1. The fast track to your future! Spring Branch Early College Program

2. The fast track to your future! Early College Program  What is it?  Why would I be interested in participating?  Dual credit vs. AP

3. The fast track to your future! Requirements  2200 on TAKS ELA & 3 in Writing or pass the COMPASS for HCC/ECP or  Test Results: SAT: Math and Critical Reading scores must equal a minimum of 1070, with a minimum score of 460 on each Math and Critical reading. SAT: Math and Critical Reading scores must equal a minimum of 1070, with a minimum score of 460 on each Math and Critical reading. ACT: composite score of 23 or higher, with a minimum score of 19 on each Math and English. ACT: composite score of 23 or higher, with a minimum score of 19 on each Math and English.  And Passing Accuplacer Score for UHD

4. The fast track to your future! Requirements  Test Results: PSAT: Combined score of 107 with a minimum of 50 on Math and on Critical Reading.PSAT: Combined score of 107 with a minimum of 50 on Math and on Critical Reading. PLAN : composite score of 23 or higher, with a minimum score of 19 on each Math and English.PLAN : composite score of 23 or higher, with a minimum score of 19 on each Math and English.

5. The fast track to your future! Requirements  Grades Generally As or Bs  Good attendance  Good conduct

6. The fast track to your future! Requirements (continued)  Good study skills e.g. completes assignments, follows classroom rules  Teacher recommendations (English and Social Studies)

7. The fast track to your future! Important Details  Juniors will be able to receive 30 hours over the two years  Students are encouraged to take six hours over the summer (No scholarships are available for summer classes  Classes 4 days a week at the HCC Spring Branch campus or SHS campus for UHD

8. The fast track to your future! Important Details  Transportation will be provided for campuses with large number of participants. Students may provide own transportation.  Required to attend College Success Fridays (HCC Program)  By law, all hours transfer to all state schools (continued)

9. The fast track to your future! Important Details  Grades from a dual credit class are not weighted.  May have to attend classes on SBISD holidays not observed by the institution of higher education  Student will be responsible for communication with the professor – not the parent (continued)

10. The fast track to your future! Sample Schedule  11 th Grade ♦English 3 – Eng Comp 1301/02 ♦Options: EDUC 1300 (HCC)/Elective (see brochure)EDUC 1300 (HCC)/Elective (see brochure) US History – History 1301/02 (with principal approval)US History – History 1301/02 (with principal approval)  Summer – optional classes  12 th Grade ♦English 4 –British Lit ♦Government and Either ECO (HCC- with principal approval) or electiveECO (HCC- with principal approval) or elective Gov 2 (SHS)Gov 2 (SHS)

11. The fast track to your future! NEW! 11 th Grade Schedule  11 th Grade ♦English 3 – Eng Comp 1301/02 ♦Options: EDUC 1300 (HCC)/Elective (see brochure)EDUC 1300 (HCC)/Elective (see brochure) US History* – History 1301/02 (with principal approval)US History* – History 1301/02 (with principal approval)*IMPORTANT! Students who are unsuccessful the first semester in ECP dual credit will have to take a high school US History A concurrently with US History B Students who are unsuccessful the first semester in ECP dual credit will have to take a high school US History A concurrently with US History B

12. The fast track to your future! Cost of Attendance 2012-2013  HCC Out of District Fees $216/3 sem hr course  UHD $195/3 sem hr course  University of St. Thomas charges 50 % of tuition currently $832/hr for one course/semester= 2496 x 50%=$1248 currently $832/hr for one course/semester= 2496 x 50%=$1248

13. The fast track to your future! Need Based Scholarships  Scholarships are based on financial need  Pays for HCC Out of District Fees  Pays for UHD tuition  Students Must Pay books unless funds found

14. The fast track to your future! Required Documents  Program Application  Teacher Recommendation Forms -2  Scholarship Application, if applicable  HCC required meningitis verification  HCC ID by April 19 th  Student/Parent Acknowledgement Form

15. The fast track to your future! Important Dates  April 26th program application deadline  April 26th scholarship application deadline ( with income verification)  Notice of approval in June  COMPASS test by 6/06/12 (HCC)  Enrollment at college by April 19th

16. The fast track to your future! Contact Info Questions? Contact grade level or post-secondary counselor