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UISD Guidelines Early Start Pathway
2019 - 2020
Department of Advanced Academics (Class of 2023)
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Dual Credit Overview
The Dual Credit Program offers students an opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Upon successful completion of a Dual Credit course, a student will earn “dual credit” – high school and college credit – simultaneously. These courses provide advanced academic instruction beyond, or in greater depth than, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for a corresponding high school course. 2
UISD Early Start Pathway 2019-2020
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33 hours earned (30 Core Complete) Possible 18 hours earned during the summer with LC College Academy Total Possible Hours earned as a senior: 33 + 18 = 51 hrs.
Foundational Component Areas College Course High School Course Tier Required SCHCreative Arts ARTS 1301 -Art Appreciation Art 1 (9th) 1 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I SS Adv. Studies (10th) 1HIST 1302 - United States History II US History (11th) 1
ENGL 1301 - Composition I English 3 (11th) 1ENGL 1302 - Composition II English 4 (12th) 1
Math MATH XXXX - College Math 4th Math (12th) 1 3Language, Philosophy, and Culture ENGL 2327 - American Literature English 4 (12th) 1 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Government (12th) 1GOVT 2306 - Texas Government SS Spec. Topics (12th) 2
Social /Behavioral Science PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Psychology (12th) 1 3Social/Behavioral Science SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Sociology (12th) 2 Elective
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Total Elective HoursTotal Course Hours
Communication 6
American History 6
Government/Political Science 6
Total Core Hours
Concurrent Enrollment
What is the difference between Dual Credit and concurrent enrollment?
Concurrent enrollment may also be referred to as dual enrollment. Dual Credit may be viewed as a form of concurrent enrollment, because the student is enrolled in both high school and college at the same time. However, concurrent enrollment, the credit earned is only at the college.
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Application Process Application deadline is Friday, May 24, 2019 for current
8th graders, it is encouraged to submit your application before this date.
Applications must be turned in to your 8th grade counselor.
One standard application is needed for entrance into the Early Start Pathway.
A minimum core GPA of 85 is required to submit an application. Your counselor will notify you if you have met the 85 core minimum GPA.
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Application Process Students will need to select the high
school that they are attending as 9th graders.
Applications must be legible and current phone numbers must be provided.
TSI testing in Reading and Writing is required.
The application requires parent/guardian signature.
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Entrance Criteria An overall grade average of 85 is required in the
combined average of core subject areas (math, science, language arts, reading, and social studies) based on your 1st semester report card in 8th grade and final report card in 7th grade.
All students will take the TSI assessment (TSIA), The TSIA is part of the Texas Success Initiative program designed to help your college or university determine if you are ready for college-level course work in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Reading – 351 Writing – 340 with a 4 or better on the essay
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Testing Procedures Parent Permission is required prior to TSI testing.
Students may TSI test Reading at the middle school they
are attending as 8th graders Students may TSI test Writing at the high school that they
are attending as 9th graders
Test dates are based on the middle or high school campus TSI Testing Schedule
Contact your 8th grade counselor for TSI testing Reading dates 8
Testing Procedures Students are encouraged to TSI test as soon as
possible to determine qualification A criterion-referenced computer adaptive assessment
The specific questions that appear on any given test administration varies based on each individual student’s performance on each item. It includes a placement test and a diagnostic test
Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity The site where you take your TSI test is required to provide the Pre-Assessment Activity as well as document your participation.
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TSI Reading Score
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TSI Writing Score
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TSI Essay Score
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TSI Essay Score
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Notification of Acceptance Parents will be notified by the campus administration
once your child has qualified for the Early Start Pathway.
If accepted, a student/parent agreement will be required as acceptance to the Early Start Pathway.
All students must return the student/parent agreement to accept enrollment by the end of September of each Fall Term.
Students may apply again as 10th graders if the qualifications were not met as 9th graders. 14
Early Start Contact Information
Mrs. Karla Peña Nuñez, UHS Academic Coordinator (956)473-5678; email: [email protected] Mrs. Wendelyn K. Reyes, AHS Academic Coordinator (956)473-5811; email: [email protected] Ms. Emily Moncivais, USHS Academic Coordinator (956)473-5410; email: [email protected] Ms. Darlene Munoz, LBJHS Academic Coordinator (956) 473-2392; email: [email protected]
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TSIA Contact Information Mrs. Maria Alarcon, UHS Magnet Dean (956)473-5627; email: [email protected] Mrs. Rosanna Arizola, UHS Assistant Principal (956)473-5607; email: [email protected] Ms. Isabel Valdez, AHS Assistant Principal (956)473-5803; email: [email protected] Ms. Denise Collins, USHS Assistant Principal (956)473-5411; email: [email protected] Mr. Juan Herrera, LBJHS Assistant Principal (956) 473-5104; email: [email protected]
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