Dual Credit Advising Guide

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4 May 01, 2012 I am pleased to welcome you to the Dual Credit Program at Lee College. Please recall that Dual Credit is an approved program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for P-16 College Readiness Standards and Closing the Gaps initiative. Your participation in this program will foster a college-bound culture in the high school and create opportunities for students to get a jump start on college and degree completion. As Dual Credit Coordinator, I am excited to have expanded school district partnerships within our service area. There are eleven Independent School Districts (ISDs) in the Lee College Service area; ten of which have fully functioning high schools. Presently there are nine ISDs (totaling 11 high schools) actively participating in the program, plus a local private school. This has all contributed to a 166% increase in dual credit student enrollment since fall Diversity has also been established in the program. School district partners can now select from a wide range of course options from academic to technical curriculum. Some of our most determined and dedicated students have completed a collegiate technical certification or earned 24 transferable college credit hours at the same time that they graduated high school! This program gives our diverse student body an excellent opportunity to learn from dedicated faculty experienced in their fields. Your continued support will make this program a success over the next two-year contractual agreement. Together, let s develop a model program that meets the needs of your district while continuing to enhance college readiness standards and close the gaps on high school to college transition. Feel free to contact my office when the need arises. I look forward to working with you! Respectfully, Tiffany B. Atkins, MBA Dual Credit Coordinator

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dual Credit...6 Steps for Registration into Dual Credit...6 Qualifying TAKS Scores for High School Students th Grade TAKS Scores th Grade TAKS Scores...7 TAKS Scores and Technical Coursework...8 Other Testing Exemptions...8 Accuplacer Testing Information...9 Dual Credit and Developmental Coursework...9 Reduction of Fees for Dual Credit Students Procedure for Billing Arrangements Automatic Payment Plan Course Options for Core Curricula Standard Courses for Dual Credit Placement Scores Credit Education Division Guide for Lee College Important Numbers... 19

6 Dual Credit High school juniors and seniors may be eligible to earn college credit while they are still in high school by enrolling in college courses. As with all students in college level courses, high school students must satisfy TSI requirements and/or prerequisite requirements for the college level courses. In general, high school students can enroll in up to two courses per semester.* Unlike other admissions, dual credit students are not required to show college readiness in all three areas (reading, writing, and math), but rather for only the requirements for the course or courses they wish to take. For example, students taking English will only need to show college readiness in reading and writing since no math score is required for that class. Therefore, students will qualify for this class by either 1) meeting the TAKS exemption standard or 2) taking the reading and writing portions of the Accuplacer and scoring the necessary score. Visit the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website for more information on dual credit: Steps for Registration into Dual Credit 1. Meet with High School Counselor a. This is necessary to decide which college courses are appropriate and eligible for high school credit. 2. Complete Application to Lee College a. Apply in person at the Lee College Admissions Office in Moler Hall b. Apply online via 3. Meet with Lee College Counselor, Advisor or Dual Credit Coordinator a. Submit Supplemental Paperwork i. Official High School Transcript ii. Dual Enrollment Authorization to Release Information Form iii. Proof of college readiness exam scores 4. Test - Accuplacer Exam (if necessary) 5. Register for Classes a. See Lee College Counselor, Advisor or Dual Credit Coordinator for assistance 6. Pay Tuition/Fees a. Pay in person at the Lee College Business Office in Moler Hall b. Pay online via the student s mylc Campus account 7. Purchase Books a. Purchase books in person at the Lee College Book Store in Moler Hall b. Purchase books online via the bookstore page *Exceptions to this requirement can be made for students with outstanding academic performance and must be approved by the high school principal and the chief academic officer. 6

7 Qualifying TAKS Scores for High School Students 11th Grade Scores Juniors who score 2200 on the exit-level (11th grade) TAKS in Math and ELA (with writing subscore of 3) are recognized as college ready and may enroll in college courses their senior year. Juniors who may meet the standard in only one area may take dual credit courses related to the area of the test they passed. The exemption based on the 11th grade TAKS scores excuses students from taking a state-mandated test while (1) enrolled in dual credit course related to the area(s) of the test they passed; and/or (2) continuing related coursework after high school. Students might have to meet additional institutional prerequisites or testing requirements. 10th Grade TAKS Scores Sophomores who score 2200 on the TAKS math and/or ELA (with writing subscore of 3) may use those scores to enroll in dual credit courses without taking a state-mandated assessment through their senior year. The exemption from the 10th grade TAKS scores only excuses students from taking a state-mandated test while enrolled in dual credit courses related to the areas(s) of the test they passed. Students might have to meet: (1) additional institutional prerequisites or testing requirements; and/or (2) performance standards on a state-mandated test to continue related coursework after high school. If the exempt standard isn t met on either section of the 10th or 11th grade TAKS, and the student wants to take college-level courses, the student must take Accuplacer or one of the other assessment instruments approved for TSI purposes. 9th Grade TAKS Scores Freshman and sophomore students, if approved for dual credit, must take the Accuplacer, PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT assessment and meet college level standards for their courses. TAKS taken in the 9th grade can not be used for exemption from testing. 7

8 TAKS Scores and Technical Coursework Beginning in the fall 2007 semester, dual credit students taking certain technical Lee College courses may use passing ELA TAKS scores (regardless of writing subscore) for placement. The minimum ELA passing score ( met standard ) is Passing the ELA portion of the TAKS test (either 10th or 11th grade) will allow enrollment in the following programs without additional testing: Drafting Technology Welding Machine Shop/Millwright Professional Office Technology Electrical Technology Computer Maintenance/Cisco Computer Applications (ITSC 1309 only) Other Testing Exemptions In addition to TAKS, students may use ACT or SAT for initial testing exemptions. These scores are state standards and may be used for testing exemptions for dual credit and testing exemption after graduation. The following are the ACT/SAT scores necessary for testing exemption: PSAT (used for dual credit only) Combined critical reading (verbal) and mathematics score of 107 with a minimum score of 50 on both the verbal and the mathematics tests. Scores only to be used for dual credit taken during the student s junior year. An eligible high school student who has enrolled under this provision must demonstrate eligibility to enroll in dual credit in twelfth grade. PLAN (used for dual credit only) Composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on both the English and the mathematics test. (Scores only to be used for dual credit taken during the student s junior year.) An eligible high school student who has enrolled under this provision must demonstrate eligibility to enroll in dual credit in twelfth grade. ACT Composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on both the English and the mathematics test. SAT Combined critical reading (verbal) and mathematics score of 1070 with a minimum score of 500 on both the verbal and the mathematics tests. Partial Exemptions: Students may mix and match scores to show exemptions across the three areas of reading, writing, and math. Students may receive partial exemptions based on the above standards on the SAT, ACT, as well as the TAKS assessments. 8

9 Accuplacer Testing Information For students needing to test, Lee College offers the Accuplacer. As one of the state approved test for college readiness, the Accuplacer is a computerized test measuring levels of reading, writing, and math. Minimal computer skills are needed to complete the test. The Accuplacer is available most days the Counseling Center is open, and the results are automatic. Students are encouraged to make an appointment for the testing. Walk-ins may test only if there are testing stations available. Occasionally, testing can be done remotely at the high school campus. Since it s an internet based assessment, a computer lab with internet access will allow access to the testing. Either a proctor from the college can assist with the testing, or a designated administrator of the high school can be appointed to proctor the test. Accuplacer Testing Fees Testing fees are not due at the time of testing but are added to the students tuition and fees. Students may retest once during the registration period. Reading $5 Sentence Skills $5 Essay $10 Math $10 Dual Credit and Developmental Coursework Remedial and developmental courses may not be offered for dual credit. High School students may take developmental coursework only if they have met TAKS standards for the exit level TAKS test. 9

10 Dual Credit Tuition and Fees Reduction of Fees for Dual Credit Students Tuition reductions are pending board approval per each academic year. The tuition reduction will be given to all co-enrolled students. These students will pay ½ of the tuition, ½ student services fee, and ½ registration fee. The building use fee is waived. They will pay full fees for lab/course fees (if applicable) and distance education fees. This reduction is only for long semesters(fall and spring). The reduction is not available for summer semesters. The reduction is only applicable up to 8 credit hours. Full rates will be charged for credit hours in excess of the first 8 hours. The tuition reduction will be calculated for all students if they have a HS student group. PeopleSoft will not calculate the reduction for students taking more than 8 hours. For these students, the business office will calculate the reduction manually. Procedure for Billing Arrangements Occasionally, districts will pay for dual credit classes. To assure proper payment, the business office requires: A list of all students taking courses. The billing address and contact information of the school. Automatic Payment Plan Students may elect to make installment payments through a credit or debit card. $25 payment plan enrollment fee per semester (non-refundable) $2 full payment processing fee (if paying entire amount online) $25 returned payment fee if the payment is returned Payment plans are set up through the student s mylc campus accounts (under account inquiry ). Financial Aid High School dual credit students are not eligible for FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), but they can apply for state funds through TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid). Applications are available online at under the forms section of the Financial Aid page. 10

11 Core Curricula The primary purpose of the AA, AS and AA T degrees are to prepare students to transfer and meet prerequisites for junior level courses. The core curriculum is an essential, state mandated component of these associate degrees. The following three tables provide course options to meet the general core curriculum requirements and matches those listed for the Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS) and Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degrees. Subsequent degrees, Fields of Study and Areas of Concentration provide specific modifications to the core curriculum that meet the needs of students transferring in academic concentrations. A course can only be counted once in meeting core curriculum requirements. Associate of Arts Degree SCH Communication ENGL 1301 & Communication/Other SPCH DRAM 2336 Mathematics MATH or Natural Sciences BIOL CHEM PHYS ENVR GEOL Humanities ARCH Visual/Performing Arts ARTS DRAM MUSI Humanities/Other ENGL HIST HUMA PHIL Social/Behavioral Science GOVT 2301 & HIST SBS/Other ECON GEOG 1303 PSYC SOCI , , Select from the following KINE 1301, 1304, 1305, 1306, Kinesiology courses 1332, 1338, Core Area of Concentration Choose an Area of Concentration listed below 18-24* American Studies, Architecture, Church Music, Drama, English, Fitness, General Studies, Health, Humanities, Literature, Mexian American Studies, Physical Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Spanish, Visual Arts, Visual Arts: Imaging (pgs XX-XX) Total * Same course can t be used from Core area

12 Associate of Science Degree SCH Communication ENGL 1301 & Communication/Other SPCH DRAM 2336 Mathematics ^ MATH or 4 Natural Sciences ^ BIOL CHEM Students must take PHYS paired courses ENVR GEOL Humanities ARCH Visual/Performing Arts ARTS DRAM MUSI Humanities/Other ENGL HIST HUMA PHIL Social/Behavioral Science GOVT 2301 & HIST SBS/Other ECON GEOG 1303 PSYC SOCI , , Select from the following KINE 1301, 1304, 1305, 1306, Kinesiology courses 1332, 1338, Core Area of Concentration Choose an Area of Concentration listed below 18-24* Biology, Chemistry, Envrionmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Pre-Engineering (pgs xx-xx) Total * Same course can t be used from Core area ^The Mathematics and Natural Science Core requirements are different from the AA degree. 12

13 Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Lee College offers one Associate of Arts degrees based on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Field of Study curriculum. The AAT provides four tracks in which a student can follow. Upon completion of this degree, students will have enough hours to seek employment as a childcare worker, paraprofessional or substitute teacher. The following table outlines the core requirements established for the AAT degree plans: SCH Communication ENGL Communication/Other SPCH Mathematics MATH Natural Sciences BIOL CHEM PHYS ENVR GEOL Humanities Visual/Performing Arts ARCH ARTS DRAM MUSI Humanities/Other ENGL HIST HUMA PHIL Social/Behavioral Science GOVT HIST SBS/Other ECON GEOG 1303 PSYC SOCI Core Total 41 13

14 STANDARD DUAL CREDIT COURSES SOCIAL STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL COURSE United States Government (both semesters of college GOVT must be completed to earn HS credit for GOVT) COLLEGE COURSES GOVT 2301 and 2302 United States Government (effective Fall 2013) GOVT 2305 United States History Economics Psychology Sociology HIST 1301 and 1302 ECON 2301 or 2302 PSYC 2301 SOCI 1301 MATHEMATICS Mathematics Independent Studies: (may earn up to one credit) MATH 1314 College Algebra READING English III or IV ENGL 1301 and 1302 English IV Speech ENGL 2322 and 2323 SPCH 1315 or

15 SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE COLLEGE COURSES Environmental Science ENVR 1401 and 1402 Anatomy and Physiology BIOL 2401 and 2402 Biology BIOL 1406 and 1407 Chemistry CHEM 1411 and 1412 College Physics I Conceptual Physics I VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS PHYS 1401 and 1402 (preparation for AP) PHYS 1405 and 1407 (for non-science majors) ARTS 1301 Fine Arts or Elective DRAM 1310 DRAM 2336 MUSI 1306 *For course prerequisites see course catalog online at 15

16 Placement Scores Reading ACCU THEA/ TASP TAKS (English/ Language Arts) SAT (Passing standard only) ACT (Passing standard only) PLACES STUDENT IN THIS COURSE READ READ READ (w/3 on writing subscore) 500 (w/1070 combined) 19 (w/23 composite) NO COURSE REQUIRED Writing ACCU THEA/ TASP TAKS (English/ Language Arts) SAT (Passing standard only) ACT (Passing standard only) PLACES STUDENT IN THIS COURSE ENGL (with sentence skills < 80) ENGL (with sentence skills or > 80) ENGL or (w/writing subscore of 3) 500 (w/1070 combined) 19 (w/23 composite) ENGL

17 Math ACCUPLACER THEA/ TASP SAT ACT TAKS PLACES STUDENT IN THIS COURSE Elementary Algebra MATH 310 (Pre Algebra) Elementary Algebra MATH 320 (Intro Algebra) Elementary Algebra * MATH 330 (Intermediate Algebra) Elementary Algebra MATH 342 (Pre-Statistics) Arithmetic MATH 350 (Math for Allied Health) MATH 1314 (College Algebra) College Math ** MATH 1342 (Elem. Stat.) MATH 1322 (Contemporary Math 1) 17

18 Credit Education Division Guide for Lee College Academic Division: Dean Dr. Thies Division Chair Division Secretary Division Graeme Cox Joyce Jacobs Gordon Lee Paul Lucke Tom O Kuma Steve Showalter Ray Whitlow Anita Hawthorne ahawthorne@lee.edu Beth Barclay bbarclay@lee.edu Susan Keith skeith@lee.edu Donna DeHoyos ddehoyos@lee.edu Janice Martin jmartin@lee.edu Marian Stein mstein@lee.edu Beth Barclay bbarclay@lee.edu Kinesiology Developmental Education English & Humanities Visual & Performing Arts Math, Engineering & Science Social & Behavioral Sciences Speech, Spanish, Teacher Education Applied Science: Interim Dean Dr. Jaroszewski Division Chair Division Secretary Division Chuck Ganze DeDe Griffith Rod Hellyer Interim: Angela Noack Jim Richardson Charles Thomas Tana West Howard Bushart Penny Oyler poyler@lee.edu Penny Oyler poyler@lee.edu Brigitte Fixmer bfixmer@lee.edu Cindy Lounsberry clounsberry@lee.edu Phoebe Meguess pmeguess@lee.edu Phoebe Meguess pmeguess@lee.edu Ellen Fowler efowler@lee.edu Ellen Fowler efowler@lee.edu Computer Technology Computer Aided Drafting & Design Industrial Liasion Business Technology Technical Studies Process Technology Nursing Allied Health 18

19 Important Numbers Dual Credit Office Counseling Center Marissa Moreno, Lead Counselor Rosemary Coffman, Associate Dean of Student Affairs Admissions Office Becki Griffith, Registrar Financial Aid Sharon Mullins, Finanical Aid Director Business Office Pam Steyn, Accountant Bookstore Suzanne Machala, Director Auxiliary Services

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