Current Juniors ACC Dual Credit Classes Summer /Fall Informational Go-Time Meeting March 11

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1 Current Juniors ACC Dual Credit Classes Summer /Fall 2015 Informational Go-Time Meeting March 11

2 Courses offered at LTHS O SUMMER 2015 O Economics June 5 July 7 (1 section) M-F 10:15-12:00 O US Government June 8 July 7 (1 section) M-F 8:00-10:05 O *US History June 8 July 7 (3 sections) M-F 8:00 10:05; 10:15-12:20; 1:20-3:25 * US HISTORY STAAR EXAM ADMINISTERED IN JULY

3 Courses offered at LTHS O FALL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY Must take the blocked classes (4 total classes) First year in dual credit during school day: English 1301 English 1302 Government 2305 OR Macroeconomics 2301 Intro to Visual Art 1301 OR College Algebra 1314 See page 24 in course catalog for details.

4 Courses offered at LTHS O FALL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY Must take the blocked classes (4 total classes) Second year in dual credit during the school day: English British Lit 2322 US History 1301 Texas Government 2306 Intro to Visual Art 1301 OR College Algebra 1314 Some of the courses may not be needed for HS graduation but count towards college core curriculum.

5 EXPECTATIONS O ACC classes are not LTHS classes. You must register for an ACC class through the ACC application and registration process. O Grades will appear as a number grade on your high school transcript (not calculated in high school GPA); will appear as a letter grade on your college transcript (may be calculated in your college GPA & can impact financial aide and acceptance)

6 EXPECTATIONS O Classes taken on an LTHS campus are free of charge. Classes taken online or at an ACC campus will cost $75.00 O All students will be required to purchase the required textbooks and materials for each class.

7 Expectations O Ability to write college level research papers O O O O and or essay style exams Accountability for missed assignments; most classes don t have make up work Heavy reading expectation outside of class College courses subject to ACC curriculum Expect to commit 2 additional hours of study time for success

8 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) O *** Students MUST meet SAP to be eligible for initial financial aid consideration. This includes Early College Start courses taken at/through ACC*** O Three components: GPA, Completion Rate, & Maximum time frame

9 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS CONT. O GPA 2.0 cumulative GPA on all hours attempted at ACC O Completion Rate must complete 67% of all hours attempted at ACC. Completion rate is different for each university. Ex: UT 75%, Texas A & M 75%,Tx State 70% **CHECK THE SCHOOL OF YOUR CHOICE ** PERFORMANCE IN THE DUAL CREDIT CLASS MAY IMPACT ADMISSIONS & FINACIAL AID PACKAGES.

10 TSI Exemptions (permanent) O ACT: 23 composite AND 19 English = TSI reading & writing O ACT: 23 composite AND 19 math = TSI math O SAT: 1070 combined critical reading(cr)/math and 500 CR = TSI reading & writing O SAT: 1070 combined critical reading(cr)/math and 500 math = TSI math O STAAR: English III Level 2 = TSI reading & writing O STAAR: Algebra II Level 2 = TSI math

11 TSI Exemptions temporary while in high school (ECS) O PSAT: 107 combined critical reading(cr)/math AND 50 CR = TSI reading & writing O PSAT: 107 combined critical reading(cr)/math AND 50 math = TSI math O STAAR: English II (combined reading & writing test) scaled score of 4000 = TSI reading & writing O STAAR: Algebra I scaled score of 4000 AND (70 or higher) in high school Algebra II course = TSI math

12 What if I don t meet test scores? O TSI Assessment Students that do not have qualifying test scores must take the TSI Assessment to demonstrate college readiness. O Scores needed on the TSI Assessment: Reading 351 Writing Essay 5+ OR Essay 4 and multiple choice 363+ Math - 350

13 ALL ECS STUDENTS O Must complete the LTHS verification form and return to Mrs. Fanning. O It will require student/parent signature and your ACCeID and password (Step 1) O You must turn in this form before you can pick up your ECS form. O LTHS VERIFICATION SHEET

14 Steps for ECS Enrollment See New ECS Student Enrollment Steps worksheet: Step 1: Application Step 2: Orientation (online) Step 3: Testing Step 4: Advising Step 5: Registration *Step 6: Payment (*if applicable) New ECS Student Enrollment worksheet

15 NEW TO ACC O Have NOT taken an ACC class O COMPLETE ALL STEPS OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS

16 STEP ONE O SUBMIT ONLINE O ACTIVATE ACCeID&ACCmail 24 hours after submitting application

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21 Select current HS Basis of admission: Early College Start Must select a Major- NOT undeclared Demographic questions must be answered.

22 STEP ONE CONT. O CLAIM YOUR ACCeID see the following screen shots for help.

23 Click to find your ACCeID and then follow the prompts. You will follow the steps on this page.

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31 STEP TWO O ORIENTATION (TOP) Complete The Orientation Program online at using your ACCeID.

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37 PRINT AND TURN IN TO MRS. FANNING BEFORE GETTING AN ECS FORM (STEP 4).

38 STEP THREE-TESTING O Determine if testing is required. ACT: Composite 23 and 19 English and 19 math SAT: 1070 Combined CR & M and 500 critical reading and 500 math STAAR: English III Level 2; Algebra II Level 2 For ECS only while in high school: PLAN (ASPIRE): Composite 23 and 19 English and 19 math PSAT: 107 Combined CR & M and 50 critical reading and 50 math STAAR: English II (combined reading & writing test) scaled score of STAAR: Algebra I scaled score of and (70 or higher) in high school algebra II O IF TESTING IS REQUIRED: O OBTAIN A COPY OF A FEE WAIVER FROM YOUR COUNSELOR & PROCEED TO NEXT SLIDE

39 STEP THREE-TESTING O COMPLETE Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) prior to testing. PAA can be completed online using your O PRINT your completion certificate for PAA and present to testing staff upon arrival for testing along with your photo ID IF testing at an ACC campus.

40 TSI TESTING O TEST AT LTHS ON APRIL Complete steps 1 & 2 online. 2. Turn PAA completion certificate to Mrs. Fanning by March 27 in order to sign up test at LTHS. There are only 60 seats available for testing at LTHS. Once those spots have been filled, students will have to test at an ACC location.

41 TSI TESTING O If you are wanting to test at LTHS on April 11, the PAA must be turned in to Mrs. Fanning by March 27 in order to sign up for the test at LTHS. Only 60 seats available. If testing at an ACC location: O You must complete Step 1, 2 and your PAA. You will take the PAA and a photo ID and schedule a time to test at any ACC testing center. O The testing center information is located at the bottom of the fee waiver (available from your counselor). The Cypress and Riverside campuses offer some Saturday testing dates. Call to schedule your test time.

42 STEP FOUR O OBTAIN & COMPLETE ECS FORM O ECS Forms are available for pick up in the counseling office from 8:00-8:30 on these dates: JUNIORS ONLY March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,30 O Must turn in the required paperwork before picking up an ECS form.

43 STEP FOUR O SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING PAPERWORK TO MRS. FANNING BY APRIL 1 IN ORDER TO BE ADVISED AT LTHS: O 1. LTHS Verification O 2.TOP CERTIFICATE (Online Orientation) O 3. TEST SCORES ONLY IF YOU TOOK TSI (we will provide PSAT OR EOC scores) O 4. ECS FORM O MEET WITH ACC ADVISOR APRIL LTHS O YOU MUST BE ADVISED BEFORE REGISTERING FOR ANY ACC CLASS.

44 STEP FIVE O REGISTER FOR ACC DURING THE REGISTRATION PERIOD, USING ACC ONLINE SERVICES: O O Summer - RETURNING students - APRIL 20 NEW students MAY 4 ***Submission of your ECS form does NOT register you into ACC classes. You MUST register for the ACC class through the ACC website to be enrolled in the class!!!

45 STEP SIX O Tuition Payment - Only applicable if you are taking online course or taking a class at an ACC Campus. O If you believe your balance is an error, contact the ECS office immediately.

46 TIME LINE FOR ACC O March 11 Go-Time meeting O March 27 PAA to Mrs. Fanning IF TAKING THE O O O O O O O LTHS on April 11 April 1 Current Juniors all paperwork due to Mrs. Fanning to get advised at LTHS April 8 Current Juniors ACC Advising on LTHS CampusApril 11 TSI LTHS April 15 Current Sophomores all paperwork due to Mrs. Fanning to get advised at LTHS April 20 - Summer Registration open for RETURNING April 22 Current Sophomores ACC Advising at LTHS campus May 4 - Summer Registration open for NEW students