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Kingwood High School

Dual Credit Packet

Fall 2015

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2015-2016 School Year Dear Prospective Dual Credit Student, You have indicated a desire to enroll in a dual credit course offered at Kingwood High School. Be sure to carefully read all of the information that follows regarding the Dual Credit Program and the enrollment process. PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE CREATING A COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT. DUAL CREDIT GRADES ARE REPORTED TO LSCS AND WILL BE ON YOUR LSCS TRANSCRIPT. Identify whether you are a New Student or a Returning Student and follow the necessary steps listed below. If you have additional questions after reading this packet, please visit the KHS website (Under Department/Guidance and Counseling) or contact Dorchelle Perez at Dorchelle.Perez@humble.k12.tx.us or via phone at (281) 641-7209. New Student - First time taking a Dual Credit course OR not enrolled in a Dual Credit course

for the Spring 2015 semester. FOLLOW STEPS 1 - 5.

Returning Student - Enrolled in a Dual Credit course for the Spring 2015 semester. FOLLOW STEPS 4 - 5.

STEP 1 Apply for Fall 2015 Dual Credit Admission. (page 4)

Please complete as soon as possible due to the additional requirements listed below.

STEP 2 Receive your Lone Star Student ID Number. (page 5) Receive via email upon completing Step 1.

STEP 3 Complete the TSI Pre-Assessment Activity. (page 6)

Score must be submitted with your paperwork.

STEP 4 Meet testing eligibility requirements. (page 8)

DEADLINE: 05/01/2015

STEP 5 Submit the Dual Credit Checklist with appropriate paperwork. (page 10)

DEADLINE: 05/01/2015

Access the LSC-K website at www.Lonestar.edu/dualcredit

for a detailed explanation of the Dual Credit Program.

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Dual Credit Program Information A Dual Credit Program allows eligible students to earn college credit for certain high school courses in which they are enrolled. Dual credit courses are high school courses that adhere to college-level standards. The primary purpose of the Dual Credit Program is to enable students who meet the requirements to earn college credits while completing their high school education. A successfully completed dual credit course earns the student college credit which may be applied toward an associate degree and/or may transfer to other colleges and universities. Under the High School/Dual Credit Agreement, students may not enroll in more than two dual credit courses per semester (6 to 8 credit hours). Universities’ Acceptance of Dual Credit Courses It must be noted that each college or university reserves the right to (1) accept college credits for transfer credit from another college or university and (2) apply them appropriately to a student’s transcript. It is the responsibility of the student to seek information from institutions in which he/she desires to transfer concerning the acceptance of dual credit course work and its application to a degree in the desired major. Students should verify with the college they plan to attend after high school graduation that the college credits earned through the dual credit program will transfer and apply toward a college degree. Poor performance of Students in a Dual Credit Course (Grade Below “C”) Students who are performing poorly (a grade of D or F) in a dual credit course will be dropped from the dual credit program. Student Academic Services Students enrolling in dual credit courses will be given the same rights and opportunities as all KHS students. Examples include library services, computer lab services, tutoring, student activities, and support services. Many of these services are on the Internet and can be accessed at www.lonestar.edu .

***SENIORS PLEASE NOTE:

The senior exemption policy DOES NOT apply to Dual Credit courses. You MUST take the final exam for a Dual Credit class.

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STEP 1: APPLY FOR FALL 2015 ADMISSION *Note that the entire process—application, testing and registration-- must be

completed by May 1.*

THIS STEP IS FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY (New to the Dual Credit Program OR were not enrolled in a Dual Credit course for Spring 2015)

Establish an Email Address

If you do not have an email address, you must create one before you can proceed.

You can obtain a free account at www.yahoo.com, www.hotmail.com or www.gmail.com.

Admissions Application Process http://www.lonestar.edu/admissions.htm Follow these steps to complete your application. Apply for Admissions New Credit Students: Admissions Application Application Account: Click here to create an account Create Account: Complete this portion. Remember to write down your temporary User ID and Password Return to Application Account: Enter your temporary User ID and Password (from above) Personal Information – Your information. 1 - Biographical Information 2 - Identification Information 3 - Contact Information 4 - Ethnicity Information 5 - Institutional Research Survey – Skip this entire page Interest and Educational Background 1 – Academic Goal Primary Intent or Purpose – Select – Earn an Associate’s Degree 2 – yr. Reverse Transfer and Auto Grad – You may leave blank 2 - Degrees Select the term applicant is applying for – 2015 Fall Degree & Certificate Options – Choose AA – Associate of Arts 3 – Majors and Campus Check only Kingwood Campus Leave keyword blank and then search Check the Kingwood and confirm The page should now read you have confirmed your major and campus selection.

Apply Now

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4. Applicant Profile Currently Enrolled in High School

I will NOT graduate prior to attending college 5. Educational Background Select High School inside US Use the High School Search bar to locate your school Fill in From, To and Graduation dates State Requirement 1 - Texas State Residency Answer Texas Residency Questionnaire (located above the save button) *General Comments Section Which Texas independent school district do you live? Use the Magnifying Glass to select your high school district. If your next question does not appear do the following: Place your cursor in the box and press the Tab key on your keyboard twice Select Yes to confirm, Submit, then select Next 2 - Bacterial Meningitis Information Check the box and select Next Application Confirmation 1 - Financial Responsibility Check the box and select Next 2 - Application Confirmation

Check the box, save and Submit You will receive a confirmation with your Student ID, User ID and you will create a Password. Be sure to write down your Student ID and Login information for future reference This overrides the temporary User ID and password created in the initial step.

STEP 2: RECEIVE YOUR LONE STAR ID NUMBER

Your Lone Star ID Number will be emailed to you after completing all of STEP 1. NOTE: If you do NOT receive a username and Lone Star ID number, please email Karin Goedjen at karin.goedjen@lonestar.edu with your full name and date of birth, and it will be emailed to you. MARK YOUR CALENDAR- Last day to PAY is AUGUST 12, 2015. *No student is officially enrolled in a Dual Credit class until payment is made. Dual Credit – Please create a folder to store all of your Lone Star Information, including ID number, Username, Password and Security Answers. Please contact Admissions with questions or assistance Student Service Center – 281-312-1600

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STEP 3: COMPLETE THE TSI PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY

Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) Directions Before you can take the TSI Assessment, you must participate in a Pre-Assessment Activity. LSCS is required to provide the Pre-Assessment Activity as well as document your participation, so it is very important that you complete this activity before you take the test. Also, you will not be allowed to take the TSI Assessment until you have completed this activity.

Go to: http://lonestar.edu > Click on myLoneStar or go directly to https://my.lonestar.edu

1. Enter your username/ID and password

2. Click on the “Complete your Pre-Assessment Activity now.”

3. Complete the following video.

4. At the end of the video, you will receive a message stating “Congratulations, you have completed this course.”

Make sure that you select the “Continue” button after this message and let the new window/tab that opens

fully load.

If you do not know your username or password to log into MyLoneStar, use the Incorrect Username and Incorrect Password icons to help you retrieve or reset your username/password. You may also call this number to reset your password security questions. If you are still having trouble logging in to your account or you do not see the link to the PAA when you log in, please contact the Technology Service Desk at 832-813-6600.

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STEP 4: MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

After you have completed your Lone Star Online Application

(www.lonestar.edu) you may then take your placement test for dual credit

classes. A pre-assessment activity must be completed through your

MyLoneStar account prior to getting your test ticket. See page 9 for a list

of eligibility requirements for each course offered at KHS. TSI testing

will be don at KHS on March 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Students who are unable

to test on these dates may schedule a test on the Lone Star campus.

A test ticket may be obtained from a dual credit Advisor Monday

through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, or from an academic

advisor during regular advising hours (Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:00

am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 to 7:00 pm or

Saturday 9:00 to 1:00pm. Please sign in at least ½ hour prior to closing)

To obtain a placement test ticket:

Go to the Student Conference Center Building (SCC) at 20000 Kingwood Drive, check in at the

Advising/Admissions desk and ask to see either Lynn Deal, Faye Juricek or Toni Seiter, who will write

you a test ticket. An academic advisor can also write a test ticket, but will not be able to answer specific

dual credit questions.

As a dual credit student your first placement test is at no cost to you. Please allow four hours to complete the

test and bring a picture ID. You must complete the pre-assessment activity before coming to campus to take

the placement test. This activity is available through your MyLonestar account. The Testing Center is located

in room 223 in the SCC building, the same building as advising, but on the second floor.

The Testing Center is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 8:00 am

to 4:30 pm. The testing center phone number is (281)-312-1476.

*Please note that Lone Star College will be closed March 9-13, and April 3-5 for Mid-term

break and Spring Holiday break.

Important Contact Information

Lynn Deal, Dual Credit Advisor (281)-312-1509 linda.d.deal@lonestar.edu

Faye Juricek, Part time Dual Credit Advisor (281)-318-4394 faye.m.juricek@lonestar.edu

Toni Seiter, Dual Credit Advisor (281)318-4365 anthony.j.seiter@LoneStar.edu

TUITION SCHEDULE Credit Hours

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

District Resident

$66 $84 $120 $138 $156 $174 $192 $210 $228 $246 $264 $282

* Tuition Subject To Change NOTE: Online classes cost an additional $15.00 per credit hour

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Courses Offered at KHS & Eligibility Requirements

TSI COMPLIANCE EXEMPTIONS

*Students enrolled in dual credit under this provision during their junior year must earn a grade of C or better in Dual

Credit courses to demonstrate evidence of eligibility for the 12th

grade. If the student does not earn a C or better, then the

student must demonstrate eligibility for the 12th

grade.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English IV H 1301/1302 6 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)}

College Transition H EDUC 1300 3 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)}

French III PreAP FREN 2311 3 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)} + AVANT

German III PreAP GERM 2311 3 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)} + AVANT

Spanish III PreAP SPAN 2311 3 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)} + AVANT

French IV AP FREN 2312 3 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)} + AVANT

German IV AP GERM 2312 3 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)} + AVANT

Spanish IV AP SPAN 2312 3 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)} + AVANT

College Algebra H MATH 1314 3 n/a Math {351}

PreCalculus AB PreAP MATH 1316/2412 7 n/a Math {351} + 1 Addtl. Math Requirement

PreCalculus BC PreAP MATH 1316/2412 7 n/a Math {351} + 1 Addtl. Math Requirement

Calculus AP AB MATH 2413 4 n/a Math {351} + 1 Addtl. Math Requirement

Calculus AP BC MATH 2413/2414 8 n/a Math {351} + 1 Addtl. Math Requirement

US History H HIST 1301/1302 6 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)}

US Government H GOVT 2305 3 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)}

Biology AP BIOL 1406 4 Lab fee $18 Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)}, Math {343}

Anatomy & Physiology H BIOL 2401 4 Lab fee $24 Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)}, Math {343}

Environmental Science AP ENVR 1401 4 n/a Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)}, Math {343}

Chemistry AP CHEM 1411 4 Lab fee Reading {351}, Writing {363, (4)}, Math {350}

Assessment Component Minimum Score

STAAR English 2 EOC 4000

*PSAT (current sophomores only) Critical Reading and Composite (both required) CR - 50, Composite - 107

*ACT PLAN / ACT Aspire English and Composite (both required) Eng - 19, Composite - 23

SAT Critical Reading and Composite (both required) CR – 500, Composite - 1070

Assessment Component Minimum Score

STAAR Algebra 1 EOC & Passed Algebra 2 Course 4000

*PSAT (current sophomores only) Math and Composite (both required) Math –62, Composite - 107

*ACT PLAN / ACT Aspire Math and Composite (both required) Math – 27, Composite - 23

SAT Math and Composite (both required) Math – 620, Composite - 1070

Assessment Component Minimum Score

STAAR Algebra 1 EOC & Passed Algebra 2 Course 4000

*PSAT (current sophomores only) Math and Composite (both required) Math – 50, Composite - 107

*ACT PLAN / ACT Aspire Math and Composite (both required) Math – 19, Composite - 23

SAT Math and Composite (both required) Math – 500, Composite - 1070

Course Level Minimum Score

2311 3.6

2312 5.2

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ADDITIONAL MATH REQUIREMENTS (must meet at least one)

COURSE ACT SAT COMPASS ACCUPLACER

1316, 1325,

1350, 1351

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550

CA 51

CLM 85

2412

25

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B or better in HS Pre-Cal or Trig

600

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B or better in HS Pre-Cal or Trig

CA 51 & T 0-50

and

B or better in HS Pre-Cal or Trig

CLM 94

and

B or better in HS Pre-Cal or Trig

2413

27

and

B or better in HS Pre-Cal or Trig

650

and

B or better in HS Pre-Cal or Trig

TI 51

and

B or better in HS Pre-Cal or Trig

CLM 103

and

B or better in HS Pre-Cal or Trig

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STEP 5: DUAL CREDIT CHECKLIST Students must submit this document and all other documents indicated below to

Ms. Perez Office by May 1, 2015.

Student Name:_______________________________________________________________ KHS ID#:___________________ Grade (2015-2016):_________ Course #1___________ Course#2_________ Course #3__________ Course #4___________ LSCS-K Username: ___________________________________ LSCS-K Password: ___________________________________ LSCS ID Number: _______________________________________

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

Completed Checklist Form (this page)

Complete TSI Pre-assessment Form – included in this packet (attach score) Copy of qualifying test scores

Dual Credit Program Student/Parent Consent Form (See Mrs. Perez in Room #1034)

RETURNING STUDENT CHECKLIST

Completed Checklist Form (this page) Copy of qualifying test scores

Dual Credit Program Student/Parent Consent Form (See Mrs. Perez in Room #1034) ***The senior exemption policy DOES NOT apply to Dual Credit courses. You MUST take the final exam for a Dual Credit class.

______________________________ ________________ Student’s Signature Date ______________________________ Parent’s Signature ______________________________ Counselor’s Signature

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Commonly Asked Dual Credit Questions Do I have to wait until my junior or senior year to take a Dual Credit class? In general, state policy requires that a student must be a junior to enroll in dual credit courses; however, there is one exception. The college has made an exception for students who were in the Spanish Immersion Program to allow them to begin taking Spanish language courses in 9th grade if they have continually been enrolled in the Spanish Immersion Program AND meet all other college entry requirements.

If I am a “returning” Dual Credit student, do I have to retest? It depends on the situation. Students that are already in the Lone Star system, and are taking a higher level course do not need to retest. EXCEPTION...last year a student took a history or foreign language class, and is now taking a math or science class and they did not meet the math requirement last year. They need to retest or bring an outside score for proof (ACT- SAT) only an issue if they used PSAT as a rising 11th grader. How do I qualify? Step one: Choose Dual course on Bridges. Step two: Apply to Lone Star. Step three: Meet the testing requirements set by Lone Star College. What does it cost? Tuition is free, pay only for fees (average $66 for a 3 credit class). See tuition schedule on page 7. Who teaches Dual Credit? Humble ISD/Kingwood High School teachers certified by Lone Star College. Online courses are taught by Lone Star professors. Where do I get my books? Humble ISD provides books for dual credit classes at no cost. How many Dual Credit classes may be taken? A student may take a maximum of two dual credit classes per semester. Do all colleges accept Dual Credit? Public colleges and universities in the state of Texas accept dual credit courses. However, how those credits transfer depends upon the college and the degree the student is seeking. See the Texas Common Course Numbering website for specific information on how a particular course transfers to a particular college or university in the state. Students must check with private and out of state schools about how and if these courses will transfer. Some private and out of state colleges also accept dual credit; however, students must check with these individual institutions to determine what will and will not transfer. Do my Dual Credit grades transfer to Texas public state colleges? Grades and courses are listed on the Lone Star College transcript. How those courses and grades are transcripted varies by receiving institution. Similarly, how the grades are treated with regard to GPA at the college or university varies by institution. Some include these grades as a part of the college or university overall GPA and some do not. Check with your college or university about that institution’s policies.

What do I need to know about using STAAR EOC or PSAT scores? Students can use their STAAR scores to meet college readiness. PSAT can be used for 11th grade ONLY. If students do not pass Dual Credit courses in their junior year with at least a C using PSAT scores, they cannot be placed using their PSAT scores again in 12th grade.

Things to Remember

Grades in dual credit classes become a permanent part of the student’s college record.

Courses are taught at KHS during the regular school day. Students do not need to travel to Lone Star College for class. Maintain a college grade of C (HS grade of 70) or better to remain in the program. Special approval is needed to take more than two dual credit courses per semester. Compare college and high school course calendars. They are not always the same. This is especially important in an online course. Payment must be made to Lone Star College by the due date or dual credit courses will be dropped. Withdrawal from a Dual Credit course requires notification of your high school and completion of the necessary paper work. The Lone Star College calendar has drop dates that are essential for dropping a course without a grade and dropping with a “W” as it will affect a student’s college transcript. Credit Transfer Courses may not transfer to all universities. Please verify if courses will transfer to college of choice: www.lonestar.edu/university-transfer-guide.htm OR www.tccns.org/.

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DUAL CREDIT PLACEMENT TESTING STUDY RESOURCES

1. www.lonestar.edu/test-preparation

2. http://ctle.hccs.edu/gcpass/prep_home.htm

3. http://www.mometrix.com/academy/texas-success-

initiative/

4. www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm

5. www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/

6. www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html

7. www.thea.nesinc.com/practice.htm (Tests are at the bottom of the page)

8. www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm

9. www.purplemath.com

10. http://nhmath.lonestar.edu/review-sheets.htm

11. www.coolmath.com