Transcript Conroe Independent School District & Lone Star Community

Caney Creek High School
Accelerated College Program
Conroe Independent School District & Lone
Star Community College‐ Montgomery
Who should apply?
• Highly motivated incoming students who
* want to focus on academics.
* have committed parental support.
• Prospective students must
* apply and be accepted to the program.
* meet Lone Star testing requirements.
• CCHS will provide support to students preparing for the
TSI exam.
What are the benefits?
• Academic rigor
• Savings in time
• Reduced tuition
• Supportive environment throughout High School to
begin a college experience.
• Students will have the opportunity to earn 60 college
credit hours of coursework by the time they
graduate from High School
How Do I Apply?
CCHS Accelerated College Application Process
• Complete the Parent & Student Statement Forms
• Obtain recommendations from your current English teacher,
Math teacher, and Counselor
• Return complete application packet to your counselor or to
Mrs. Horn at CCHS
NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON FRIDAY MAY 15. All documents
must be included.
After acceptance to the program - Fall 2015
• Apply to Lone Star College
• Take TSI exam
Reminders
• Begin the application process early
• Give your teachers and counselor time to complete their
recommendations.
• Application deadline:
3:00 PM FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015.
• Application should be submitted to your counselor at
Moorhead or delivered to Mrs. Horn at CCHS.
Why Should I Consider
Accelerated College?
• Begin your college experience while in high school.
• Save time and money by taking Dual Credit courses at a reduced
tuition price.
• Have individual and group support to assist with success in the
program.
• Earn 60 college credit hours by the time your graduate from high
school.
• Begin your professional career years earlier than you would with a
traditional educational pathway.
Other Considerations
What is really important to you?
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High GPA and/or class rank
Participation in sports, band, and/or other clubs & organizations
What are your plans beyond high school?
• Attend a private college
• Live at home and commute to college
• Transfer to prestigious university outside of Texas
How mature are you?
If your earns an Associate Degree while in high school –
you will be transferring to a university at age 18 and
attending classes with students two or more years older.
What are the Costs?
Dual Credit classes at CCHS
• $ 66 for 3 credit hours (1 course)
• $120 for 6 credit hours (2 courses)
• Books
Lone Star credit only
• $212 for 3 credit hours
• $392 for 6 credit hours
• Books
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9
Grade Year
• English I/Pre-AP
• Algebra I
OR
Geometry/Pre-AP
• World Geo/Pre-AP or Human Geo AP
• Biology/Pre-AP
• Foreign Language
• PE or Fine Art
• Health
• EDU 1300 Dual Credit
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9
Grade Summer
At Lone Star– College Credit Only
• PHED 1164 Intro to Physical Fitness & Sports
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10
Grade Year
CCHS Classes – High School Credit
• English II/Pre-AP
• Geometry/Pre-AP OR Algebra II/Pre-AP
• World History/AP
• Chemistry/Pre-AP
• Foreign Language year 2
• PE or Fine Art
• Elective
Lone Star Classes – College Credit Only
• Sociology
• Speech
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10
Grade Summer
Classes at Lone Star
• Psychology 2301
Dual Credit
• LS Elective
College Credit Only
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11
Grade Year
CCHS Classes –
• English 1301/1302
Dual Credit
• US History 1301/1302
• Algebra II PreAp or
or College Algebra
Dual Credit
HS Credit
Dual Credit
• Physics/AP Physics I
HS Credit
• Foreign Language year 3
or elective
HS Credit
Lone Star Classes – College Credit Only
• LS Creative Art Course
• LS Elective
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11
Grade Summer
Dual Credit Classes at Lone Star
• Government 2305
• Economics 2301
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12
Grade Year
• English 2332/2333
Dual Credit
• College Algebra or
Dual Credit
PreCal AP
HS Credit
• HS Science #4
HS Credit
• HS Elective
HS Credit
• HS Elective
HS Credit
Lone Star Classes – College Credit Only
• LS Natural Science Course
• GOVT 2306
• LS Natural Science Course
Where do I sign up?
• Application Packets are from the counseling office at
Moorhead or from Mrs. Horn at Caney Creek.
QUESTIONS?
For more information contact:
Cindy Horn
[email protected]
936-709-2034