACT scores TSI Test Prep Lonestar.edu/test-preparation Testing fee waived for first time DC students taking the TSI Didn’t pass a section? You can retest. $10 per section to retest Don’t procrastinate on testing!!!

Where/HOW do I test? LSC Testing tickets are required to test. Testing tickets - distributed at lunch in the cafeteria the week of Feb. 21st (depending on LSC) OR if you want to get ahead, you can go to Enrollment Services at LSC-Tomball to request a DC testing ticket (see LSC hours) Report to the LSC-Tomball Assessment Center (2nd floor of the library) Picture ID Testing Ticket If retesting, payment receipt from Bursar’s/Cashier’s Office. Be sure to check office hours.

LSC Tomball Assessment center **Closed the week of spring break!** Make sure to allow for at least 4 hours to test LSC-Tomball Room L201 832-559-4245 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED

If exempt with SAT/ACT Scores Complete the on-line application and submit the following to Mrs. Phelan by February 16th (PAA not required) Course Request Form with LSC ID# Copy of qualifying test scores Students will then be put on the list to receive a Registration packet in April

Step 3: registering for classes Submit qualifying test scores by April 13th. The week of April 17th students will be given their Registration Packet. What’s in the Registration Packet? TMHS Dual Credit Guidelines (student & parent sign) FERPA Form (Authorization to Release Education Records) Parental Consent & Waiver Form for Minors (for students 17 and under) Financial Responsibility Form Dual Credit/Exceptional Admission Course Registration Form (Blue Form) **Registration packet due April 21st**

Taking a spring college credit only course? Qualify BY APRIL 13, 2017. NO EXCEPTIONS! Registration and payment for these courses will take place in November through the dual credit classrooms.

Students must be qualified for ALL dual credit courses by April 13th April 13th deadline Students must be qualified for ALL dual credit courses by April 13th NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Registration for Spring 2018 courses will occur in November 2017

Payment for Fall 2017 is DUE by June 1, 2017 Step 4: Payment of fees Payment for Fall 2017 is DUE by June 1, 2017 3 hour classes -$66 4 hour classes - $80 Discount applied for multiple classes After May 1st go to your MyLoneStar account to make payment. (my.lonestar.edu) A detailed handout will be given/emailed to the students Payment plans are also available through LSC – contact their Bursar/Cashier’s office Students may also visit the Bursar/Cashier’s Office at LSC-Tomball to pay in person if preferred.

Fall/Spring Fees Dual Credit courses are set up just like college courses Students register the semester PRIOR to taking the course Ex: Fall 2017 course – register in Spring 2017 Ex: Spring 2018 course – register in Fall 2017 Payment of fees for full year courses are made upon each course registration (two payments – Fall/Spring). Semester courses only require one payment.

Holds on accounts Holds will be shown on accounts that students need to complete orientation and the bacterial meningitis vaccination requirement. DC students are NOT required to complete these steps. Please ignore and close these notices. If you attend LSC after graduation, these steps must be met.

Deadlines By February 16th - Complete application & Pre-assessment and submit Course Request Form to Mrs. Phelan Week of February 21st - Receive testing ticket By April 13th - Submit qualifying scores to Mrs. Phelan By April 21st - Return Fall DC Registration Packet June 1st – Payment Deadline

Tips The dates given are to help you stay on track through the process. Communication is key! I am here to help! Read emails! TEST EARLY! Do not procrastinate! THERE IS NO EXCEPTION TO THE APRIL 13th DEADLINE. STUDENTS MUST BE QUALIFIED FOR ALL COURSES BY THIS DATE!

Dropping DUAL CREDIT Courses The student is responsible for knowing the LSC Drop Policies (info/dates given at beginning of semester). Students must complete and submit the appropriate LSC DROP form to Mrs. Phelan to be submitted to LSC. YOU MUST SUBMIT DROP FORMS WITH BOTH CAMPUSES! Not just TMHS Drop Form

Making an Informed Decision: AP vs. DC College credit - research what colleges will accept and/or require. Degree requirements will vary. Research the expectations/work load of each course Carefully consider time commitment and be able to balance academic load with extracurricular activities, family life, or outside commitments.

Dual Credit (DC) Student is responsible for course(s) fees and textbook(s) Grade and credit posted on both high school and college transcripts Credits generally accepted by Texas public colleges and universities and some out-of-state schools. Check with each college/university for credit transfer details. Transfer Equivalency Guide – see these resources: http://tmhs.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=506341&pREC_ID=links&type=u&id=&sREC_ID=u506341&hideMenu=&linkLabel=Transferring%2BCollege%2BCredits Must request LSC transcript to be sent to university after you graduate – don’t forget!

Teacher Info Campese – summer reading assignment; not requiring purchase of textbook Woodard - will need about 10 novels but is ok with free digital with most books; at most might spend $25; summer assignment Sheffield – expected to do about 1 hour of homework everyday including weekends; consists of reading and taking notes from textbook

Teacher Info Bulaclac DC Chemistry  - might have enough books to distribute, if not about $20; no summer assignment DC Biology - might have enough books to distribute, if not about $20; fairly extensive summer assignment, absolute must  

www.tinyurl.com/tmhsccc Dual Credit section Plus MUCH more! Important websites www.tinyurl.com/tmhsccc Dual Credit section Plus MUCH more! LSC Tomball Dual Credit Website www.Lonestar.edu/Tomballdualcredit.htm

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