1. Dual Credit Parent Night RIO VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

2. What is Dual Credit? Dual Credit IS college.
Students will be exposed to college-level material and are considered college students
As college students, dual credit participants are protected by FERPA law and their information cannot be disclosed to parents

3. What is Dual Credit?
High School credit is earned upon completion of the class with a grade of “C” or higher. (70)
Dual Credit grades become part of the student’s high school and college permanent academic records.

4. Dual Credit Transfer
State supported colleges and universities in the state of TEXAS must accept dual credit courses if the student makes a 70 or above.
However, sometimes the student has taken a dual credit course that is not required for their major. In this case it will count for an elective.
Private colleges should be contacted by the STUDENT to inquire about dual credit transfer.
It is the student’s responsibility to confirm with the school they want to attend if credits will transfer.

5. Dual Credit Grading Policy
Failure to maintain a C (70 or above) will result in a schedule change into a high school course for the second semester.
You will be required to make up the college course in OW if you make below a 60 in the course.

6. Grading Policies
Progress & 6 week grade reports are NOT always issued during the course of the semester for Dual Credit courses
If an EOC course, students must take the EOC test
It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with grades and withdraw dates
Before you withdraw from a course, you must bring a copy of your current grade to the counselor—that will be the grade transferred to the regular class

7. Is Dual Credit the Right Choice for Everyone?
Parents and students should consider goals, maturity, responsibility, and academic ability levels prior to enrolling in a dual credit class
You might decide not to participate in dual credit if you:
Are struggling with other high school classes
Feel overwhelmed with your current load of coursework and extracurricular activities
Are not ready to take on college-level course work and the responsibilities of being a college student

8. Eligibility Requirements
Be classified as a sophomore or above
Not failed any class the previous year
Have at least a 85% cumulative GPA
Attend the dual credit parent meeting
Meet the college’s requirements for admission
Apply through the counselor’s office
Satisfy the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements

9. TSI Eligibility Requirements
There are some TSI exemptions – see handout for specific qualifiers……
SAT:
ACT:
STAAR EOC:
CERTIFICATION ONLY PROGRAM:

10. Where to take the Accuplacer
Testing will be offered in May at RVHS. Payment due by April 26th.
Testing is also available at Hill College

11. Discipline Policies
Students in Dual Credit classes must follow both the College’s Standards of Student Conduct & the Rio Vista ISD Student Code of Conduct
RVISD infractions such as Alternative Education Placement can impact dual credit attendance
Students may be administratively withdrawn for inappropriate behavior and attendance

12. Courses Offered Fall U.S. History 1301 Speech Composition I
British Lit I
Government
Spring
U.S. History 1302
Music/Art Appreciation
Composition II
British Lit II
Economics

13. Career and Technical Dual Credit Courses
Students may also take Welding, Auto Mechanics, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance & Cosmetology.
It is necessary for students to travel to Hill College to take these courses.
These courses are a little more expensive than Dual Credit courses.

14. COST
Tuition for Dual Credit courses at Hill College are approximately $250 per semester.
Courses at UTPB start at $150.
Students are also responsible for purchasing their textbooks.
Technical programs vary in price.

15. To Register
The first step in registering for dual credit courses is to apply for admission. Students who are currently enrolled in a dual credit course do NOT have to reapply.
We will be applying during the school day on Friday, April 21st.

16. Remember
The Dual Credit grade impacts BOTH high school and college GPAs
The Dual Credit course record will become a permanent part of your college record
You must purchase your books.
If you do not pay by the deadline you will be taken out of the class

17. Remember
These are college classes. They require STUDYING. Students should expect to attend class, do work and study. If they do not do so, they can expect a poor or failing grade.

18. Dual Credit Guidelines – Student/Parent Contract
Student and Parent must sign and return the Dual Credit Contract to the high school counselor by Thursday, April 20th.
Signatures indicate that you are aware of what is required for you to be successful in a Dual Credit class

19. Thank you for attending
Thank you for attending! This presentation will be posted on the Counselor’s page of the Rio Vista High School Website