Transcript 2015 August Counselor Luncheon

2015
Counselor and
Administrator
Luncheon
Update
College Prep Course Rules
Update
 A student who successfully completes a college
preparatory course under Texas Education Code
§28.014 is exempt for a period of twelve (12) months
from the date of high school graduation with respect
to the content area of the course.
 This exemption applies only at the institution of
higher education that partners with the school
district in which the student is enrolled to provide
the course.
College Prep Course MOU Information
 MOU’s for teaching these college preparatory
courses were received from49 school districts.
 Last summer 70 ELA and 79 math teachers
were trained to teach college prep classes.
College Prep Course Information
 College will determine standards for determining
successful course completion as it relates to the college
exemption.
 To be eligible for enrollment in a college preparatory
mathematics and/or English language arts course the
student did not meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
Exemption standards as defined in TAC19.1.4D Rule
§4.85 and in TEC Sec. 28.014.
College Prep at Your High School
 College Prep Course is designed for seniors only.
 Courses will be conducted at the high school with the
high school administration being responsible for
designating the instructor and the times for the courses
to be taught on the campus.
 Courses need to be coded using PEIMS number and
CPELA and CPMAT on the student’s transcript.
College Prep Course Training
 College Prep Course instructors must attend
training provided by SPC
 Please register on the Region 17 website at
http://www.esc17.net/ and choose training tab
 Math—Friday September 18th
 ELA—Friday September 11th.
Dual Credit News
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Honor Cords— 235 honor cords were awarded to
graduating Seniors who had earned 24 or more dual
credit hours.
 HB 505- passed this legislative session
 May not limit number of dual credit courses or hours in which
a student may enroll while in high school
 May not limit the number of dual credit courses or hours in
which a student may enroll each semester or academic year
 May not limit the grade levels at which a high school student
may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course
What is Dual Credit?
 Process by which a high school student enrolls in a college
course and receives simultaneous academic credit for the
course from both the college and the high school.
 Dual credit courses are college level courses which require
that all pre-requisites for that course be met prior to
enrollment.
How many students are in dual credit?
• Approximately 2000 students per
semester at SPC
• From 74 Public, Private & Charter High
Schools in our area
How Much Can I Save With Dual Credit Courses?
All
Dual Credit
In District
(Hockley Co.)
Out of District
(TX Resident)
3 Semester Hours
$210
$348
$465
4 Semester Hours
$268
$447
$603
5 Semester Hours
$326
$546
$741
6 Semester Hours
$384
$645
$879
7 Semester Hours
$442
$744
$1017
8 Semester Hours
$500
$843
$1155
9 Semester Hours
$558
$942
$1293
Hours Taken
Who is eligible?
 Students who are in TSI compliance, and have
permission from their parent, high school principal
and the Dean of Admissions and Records are eligible
to enroll in dual credit courses.
How are dual credit classes offered?
 Face-to-face classroom at the high school taught by high
school teachers who also have necessary credentials to
teach in college (Master’s degree with 18 hours in area)
 Face-to-face classroom at the high school taught by
fulltime SPC faculty member
 Interactive Television (ITV)
 Online
 Dual Credit Courses Meet Core Requirements
 Texas public colleges/universities must accept up
to 60 credit hours
 Transfer versus Apply to Degree
 Transfer Course by Course
 Transfer Complete Core (42 hours)
 Transfer Student Scholarship Opportunities
Students should contact their universities for more
information.
Dual Credit Courses Meet Core Requirements
Communication—6 credit hours
 ENGL 1301 & 1302, SPCH 1311, BCIS 1305
Mathematics—3 credit hours
 Math 1314, 1316, 1324, 1342, 2412
History—6 credit hours
 HIST 1301 & 1302
Life & Physical Science—6 credit hours
 BIOL 1408 & 1409, CHEM 1411, GEOL 1403 & 1404
 PHYS 1401, 1402, 2425 , 2426
Government—6 credit hours
 GOVT 2305 & 2306
Language, Philosophy & Culture—3 credit hours
 ENGL 2332 & 2333
 HUMA 1301, 2319, 2323
Fine Arts—3 credit hours
 ARTS 1301 & 1325, DRAM 1310, MUSI 1306
Social & Behavioral Science—3 credit hours
 ECON 2301, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2314, SOCI 1301
Institutional Option—6 credit hours
Oral Communication—3 credit hours
 SPCH 1311
To Be Determined By Student—3 credit hours
 PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301, ENGL 2333
Total Credit Hours .............................42
What electives are available through dual
credit?
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ACCT 2301
AGRI 1231
AGRI 1329
AGRI 2321
AGRI 2371
ARTS 1301
BCIS 1405
BIOL 1308
CDEC 1317
CDEC 2322
CDEC 2324
ECON 2301
Principles of Accounting I
The Agricultural Industry
Principles of Food Sciences
Livestock Evaluation
Agribusiness Finance
Art Appreciation
Intro to Computers & Science
General Biology
Child Development Associate Training I
Child Development Associate Training II
Child Development Associate Training III
Macroeconomics
What electives are available through dual
credit?
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ENGL 2332
HUMA 2319
HUMA 2323
ITSE 1411
MATH 1316
MATH 1324
MATH 1442
MUSI 1306
PSYC 2301
PSYC 2314
SOCI 1301
SPCH 1321
World Lit I
American Minority Studies
World Cultures
Beginning Web Programing
Plane Trigonometry
Math for Business & Social Science
Business Statistics
Music Appreciation
General Psychology
Lifespan Growth & Development
Introduction to Sociology
Business & Professional Speech
Dual Credit Changes Effective
Fall 2015
 Dual Credit students are no longer limited to 15
hours per semester.
 Students are no longer restricted to 2 courses
per semester without additional approval.
 Requirement that students taking 3 or more
courses must make at least a grade of “C” in
each course in order to continue taking more
than 2 courses will most likely be repealed.
Dual Credit Reminders
 Students enrolling in Workforce (Career Technical Education)
courses applied to Level I Certificates (such as Welding &
Cosmetology) do not have to be TSI compliant.
 Juniors taking dual credit courses may use PSAT & PLAN
scores to satisfy TSI requirements for the junior year and must
make at least a C in the courses they are taking in order to be
able to demonstrate enrollment eligibility for their senior year.
Students could be exempt the following year on one or more areas
based on prior college coursework.
Dual Credit Coordinator Stipends
 Stipends will be based on SPC Census day
enrollments.
 Schools will designate who the DC Coordinators
are and how many they wish to be paid.
 Schools with multiple coordinators will have the
stipends divided equally among them.
 Stipends will be paid on Oct. 1st and March 1st.
Stipends cannot be paid until all required
paperwork is completed.
Dual Credit Coordinator Stipends
Student Enrollment
 1-10
 11-25
 26-50
 276-100
 101-125
 126-150
 151-175
 176-200
 201-225
 226-250
Stipend
100.00
150.00
200.00
400.00
500.00
600.00
700.00
800.00
900.00
1000.00
Dual Credit Coordinator Stipend
Paperwork
 Returning Coordinators will only need to complete
the Part-time TRS payroll form and SFA 1945 that
must be done annually
 New Coordinators will need to complete the entire
packet of paperwork
Dual Credit Coordinator Stipends
Transcript Requests:
 Please request transcripts from all colleges and
universities attended
 Please request paper transcripts sent directly to
Dean Ron Spears
 Transcripts cannot be “issued to student”
 Transcripts cannot be sent electronically even if it
is between the institutions.
Dual Credit Coordinator Stipends
Hints for Completing your employment forms:
 Include photocopy of Social Security Card and Drivers
License
 Attached a void bank check for Direct Deposit
 Please sign Oath of Office; but it doesn’t have to be
notarized.
 Please send all of your packet directly to:
Ron Spears, SPC Dean of Continuing & Distance Education
1401 College Avenue, Box 6
Levelland, TX 79336
How to Save Time and Work
 Complete the dual credit enrollment forms and
submit as a complete packet ready for processing
 Make sure student has completed ApplyTexas
Application prior to submitting paperwork to SPC
 Mail packets to ONE PERSON. Don’t send copies of
the same materials to other people as both then have
to process the same material twice.
 Test scores, etc. that are received prior to ApplyTexas
cannot be processed which means duplicate
submission by counselors.
 Use correct social security numbers on ApplyTexas,
test scores and transcripts
Reminder for ApplyTexas Application
 Please use your social security number even though it states it
is optional. SSN will be required in the near future.
This will help us process your file more efficiently.
 Please choose dual credit as your basis of seeking admission
and where you plan to enroll.
This will prevent you from being charge full price for fees.
 Please don’t confuse your ApplyTexas username and password
with your MySPC/Campus Connect username and password.
TSI Exemptions
• ACT—Composite 23, English 19, Math 19
Must earn composite score or can’t use English
and Math scores.
• SAT—Combined 1070, ELA 500 Math 500
Must earn combined score or can’t use ELA and
Math scores.
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STAAR Algebra II EOC—4000
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Prior Dual Credit Coursework with a passing
grade
TSI Compliance
• TSI-A— Reading 351,
Math
350,
*Writing 363 with a 4 on Essay or
Essay 5 or higher
*Must take ELA & Write Placer together on the
first test. If students pass one and not the other,
they can retest on just ELA or just the Essay.
TSI Compliance
• PSAT Scores (Junior year only)
Combined 107
ELA
50
Math
50
• PLAN Scores (Junior year only)
Composite 23
English
19
Math
19
Must earn a grade of at least a “C” in their dual credit (college)
course in order to continue to be eligible to enroll or earn an
exemption based on prior college coursework.
TSI Enrollment Eligibility
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EOC—Algebra I STAAR—4000 AND passing Algebra II
Grade
EOC—English II STAAR—Final Phase-In Score
(Reading & Writing 4000)
Can only be used for the junior year & reestablish
compliance as a senior or be exempt.
TSI Assessment
College Board Website TSI Information:
• TSI Informative Brochure
• Sample Test Content, Questions & Essays
• Follow This Link
http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-foraccuplacer
TSI Setup & Score Reports
 Please include students’ social security numbers on your
score spreadsheets and send them to Juli Wood.
 Download your score spreadsheet directly from College
Board website.
Dual Credit Payment
Information
Dual Credit Payment Deadlines
 August 26th –Counselor Lists Due to the
Business Office (if your ISD pays for DC)
Please email your list to Jessica Lopez at [email protected].
Please make sure your students are registered in all of
their classes prior to sending your list.
Dual Credit Payment Deadlines
 August 27th – Dual Credit Parent & Student
Payment Deadline
If payment is not received by the deadline, classes will be dropped & students
will have to be registered again.
 September 2nd – Last day to utilize fall
Installment Contract Option
Please remember: Registration is not complete
until your dual credit fees are paid!
Registration Changes
 NO DUAL CREDIT REGISTRATION DAY
AT REESE CENTER THIS YEAR.
 Last day to Add/Drop for ITV & Internet Classes August 27th by
3:00 p.m.
 Last day to add for High School Campus Classes During late
registration is September 4th by 3:00 p.m.
 After August 27th payment must be made at the time you
register.
If students completed their admissions and dual credit paperwork
early—they have been registered by the Dual Credit Office.
Things to Remember about College:
SPC & High School Fall Classes Begin AUGUST 24th!
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PLAN AHEAD (DEADLINES ARE DEADLINES!!).
Allow time for processing of applications and materials.
Cannot register for ITV or online courses after August 27th.
Last day to register for a high school campus class is Friday
September 4th.
 Census Day is September 9th. All Dual Credit classes
become part of students’ permanent record and class rolls
should have been previously verified.
Scheduling Fall Dual Credit Classes
 Please let us know if you have course additions or
deletions.
 Please let us know if there are instructor changes.
High School Information Sheet
 Please review your High School Information
Sheet found in your packet.
 Review College Prep Course MOU Status.
 Please denote staff changes and changes in
contact information.
 When we dismiss, please leave them on your
table.
 Who do I call if I have questions about dual credit?
 Ron Spears, Dean of Continuing & Distance Education.
Phone:806-716-2340 or email
[email protected]
 JimAnn Batenhorst, Continuing and Distance Education
Specialist. Phone: 806-716-2503 or email
[email protected]
 Kasey Reyes, Administrative Assistant to Dean of Continuing
& Distance Education. Phone: 806-716-2341 or email
[email protected]