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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. Dual Credit and Transfer

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. TUITION $100 per course per semester plus the cost of books.
This is a discounted rate for Dual Enrollment courses. (It is typically $ for general students)
Scholarships are available!!

15. Questions?
Parent Orientation