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College/Career Awareness & Dual Credit

Bellville High School

Earning College Credit in High School

Remind 101

• Current Juniors –

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• Current Sophomores –

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WHERE TO START…

• Start your list of potential colleges, technical

schools, military, and training programs that interest you.

• Familiarize yourself with college entrance,

certificates or training requirements needed to pursue your goals.

• Are you taking the right courses to meet your

college or career goals?

• How are your grades in those courses?

High School Courses Taken Do Matter

Colleges, Employers, Technical Schools want to see a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in the future. Recommended that you take five solid academic classes each semester. Start with basics, then move on to challenging yourself in advanced courses. Always check with each college, technical school, and training programs to learn their specific requirements.

High School Classes

Foundation Plus Endorsement English – 4 credits Math - 4 credits Required Algebra and Geometry Science - 4 credits Required Biology and IPC or Chemistry Social Studies - 3 credits Required World Geography or World History, US History, Government/Economics Additional Courses

 Foreign Language – two years of same language 2

credits

 Fine Art Required 1 credit  P.E Required 1 credit  Electives 5 credits  Endorsement Electives 2 credits

INTERESTS

Knowing what you like to do is the first step in turning that into a viable career

 Take a look at your favorite hobbies  Determine what classes in high school

you like – and which ones you do not like

 Take part in a career assessment  Volunteer or help out at places that

interest you

RESUME

Create a file folder

 Electronic or real  Collect test scores and application forms

Stay involved

 Continue your extracurricular activities  Take on leadership roles when possible  Consider skills you are developing and how

these will help you in college or in your career

 Create a brag sheet (that can develop into a

resume)

HELPFUL WEBSITES

Virtual Tours

 www.collegeweeklive.com  www.youvisit.com

College Matchmaker

 www.collegesearch.collegeboard.org

College Information

 www.texasmonthly.com/collegeguide  www.collegeforalltexans.com

HELPFUL WEBSITES

General College Information and Preparation

 www.gentx.org  www.knowhow2go.com  www1.thecb.state.tx.us/ontrack/  www.ownyourownfuture.com  www.collegetoolkit.com  www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org

Resumes

 www.jobs.aol.com/hub/resumes  www.careeronestop.org/ResumeGuide/aspx

HELPFUL WEBSITES

Career Assessment

 www.mynextmove.org  www.mymajors.com  www.careerpath.com

Career Exploration

 www.careeronestop.org  www.texascaresonline.com  www.texashotjobs.org

• Jobs in the healthcare industry

WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?

• Dual Credit allows a student to fulfill high school

graduation credits and earn college credit for the same class.

• Should be noted:

 Dual Credit is a Blinn class, taught by Blinn faculty,

but on the Bellville High campus.

 Dual Credit classes follow the college calendar and

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

 Student will have a permanent college transcript.

DUAL CREDIT ELIGIBILITY

• Completed sophomore year of high school
• Grade average of 3.0 (B Average)
• Must demonstrate college readiness with

scores on the TSI Assessment or be exempt

• State Law – Must have Bacterial

Meningitis shot if attending class ON COLLEGE CAMPUS (unless qualify for waiver)

BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT

• Earn transferable college hours*
• Intellectual Challenge

 May earn Performance Acknowledgement taking 12

college hours in all four college courses with a grade

• f A or B
• Blinn ID

 Earns access to all Blinn College facilities (library,

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

 Access 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.

BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT

• Classes meet

 Monday & Wednesday  Tuesday & Thursday  Generally, no classes scheduled to meet on

Friday

 75 minutes in length  Fall 2018

• 7:35 am – 8:50 am

BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS

• Seniors



English 1301 (Fall) / English 1302 (Spring)



Government 2305 (Fall only)



Certified Nursing Assistant 6254 (both Fall/Spring)



Psychology



Sociology (Online)



Music Appreciation (Online)



Art Appreciation (Online)



Public Speaking (Online)

• Juniors



History 1301 (Fall) / History 1302 (Spring)



Psychology



Sociology (Online)

DUAL CREDIT CAN SAVE MONEY

Fall 2017 3 Hours 15 Hours

Academic Dual Credit Student $318 Regular Blinn Student (doesn’t pay taxes in Washington Cty) $507 $1,724 Sam Houston State University $989 $4,945 Texas State $1,062 $5,310 Texas A&M $ 988 $4,941

Approximation of “tuition and fees” as of 2017-2018. Does not include room and board. Source: www.collegeforalltexans.com

CHALLENGES

• Required to pass “college readiness” test

 TSI Assessment

• Requires strong self-discipline and self-direction
• College courses can be demanding in the level and amount of work

that must be completed

• Failure in a class taken for Academic Dual Credit may affect high

school graduation

• Conflicts in college and high school calendars may arise
• College courses require more time

 Should consider extracurricular activities and schedule

constraints

• Dual Credit will cost money (tuition, books, supplies)

 Payment plans are available

COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS

• Prepare for class in advance

 Read text ahead of time  Study ... Schedule 4-6 hours per week per class  Know when to ask for help from your instructor  Participate and ask questions  Take thorough notes, do not count on review sheet

• Attend class

 Blinn College has an attendance policy. Must attend

class to earn credit.

GRADING

• College is VERY different than high school

 No progress reports, No report cards each six weeks  One FINAL GRADE, cumulative, will be posted at the

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

 The student is responsible for following course

syllabus, keeping track of grade and/or points earned during semester ...... AND keeping parents informed.

 Teacher will not speak to parents, only student.  College grades are not mailed out.

Dual Credit Enrollment Process- Apply

• Apply for Admission to Blinn College

 www.applytexas.org

• Select 2 year college application
• Select Blinn College- Brenham
• Admission Basis is “Dual Credit”
• Reason for attending is “to Earn credit for transfer”
• Record user name and password

Dual Credit Enrollment Process- Testing

• TSIA

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

level work

• College Admissions Tests (for exemption)

 ACT  SAT  Designed to determine readiness and predict future

success in college courses

Dual Credit Enrollment Process- Testing

• If not exempt, you will need to take the

TSIA

 Complete online pre-assessment activity

• http://www.blinn.edu/testing/pre_assessment.h

tml

 Register for the TSIA online

• www.blinn.edu/testing/brenham_testing.html
• Pay online to complete the registration process

 Credit card or echeck

TSI ASSESSMENT

• Three core areas: Reading, Math, Writing
• Required for any incoming public college

student in Texas, unless meet exemption

• Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity
• Blinn College in Brenham is a testing

facility

PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY

• Not scored
• Designed to inform you about the

importance of the TSIA

• Sample test questions
• Upon completion, a certificate will be

emailed to you. This certificate must be presented with payment when taking the

• TSIA. No certificate, No testing.

TSI REGISTRATION



Monday-Thursday: Walk-in testing begins between 8:00-11:00 am Administration Building (34), room 248. Submit Pre-Assessment Activity certificate to Enrollment Services and pay $45 with a major credit card, money order, debit card or cash. No personal checks. You will then be directed to the Testing Center. Bring a photo ID, Blinn ID #, TSIA Test Receipt and Test Ticket received from Office

• f Enrollment and PAA printed certificate.



Bellville Test Day- Saturday, February 24, 2018 and March 24, 2018 Let the counseling office know which day you plan to test

• Sign up online www.blinn.edu/testing/brenham_testing.html

(First come, first serve) by Friday noon before your chosen test date. 55-60 Seats Available

• Bring Payment Receipt, PAA Certificate, Blinn ID #, and a

Photo ID day of test. Report to Moody Library on Blinn Boulevard 8:00 am

WEBSITES FOR TSIA PREPARATION

• While Blinn College does not endorse any one

particular study agency, the following websites have proven to be valuable preparation tools:

 www.studytips.org  www.testpreview.com  www.studyguidezone.com  TSI Pre Assessment Activity Sample Questions found

at www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html

 www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests

WHAT TO EXPECT ON SATURDAY TEST DAY

• Bring to test center

 Certificate of Pre-Assessment Activity  Photo ID  Payment receipt  Know your Social Security Number

• Do not bring

 Food/Drink  Cell phones  Calculators or any other electronic devices  Backpacks, large bags or purses  Hats / caps

• Testing is untimed

 Expect testing to take 4-5 hours

*Dual Credit TSIA Testing Informational Sheet: www.blinn.edu/testing/DualCreditTestingInstructions.pdf

TSIA SATURDAY TEST LOCATION

LOCATION: Blinn College Moody Library 800 Blinn Blvd. Brenham, Texas Check-in begins at 8:00am

TSIA PASSING SCORES

• To be declared “college ready”
• READING
• Scores of 351
• MATH
• Scores of 350
• WRITING

Essay Score of 5 or higher if multiple choice is less than 340 OR Placement score of at least 340 AND an essay score of at least a 4

Scores Required for Courses

• http://www.blinn.edu/dual_credit/Dual-Credit-

Scores.pdf

• English

 Reading - 351 or higher  Writing – Essay score of 5 or higher if multiple choice is less

than 340 OR Placement score of at least 340 AND an essay score of at least a 4

• U.S. History, Government, Psychology,

Sociology, Online Courses



Reading – 351 or higher

EXEMPTIONS FOR TSI ASSESSMENT

• SAT

 Math Score = 530, Evidence Based

Reading and Writing Language Score = 480

• ACT

 Math = 19, English = 19, Composite = 23

HELPFUL WEBSITE

www.thecb.state.tx.us

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING

• Standardized tests
• Timed
• Measure academic abilities
• Determine readiness for college-level work
• Used to predict future success in college courses
• Registration takes place online

 Students required to provide gender information and a photo of

themselves upon registering

 Photo is included on admission ticket, test center roster, and score

report sent to school

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

Bellville High School Code 440575

SAT

• www.sat.collegeboard.org
• Cost – $46.00

 With writing added (Optional) - $60.00

• Three subjects

 Reading

• 65 minutes, 52 questions

 Writing and Language

• 35 minutes, 44 questions

 Math (two sections - one with calculator/one without calculator)

• 80 minutes, 58 questions

 Essay

• 50 minutes Optional

SAT SCORING

• Scoring

 Total Score

• Scaled score ranges from 400 to 1600 combining

Reading and Writing score and the Math score.



Scale ranging from 200 to 800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing



Scale ranging from 200 to 800 for Math



Scale ranging from 2 to 8 on each of three dimensions for essay: Reading, Analysis and Writing Skills. Essay results are reported separately.

• Penalties - No penalties for guessing

SAT TESTING DATES

• March 10, 2018

 Registration deadline - February 9

• May 5, 2018

 Registration deadline - April 6

• June 2, 2018

 Registration deadline - May 3

*Warning: If you wait until June to take SAT, scores may not be in by deadline of June 30th to qualify for dual credit.

ACT

• www.actstudent.org
• Cost - $46.00

 With Writing added (Optional) - $62.50

• Four subjects

 English

• 45 minutes, 75 questions

 Math

• 60 minutes, 60 questions

 Reading

• 35 minutes, 40 questions

 Science

• 35 minutes, 40 questions

 Writing (OPTIONAL)

• 40 minutes

ACT

• Scoring

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

together

 Optional Essay – scores from 2-12

• Penalties

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

always attempt to make an educated guess

 Always select an answer

ACT TESTING DATES

• February 10, 2018

 Registration deadline – January 12

• April 14, 2018

 Registration deadline- March 9

• June 9, 2018

 Registration deadline – May 4

*Warning: If you wait until June to take ACT, scores may not be in by deadline of June 30th to qualify for dual credit.

WEBSITES TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING

• www.collegeboard.org
• www.actstudent.org
• www.march2success.com
• www.majortests.com
• www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat

Dual Credit Enrollment Process- Registration

• When scheduling for next year, indicate on

the course request you plan to take Dual Credit.

• Complete the Dual Credit Approval Form

and return to counseling office.

www.blinn.edu/dual_credit/Dual-Credit-Approval-Form.pdf

DUAL CREDIT REGISTRATION

• Blinn officials will be on the Bellville High campus to

register students on April 11, 2018

• Pictures for Blinn ID’s will be made that day
• The following items will need to be turned into the

counseling office by March 29, 2018 by 3:30.

 Dual Credit Approval Form  TSI Assessment scores or SAT/ACT scores as proof of

exemption

 Transcript (Counselors provide)  Principal Permission Form (Counselors provide)

WARNING - ALL PAPER WORK and TEST SCORES DUE WEEK BEFORE APRIL 6TH!!!

DUAL CREDIT PAYMENT

• Students are expected to set up and maintain

their myBlinn account.

• May attach personal email to Blinn email

account

• All correspondence from Blinn will come through

the student’s Blinn email account

• Payments may be made through myBlinn

account or on Blinn campus

Steps to follow to become Dual Credit Student by March 29th

www.applytexas.org as a Blinn Brenham Dual Credit Student www.blinn.edu/testing/pre_assessment.html Complete Pre- Assessment Activity - print off certificate www.blinn.edu/testing/brenham_testing.html Sign up and Take TSIA and bring scores to Counseling office www.blinn.edu/dual_credit/Dual-Credit-Approval-Form.pdf Complete and turn in Dual Credit Approval Form to Counseling office https://my.blinn.edu/cp/home/displaylogin Create a myblinn account https://my.blinn.edu/cp/home/displaylogin Fall Payment is due August 20, 2018

QUESTIONS

• Point of contact for Blinn Dual Credit



Elaine Abshire/Shannon Williford



Director/Coordinator, Dual Credit Programs



(979) 209-7547/(979)209-8218



eabshire@blinn.edu



shannon.williford@blinn.edu