Is Dual Credit Right for Your Student? Key Considerations and Benefits

GREGORY-PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT PRESENTATION FEB 2023 CATHERINE A. TEEL

Is my student ready for Dual Credit classes? Most of our courses are online. Make sure your student is organized and has self-discipline. The online instruction usually will not remind them of due dates. Sometimes the facilitator (GP teacher) will be given access to grades but sometimes they are not. Even with our face-to-face instructors make sure your student is comfortable and capable of communicating with the professor. Parents are not allowed to communicate for students. IF an email is sent it should be from the student. Can they handle the work load? Some classes require a great deal of reading. Sometimes multiple chapters are assigned. 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 2

WHY SHOULD MY STUDENT TAKE DUAL CREDIT CLASSES? Dual Credit classes allow students to obtain their high school credits while at the same time getting college credits. They will work on college coursework that could be more challenging. The dual credit courses are $99 per class per semester which could end up saving you money once the student goes to college. When talking to former students they say that they were able to complete their college degree plans more quickly. How do I know if my credits will transfer to the university I plan to attend? Check with your university to see if they accept courses. Mrs. Teel has also posted a transferability link for TEXAS schools on the dual credit link on the Counselors webpage. 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 3

Which classes should I take for dual credit? We encourage students to research the degree plans at the college(s) they are interested in attending. Make sure they are taking courses they need. If a student is not sure what they plan to major in then look at the core (basics) list at the university.

MOST COMMON CORE CLASSES (BASICS) We have a Quick Reference Guide posted on our Dual Credit link on the Counselors Webpage. Here are some of the academic courses. High School Course ENGLISH 4 * US GOVT ECONOMICS COLLEGE ALGEBRA College Course High School Course ENGLISH 4* TX GOVT PSYCHOLOGY TRIGONOMETRY CALCULUS US HISTORY * SPEECH College Course ENGL 1301 GOVT 2305 ECON 2301 MATH 1314 MATH 1342 HIST 1301 SOCI 1301 ENGL 1302 TX GOVT 2306 PSYC 2301 MATH 1316 MATH 2413 HIST 1302 SPCH 1315 STATISTICS US HISTORY * SOCIOLOGY 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 5

SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN FOR NURSING Course Code Course Name Semester Hours Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL2401 4 ENGL1301 Composition I 3 PSYC2301 General Psychology 3 FIRST SEMESTER (CORE AND GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS) Course Code Course Name Semester Hours BIOL2402 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 ENGL1302 Composition II 3 PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development 3 Federal Government: Federal Constitution and Topics GOVT2305 3 SECOND SEMESTER (CORE AND GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS) Course Code Course Name Semester Hours CHEM1406 Basic Chemistry 4 Texas Government: Texas Constitution and Topics GOVT2306 3 HIST1301 United States History I 3 Communications (SPCH) Core Elective Core 3 THIRD SEMESTER (CORE AND GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS) Course Code Course Name Semester Hours HPRS 2201 Pathophysiology 2 HIST1302 United States History II 3 MATH1342Elementary Statistical Methods 3

How do I register for a dual credit class? 1. Complete registration packet (4 FORMS) and return it to Mrs. Teel by March 10!! Fall registration form Spring registration form FERPA form Dual Credit Contract 2. Complete online application for Del Mar College on www.applytexas.org by March 10. 3. Submit TSI scores. 4. Submit a shot record with an up-to-date meningitis vaccine 5. Submit a high school transcript (Mrs. Teel will print out transcripts for all students. ) 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 7

1. REGISTRATION PAPERWORK 1. Fall registration form 2. Spring registration form 3. FERPA FORM: THIS IS A FORM THAT STUDENTS FILL OUT AND PRINT NAMES OF ANYONE THEY WOULD LIKE TO GRANT ACCESS TO (USUALLY THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS) 4. Dual Credit Contract 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 8

2. ONLINE APPLY TEXAS APPLICATION Student will need to apply to Del Mar College by completing an online application at www.applytexas.org They will have to create an account first. Then they will EDIT PROFILE. After both of those steps are complete they will START NEW APPLICATION. I have posted a step-by-step instructional power point for the APPLY TEXAS application on the Dual Credit link. I also will host a College Lab in C143 on March 8 and April 12 for students who still need to complete the application. 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 9

TEST READING ESSAY MATH LEVEL 1 SCORE 935 AND BELOW 1-4 936-945 LEVEL 2 SCORE 936-944 1-4 946-949 LEVEL 3 SCORE 945 5 AND ABOVE 950 AND ABOVE 3. TSI SCORES STUDENT MUST HAVE THE NEEDED SCORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS. Del Mar will not enroll the student in the class unless they have the required scores. If the student took the test at GPHS Mrs. Teel can submit scores. IF the test was taken at Del Mar, the student will need to submit scores. DUAL CREDIT AND TSI SCORES NEEDED BIOL DC (1406/1407)REM3.3.2 ENGLISH IV DC (1301 AND 1302) REM 3.3.0 MATH 1314 REM 3.1.3 MATH 1316 REM 3.1.3 MATH 2413 REM 3.1.3 MATH 1342 REM 3.1.3 US HIST DC 1301 AND 1302 REM 3.3.1 PHILOSOPHY 2306 REM 3.3.0 HUMANITIES 1301 REM 3.3.1 PSYCHOLOGY 2301 REM 3.3.1 SOCIOLOGY 1301 REM 3.3.1 US GOVT 2305 REM 3.3.1 ECONOMICS 2301 REM 3.3.2 DUAL CREDIT NO TSI NEEDED MATH MODEL(TECM 1301) welding only PROF COMM /COMG 1391 welding only CONTINUING ED no TSI needed 2745 8427 3160 1320 2790 2795 9610 PRACT IN HEALTH SCIENCE(PHLEB/PCT) PHLEB 9610 CNA 9610B Don't really have PCT 9610C . 2760 2800 4240 4250 4350 4360 4365 4370 4390 8419/8420 SPEECH 1315 REM 3.3.1 8830 ARTS 1301 /ARTS 1303 REM 3.3.1 8920 EMT (EMSP 1501/1160) REM 3.3.2 8990 FIRE 1 (FIRS 1301/1407) REM 3.2.1 9000 9010 9020 9050 9055 AUTO 1 (AUMT 1405/1407/2301) AUTO 2 (AUMT 1316/1410 CSMT 1 ( CSME 1405/1443) CSMT 2 (CSME 1310/1244/1248) CSMT 3 (1354/1453/2401) 9620 HEALTH SCIENCE 1 (MEDTERM/EKG) MED TERM 9620 EKG 9620B 13025015 9639 9640 9640B WELDING SAFETY (WLDG 1323) 9650 WELDING II (WLDG 2406/2453) 9660 REFINERY OPERATIONS 1 DC(PTAC01302/1310) 9670 REFINERY OPERATIONS 2 DC(PTAC 1308/1354) PRACTICUM IN HUM SERV(CSME 1354/1453/2401) INTRWELD (WLDG 1407/1521) WELDING I (WLDG 1557/1435) REM LEVEL IS THE LEVEL OF EACH TEST THE FIRST NUMBER IS FOR READING, THE SECOND NUMBER IS FOR THE ESSAY, AND THE THIRD IS FOR THE MATH. For example: 3-3-1 They need a level 3 for readiing, a level 3 for the ESSAY, and level 1 for math. FIRE 2 (FIRS1313/1319) REM 3.2.1 HITT 1305 (MED TERM DC) REM 3.3.2 8995 9625 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 10

4. MENINGITIS VACCINE The meningitis vaccine is good for five years. You must submit a shot record with a current meningitis vaccine. IF your shot will expire before the first day of dual credit class with Del Mar (August 28) then they will not register you for your class. So you can either get your meningitis updated at (HEB, CVS, Walgreens, or your physician) or submit a waiver. If you would like your student to submit a waiver please email me or have them send me a TEAMS chat. 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 11

5. TRANSCRIPT Mrs. Teel will submit a GPHS transcript for all dual credit students. IF YOU ARE A NEW STUDENT FROM ANOTHER DISTRICT YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT FROM YOUR PREVIOUS SCHOOL TO MRS. TEEL OR DEL MAR. IF YOU ARE A NEW STUDENT THAT TOOK DUAL CREDIT OR COLLEGE COURSES AT YOUR PREVIOUS SCHOOL YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT A COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT TO DEL MAR. 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 12

Be sure to go to the Counselors webpage and view the Dual Credit Link form more information

THINGS TO REMEMBER GRADES COMMUNICATION SYLLABUS A student s college GPA starts with their dual credit classes. Del Mar will submit midterm grades and final grades only to GPHS. Have your student login weekly to review their grades. Also have them show you the grades. Know your drop deadlines. You do not want a F or super low grade on your college transcript. Each class will have a syllabus posted for their class on their CANVAS account. Students should review the syllabus to look for deadlines and expectations. Most will also give project/assignment/and test dates. Only the student will be able to communicate with the professor. Make sure you encourage your student to email the professor with concerns or if they are going to be absent. 4/19/2025 Dual Credit Presentation by Mrs. Teel 14

ORIENTATION Please have your student attend the orientation session. I do not have dates for the sessions yet but Del Mar usually sends out notices. I have the online orientation posted from previous years so feel free to view that one as well. It is posted on the Dual Credit link which is on the Counselors webpage. 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 15

What happens after I register? Attend an orientation session. Del Mar will email and post their orientation dates soon. Mrs. Teel does have an online orientation that has been used previously, posted on the dual credit link. Class GPHS starts August 10 but Del Mar does not start until August 28. Your child is assigned a college lab/facilitator. They are required to sit in the lab when Del Mar is not in session. Payments If you are taking an academic dual credit course you will be required to pay $99 per class per semester. Del Mar will send you a bill. They will also have payment deadlines. Academic courses will need textbooks for most courses. Once the syllabus is assigned to a student they can view the required textbook. Students are required to pay for their own textbooks. 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 16

Contact Information at Del Mar Dual Credit Admissions Gary Rivera 361-290-4675 Coordinator of Early College Programs Del Mar College Financial Aid OTHER INFORMATION Del Mar College Financial Aid Financial Aid Department Heritage: Harvin Center How to retrieve my Del Mar ID, password, and username. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Mg1UUf4UdoA Need help contact the Help Desk: Viking Help Desk Venters Business Building (361) 698-2330 vikinghelpdesk@delm ar.edu Office: (361) 698-1293 Fax: (361) 698-2017 Mon-Thu 7:30am-6pm Fri 7:30am-1pm HOW TO PAY FOR DUAL CREDIT Del Mar will send you a bill and you pay Del Mar directly. In person, online, or by phone 361-698-1269 361-698-1050 361-698-1263 361-698-2208 4/19/2025 PRESENTATION TITLE 17 HERITHERITAGE CAMPUS Harvin Center, Room 263 Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Friday 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone: (361) 698-1293 | Fax: (361) 698-2017

Thank you Catherine Teel cteel@g-pisd.org 361-777-4251