DUAL CREDIT

Bellville High School

January 11, 2017

Earning College Credit in High School

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Current Juniors –

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Current Sophomores –

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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

New 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 of 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

80 minutes in length

Fall 2017

• 7:35 am – 8:55 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)

Juniors

History 1301 (Fall) / History 1302 (Spring)

Tentative new courses

Psychology

Sociology

DUAL CREDIT CAN

SAVE MONEY

Fall 2016 3 Hours 15 Hours

Academic Dual Credit Student $318

Regular Blinn Student $474 $2,370

Sam Houston State University $1,586 $4,757

Texas State $1,700 $5,100

Texas A&M $1,618 $4,854

Approximation of “tuition and fees” as of 2015-2016.

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

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. 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. This certificate must be

presented with payment when taking the

TSIA. No certificate, No testing.

TSI REGISTRATION Contact Blinn/Brenham to reserve a day for

testing (Monday-Thursday or designated

Saturdays)

(979) 830-4196

Bellville Test Day- Saturday, February 4,

2017 and March 25, 2017

• Sign up online (First come, first serve)

55-60 Seats

• Let the counseling office know that you

plan to test that day

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 TEST DAY Bring to test center

Certificate of Pre-Assessment Activity

Photo ID

Payment receipt

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 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”

o READING

• Scores of 355

o MATH

• Scores of 356

o WRITING

Placement score of at least 350 AND an essay score of at

least a 5; OR

Placement score of at least 363 AND an essay score of

4; OR

Placement score of less than 350, AND an ABE Diagnostic

level of at least a 4, AND an essay score of at

least a 5

Scores Required for Courses

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

Test-Scores.pdf

English Reading - 355 or higher

Writing – Essay score of 4 or higher and

Multiple Choice of 363 or higher OR

Essay Score of 5

U.S. History, Government, Psychology Reading – 355 or higher

EXEMPTIONS FOR

TSI ASSESSMENT

SAT Math = 530, Critical Reading = 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 – $45.00

With writing added- $57.00 Three subjects

Reading

• 65 minutes, 52 questions

Writing and Language

• 35 minutes, 44 questions

Math

• No calculator 25 minutes, 20 questions

• Calculator 55 minutes, 38 questions

Essay

• 50 minutes Optional

SAT Scoring

Total Score

• Scaled score ranges from 400 to 1600 combining Reading and Writing score and the Math

score.

Two Section scores (200 to 800 scale)

• Reading and Writing (not including essay)

• Math

Three Test Scores (10 to 40 scale)

• Reading

• Writing and Language (not including Essay)

• Math

Two cross-test scores (10 to 40 scale)

• Analysis in Science

• Analysis in History/Social Studies

Seven Sub-scores (1 to 15 scale)

• Expression of Ideas, Standard English Conventions, Heart of Algebra, Passport to

Advanced Math, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Words in Context, Command of

Evidence

Optional Essay Scores (2 to 8 scale)

• Reading, Analysis and Writing

Penalties - No penalties for guessing

SAT TESTING DATES

March 11, 2017

Registration deadline - February 10

May 6, 2017

Registration deadline - April 7

June 3, 2017

Registration deadline - May 9

*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 - $42.50 With Writing added - $58.50

Four subjects English

• 45 minutes

Math • 60 minutes

Reading • 35 minutes

Science • 35 minutes

Writing (OPTIONAL) • 30 minutes

ACT

Scoring Each subject score ranges 1-36

Composite or Total score – Average of the four sections

together

Optional Essay – scores from 1-12

Penalties No penalties for wrong answers

Since incorrect answers do not count against student,

always attempt to make an education guess

Always select an answer

ACT TESTING DATES

February 11, 2017

Registration deadline – January 13

April 8, 2017

Registration deadline- March 9

June 10, 2017

Registration deadline – May 5

*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 schedule you plan to take Dual Credit.

Complete the Dual Credit Approval Form

and return to counseling office. http://www.blinn.edu/dual_credit/Dual-Credit-Approval-Form-

2014.pdf

DUAL CREDIT REGISTRATION Blinn officials will be on the Bellville High campus to

register students on April 5, 2017

Pictures for Blinn ID’s will be made that day

The following items will be collected from students on March 31, 2017 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 5TH!!!

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

Dual Credit Deadlines are found on this website: https://www.blinn.edu/dual_credit/dats.html

QUESTIONS

Point of contact for Blinn Dual Credit Elaine Abshire

Director, Dual Credit Programs

(979) 209-7547

eabshire@blinn.edu