J Frank Dobie HS _2016-2017 Parent

Get Ahead.
Receive college credits while in high school
through the Dual Credit Program at San Jacinto College.
2016-2017
DUAL CREDIT
Parent and Student Interest Meeting
J. Frank Dobie High School
San Jacinto College
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Detra Merino, Dual Credit Coordinator
Rosemary Smiles, Dual Credit Administrative Assistant
Tilly Slaten, Distance Learning Coordinator
J.Frank Dobie High School
• Jennifer Johnson, College Now Coordinator
• Nancy Carlton, College Now Administrative Assistant
DID YOU KNOW?
High school students entering college with dual
credit, are generally more likely to be successful
in college, including completing a bachelor’s
degree in a more timely manner.
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High School Credit
+ College Credit
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AT THE SAME TIME
What is Dual Credit?
Dual Credit is the process by which a high
school student enrolls in a college course and
receives simultaneous credit for the course
from the college and the high school.
Earn both college and high school
credit at the same time
Affordable pathway to college
Understand what it takes to be
successful in college
Experience college before leaving
high school
Where are Dual Credit classes
taught?
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San Jacinto College campus
High school
Online
Combination of methods
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Why Dual Credit?
 Saves Money and Time.
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Affordable.
Reduces overall college costs
Speeds up the time to college
degree completion
 Get the Full College
Experience.
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Serves as a “controlled”
introduction to college life
Become familiar with college
registration process, policies
and procedures
Students take on the
responsibilities of being a
college student, easing the
transition from high school to
college
Academically advanced
students can challenge
themselves.
 Earn Transferable Credits.
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Credits transfers to most Texas
Public Colleges & Universities
with a “C” or higher.
Always check with the college
you want to attend about
transfer credits.
Many private & out of state
schools also accept the
credit…but you will want to
check first!
It is the student’s
responsibility to confirm with
any college they want to
attend if credits will transfer.
 Access to SJC Resources
Texas Common Course Numbering System
www.tccns.corg/tccns
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Perks for SJC Dual Credit Students
College
Libraries
Open
Computer
Labs
Writing Labs
Financial Aid
Services
Student Clubs
&
Organizations
Athletic
Events
Career and
Employment
Center
Game Room
Cosmetology
Spa & Salon
Barnes &
Noble
Bookstore
Starbucks,
Pizza Hut, and
Snack Café
Dual credit students are official college students with access to
the full range of services offered by San Jacinto College.
Student Success
Center
(Free tutoring services)
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Who is Eligible for Dual Credit
To participate in the Dual Credit program, you must:
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Current high school students (public, private or home-schooled) seeking to get
a jump on their college coursework
Have approval from the College Now Coordinator
Apply & meet the college’s requirements for admission
Satisfy the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements
Be academically motivated
Have good time-management skills
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Is Dual Credit
the Right Choice for Me?
Expectations for College
What is expected of college
students varies greatly from
what is expected of high school
students.
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Students who take dual credit
courses are beginning their
college career.
Students and parents should discuss
the level of commitment needed in
regards to their high school course
load and extra-curricular activities.
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This is a serious commitment and
should only be entered into by
those who are ready to be
committed to college-level work.
Must exhibit maturity and social
behavior necessary to be enrolled in
a college level course
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Remember!!! Dual credit classes
become part of your permanent
college transcript and impact
eligibility for financial aid and
scholarships!
Dual Credit students will be
academically challenged in a
college setting. Courses are
rigorous.
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How Does it Work?
• Students typically take two courses in the
fall, and two in the spring term.
– Special approval is needed to take more than
two dual credit courses per term.
• Dual credit grades become part of the
student’s high school and college
permanent academic records
– High School Transcript
• A grade of “C” or better is required to receive
high school credit.
– College Transcript
• Students can graduate from high school with
up to 24+ hours of college credit. More hours
can be earned by taking summer courses.
Students enjoy the convenience
of taking SJC dual credit courses
within their high school daytime
schedule.
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Types of Dual Credit Courses
ACADEMIC
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Courses (Texas Core Curriculum)
typically transfer to four-year
colleges and universities.
• Core courses meet the general education
or free elective requirements of an
undergraduate degree program
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Students taking these courses
often plan to pursue a four-year
degree after high school
graduation.
Course offerings vary by high school.
Each ISD determines the course options available for
their students to earn college credit.
WORKFORCE
(CAREER & TECHNICAL)
 Courses may or may not transfer to
four-year colleges and universities.
 Students taking these courses often
plan to enroll in a certificate or twoyear degree program.
 Helps students become employable
upon high school graduation.
Workforce Programs: Process Technology
(PTAC), Instrumentation, Child Development,
Cosmetology, and Welding.
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Traditional Course Sequence
Class
Summer Term
Fall Term
Spring Term
#1
EDUC 1300
HIST 1301
EDUC 1300 or
PSYC 2301
#2
Summer Term
Fall Term
Spring Term
HIST 1302
ENGL 1301
ENGL 1302
HUMA 1301
GOVT 2305
ECON 2301
Meet with your College Now Coordinator to verify your registration needs.
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Many variations can be made with their approval.
Students will typically take the year long sequence listed above and then pair another course with it
each semester from the box below.
Students take two courses per semester.
*Additional classes must be approved by your College Now Coordinator.
Students can come in the summers to gain additional coursework.
Note: EDUC 1300 (Learning Framework) must be taken in the first term you attend.
EDUC 1300
SPCH 1315
MATH 1314 (College Alg.)
BIOL 2401
PSYC 2301
ARTS 1301
MATH 2412 (Pre-Cal)
BIOL 2402
HUMA 1301
ECON 2301
MATH 1342 (Statistics)
BIOL 1406
SOCI 1301
GOVT 2305
MATH 1324 (Finite)
BIOL 1407
BCIS 1305
GOVT 2306
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework – This is a Pre-Core Curriculum course. Introduction to college-level student academic strategies.
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Cost Benefits
Dual Credit at San Jacinto
College is affordable.
• You pay only 30% of tuition and fees
for classes that count toward both
high school and college.
Estimated Costs for
6 hours of college credit
(approximate 2 classes)
Tuition and Fees
Books
In District
Out of District
Non-Resident
$126.60
$202.20
$310.20
$100 - $200.00
$100 - $200.00
$100 - $200.00
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FERPA
(Family Education Rights and Privacy Act)
What is FERPA?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the
privacy of a students educational records.
The law applies to all schools that receive
funds under an applicable program of the U.S.
Department of Education.
– When a student turns 18 years old,
or enrolls in an institution of higher
learning at any age, all rights
afforded to you as a parent under
FERPA transfer to the student.
– As college students, dual credit
participants are protected by FERPA
law and their information cannot be
disclosed.
However, there are options for
students who would like their
parents to receive this information.
– A student may log in to their student
account at any time to show the
record of grades to a parent.
– SOS & Blackboard Accounts
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View an unofficial transcript,
Order official transcripts for
college/university applications
Pay tuition and fees
Print a degree evaluation,
Check class schedule and final grades
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Communication & FERPA
• Student MUST communicate with the instructor.
– No Parent Conferences
WILL NOT
College
Professors
Department
Chairs
Additional
College
Personnel
communicate with
parents or the
high school
counselors due to
FERPA guidelines
---the federal law
prohibiting.
High School and College
Sharing Information:
FERPA allows high schools
and community colleges to
share the educational
records of dual credit
students without the
consent of either the
parents or the student.
• Midterm and final
grades are sent to the
high schools.
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Academic Freedom
ACADEMIC FREEDOM is
practiced at all San Jacinto
Colleges.
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Some of the topics covered in college
courses may be controversial.
College is a time for students to
critically analyze information
gathered through K-12 courses and
confront questions without easy
answers.
College instructors will teach the
same course material regardless if it
is a dual credit course or has dual
credit students in the course.
Academic Freedom allows
faculty and students to pursue
whatever inquiry they feel is
important and to speak about it
in the classroom without fear
of censorship.
• Understand that within a college environment,
students may encounter adult language and
images, different philosophical viewpoints and
belief systems.
• Understand that appropriate and essential
discipline specific terminology, concepts and
principles are utilized as needed in the
classroom setting.
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Student Rights & Responsibility
• Code of Student Conduct
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SJC’s Academic Calendar
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All high school students enrolled in college classes are
held accountable to policies, rules, and regulations of
the San Jacinto College District. For more
information, see Student Handbook.
Disruptive Behavior in Class
Academic Integrity (Cheating/Plagiarism)
San Jacinto College (SJC) academic calendar starts and
ends on different dates than high school calendars.
You are required to attend SJC courses even if your
high school is not in session for a particular day.
Disability Services Accommodations
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Because Dual Credit courses are college level and
taught by college approved instructors, students who
require accommodations may contact the SJC
Disability Services Counselor on campus for
assistance. 281-998-6150 ext. 3444
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Students can apply for accommodations at any point
in the semester, but we strongly encourage students
to apply for accommodations a few weeks prior to the
start of the semester.
Dual Credit Students, please contact the Dual Credit Office anytime you are in need of assistance.
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Grading Polices
 Students should communicate concerns
regarding grades directly with the
instructor.
REMEMBER! These are college
classes.
 Parents should communicate directly
with the College Now Coordinator
or the Dual Credit Office.
 They require STUDYING.
 Students should expect to attend class, do
work and study. If they don’t, they can
expect a poor or failing grade.
 College instructors ARE NOT REQUIRED to:
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Give make up work
Accept Late Work
Give Extra Credit
 It is the student’s responsibility to keep up
with grades and withdraw dates.
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Dual Credit students may not drop a dual credit
course without permission from the College Now
Coordinator It is the students responsibility to
notify his/her College Now Coordinator.
Students are on a
College Campus
 The internet is not filtered.
 College class conversations
are not censored.
 College students range in
age from 15-75+
 Free time and transitions are
not monitored.
How Do I Apply ?
ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS
 Each high school has a timeline in which you are to complete the admission process and
submit your paperwork to them.
 Please seek your timeline from your College Now Coordinator.
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STEP
#1
Apply
Online
TODAY!
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Apply for Admission to
Apply Online and Get an SJC Student ID (G#)
 Complete an admission application through ApplyTexas at
www.applytexas.org. SJC does not charge an application fee.
 Answer all questions completely:
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Valid email address (how student will be contacted).
Application = 2 year college admission application
College = San Jacinto Community College
Semester of Entry = Fall 2016 (or Summer 2016)
1st Major Code = General Studies AA (2nd Choice is yours)
High School = High School Name
Basis you are seeking admissions = Dual Credit
Primary reason for attending = Earn credits for transfer or 2 year
degree
– Citizen or Permanent Resident (not both).
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Some students may be asked to submit addition residency information.
 G# will come by email 2-3 days later.
– Will receive an automated email from ApplyTexas indicating
application was sent to SJC.
– Will receive an email for SJC stating additional documents are needed
for admissions. This is an important email.
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SAVE THESE EMAILS!
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STEP
#2
High school students who are
interested in taking dual credit
courses are required to meet
with their College Now
Coordinator to seek approval
before proceeding to the next
steps of the admissions &
registration process.
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Submit the
Dual Credit Enrollment Form
In order to be eligible to receive high school credit for dual
credit courses:
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Student must first meet with College Now Coordinator to
discuss course options and eligibility process.
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determines course applicability and credit equivalency.
is the final authority on what is required for high school
graduation.
 Student must receive written approval from the College Now
Coordinator and parent/guardian prior to taking the course.
 Dual Credit Enrollment Form
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Must be signed by student, parent, and College Now
Coordinator
It is the student’s responsibility to complete the registration
process with San Jacinto College.
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STEP
#3
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Take the TSI
To enroll in dual credit courses, students must show college
readiness in reading, writing, and/or math as applicable to
the course(s) the student plans to take.
Students may either take the TSIA or show scores from other accepted
assessments approved for placement.
The Texas
Success
Initiative (TSI) is a
mandatory computer
adaptive placement
examination designed to
improve student success in
college by requiring all
students attending public
institutions of higher
education, unless
considered TSI Exempt, to
complete assessment in
reading, writing and
mathematics before
enrolling in classes.
• TSIA (college entrance exam)
• Walk-in testing is available at SJC.
• 3 Parts (Mathematics, Reading, & Writing)
• TSIA Preparation Materials
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Mandatory TSI Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA).
• Prior to taking the TSI Assessment, you must participate in a PreAssessment Activity (PAA). This must be completed prior to any
student taking the TSI Assessment.
• The PAA is accessible from any computer with Internet access.
• TSI Exemption & Waivers*
• Not all students have to take the assessment test.
• Approved assessments are the TSIA, ACT, SAT, STAAR, PLAN, and PSAT.
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TSI Exemptions & Waivers
Test
Composite
Score
Minimum English
Critical Reading
ACT
23*
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SAT
1070*
500
PSAT
PLAN
STARR
(EOC)
107*
23*
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Level 2 on
English II (4000)
Minimum
Math
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(21 College Algebra)
500
(550 for College Algebra)
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(55 for College Algebra)
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(21 for College Algebra)
Level 2 on
Algebra I (4000) or higher
paired with a
Algebra II passing score
Expiration of Scores
EXEMPTION: Valid for 5 years.
EXEMPTION: Valid for 5 years.
WAIVER - Only valid while the
student is in high school taking
courses for dual credit.
WAIVER - Only valid while the
student is in high school taking
courses for dual credit.
WAIVER - Only valid while the
student is in high school taking
courses for dual credit.
*Composite scores must be met first before individual Math and English\Critical Reading score is met.
All scores must be official from testing company
or high school transcript.
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STEP
#4
THE LAW
Texas State established the
requirement for students
entering any Texas
institution of higher
education to provide
proper documentation
showing they have
received the bacterial
meningitis vaccination
within five years and at
least 10 calendar days
before the beginning of
the term.
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Bacterial Meningitis
Vaccination
College students under 22 years old must receive a meningitis vaccination.
– All new students are required to provide the college with
proof of a bacterial meningitis vaccination or booster.
– Submit proof of current Bacterial Meningitis Immunization
to the Office of Enrollment Services, S6.161
Must be submitted before student
can register for classes
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STEP
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Register for Classes
Dual Credit students are registered into classes by the Dual
Credit Office based on the Enrollment Form received by the high
school.
 Priority Registration
– Submit documents to the College Now Coordinator
by the high school deadline.
 Dates provided by your College Now Coordinator
 After Priority Registration
– Must register in person
– Bring documents to SJC Dual Credit Office before the
college registration deadline.
 See “Important Deadline and Dates” slide
 8:00 am – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday (Suite S8-1000).
Once the Dual Credit Office has processed your enrollment documents we
will send an Email confirmation and billing information to the Email address
provided.
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STEP
#6
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Payment of your College
Tuition
Payment of tuition and fees are due
when you register.
Tuition and fees for
dual credit courses
are due according
to the deadlines
published in the
current semester’s
course schedule
– Once your enrollment has been processed,
the 70% Dual Credit Fee Waiver will be
placed on your account.
• If you do not pay by the deadline you will be
removed from the class
– Ways to Pay
• Paid the full the remaining balance
• Installment Payment Plan ($25 service fee)
• Financial Aid (TPEG for Dual Credit Students)
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Dual Credit Installment Payment Plan
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The Installment Payment Plan is
another way to pay for tuition and
fees. Set up is available at the
campus Business Office (S6.110), or
through the students SOS account.
Students have the option to split
tuition and fees in four payments.
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Initial Payment $25 Setup Fee.
Due at time of Registration.
There is no installment payment plan
available for books and supplies.
2 Classes (6 Credit Hours)
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Tuition & Fees
In-District
Out-ofDistrict
$126.60
$202.20
Due at Registration Setup Fee
$25.00
$25.00
1st Payment
$42.20
$67.40
2nd Payment
$42.20
$67.40
3rd Payment
$42.20
$67.40
$151.60
$227.20
Total Payments + Setup
Fee
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Financial Aid
• TPEG Grant (Texas Public Education Grant)
– You may qualify for the grant to cover your share of the
tuition and fees.
– Limited funds available
– Awarding done on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Items to submitted to the Financial Aid Office .
– TPEG Form
– TASFA Application
– Student and Parents W-2 forms and the tax transcript.
• Textbooks and other costs not covered by TPEG.
Contact your College Now Coordinator, the Dual Credit Office,
or visit the SJC Financial Aid Office for more information.
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Financial Aid Department
South Campus
Suite: S6-181
Phone: 281-998-6150
Fax: 281-929-4652
Fall/Spring Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 7 pm
Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
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STEP
#7
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Textbooks & Supplies
Dual Credit students, like all college students, are
responsible for purchasing the required textbooks, and
any associated course materials.
• Payment for textbooks is made separate from
tuition/fees.
• Textbooks may be purchased at the SJC South Campus
Bookstore, S-11.103.
• Book costs vary each term as do the selection of
textbooks that instructors choose for the course.
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STEP
#8
Preparing for
Your First Day
at San Jacinto
College
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Show Up for Classes!
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College ID Card
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Get Your Parking Permit (If Applicable)
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Claim Your Student Accounts (SOS & Blackboard)
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Print out your Class Schedule
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Get to Campus Early to find your Classrooms
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Buy the Required Textbooks
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Be on Time for Classes
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Do Not Fall Behind on Readings & Homework
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Talk to your instructors: Show interest in class - and meet
with your instructors outside of class by visiting during
posted office hours. If you have questions, ask for answers
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Take advantage of the study resources on campus
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Check your college email often
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Returning Dual Credit Students
No need to Re-Apply through ApplyTexas
However, the following needs to be completed:
– Dual Credit Enrollment Form
– TSI Retest (if needed)
– Pay tuition & purchase any materials or books.
Please seek guidance from your College Now Coordinator.
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Registration Calendar
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San Jacinto College has a set calendar in which each high school is to submit the
required admission documents for their students
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Per this calendar, many high schools have decided to create their own deadlines to
ensure each student meets the San Jacinto College deadlines
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Registration Periods
– Fall & Summer Registrations
– Spring Registration
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March - June
October – November
The high school dual credit liaison will receive regular updates on the enrollment
status of their students
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Important Deadline and Dates
Summer/Fall 2016 Term
February 2016
Dual Credit Information Night
Term
Admission Documents
(Requirements #1 – 4)
Registration
Payment
Deadline
February 29 – *May 26th
Summer
2016
Fall
2016
May 16th
August 1st
*Deadline allows time to sort any
details before your high school
lets out for summer break.
April 11th
May 26th
Classes
Begin
June 6th
(Summer 1)
July 11th (Summer II)
August
12th
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to
start this process EARLY!
August 22th
What does all this
look like at Dobie?
Dobie Schedule
No Class – DC Math
• AM classes – 1st & 2nd
• PM classes – 6th & 7th
Some classes may meet outside the traditional
dual credit times. Math and Science must be
taken in the afternoon because of the lab times.
What kind of student is a
Dual Credit Student?
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Independent Learner
(80/20 vs 20/80 rule)
Responsible
Strong Time Management
Organized
Self Advocate (Professors / Dobie makeup work)
No Credit Recovery Issues
Grades will matter: Students can be dropped from the College
Now program for poor grades both at Dobie or San Jacinto
College.
Time Constraints
Bus Schedule
Transportation is provided between Dobie and San Jacinto
– AM Classes
Leaves Dobie for San Jacinto
6:40
Leaves San Jacinto for Dobie 9:05
*Conflict: Bus leaves Dobie before regular bus route arrives.
– PM Classes
Leaves Dobie for San Jacinto
12:40
Leaves San Jacinto for Dobie 2:20
*Conflict: Bus returns to Dobie after regular bus leaves
* Students who ride the bus must be able to provide transportation
Other Expectations:
Students are encouraged to participate in additional College
Now activities.
Fabulous Fridays
Program Support, Computers, Guest Speakers, Scholarships, etc.
Super Saturdays
College Tours – examples…A&M, Sam Houston, Lamar, UH
Communications
for Parents and Students
 Phone Numbers and Email accounts must remain
current.
 Students remember to check emails both personal
and San Jac accounts.
 Facebook and Twitter accounts – Please set triggers
Facebook - Dobie College Now
Twitter @DobieCollegeNow
Important Points to
Remember
• All deadlines must be met. Classes will fill and students will
not have the opportunity to participate.
• Payments must be made before drop date or students will be
automatically dropped from the course.
• Receipt with green half sheet form must be brought to the
College Now office in order for Dobie schedule to be updated
for the fall.
• Hang in there….the enrollment process takes several days to
complete.
Final Thoughts
Data shows Dual Credit students are
more likely to complete a college degree
than other students.
Come Join the Fun!!!!
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THANKS FOR LISTENING!
WHAT QUESTIONS
DO YOU HAVE FOR US?
Visit your College Now Coordinator
for additional information and course details.
Please make sure to take one of the
SJC South Campus Dual Credit Information Flyers.
How to Contact Us
SJC South Dual Credit
281-669-4704
http://www.sjcd.edu/dual-credit
@SanJacSouthDC