Katy ISD/HCC Dual Credit Program A cooperative effort between Katy ISD and Houston Community College SPRING 2014
This presentation will be posted on the Katy ISD website. www.katyisd.org Departments GT and Advanced Academics
Dual Credit Documents HCC Admission Information Dual Credit Tuition Waiver Approval Form Dual Credit Transcript Request Form
Participation Requirements Junior or Senior Classification Meet KISD prerequisites Meet HCC course specific requirements Complete admission, enrollment process Pay all fees due HCC for the semester course by KISD start date Purchase textbooks for the course Limit of 2 courses per semester
Katy ISD Dual Credit Courses US History (Hist 1301, 1302) English IV (Engl 1301, 1302) Economics (Econ 2301) Government (Govt 2301) *Speech (Spch 1311 or 1321) *Psychology (Psyc 2301) College Algebra (Math 1314) Plane Trigonometry (Math 1316) Elements of Calculus (Math 1325) *Spanish Language (SPAN 2311, 2312) *ONLY IN SUMMER SCHOOL AT HCC
HCC Summer School The process for attending HCC Summer School follows the same pattern as taking dual credit in the fall-admission, Eligibility, Enroll, Pay. Any student that attends the HCC campus must have documentation of a current meningitis immunization. Registration for summer school classes around the beginning of April.
HCC Summer School Limit 2 classes RISING SENIORS: Economics 2301 Government 2301 Speech 1311 OR Speech 1321 Psychology 2301 RISING JUNIORS Speech 1311 OR Speech 1321 Psychology 2301
In electing to participate in a dual credit course, the student and his/her parents must comply with dual credit procedures and policies.
Katy ISD and HCC are committed to providing successful opportunities for students.
Earning College Credit By state law, HCC college-level academic credit is transferable to public colleges in Texas as either core or elective credit. Credit may or may not be accepted by private or out of state institutions. Students are responsible for determining whether their college will accept credit in transfer.
Student Expectations In all matters related to the dual credit course, students are held to the standards, expectations and regulations of HCC. Academic standards Attendance requirements Grading procedures and discipline procedures (including appeals) are under the jurisdiction of HCC.
Attendance Requirements HCC does not differentiate between unexcused and excused absences. KISD field trips count as absences. Student can be dropped for excessive absences (more than 6). Student responsibility for make up work. Classes meet 3 days/week if taught by HCC faculty; 5 days/week if taught by a KISD teacher serving as adjunct HCC faculty.
Grading Policies Progress reports and report card grades are NOT issued during the course of the semester. Instructors will ONLY communicate with the student about his/her course grades. Dual credit courses are exempt from UIL eligibility rules. Dual credit courses do not receive a weighted grade point for determining high school GPA. KISD final exam exemptions are not available for HCC dual credit courses.
Grade Scale Conversion Course Average HCC Grade KISD Conversion 90-100 A 95 80-89 B 85 70-79 C 77 60-69 D 72 0-59 F 65
Discipline Policies KISD infractions may impact dual credit attendance. Students may be administratively withdrawn for inappropriate behavior and attendance. Economics, history, government, English and math are required courses for high school graduation.
Scholastic Dishonesty Includes but is not limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion on an assignment. Possible consequences may include: Receiving a grade of 0 or F on the assignment. Failure in the course and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from HCC. 30 day appeal window Katy ISD will honor the decision of the HCC appeals committee.
Other Differences Withdrawing from a HCC dual credit course requires completion of a withdrawal form for HCC separately from the high school. The instructional calendar may be adjusted as needed to accommodate differences in KISD and HCC academic calendars. Additional classes and/or assignments may be required.
Students with Disabilities Students with a documented disability MUST meet with the HCC ADA counselor PRIOR to enrollment. Academic accommodations will be provided ONLY AFTER students have properly registered for services with the appropriate consultation and documentation through a designated services counselor.
Becoming a Dual Credit Student 1. NOW Apply for admission to Houston Community College IF YOU ARE NEW TO DUAL CREDIT. 2. BY April 1 Request transcripts to be sent to HCC. 3. BY May 15 Provide test scores to document eligibility for college coursework. Students who do not complete on this timeline will be placed in the KISD academic equivalent course. (Summer school timeline is accelerated.)
Dual Credit Courses Students must complete the following to be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course: Apply for admission to HCC at www.hccs.edu. Complete the DUAL CREDIT TUITION WAIVER APPROVAL FORM. Request a dual credit transcript using the DUAL CREDIT TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM.
START NOW! Document eligibility for college courses by Scoring a sum of 107 on PSAT Critical Reading + Math For US History, English, Psychology, Government and Economics, score a 50 on Critical Reading OR 2000 on English EOC and 2000 on Reading EOC English II For Math and Economics, score a 50 on Math Test scores will be documented on your KISD transcript. OR make a qualifying score on the TSIA at HCC For more information go to http://ctle.hccs.edu/gcpass/prep_home.htm
Taking the TSI Assessment http://ctle.hccs.edu/gcpass/prep_home.htm Take the TSIA Pre-assessment online. Print your results. Take the results to the Dual Credit Office at HCC-Katy Campus, 1550 Foxlake Dr. (behind Garden Ridge Pottery). Obtain approval to take the TSI Assessment at the HCC Testing Center. Take the TSI Assessment at the testing center. Complete by May 15.
Returning Dual Credit Students Students who have already taken a dual credit course may have to demonstrate eligibility for a course if in a different discipline.
Using the SAT/ACT for Eligibility ACT Minimum scores for READING/WRITING-based classes Verbal-19, Math--no minimum score but Composite must be 23 Minimum scores for MATH College Algebra (Math 1314) and Economics (Econ 2301) SAT Math 19, Verbal no minimum score but Composite must be 23 Minimum scores for READING/WRITING-based classes Critical Reading-500, Math--no minimum score but Composite must be 1070--no writing requirement Minimum scores for MATH College Algebra (Math 1314) and Economics (Econ 2301) Math-500, Critical Reading-- no minimum score but Composite must be 1070
Taking the TSIA at HCC-Katy Campus The HCC-Katy Campus Testing Center is open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM-5 PM and Friday from 9 AM to Noon. Once you have completed the test and have your scores, you may take them to the Dual Credit office, Room 115, for verification of eligibility. Office hours are 9 AM -4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Enrolling in Courses/Paying Fees When students return to school in August, information will be provided on the process by which students will enroll in the dual credit class and the deadline for paying fees.
Dual Credit Fees Students will pay required fees to HCC in person after enrolling in the correct course section online. The Course Number will be provided on the first day of the KISD semester. The Tuition Waiver, once submitted and verified, will allow students to pay fees online upon enrollment in the course. THIS TAKES PLACE IN AUGUST.
Summer School Reminders Summer Enrollment begins April 1 st. Complete admission and eligibility by April 1 st. Select classes and complete enrollment and payment to get the classes you desire. IMPORTANT MENINGITIS UPDATE: Texas Senate Bill 1107 requires that HCC students taking a class on an HCC campus must be vaccinated against Bacterial Meningitis at least 10 calendar days before the start of classes and the vaccine must have been received within the last five years. The second page of your high school transcript may show this immunization, if not you will have to present a physician signed certificate showing that you have been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis.
Questions about Dual Credit? After going through the processes, if you still have questions, contact. Dual Credit Office 713.718.5807 dualcredit.nw@hccs.edu
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