1. DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES Parent & Student Information Meeting
for academic year
January 30, 2018
A STEP AHEAD

2. Introductions- Klein ISD
Beth Gilleland, Executive Director for College
and Career Pathways
Deborah Bronner Westerduin, Assistant
Director for CTE
Kathleen Plott, Advanced Academics Officer
Beth

3. Introductions- LSC- University Park
Julie Gruber, Dean of Student Success
Kathy Cecil-Sanchez, Vice President of Instruction
Cheryl Rader, Program Manager- Educational Partnerships
Division of Math & Sciences
Division of Liberal Arts & Humanities
Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Division of Business, Applied Sciences, Computing, and Engineering Technologies
Julie

4. Partnership
Beth/Julie

5. What Makes A Student College Ready?
Successful completion of a rigorous HS core curriculum
Success in college-prep or dual credit courses completed in high school
Advanced academic skills
College/Career/Life planning skills
Beth

6. “Dual Credit” at the Junior & Senior level
College level placement via TSI exam
High school equivalent
Ex: English III and ENGL 1301
Julie/ Beth

7. Start where you want to finish!
Know Your Resources…
Start where you want to finish!
Texas Core Web Center
Texas Common Course Numbering System
University Transfer Guides
Beth/Julie

8. Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Credit Courses?
Differences between AP and
Dual Credit
AP Credit Policy Information
Chris

9. Benefits of Dual Credit Courses
Dual Credit Program is a great way to get a head start on your college education !
Acceleration towards Associate and Bachelor degrees
Different course formats for convenience
Financial
Julie

10. Dual Credit Courses
Courses meet High School requirements, while at the same time giving them college credit
Courses are taught by college faculty or college-approved high school instructors meeting the same standards and requirements of regularly employed college faculty
Courses meet Texas Common Core requirements and are transferable to public colleges or universities in the state of Texas
Academic and Workforce courses are available
Julie/Deborah

11. DC Course Format Online
Dual Credit courses are offered in four different formats to meet the students learning styles
Taught on the high school campus
Taught on the Lone Star campus
Face-to-Face
Courses that are a combination of online and face-to-face learning
Hybrid
Learning classes delivered via the internet
Online
Julie

12. Dual Credit Enrollment Process
How do I begin?
WITH YOUR HS DUAL CREDIT COUNSELOR!
Course selection forms
TSIA test dates at your high school (March 2017)
Review test scores & receive DC Enrollment packet
Complete the online LSC application. Write down your Lone Star ID# and User Name/Password
Meningitis Vaccination- Required for students taking a class on a LSC campus (enrolled at high school and online are EXEMPT)
Parental Consent form (must be signed in person)
Julie

13. Dual Credit Qualifying Test Scores
Assessment
Composite Score
Math
Reading
Writing
TSI
N/A
& 4 on essay Or
5 + on essay (with a 350+score)
SAT (prior to 3/16)
SAT (after 3/16)
1070
500 +
530 +
480 + (ERWS)
ACT 23
19 +
Julie

14. The “Blue” Packet
Exceptional Admissions Registration Packet (Blue Form)
Must be completed each semester
For first time students, the BLUE PACKET has all your forms, deadlines, documents in one packet
COMPLETED BLUE PACKET is then:
Delivered to KISD Dual Credit counselor in time for registration deadline
May 14- KC May 17- Kcain
May 15- KH May 18- KF
May 16- KO
Julie

15. Financials/ Payment Process
What will the cost be for my dual credit coursework?
For Dual Credit students, tuition is waived and students only pay fees
and textbooks.
On Klein ISD campus: $72(3 credit hrs)
On LSC campus: $72+20 campus fee
Online course: $72+ $ 45 ($15 per credit hour online fee)
How will I make my payment?
Students are encouraged to pay their fee online. Directions on how to pay online will be attached to the registration statement and can also be found on the Klein ISD dual credit website.
Students may also visit the Bursar/Cashier Office at LSC – University Park and pay in person
Beth

16. Dual Credit Fees
Julie

17. Lone Star College Grades & Transcript
For the LSC Transcript:
Grades are only reported
on an alphabetical scale
Official LSC Transcript
Withdrawals “W”
“W” before ODR -will not receive “W” on a transcript
“W” after ODR -will receive “W” on a transcript
after “Last day to “‘W’”- will receive grade earned
Julie

18. Disability Services and Accommodations
All students (including dual credit students) enrolled in classes at Lone Star College who intend to request academic accommodations must register with their college Disability Services Office.
All Dual Credit Students must complete the same quality of work as any college student, regardless of their disability. Course modifications will not be allowed, but individual accommodations, as appropriate, will be implemented just as they would in an on-site LSC course.
Appropriate accommodations will be determined, based on disability and individual needs, through interactive meetings with the LSC Disability Service Provider.
The Dual Credit instructor, even if employed by an Independent School District (ISD), is expected to follow the same requirements as any other Lone Star College faculty member.
Jennifer Crawford, Disability Services Program Manager
Phone:
Julie

19. Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC)
What is the SLRC?
Library
Digital library
Textbooks, biology models, and electronics available to check out!
Research databases and eBooks
Research & citation assistance from librarians
Connected to the Harris County and Montgomery County public libraries
Academic Coaching
Math and Science Coaching
Writing Consultations
Math and Science Hotspots
with peer coaches and faculty volunteers
Test Prep for incoming students!
Assistive Technology
Classroom note-takers
Digital recorders and Live Scribe pens available to check out
Software including Dragon and JAWS
Talk to the Disability Services Office for an accommodation form
And much, much more…
All services, including academic coaching, are FREE!
Julie

20. Lone Star College – UP Contacts
Julie Gruber
Dean of Student Success
Cheryl Rader
Dual Credit Academic Advisor
Julie

21. Klein ISD Dual Credit Counselors
Klein High School Claudia Harmon
Klein Collins High School Melissa Coleman
Klein Forest High School Michelle McCharen
Klein Oak High School Kelly Medlin
Klein Caine High School (Fall 2018) Tammy Doss
Beth

22. Do we have any questions?
Julie & Beth

23. THANK YOU !