1. FHS Parent Meeting for Dual Credit
Spring 2019

2. What is AP? AP = Advanced Placement Governed by College Board
Not always an on level course to drop to- choose wisely
Take AP Exam in May (cost is approximately $55)
Commit & pay for exam in November
Score on exam determines college credit
Students must send scores to college to receive credit
17 AP courses offered

3. What is Dual Credit? High School & College Credit with one course
Partnership with Angelo State University
No longer offer SPC online courses
Speech & Government online offered through ASU in (limited seats)
Student responsibility to ensure credits transfer
College GPA begins with Dual Credit Courses
Check Hours Completed for Scholarships

4. Angelo State University Dual Credit
Tuition Free for 3 courses per semester
Over 3 courses a semester is paid for by the student
Approximately $258 per 3 hours
Student responsible for ordering/paying for books
Face to face instruction on FHS campus except for Speech and Government (online).
Course offerings in Course Guide and on College Readiness website
92 hours offered through ASU

5. Steps for First Time Dual Credit Students
1. Complete ASU Dual Credit application on FHS website. This step is VERY IMPORTANT and should be completed only ONE TIME while in high school.
Application opens the first week of February
Correct graduation year is important
Correct semester to enroll (Fall 2019) is important
2. Be TSI Compliant
Pre-Assessment Activity and Photo ID
3. Complete ASU Off-Site Dual Credit Agreement Form
Turn in to counseling suite
You only have to do this ONE time

6. Steps for Returning Dual Credit Students
NO application and NO form necessary
TSI Compliant for courses requesting in
TSI Exemption with ACT/SAT scores
Check in Counseling Suite before you sign up for TSI
High Demand for Courses- take spring course request seriously

7. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
Test to determine College Readiness
Four sections: Reading, Writing, Essay & Math
Cost of Exam is $15 (all parts OR any section)
Register & Pay on FHS College Readiness website/TSI
Pre-Assessment Activity
Cannot enter testing room without Photo ID and proof of Pre-Assessment Activity
Offered at FHS (10th-12th) & 9th Grade Center
SPC and TTU are also testing sites and have different costs/times than FHS/9th Grade Center.

8. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
TSI Exemptions- Bring this to the counseling suite.
SAT= 480 on EBRW and/or 530 on Math
ACT= Composite score of 23 with a 19 on Math and/or a 19 on English.
English, Math, Speech and Government courses are restricted courses.
English, Speech, Government- Must pass Reading & Writing sections
Math (AP & DC)- Must pass Math section
All other courses- Must pass one section
Passing TSI Scores
Reading 351, Writing 340/4 OR 5, Math 350

9. Accommodations 504 and Special Education
Must complete accommodation application with ASU each semester
Initial Application (first time)
Renewal Request (2nd semester of DC and beyond)
Link can be found on FHS College Readiness website- Angelo State University Dual Credit Tab

10. Important Dates May 30, 2019 – Deadline for all steps to be completed
After May 30th, students will not be able to ADD any DC courses until August registration. Seat availability will be on a first come/first serve basis if students have a complete file and are TSI compliant

11. What Must Be Complete By May 30th?
1. Apply for admission to ASU – only first time dual credit students
2. Be TSI Compliant for courses you are requesting
Passing Scores
Reading 351, Writing 350/4 OR 5, Math 350
3. Turn in ASU Off-Site Dual Credit Agreement form to Counseling Suite – only first time dual credit students

12. Other Important Information
SAT School Day: March 6, 2019 to ALL enrolled Juniors
No registration necessary – school will take care of this
Official test
Use PSAT results for test prep on Khan Academy
PSAT Results (8th-11th grades) in January and February
Juniors- Now is the time to ACT/SAT

13. 2019-2020 Course Requests Online requests begin in February
Sheets in the back- next year grade level
Choose Wisely
Some courses do not have on level options
Full sections

14. Questions? Julie Pratt, Advanced Academic/Counseling Coordinator
Ext. 1316
Paula Bradley, Administrative Assistant for Advanced Academics & Counseling
Ext. 1321
High School Counselors:
Jana Mitchell (A-C) Ext. 1319,
Deanna Schulte (D-He) Ext. 1320,
Amy Smallwood, Lead (Hf-Mc) Ext. 1318,
Nicki Morrison (Md-R) Ext. 1317,
Craig Thomson (S-Z) Ext. 1322,
Kristen Hudgens (9th Grade) Ext. 1066,