Dual Credit Program Presented by Shannon Mott Special Admissions Coordinator/Advisor Central Park Campus, McKinney [email protected]

What is dual credit?

& • You earn high school and college credit for the same course! • Courses taught by Collin College professor at your HS • Options to transfer to four year college/university or earn degree or certificate at Collin College

Why participate? • Save time and money • Courses are weighted the same as Pre-AP (5.0) on your high school transcript • Earn credits towards transfer • Transition smoother to your next institution and increase the likelihood of college graduation

Transfer U – transferu.collin.edu

McKinney ISD Dual Credit Options for Seniors Fall: English 1301 Spring: English 1302 Fall or Spring: Government 2305/Economics 2301 • Seniors may enroll in a maximum of 3 courses if including a Math, Science or Technical Course College Algebra Fall: Stars & Galaxies Spring: Earth Science Fall: IT Essentials CPMT 1405 Spring: Network + Fall and Spring: Emergency Medical Technician

McKinney ISD Dual Credit Options for Juniors • Fall: History 1301 • Spring: History 1302 • Juniors may also add the following technical course if they have completed Algebra II • Fall: IT Essentials CPMT 1405 • Spring: Network +

Technical Dual Credit Fall 2013 Cybersecurity/ Computer Networking

IT Essentials

Spring 2014

Network+

Fall 2013 Courses held at Collin MCKINNEY @ CPC McKinney ISD

CRN 18232

Course ID/Section GOVT2305.C08

Course Title Fed Govt

Day TR

Time 6:55-8:10

am/pm AM

Max 35

McKinney ISD

18239

GOVT2305.C70

Fed Govt

M

5:30-8:15

PM

35

McKinney ISD

13288

ENGL1301.C13

Comp/Rhet I

MW

6:55-8:10

AM

24

McKinney ISD

16542

ENGL1301.C71

Comp/Rhet I

T

5:30-8:15

PM

24

McKinney ISD

15293

HIST1301.C12

U.S.History I

TR

6:55-8:10

AM

35

McKinney ISD

16757

HIST1301.C70

U.S.History I

T

5:30-8:20

PM

35

McKinney ISD

15658

MATH1314.C06

College Algebra

TR

4:00-5:15

PM

30 30

McKinney ISD

18408

PHYS1403.WC1

Stars & Galaxies

Lecture

Online

Lab

Online

30 McKinney ISD

18409

PHYS1403.WCL

Stars & Galaxies

30 McKinney ISD

TBA

EMSP.1501.XMN

EMT-Basic

TBA

TBA

Fall 2013 Course Offerings at McKinney Boyd High School McKinney Boyd

CRN

Course ID/Section

Course Title

Day

Time

am/pm

Max

McKinney Boyd

15385

ENGL1301.MB1

Comp/Rhet I

MW

8:00-9:15

AM

25

McKinney Boyd

18462

GOVT2305.MB1

Fed Govt

TR

7:30-8:45

AM

30

McKinney Boyd

16635

ENGL.1301.MB2

Comp/Rhet I

TR

7:05-8:20

AM

24

McKinney Boyd

18466

GOVT2305.MB2

Fed Govt

MW

7:05-8:20

AM

30

McKinney Boyd

18461

ENGL1301.MB3

Comp/Rhet I

MW

1:40-2:55

PM

24

McKinney Boyd

18467

GOVT2305.MB3

Fed Govt

TR

1:40-2:55

PM

30

McKinney Boyd

15392

HIST1301.MB1

U.S. History

TR

7:05-8:20

AM

30

McKinney Boyd

17430

HIST1301.MB2

U.S.History I

TR

1:40-2:55

PM

30

McKinney Boyd

18492

MATH.1314.MB1

College Algebra

TR

3:15-4:30

PM

30

McKinney ISD

18391

CPMT.1405.MB1

IT Essentials

TWR

12:46-2:30

PM

30

Dual Credit Eligibility • Available with permission from your high school each semester for every course • Students complete the entire admissions process plus a permission form for registration at Collin College • Must be college ready as defined by Texas Success Initiative (TSI) testing standards (more details to follow) • Students must earn a C or better in each course to maintain participation in the program

Things to consider… • HS and Collin calendar may be different – You follow the Collin calendar – Collin College may hold classes at the high school if the high school building is open, even when high schools are not in session (ex: teacher work day) – If the high school site is not available, professors may make arrangements for online assignment or hold class at Collin campus – Weather closings--if the location where your class is held closes, you do not have class

Things to consider… • Attendance and Time Management is very important! – – – –

Attendance policies vary by professor Get to know the course syllabus Keep a planner For every hour that you are in class, plan to spend at least 2-3 hours outside of class studying and preparing for next class – Find the right balance between your course load and extracurricular activities

Things to consider… • FERPA and Personal Responsibility – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act – Federal law that ensures privacy of student educational records (begins when student starts college regardless of age) – Collin cannot share grades, course schedules, test scores, etc. with parents – Students’ opportunity to gain new responsibilities and act on his/her own behalf

Things to consider… • Collin College deadlines for Drop/Withdraw – Listed in Collin College registration guide – Drop is before the term’s census date and will not appear on college transcript – Withdraw is after term’s census date and will appear as “W” on college transcript, does not affect GPA – Must complete paperwork on Collin campus – Impact on graduation – Discuss with your HS counselor

Things to consider… • Collin College Student Handbook – You are a college student! – Abide by all policies, procedures and decisions of the college as outlined in the current Student Handbook (available online) – Dean of Students • Plagiarism/Discipline

I am ready to sign up for dual credit …

What do I do now?

Start with your High School Counselor!

Checklist Admissions: 1. Submit an Application 2. Submit Official HS Transcript 3. Submit Proof or Request for Exception - Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Testing: 4. Complete the TSI requirements Registration: 5. Register with an Academic Advisor After Registration 6. Pay Tuition 7. Buy books 8. Get Student ID and Parking Sticker

1. Application for Admission WHEN do I apply? – You may apply online now for fall 2013! – Must be complete before anything else can occur at Collin. HOW? – Complete online with the Texas Common Application at ApplyTexas.org

Questions on ApplyTexas.org • Create an account/profile and then an application. • Collin is a two year school. • You may select any available choice for major. • Under Admissions Basis, you will select Dual Credit. • Residency/tuition is decided based on your answers on the application. -Questions? Please contact our Admissions and Records office

2. High School Transcript • Collin needs the most recent high school transcript for every student. • It is used to meet testing requirements and set prerequisites. • It can help prove residency and defines your status. • May have vaccination information. • Your HS will provide to us-make sure they know you want to participate.

3. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination • State Law (SB 1107) requires all students under the age of 30 entering a higher education institution to show proof of having the vaccine prior to the start of the term. • This is an admissions requirement for Collin College and should be completed before registration. • May sign Request for Exception if taking courses on HS campus only (purple form in packet).

4. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) • The TSI is designed to measure competency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Students need a status in all subject areas. • It is used for placement purposes. • Students must place at college level in reading and writing to take any course. • Students wanting to take a math course or courses with math placement requirements, must take a Collin College math assessment regardless of exemptions.

TSI Exemptions TAKS-Exit Level 11th Grade

2200 Math

2200 ELA

3 Writing Subscore

ACT

19 Math

19 Verbal

23 Composite

SAT 1

Minimum 500 Math

Minimum 500 Critical Reading

1070 Combined Math and Critical Reading

All students not eligible for an exemption must take an approved placement test prior to enrolling in any Texas public college or university. Students taking a math course must take a Collin math assessment regardless of exemptions.

TSI What will I need to do? During the week: • Get a testing referral from Admissions and Records Office or Academic Advising. • Pay the cashier, cost is maximum $29. • Schedule an appointment to test with any campus Testing Center. • See an Academic Advisor to review your results.

When can I test? • You may begin testing Monday-Thursday as late as 4pm. We also have Saturdays by appointment! • We are expecting you! Schedule for: – Saturday, 5/1 – Saturday, 5/6, – Saturday, 5/11 – Saturday, 5/18

What if my TSI scores are low? • The purpose of this assessment is to find out what level you should start your coursework. • If you do not place at “college level,” that means you need to focus on your high school work at this time. - This is NOT uncommon.

Checklist Review Admissions and Testing Complete!
1. Submitted an Application
2. Submitted official HS Transcript
3. Submitted Meningitis Vaccination or Request for Exception
4. Met the TSI requirements

Now you are ready for registration (step #5)!

5. Register for Courses with an Academic Advisor • Dual Credit students must register in person with a photo ID. • You will need your completed permission form with the required signatures. • Pay attention to deadlines for add/drop.

Fall 2013 Important Dates • You can apply online at ApplyTexas.org now! • Early registration is: • Wednesday, June 12th 9-11am at Collin College in McKinney in the Conference Center. • This is the early day, not the only day!

• Regular registration on Collin College campuses is June 18th-June 27th • Registration and payment must be complete by Thursday, June 27th at 5 p.m. • Fall semester is August 26th-December 15th

Fall 2013 Important Dates • You can apply online at ApplyTexas.org now! • Early registration is: • Wednesday, June 12th 9-11am at Collin College in McKinney in the Conference Center. • This is the early day, not the only day!

• Regular registration on Collin College campuses is June 18th-July 31st • Registration and payment must be complete by Wednesday, July 31st at 5 p.m. • Fall semester is August 26th-December 15th

Summer 2013 Important Dates • Open registration began on Thursday, March 14th • Summer I: June 10th-July 11th • Registration and payment must be complete by: May 29th • Summer II: July 15th-August 15th • Registration and payment must be complete by: July 9th • Summer III: June 10th-August 15th • Registration and payment must be complete by: May 29th

What if my student cannot attend registration? • Parents may register for their student with a letter of release and a photo ID. • The letter is only good for one day. • Needs to include the date, student’s name, your name, what you are going to do, and the student’s signature. • Template available online! – from Collin.edu click on Admissions, Forms, and Permit to Register for Another Person

6. Pay Tuition • $38 per credit hour for students residing in Collin County=$116 for a 3 credit hr course • $75 per credit hour for students residing out of Collin County=$227 for a 3 credit hr course • $135 per credit hour for out of state or out of country students=$407 for a 3 credit hr course • Tuition waived for students qualifying for free or reduced lunch at the high school *Total cost per 3 credit hour course includes a $2 per semester student records fee

7. Get Books • You have to buy books in college! • You can find out which books you need by going online to the bookstore’s website a couple of weeks before the semester begins. • You may purchase books from your preferred retailer.

GOVT 2305 TC1

8. College ID and Parking Sticker • Pick up from a Student Life office on any campus • Both are FREE! • Allows you to use campus services • IDs available August 13th for fall • Do not need for first day of class– please pick up at your convenience

Collin College Resources FREE for all Collin Students!

• Accommodations at Collin College for Equal Support Services (ACCESS) • Career Services • Counseling • Library • Math Lab • Tutoring • Writing Center

Thank you! Questions? Please contact us. http://www.collin.edu/dualcredit 469-365-1850 [email protected]