DUAL CREDITDUAL CREDIT

Presented by Joanie Loewe and Linda EilersPresented by Joanie Loewe and Linda EilersBellville High SchoolBellville High School

January 13, 2014January 13, 2014

Earning College Credit Earning College Credit in High Schoolin High School

WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?

Dual Credit allows a student to fulfill high school Dual Credit allows a student to fulfill high school graduation credits and earn college credit for the graduation credits and earn college credit for the same class.same class.

Should be noted:Should be noted: Dual Credit is a Blinn class, taught by Blinn faculty, Dual Credit is a Blinn class, taught by Blinn faculty,

but on the Bellville High campus.but on the Bellville High campus. Dual Credit classes follow the college calendar and Dual Credit classes follow the college calendar and

adhere to college policies and procedures, specifically adhere to college policies and procedures, specifically in regards to attendance.in regards to attendance.

Student will have a permanent college transcript.Student will have a permanent college transcript.

BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOLBELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT DUAL CREDIT

Classes meetClasses meet Monday & WednesdayMonday & Wednesday Tuesday & ThursdayTuesday & Thursday Generally, no classes scheduled to meet on Generally, no classes scheduled to meet on

FridayFriday 75 minutes in length75 minutes in length Spring 2014Spring 2014

• 7:50 am – 9:05 am7:50 am – 9:05 am

BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOLBELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS

SeniorsSeniors English 1301 (Fall) / English 1302 (Spring)English 1301 (Fall) / English 1302 (Spring) Government 2305 (Fall only)Government 2305 (Fall only)

JuniorsJuniors History 1301 (Fall) / History 1302 (Spring)History 1301 (Fall) / History 1302 (Spring)

Others as determined by high school Others as determined by high school principal and counselorsprincipal and counselors

DUAL CREDIT ELIGIBILITYDUAL CREDIT ELIGIBILITY

Completed sophomore year of high schoolCompleted sophomore year of high school Grade average of 3.0 (A average)Grade average of 3.0 (A average) Must demonstrate college readiness with Must demonstrate college readiness with

scores on the TSI Assessment or be scores on the TSI Assessment or be exemptexempt

New State Law – Must have Bacterial New State Law – Must have Bacterial Meningitis shot if attending class on Meningitis shot if attending class on college campus (unless qualify for waiver)college campus (unless qualify for waiver)

BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDITBENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT Earn transferable college hours*Earn transferable college hours* Intellectual ChallengeIntellectual Challenge

May earn “Advanced Measure” for the DAP with a May earn “Advanced Measure” for the DAP with a grade of A or Bgrade of A or B

Blinn IDBlinn ID Earns access to all Blinn College facilities (library, Earns access to all Blinn College facilities (library,

student center, etc) and events (academic, athletic, student center, etc) and events (academic, athletic, music, theater)music, theater)

Access to local area discounts where offeredAccess to local area discounts where offered

* Students are responsible for confirming that courses are required for 4-year college/university degree plans and/or accepted at a private institution.

DUAL CREDIT CAN DUAL CREDIT CAN SAVE MONEYSAVE MONEY

Spring 2013Spring 2013 3 Hours3 Hours 15 Hours15 HoursAcademic Dual Credit StudentAcademic Dual Credit Student $318$318

Regular Blinn StudentRegular Blinn Student $387$387 $1,936$1,936

Sam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State University $1,153$1,153 $4,297$4,297

Texas StateTexas State $1,241$1,241 $4,575$4,575

Texas A&MTexas A&M $1,200$1,200 $4,253$4,253

Approximation of “tuition and fees” as of 2013-2014.Approximation of “tuition and fees” as of 2013-2014.

Does not include room and board.Does not include room and board.

Source: www.collegeforalltexans.comSource: www.collegeforalltexans.com

CHALLENGESCHALLENGES

Required to pass “college readiness” testRequired to pass “college readiness” test TSI AssessmentTSI Assessment

Requires strong self-discipline and self-directionRequires strong self-discipline and self-direction College courses can be demanding in the level College courses can be demanding in the level

and amount of work that must be completedand amount of work that must be completed College courses require more timeCollege courses require more time

Should consider extracurricular activities and Should consider extracurricular activities and schedule constraintsschedule constraints

Dual Credit will cost money (tuition, books, Dual Credit will cost money (tuition, books, supplies)supplies) Payment plans are availablePayment plans are available

COLLEGE EXPECTATIONSCOLLEGE EXPECTATIONS

Prepare for class in advancePrepare for class in advance Read text ahead of timeRead text ahead of time Study ... Schedule 4-6 hours per week per classStudy ... Schedule 4-6 hours per week per class Know when to ask from help from your instructorKnow when to ask from help from your instructor Participate and ask questionsParticipate and ask questions Take thorough notes, do not count on review sheetTake thorough notes, do not count on review sheet

Attend classAttend class Blinn College has an attendance policy. Must attend Blinn College has an attendance policy. Must attend

class to earn credit.class to earn credit.

GRADINGGRADING

College much different than high schoolCollege much different than high school No progress reports, No report cards each six weeksNo progress reports, No report cards each six weeks One FINAL GRADE, cumulative, will be posted at the One FINAL GRADE, cumulative, will be posted at the

end of the semester. This grade “as is” will appear on end of the semester. This grade “as is” will appear on the student’s high school report card. The alpha the student’s high school report card. The alpha grade will appear on the student’s Blinn transcript.grade will appear on the student’s Blinn transcript.

The student is responsible for following course The student is responsible for following course syllabus, keeping track of grade and/or points earned syllabus, keeping track of grade and/or points earned during semester ...... AND keeping parents informed.during semester ...... AND keeping parents informed.

College grades are not mailed out.College grades are not mailed out.

TESTING FOR TESTING FOR DUAL CREDITDUAL CREDIT

TSIATSIA Texas Success Initiative AssessmentTexas Success Initiative Assessment Designed to determine if student ready for college-Designed to determine if student ready for college-

level worklevel work

College Admissions Tests (for exemption)College Admissions Tests (for exemption) ACTACT SATSAT Designed to determine readiness and predict future Designed to determine readiness and predict future

success in college coursessuccess in college courses

TSI ASSESSMENTTSI ASSESSMENT

Replaces the old ACCUPLACER or THEAReplaces the old ACCUPLACER or THEA New – September 2013New – September 2013 Three core areas: Reading, Math, WritingThree core areas: Reading, Math, Writing Required for any incoming college student Required for any incoming college student

in Texasin Texas Mandatory Pre-Assessment ActivityMandatory Pre-Assessment Activity Blinn College in Brenham is a testing Blinn College in Brenham is a testing

facilityfacility

PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITYPRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY

Not scoredNot scored Designed to inform you about the Designed to inform you about the

importance of the TSIAimportance of the TSIA Sample test questionsSample test questions Upon completion, a Upon completion, a certificatecertificate will be will be

emailed. This certificate must be emailed. This certificate must be presented with payment when taking the presented with payment when taking the TSIA. No certificate, No testing.TSIA. No certificate, No testing.

TSI REGISTRATIONTSI REGISTRATION

Complete online pre-assessment activityComplete online pre-assessment activity www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/htmlwww.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html

Contact Blinn/Brenham to reserve a day for Contact Blinn/Brenham to reserve a day for testing (Monday-Thursday only)testing (Monday-Thursday only) 979-830-4196979-830-4196 Blinn is attempting to set up Saturday testing that Blinn is attempting to set up Saturday testing that

will be available to our sophomoreswill be available to our sophomores

Students are encouraged to prepare Students are encouraged to prepare academically before attempting to take any academically before attempting to take any assessment. assessment.

WEBSITES FORWEBSITES FORTSIA PREPARATIONTSIA PREPARATION

While Blinn College does not endorse any one While Blinn College does not endorse any one particular study agency, the following websites particular study agency, the following websites have proven to be valuable preparation tools:have proven to be valuable preparation tools: www.studytips.orgwww.studytips.org www.testpreview.comwww.testpreview.com www.studyguidezone.comwww.studyguidezone.com TSI Pre Assessment Activity Sample Questions found TSI Pre Assessment Activity Sample Questions found

at www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html at www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests

WHAT TO EXPECT ON TEST DAYWHAT TO EXPECT ON TEST DAY Bring to test centerBring to test center

Certificate of Pre-Assessment ActivityCertificate of Pre-Assessment Activity Payment for test - $45. Keep receipt for payment.Payment for test - $45. Keep receipt for payment. Photo IDPhoto ID

Do not bringDo not bring Food/DrinkFood/Drink Cell phonesCell phones Calculators or any other electronic devicesCalculators or any other electronic devices Backpacks, large bags or pursesBackpacks, large bags or purses Hats / capsHats / caps

Testing is untimedTesting is untimed Expect testing to take 4, 5 hoursExpect testing to take 4, 5 hours Some testing has taken as long as 8 hoursSome testing has taken as long as 8 hours

TSIA PASSING SCORESTSIA PASSING SCORES

To be declared “college ready”To be declared “college ready” ReadingReading

• Scores of 351-390Scores of 351-390 WritingWriting

• Scores of 363-390Scores of 363-390 MathMath

• Scores of 350-390Scores of 350-390

EXEMPTIONS FOR EXEMPTIONS FOR TSI ASSESSMENTTSI ASSESSMENT

SATSAT Math = 500, Critical Reading = 500, Math = 500, Critical Reading = 500,

Combined Score = 1070Combined Score = 1070

ACTACT Math = 19, English = 19, Composite = 23Math = 19, English = 19, Composite = 23

HELPFUL WEBSITEHELPFUL WEBSITEwww.thecb.state.tx.uswww.thecb.state.tx.us

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTINGTESTING Standardized testsStandardized tests

TimedTimed Measure academic abilitiesMeasure academic abilities Determine readiness for college-level workDetermine readiness for college-level work Used to predict future success in college coursesUsed to predict future success in college courses Registration takes place onlineRegistration takes place online

Students required to provide gender information and a photo of Students required to provide gender information and a photo of themselves upon registeringthemselves upon registering

Photo is included on admission ticket, test center roster, and score Photo is included on admission ticket, test center roster, and score report sent to schoolreport sent to school

No changes allowed day of testNo changes allowed day of test Students must provide high school codeStudents must provide high school code

Bellville High School Code 440575Bellville High School Code 440575

SATSAT www.sat.collegeboard.orgwww.sat.collegeboard.org Cost - $50Cost - $50 Three subjectsThree subjects

Critical ReadingCritical Reading• Two 25-minute sections, One 20-minute sectionTwo 25-minute sections, One 20-minute section

MathMath• Two 25-minute sections, One 20-minute sectionTwo 25-minute sections, One 20-minute section

WritingWriting• One 25-minute section, One 10-minute sectionOne 25-minute section, One 10-minute section• Essay – 25 minute section Essay – 25 minute section REQUIREDREQUIRED

SATSAT ScoringScoring

Individual subjectsIndividual subjects• Each subject score ranges from 200-800Each subject score ranges from 200-800• Essay has separate score 2-12Essay has separate score 2-12

Total Total • Composite of all three individual subjects added togetherComposite of all three individual subjects added together• Critical Reading + Math + WritingCritical Reading + Math + Writing• Highest Score possible = 2400Highest Score possible = 2400

PenaltiesPenalties Typically ¼ point deducted for wrong answersTypically ¼ point deducted for wrong answers If you can narrow down choices to 2, make a guessIf you can narrow down choices to 2, make a guess Otherwise, leave blankOtherwise, leave blank

SAT TESTING DATESSAT TESTING DATES

March 8, 2014March 8, 2014 Registration deadline - February 7Registration deadline - February 7

May 3, 2014May 3, 2014 Registration deadline - April 4Registration deadline - April 4

June 7, 2014June 7, 2014 Registration deadline - May 9Registration deadline - May 9

ACTACT www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Cost - $35Cost - $35

With Writing added - $50.50With Writing added - $50.50 Four subjectsFour subjects

EnglishEnglish• 45 minutes45 minutes

MathMath• 60 minutes60 minutes

ReadingReading• 35 minutes35 minutes

ScienceScience• 35 minutes35 minutes

Writing Writing (OPTIONAL)(OPTIONAL)• 30 minutes30 minutes

ACTACT ScoringScoring

Each subject score ranges 1-36Each subject score ranges 1-36 Composite or Total score – Average of the four sections Composite or Total score – Average of the four sections

togethertogether Optional Essay – scores from 1-12Optional Essay – scores from 1-12

PenaltiesPenalties No penalties for wrong answersNo penalties for wrong answers Since incorrect answers do not count against student, Since incorrect answers do not count against student,

always attempt to make an education guessalways attempt to make an education guess Always select an answerAlways select an answer

ACT TESTING DATESACT TESTING DATES

April 12, 2014April 12, 2014 Registration deadline - March 7Registration deadline - March 7

June 14, 2014June 14, 2014 Registration deadline - May 9Registration deadline - May 9

WEBSITES TO PREPARE FOR WEBSITES TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTINGCOLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING

www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org www.march2success.comwww.march2success.com www.majortests.comwww.majortests.com www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsatwww.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat

DUAL CREDIT DUAL CREDIT APPLICATIONAPPLICATION

Eligibility requirements metEligibility requirements met TSIA scores OR Proof of exemptionTSIA scores OR Proof of exemption 3.0 GPA3.0 GPA

Student completes applicationStudent completes application www.applytexas.orgwww.applytexas.org

• Start by creating a student account (user name and Start by creating a student account (user name and password)password)

• Select Blinn CollegeSelect Blinn College Must be sure to apply as a Must be sure to apply as a dual credit studentdual credit student

DUAL CREDIT DUAL CREDIT REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION

Blinn officials will be on the Bellville High campus to Blinn officials will be on the Bellville High campus to register students on register students on April 30, 2014 @ 9:30 amApril 30, 2014 @ 9:30 am

Pictures for Blinn ID’s will be madePictures for Blinn ID’s will be made The following items will be collected from studentsThe following items will be collected from students

Parent/Guardian Agreement Form w/ signaturesParent/Guardian Agreement Form w/ signatures TSI Assessment scores or SAT/ACT scores as proof of TSI Assessment scores or SAT/ACT scores as proof of

exemptionexemption Blinn Registration Form indicating choice of class Blinn Registration Form indicating choice of class Transcript (Counselors provide)Transcript (Counselors provide) Principal Permission Form (Counselors providePrincipal Permission Form (Counselors provide))

DUAL CREDIT DUAL CREDIT PAYMENTPAYMENT

Students are expected to set up and maintain Students are expected to set up and maintain their myBlinn account.their myBlinn account.

May attach personal email to Blinn email May attach personal email to Blinn email accountaccount

All correspondence from Blinn will come through All correspondence from Blinn will come through the student’s Blinn email accountthe student’s Blinn email account

Payments may be made through myBlinn Payments may be made through myBlinn accountaccount

Deadline notices are posted on the student’s Deadline notices are posted on the student’s myBlinn accountmyBlinn account

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

Point of contact for Blinn Dual CreditPoint of contact for Blinn Dual Credit Elaine AbshireElaine Abshire Coordinator, Dual Credit ProgramsCoordinator, Dual Credit Programs 979-209-7547979-209-7547 eabshire@blinn.edueabshire@blinn.edu