1. DeSoto High School Dual Credit Meeting
February 23, 2017

2. What is dual credit?
If a student enrolls in a dual credit course, that means that the student will concurrently receive high school credit AND credit from a Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) for the course.

3. DUAL CREDIT Advantages Disadvantages
Receive college credit at no cost to students or parents
Gives students an idea of what full-time college coursework will be like
Earn performance acknowledgement at graduation
Disadvantages
If a class is failed, it may affect future financial aid opportunities

4. Dual credit tidbits
Dual credit grades will go on the students OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT
Students may qualify to take up to 2 dual credit courses each semester
Some courses will be taken at the DCCCD campus (students will be bused); other courses will be taken at DeSoto HS.
Enrollment paperwork must be completed in its entirety for ALL students.
For ALL students that will be bused to CVC, their meningitis shot MUST be current (taken within the last 5 years)

5. Dual credit vs advanced placement (ap)
Dual Credit (DC)
Advanced Placement (AP)
Description
Dual Credit allow students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit by completing courses at the high school or on the college campus.
AP program allows students to take college-level courses and exams to possibly earn college credit while in high school.
Credit
Credit is awarded when the students pass the course. Students must pass with a C or higher to remain in the dual credit program.
Students may earn college credit by making a 3 or higher on the AP exam. Note that the individual colleges/universities determine their passing score to receive credit, not the high school.
COST
Free
Cost of the AP exam (varies)

6. Dual credit vs advanced placement (ap)
Dual Credit (DC)
Advanced Placement (AP)
Teacher
Taught by college instructors or high school teachers who serve as adjunct professors.
Taught by high school teachers that are trained by the College Board
Acceptance
Credit is accepted by public colleges/universities in Texas. (Schools outside of Texas my accept credit at their own discretion)
Credit is accepted at colleges/universities throughout the nation
Location
Some courses are taught at the high school and others are taught on the DCCCD campus
All courses are taught on the high school campus

7. NOTE: Course offerings are based on enrollment numbers
Dual credit offerings
See Handout
NOTE: Course offerings are based on enrollment numbers

8. All steps must be completed by the due date of May 12, 2017
Application process
All steps must be completed by the due date of May 12, 2017

9. Step 1: Online application
Complete the on-line application at
Students MUST print all 3 pages of  the acceptance letter of congratulations. (Be sure to record your DCCCD ID#) If they receive anything other than a "Congratulations" acceptance letter, they should still print all 3 pages AND complete the paper application.
Undocumented students MUST complete the "Affidavit of Intent to Become a Permanent Resident" and have it notarized.  Additionally, they must provide a copy of the front and back of their permanent resident card.

10. Step 2: student profile
Using their assigned DCCCD ID#, students should create an eConnect account, log in, and complete the “My Student Information Profile” under “My Personal Information.” 
The link to eConnect can be found on CVC home page, or at the following link:
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11. The counseling staff will provide a copy of the official transcript.
Step 3: transcript
The counseling staff will provide a copy of the official transcript.
Step 4: meningitis
A meningitis form must be provided ONLY if students will be attending classes on a DCCCD campus  The meningitis shot must have been administered within the last five years and not set to expire during the spring semester). Students will not need this form if taking classes at the high school. 

12. Step 5: permission form

13. Step 6: emergency form

14. Step 7: enrollment form

15. Step 8: media release form

16. Step 9: test requirements
All students must complete the pre-TSI and the TSI or submit exemptions. 
Students can sign up in the senior suite at Desoto High school to register to take the test on-site or they can take the test at a DCCCD campus.
Acceptable TSI Test Scores:
                 Math- 350
                 Reading- 351
                 Writing- Essay 4 & Multiple Choice 363 or Essay 5

17. All paperwork and required documents MUST be received by May 12, 2017
Paperwork deadline
All paperwork and required documents MUST be received by May 12, 2017

18. Submit paperwork to…
CORE COURSES Kristi Primus Assistant Principal (Dual Credit) Office Location: Sophomore Suite
CTE COURSES Melinda Pugh CTE Coordinator Office Location: Next to Automotive