+ CENTRAL FOSSIL RIDGE KELLER TIMBER CREEK Dual Credit
+ What is a dual credit course? Dual credit courses are those that allow students to earn college credit while attending high school.
+ -Expands academic options for college-bound students -Shortens the time required to complete an undergraduate degree -Provides college credit -Reduces the cost of higher education -Begins their permanent college transcript. Dual Credit Benefits
+ Dual Credit Timeline Task 1 Register for high school courses 2 View dual credit slide show 3 Complete TCC online application 4 Register online for a TSI testing slot (double check to see if you are exempt) 5 Use study materials provided for testing. 6 Complete Early High School form and return to counseling office. Transcript will be sent to TCC by the high school. 7 Are you signing up for an online course? If so, you must complete the Online Readiness Assessment before you will be allowed to start the class. 8 Fill out the FAFSA to be eligible for financial aid 9 Pay for courses either online or at TCC after registration is complete. 10 Purchase textbooks for course 11 Contact disability support services with any required academic accommodations
+ Investment n $165 per course. Financial Aid may be available. Student must fill out the FAFSA to be eligible for aid. n High school students who have earned 24 college credits or more upon graduation save about $15,000.
+ Keller ISD Dual Credit Opportunities Keller ISD Course TCC Course English 3 Dual ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 US History Dual HIST 1301 HIST 1302 Aircraft Technology English 4 Dual ENGL 2322 ENGL 2323 Grade Level Junior Junior Junior Senior Government Dual GOVT 2305 Senior Economics Dual ECO 2301 Senior Advanced Aircraft Technology Senior
+ Are there any restrictions? A student must meet course prerequisite requirements before enrolling in classes. Students are required to make a TCC grade of C or better in all courses to continue in the dual credit program. Students may enroll in up to two dual credit courses per semester. Students may not drop a dual credit course without permission from the high school counselor. It is the students responsibility to notify his/her counselor. Students must attend class 90% of the time, failure to do so may result in the professor dropping you from class.
The TSI assessment is the approved placement test used by educational institutions to assist in determining if a student is prepared for a college-level course and to aid institutions in making course placement decisions + TSI Assessment Texas State Initiative Reading, Writing, and Math portions of the TSI test will be required.
Are you TSI Exempt? ACT A composite score of 23 with: At least 19 on math for an exemption in math and/or At least 19 on English for an exemption in reading and writing PSAT A combined reading and mathematics score of 107 with: At least 50 in the reading to be exempt in reading and writing, and a 50 to be exempt in math ACT SAT Valid for 5 Years PSAT for 2015-16 Juniors ONLY SAT + A combined critical reading and mathematics score of 1070 with: At least 500 on math for an exemption in math and/or At least 500 on critical reading for an exemption in reading and writing
+ SHMOOP provides a great resource for TSI test prep n Follow these easy steps to setup your student SHMOOP account: Go to http://www.shmoop.com/signup/kellerisd-student/ Click Let s Go New to Shmoop? Click NO you have not created a Shmoop account Enter your Magic Word (all caps): CURTAIL Choose Your School Create your Username and Password Click CREATE Welcome to the Greatest Test Prep on the Planet!
+Once you are logged into SHMOOP n Follow these easy steps begin learning about and prepping for the TSI: Click on and select TSI Dashboard Allows you to complete a diagnostic assessment for each portion of the exam. Topics Provides you with additional info about the TSI Explore around, take the diagnostic assessments, and work on drills to help you prepare for the TSI
+ TCC Active Apply Required: Go to www.tccd.edu/apply and click on Active Apply. Input all personal information and click continue when finished. 1. Social Security # 2. Email address PAGE 1 1) Where it states I am applying for, please choose Undergraduate Admission (DO NOT select Continuing Education) 2) Where it states The primary reason for attending TCC, please choose Dual Credit. 3) Continue filing out personal information. When finished click Next. PAGE 2 1) Completely fill out all personal information. When finished click Next.
+ TCC Active Apply Required: PAGE 3 1) Term and year you expect to enter TCC : please choose the semester you are planning to enroll. If not listed, please select the most current term. 1. Social Security # 2. Email address 2) Where it states Campus you plan to attend, please select Northwest Campus. 3) Where it states, On what basis are you seeking admission to TCC, please select Dual Credit. (Disregard directions to complete additional application required for Dual Credit) 4) High School information is required, please select your correct school, if it is not listed, please choose the box I cannot find my school in the list above, or I attend outside of Texas, or I have a different situation. Please enter High School information and graduation date. 5) Where it states, Are you applying under the College Access Program, please select No. 6) Under Texas Success Initiative (TSI), please select any test you have taken. 7) Under TSI Exemptions, please leave blank. When finished click Next.
+ PAGE 4 Please answer all residency questions. TCC Active Apply Required: 1. Social Security # 2. Email address Please Note-When asked Do you file your own federal income tax as an independent tax payer, for the majority of you, the answer will be No. Are you claimed as a dependent? Yes (Your parents and/or guardian will most likely claim you as a dependent). Fill out the dependent student information. When finished click, Next.
+ PAGE 5 TCC Active Apply Required: 1. Social Security # 2. Email address 1) Please choose Yes or No, if you agree to allow the release of your information into the directory. 2) Check the box stating All information contained in this application is honestly presented. When completely finished, review your information and click SUBMIT. After you apply you can reserve a seat to take the TSI if not exempt.
+ What if none of these dates work for me? You can test on your own at the TCC Northwest campus. Day Open Close M-Th 8:00 am 4:00 pm Fri 8:00 am 2:00 pm WCTS Building, Room 1132 817-515-7444 REGISTRATION FOR THE TSI TEST MUST OCCUR A WEEK IN ADVANCE Saturday May 9 th 8:00 am Central High School Saturday April 25 th 8:00 am Central High School Saturday May 16 th 8:00 am Central High School After you apply you MUST reserve a seat to take the TSI if not exempt.
How to Apply for Financial Aid In order for TCC to determine your eligibility for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). TCC's financial aid school code is 003626. https://fafsa.ed.gov/ Need help filling out the FAFSA? The 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA + Financial Aid FAFSA
+ DUAL ONLINE COURSES Students will be able to log in with their WebAdvisor ID and password an can do this assessment from home. Are you signing up for an online course? If so, you must complete the Online Readiness Assessment before you will be allowed to start the class.
+ Dual Credit Textbooks After the student has received a Dual Credit schedule, they will obtain their textbook(s) at Follett Bookstore. Students may purchase the textbooks online, if they choose to write in the book, through the Follett Bookstore at www.efollett.com. Students must have their textbooks on the first day of class.
+ Disability Support Services n If students require ANY form of accommodation please notify the counselor or Dual Credit Coordinator to fill out a TCC-DSS packet. n TCC does not follow High School accommodations, all paperwork submitted will go through our DSS department and accommodations will be given through TCC. Contact #: (817) 515-7733
+ Kate Smith Tarrant County College Dual Credit Coordinator 817-515-1650 Central Betty Moore Alyssa Aguillon 817-744-2011 Keller Benann Turnley Jennifer Carver 817-744-1411 Fossil Ridge Doug Crosthwait Elizabeth Wright 817-744-1711 Timber Creek Randy Colvin Kathy Moore 817-744-2311 Contact Information