HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NORTHWEST
AND
STRAKE JESUIT COLLEGE
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM
ONLY FOR STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR AP
CALCULUS BC AND/OR AP CHEMISTRY
FALL 2009
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Mary Alice Wills, HCC-Northwest
713-718-5716 or 713-718-5807
dualcredit.nw@hccs.edu
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DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM Houston Community College-Northwest & Strake Jesuit Preparatory School
Applying for Admission to HCC
Welcome to the Dual Credit Program. Taking Dual Credit classes enables a student to earn high school credit toward graduation and
college credit toward an associate or bachelor’s degree simultaneously. It eases the transition from high school to college and enables
parents to save a considerable amount of college costs. There are four steps to complete to take a Dual Credit class. They are outlined
below. Student’s new to Dual Credit must complete all four steps. Returning students complete Steps III and IV.
STEP I— Applying for Admission to HCC online at www.hccs.edu
FOR NEW DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS ONLY- Applying for Admission to HCC is the first step that a student must
take before he or she can enroll in a Dual Credit class. Complete this step (Step I) as soon as possible. This process will get
you into the HCC database but not into a Dual Credit class. A student must be in the HCC database before other steps may be
completed. Information on the following three steps is outlined below. If you need help, go to the open lab at either the Katy
Campus or Spring Branch Campus (formerly Town and County Campus).
1.
Go to www. hccs.edu and click on “Admissions & Registration” box, then under New Students click on “Dual Credit”. Click
on “submit application for admission”, then click on the link: https://saweb.hccs.edu/CSWEBAPP. Under “Who should
complete this web application” click “New Applicant” then “Next” and follow directions.
• You will need your date of birth to complete the process.
• You will be asked for your Social Security number to complete the process.
o If you do not have a Social Security number or a valid Visa, you may still complete the online application.
Leave the Social Security space blank. HCC will assign you a number.
o If you do not have a Social Security Number or a valid Visa but have resided in Texas for three years as
you work toward your high school graduation, please visit the HCC Admissions Office to pick up an
affidavit that may qualify you for in state tuition.
HINTS FOR YOU AS YOU ENROLL ONLINE-PLEASE READ TO AVOID ERRORS
• You are a resident of Texas if you were born in Texas or if you have lived in Texas for one full year.
• You will be enrolling in semester credit hours (SCH) toward an associate or bachelor degree.
• Select concurrent enrollment; it means the same as Dual Credit.
• You MUST select any one Program/Career Cluster that is of interest to you for your future career/study.
• IMPORTANT: Check the box for Semester Credit Hour--DO NOT check Adult High School or Continuing
Education!
• If you were born in the U.S, IGNORE the request for a “Permanent Residency Number.” It does not apply to you.
• Be sure to enter in the correct city and county of your residency.
• If your parent or parents claim you on their income tax as a dependent, do not claim yourself as independent. As a
minor, having a job and paying taxes does not make you economically independent.
• Military Service: if you have never been in the military, SKIP the entire section -- DO NOT ANSWER ANY
QUESTIONS.
• When asked about test scores, you may say no scores and go on.
•
IMPORTANT: Be sure to take your time completing this application; answer all required questions including the
state residency questions, which are used to determine whether you are an In-District student, Out-of-District student
or Out-of-State student.
2.
You MUST apply for admission ONLINE in order to get into the HCC database and receive an HCC Student Identification
Number. The number will be assigned to you before you complete the application process. Write it down and KEEP IT
SAFE. HCC maintains student records by a student’s number rather than a student’s name. If you lose your number, it may
be retrieved by clicking on prompt “Forgot User I.D” on the student site or you may receive help at the college computer lab
to retrieve it using your Social Security number or assigned number.
3.
“Acceptance Letter.” You will also be able to print an “Acceptance Letter” and a copy of your application. Once the online
Application window is closed, you may not go back into the Application again. If you made an error and closed out the
Application, you must go to an HCC campus to get the error corrected. An example of an error would be selecting Adult
High School rather than Semester Credit Hour. BE sure to record your HCC number.
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Step II--Meeting the State of Texas--Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
FOR NEW DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS ONLY-- NOT RETURNING STUDENTS
Step II-. Students must be classified as juniors or seniors, meet their high school requirements for taking Dual Credit classes, and
meet both the State of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and HCC’s course and placement requirements.
State law (TSI) requires that students must meet the TSI requirements in order to take college-level classes no matter what public
college/university a student attends in Texas. A high school transcript showing official ACT or SAT or TAKS scores or a TAKS
profile from your school, may be used to document your eligibility to take college-level classes. Original SAT or SAT scores may also
be used. If your scores are less than those required, you may still qualify for Dual Credit classes through the COMPASS Test or
another state test such as THEA. Academic Dual Credit classes are college-level transfer classes.
IMPORTANT: If you plan to or think you might be taking a Dual Credit class in the fall, please inform Mr. Roman, before you leave
for the summer. HCC does not need your high school grades, just your ACT, SAT or COMPASS scores.
YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR DUAL CREDIT CLASSES THROUGH A (Exemption) OR B (Compass Test):
A. Qualifying through an exemption from State testing by meeting or exceeding specified scores on the following tests:
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ACT---19 verbal, 19 math, composite 23
SAT---500 math, 500 critical reading, composite score 1070—no writing requirement
The above SAT scores and ACT scores will qualify a student for College Chemistry.
***Calculus--IMPORTANT FOR CALCULUS STUDENTS: Students cannot place into anything higher than College
Algebra with SAT or ACT scores, even if the scores are perfect. Students planning to take Calculus I (Math 2413) MUST
take the math section of the COMPASS Test in order to test out of the prerequisites for Calculus. The prerequisites are
college Plane Trigonometry (Math 1316) and Precalculus Math 2412. To see a sample of the Compass Test go to:
www.act.org/compass/index.html. The math section of the Compass Test takes about an hour and students may use a fourfunction calculator. If you have questions, call or e-mail Mary Alice Wills at 713-718-5716 or maryalice.wills@hccs.edu.
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TAKS--Although most Strake Jesuit students do not take TAKS, students may use TAKS scores. If a student
plans to take Chemistry, a student must score a minimum of 2200 on the English/Language Arts section of the
test and have an essay score of 3 or better. In addition, a chemistry student must have a 2200 on the math
section of the TAKS. TAKS scores will not qualify a student for Calculus.
•
THEA--If a student took the THEA Test, the original scores must be brought to an HCC Counselor at the
Spring Branch Campus (Town and Country Campus ) or the Katy Campus.
B. Qualifying through the COMPASS Test—To see sample tests go to www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html.
Students must see an HCC Counselor who will authorize the students to take the COMPASS Test. Students will get their
Compass Test results immediately after the test. Students should return to the HCC Counselor to have his scores assessed
and entered into the HCC computer database.
• Since Dual Credit with Strake Jesuit is done through HCC-Northwest, it is best and easiest if a student gets help
or takes the COMPASS at the Spring Branch Campus (Town and County) or Katy Campus. The test is free for
Dual Credit students. If you have questions call Mary Alice Wills at 713-718-5716 or e-mail
maryalice.wills@hccs.edu.
o The test may take 3-4 hours to complete. The math section takes about an hour.
• Who will be required to take the Compass Test?
ƒ Calculus students. (Students may use a four-function calculator).
ƒ Chemistry students without test scores or with SAT, ACT or TAKS test scores lower than
those listed above.
ƒ Students who are informed by their high school or the college that they need to take the
COMPASS Test.
• If a student qualifies for a Dual Credit class through COMPASS, his or her eligibility
will be recorded in the HCC database enabling the student to enroll in college-level
classes.
• If a student does not qualify, the COMPASS Test may be re-taken one more time
before the semester begins. BUT, a student must wait 30 days before taking it again.
o The HCC Counselors are available on a walk-in basis between 9:00 am & 7:00 pm Mon-Thur & until
1:00 on Fridays. Please go to the Spring Branch Campus (Town and Country) or the Katy Campus.
o The Testing Center hours are Mon-Thur from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and until 1:00pm on Fridays.
ƒ Be sure to get there early enough to finish the test, which takes 3-4 hours; one hour for math.
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STEP III—Enrolling in Dual Credit Classes
All students—New and Returning
STEP III--This step must be completed by both New & Returning Dual Credit Students. Once a student has applied for
admission to HCC online (STEP I) and established his or her eligibility to take college-level classes (STEP II), the student is ready to
enroll in classes (STEP III).
TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDIT HOURS—Public colleges and universities within the State of Texas are required, by state law,
to accept most college-level courses in transfer from another State public institution as core, course of study or elective credit. Most
Dual Credit students are taking core courses required for all majors. Students may verify the transferability of credit by asking a
college or university if it accepts HCC college-level credit in transfer as recorded on an official HCC Transcript. Do not ask if High
School Dual Credit classes will transfer. While many private and out-of-state institutions accept HCC college-level courses in transfer,
students are advised to confirm that with the private or out-of-state institutions.
TO ENROLL IN CLASS ONLINE--Carefully follow these directions to enroll in class online.
Please note: once you have enrolled, you have to pay the Out-of-District fee or apply for a full waiver within 48 hours
and in person at an HCC Campus. If you enroll on the Friday, you MUST pay on Friday or you will be dropped from the
class. If you do not pay within 48 hours, re-enroll in the class and then pay.
You may enroll in class from an internet-connected computer. If you do not have computer Internet access or NEED ASSISTANCE,
go to the HCC Katy Campus near Fry Road and I-10 or to the Spring Branch Campus (Town & country) at Beltway 8 & I-10.
Go to http://www.hccs.edu to get into the HCC Home Page.
1. Click on the box that says “Register for classes”
2.
Click on “Registration (online)” under the number 2
3.
Enter your “Web User ID” and “password,” then click on "login." (Read carefully)
• If you have forgotten your USER ID and PASSWORD, click on “first time user” to request a password and retrieve
User ID. Enter your social security number or assigned number & date of birth and follow directions.
4.
A page verifying your mailing address will appear. Verify the address and then click continue.
5.
A “Student Center” menu page will appear.
6.
Click the "Enroll" link under Academics.
7.
Check the term details are correct- it should state Fall 2009/Semester Credit Hour/Houston Community College
8.
Enter your 5-digit class number (CRN) in the class number field. See the attached Summer School Schedule. Click the
“enter” link. (IMPORTANT: Make sure that you are enrolling in the correct CRN for the class you are selecting).
9.
Review and make sure that the correct class number (CRN) and course information appears in the shopping cart.
10. Once your class or classes have been entered, click the “Proceed to Step 2 of 3” button.
11. A “Confirm Classes” page will appear. Again review the classes you have enrolled in. If everything is correct click
the continue button.
12. ATTENTION: This is a new procedure: A “Student Intended Payment Type “menu page will appear: You will be given a
choice of payment options-CHECK ONLY THE LAST BOX- OTHER (VOUCHERS/WAIVERS). Otherwise you will
have to pay the FULL AMOUNT for the course.
13. Click “Finish Enrolling” button.
14. You now have 48 hours to take your Waiver Form and payment to an HCC campus and pay your fees. IF YOU DO NOT
YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DROPPED AFTER 48 HRS If so, you may re-enroll. Note-if you enroll on a
Friday you must pay on the same Friday before 1:00pm.
WHOOPS! I SIGNED UP FOR THE WRONG CLASS, WHAT DO I DO?
If you sign up for the wrong class, click on “swap classes” at the bottom. Next to the wrong class, put in the correct CRN for the
class you want to take. Then click “submit.” The option to swap classes is very short usually two days after classes begin. See the
on-line schedule for the exact semester dates.
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STRAKE JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Fall 2009 Schedule and CRNs
MATH---Students taking Math 2413, calculus (see Step II) will have take the Compass test at the Spring Branch Campus (formerly
Town and Country) or at the Katy Campus (1550 Foxlake Dr, Houston 77084 near I-10 & Fry Rd.). You will get your Compass
scores immediately after taking the Compass Test. Bring those scores to an HCC Counselor to have them entered into your student
record. If you qualify for calculus, you may then enroll in the class and go on to Step IV.
CHEMISTRY –Students who do not have SAT or ACT scores, will have to take the Compass Test at the Spring Branch Campus
(formerly Town and Country) or at the Katy Campus (1550 Foxlake Dr, Houston 77084 near I-10 & Fry Rd.). You will get your
Compass scores immediately after taking the Compass Test. Bring those scores to an HCC Counselor to have them entered into your
student record. If you qualify for the chemistry class, you may then enroll in the class and go on to Step IV.
the If you take the SAT or ACT test during the summer, you may bring your original SAT or ACT scores to an HCC Counselor for
assessment. Students who need to take the COMPASS Test may do so over the summer at an HCC campus. (See Step II). Calculus
students must take the math section of the Compass Test
FALL 2009 CRNs
Chemistry 1411
12497
Math 2413
11235
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STRAKE JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
WAIVER—FALL 2009
YOU MUST HAVE THIS WITH YOU TO RECEIVE THE TUITION WAIVER
STUDENT IS (PLEASE CHECK): IN-DISTRICT _____________
Name of student:
OUT- OF-DISTRICT ________________
High School: Strake Jesuit Preparatory School
Course & CRN number _____________________
HCC ID:________________________
Course & CRN number __
___________________
Telephone: Home
Cell
e-mail address
There are serious consequences for providing false information or claiming a waiver to which you are not entitled
BRING THIS WAIVER WITH YOU TO THE CAMPUS WHEN YOU PAY YOUR FEES.
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STEP IV—PAYING OUT-OF-DISTRICT FEE
Out of District Fees Must be Paid
Step IV--The Houston Community College has waived tuition for Dual Credit students. Tuition is free. See waiver at bottom of
pg 4. Out of District fees MUST be paid to HCC by August 22, 2009 by 1 p.m. HCC Cashiers office closes at 1 p.m. on this
date.
Out of District Fee--Students, who live outside of the HCC taxing district, receive free tuition but they must pay an Out-ofDistrict fee in lieu of paying property taxes to support HCC. Residents of the following school districts do not pay a property
tax on their residences to HCC: Katy ISD, North Forest ISD, and Spring Branch ISD. Students in these districts pay an Out-ofDistrict fee of $54 per credit hour. Most classes are 3-credit hours and cost $162. Classes are one semester long. Students enroll in
an additional class or classes in the spring semester and may also take a summer semester class or classes. The Out-of-District fee
is charged for each class each semester.
OUT-OF DISTRICT STUDENTS--Paying your Out-of-District Fee-- You must go IN PERSON to the
Cashier’s Office at either the Spring Branch Campus (formerly Town and Country) or Katy Campus to pay your Out-of-District
fee. BRING THE WAIVER ON PAGE 4 WITH YOU TO THE CAMPUS TO RECEIVE THE TUITION WAIVER
IN-DISTRICT STUDENTS must also go to the HCC Cashier’s Office at the Spring branch Campus
(formerly Town & Country) with the waiver in order to get all of their tuition and fees waived.
REMEMBER YOU WILL BE DROPPED IF YOU DO NOT PAY WITHIN 48 HOURS OF ENROLLING IN A CLASS.
ONLY ENROLL ON A FRIDAY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PAY ON THE SAME DAY BEFORE 1:00PM. If dropped
enroll again.
• IMPORTANT: You may not pay with a credit card in a parent’s name without that parent being present. The name
on the credit card must be the person presenting the credit card at the time of payment.
• Fees MUST be paid before August 22, 2009.
DO NOT pay online--If you pay online, you will be charged the full amount of the tuition and fees; you will receive no tuition
waiver.
Credit Hours
3 credit hours
7 credit hours
8 credit hours
OUT-OF-DISTRICT FEE SCHEDULE
Tuition /Fees
(less)
Tuition/Fees Waived
$ 339
less
$ 177
$ 783
less
$ 405
$1,005
less
$573
Credit Hours
3 credit hours
6 credit hours
7 credit hours
8 credit hours
Tuition /Fees
$ 177
$ 348
$ 405
$1,005
IN DISTRICT FEE SCHEDULE
(less)
Tuition/Fees Waived
less
$ 177
less
$ 348
less
$ 405
less
$1,005
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You pay
$ 162
$ 378
$432
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You pay
$0
$0
$0
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KATY CAMPUS AND SPRING BRANCH CAMPUS
CASHIER HOURS:--PAY IN PERSON
Do not pay online . If you do, you will be charged full
tuition and receive no waiver.
Monday --Thursday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Fridays: 9:00am-1:00 pm
Saturdays: Aug. 15 & 22—9:00am-1:00pm
Do these early. Do not wait.
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