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DUAL CREDIT

WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?

• Dual credit means two things are happening at once. Students

are earning high school credit while also earning college credit.

• Dual credit courses are taught at the college level. Expect the

class to be rigorous

DUAL CREDIT

• Dual credit registration for spring 2020 has begun. Download

packet from the counselor website or pick up a hard copy in the front office

• Be sure to meet all deadlines and follow instructions exactly

as provided

• Must meet TSI standards or exemption

WHAT IS TSI?

• TSI is the Texas Success Initiative and is used to determine college readiness
• The TSI test consists of reading, writing, and math section and is untimed
• Students MUST complete TSI prep before testing is allowed
• Students are given one opportunity per semester to test at NBHS at no cost
• If qualifying scores are met, students may enroll in dual credit courses
• If qualifying scores are not met, students may retest at the Alamo Colleges for a fee.

WHAT ARE TSI EXEMPTIONS?

• SAT Score of 480+ on Reading/Writing and 530+ on Math
• ACT Composite Score of 23+ with at least a 19 in English and a 19 in Math
• Students must provide a copy of scores to Mrs. Burton
• Students will need to order a copy of scores directly from College Board or ACT to send

to San Antonio College

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CREDIT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT A 4 YEAR UNIVERSITY?

• Access tccns.org to compare San Antonio College with the university you plan to

attend to ensure credits will transfer

• Credits earned may apply as electives if not required for the degree
• Out of state and private universities may not be listed on TCCNS
• Check with the admission department of prospective universities to verify credits

will transfer if needed

WHICH DUAL CREDIT COURSE SHOULD I TAKE?

• Start with the end goal in mind. Look at degree plans for the universities of interest and

see if any required courses may be satisfied with dual credit.

• Think about academic strengths and weaknesses when selecting courses.
• Remember this starts the college transcript, so don’t enroll for more than can be

successfully managed.

• Keep in mind out of school obligations such as work, practice, etc. and ensure students

have ample time to keep up with academic demands.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT VS DUAL CREDIT

• Both may be accepted by colleges/universities
• With AP

, there are no testing requirements for enrollment in a class

• AP college credit is based on the AP exam score at the end of the year
• With Dual Credit, acceptance is based on TSI scores and meeting all deadlines for

application

• College credit based on performance throughout the year, not one exam
• College rules and deadlines apply

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

• Dual credit classes start the college transcript
• Dual credit is a commitment to follow college deadlines, rigor, and rules
• Dual credit classes are free to students, but there may be text book costs
• Grading guidelines are strictly enforced, and there is no opportunity for retesting
• Think and plan carefully when selecting courses
• Students who are currently enrolled for dual credit only need to complete the course

selection page in the packet and return to the front office

NBHS COUNSELOR WEBSITE

• On the counselor website, all dual credit information is posted
• Please contact your child’s counselor for specific information regarding dual credit classes

and how they may fit in endorsement plans

• Please contact Angela Burton for specific questions regarding dual credit

Step # Required Activity Student Name/ID#: Activity Date Finished 1 Go to www.applytexas.org. Use the instructions found in this packet to complete the application. Directions must be filled out exactly as provided

• r your application will not go through properly. School or personal email

may be used for Apply Texas. Apply Texas deadline is OCTOBER 2, 2019. Email Mrs. Burton if you would like assistance completing the application. Online SAC

• application. Write

down username, password, and application # on p. 2 2 Check email DAILY for Banner ID# and ACES username from SAC/Alamo

• Colleges. This may take up to 2 weeks.

Check your email 3 Log into www.alamo.edu and click on the ACES tab at top right. Follow instructions in RED for first time users. Use the assigned username from SAC and default password then create your unique password. Write down Banner ID, username & password on p. 2 4 Log into ACES, click the START HERE tab and complete the Go FAAR and Test Prep Modules. If you cannot log in, call the SAC help line at 210-486-

• 0777. NBHS cannot reset passwords or access the ACES system for you.

Complete Go FAAR and Test Prep Modules 5 After completing Go FAAR and Test Prep Modules, print out the page with check marks next to the tasks, attach to your dual credit packet, and return the signed, completed packet to Mrs. Burton in the front office. Packet due date is OCTOBER 16, 2019. Turn in completed dual credit packet with all information completed 6 Register for TSI test on the high school website. Click on counselors on the left, then on dual credit, then on the link for TSI registration towards the

• top. Students must be on school Gmail to access the registration link.

Check TSI exemptions for SAT/ACT under important information. Register for TSI using school Gmail account 7 See back of packet for possible exemptions for TSI testing. If you meet SAT

• r ACT exemption scores, log onto your College Board or ACT account and

send scores electronically to San Antonio College. Also, provide Mrs. Burton with an unofficial copy of the score report. No screenshots. Send qualifying SAT and/or ACT scores to SAC 8 Initial TSI testing, retesting, and/or SAT/ACT electronic score submission deadline is November 6, 2019. Students may test at NBHS at no charge

• nce per semester. If students do not meet TSI standards, they may test at
• ne of the Alamo Colleges testing centers. Information is included in the

dual credit packet. Student MUST provide Mrs. Burton a copy of test scores if taken at Alamo Colleges. Students MUST have their Banner ID # to test. All testing due by November 6, 2019 to determine dual credit eligibility

NBHS DUAL CREDIT STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET

TAKE A PICTURE OR MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS Return to Mrs. Burton in the front office/counseling center along with the dual credit packet. Deadline is October 16, 2019. Student Name: Student ID: Grade Level 2019-2020: Student Email: Student Phone: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Phone:

APPLY TEXAS INFORMATION Username: Password: Application Number: ACES ACCOUNT INFORMATION

Banner ID: Username: Password:

Name:______________________________________________ ID:_______________________

Check the boxes on the left to indicate the dual credit course(s) you wish to take during the spring semester.

USE THIS TABLE ONLY IF STARTING THE DUAL CREDIT PROCESS DURING FALL SEMESTER

Check Box for Course Request SAC Course Name & # NBHS Course Name NBHS Course # # of College Hours Awarded Semester College Algebra – Math 1414 College Algebra DC 3160 4 Spring only Federal Government – GOVT 2305 Government DC 2350 3 Fall or Spring Medical Terminology – MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology DC (must be enrolled in Med Term in fall) 6111 3 Spring only

Check the boxes on the left to indicate the dual credit course(s) you wish to take beginning with the fall semester.

USE THIS TABLE ONLY IF STARTING THE DUAL CREDIT PROCESS DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER

Check Box for Course Request SAC Course Name & # NBHS Course Name NBHS Course # # of College Hours Awarded Semester Composition – ENGL 1301/1302 English 3 DC 1223 6 Fall and Spring Composition – ENGL 1301/1302 English 4 DC Fresh (For seniors taking 1st English DC class) 1323 6 Fall and Spring British Literature - ENGL 2322/2323 English 4 DC Soph (For seniors in the 2nd year of English DC) 1333 6 Fall and Spring College Algebra – MATH 1414 College Algebra DC 3160 4 Spring only College Algebra/PreCal – MATH 1414/MATH 2412 Collage Algebra DC/PreCal DC 3363 8 Fall and Spring World History – HIST 2321/2322 World History DC TBD 6 Fall and Spring US History – HIST 1301/1302 US History DC 2243 6 Fall and Spring Federal Government – GOVT 2305 Government DC 2350 3 Fall or Spring Environmental Biology – BIOL 2406 Environmental Science DC 3644 4 Fall only Medical Terminology – MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology DC (must be enrolled in Med Term in fall) 6111 3 Spring only BCIS III – BCIS 1306 BIMM II DC 6043 3 Fall only

NBHS AND SAC AGREEMENTS

• 4 pages of information regarding enrollment in dual credit
• 1 page is the NBHS agreement that must be signed by parent and student
• 3 page SAC agreement must be completed and signed by both student and parent
• Social Security # is optional
• Students is registering for spring 2020 dual credit

APPLY TEXAS

• Must be completed EXACTLY as directed in the packet
• Students complete the profile and the application parts
• Students must write Username, Password, and Application # on page 2 of the dual credit

packet

• Once Apply Texas is completed, students may copy/paste information into future

applications