Dual Credit
Parent Information
What is
Dual Credit?
High School Credit
+
College Credit
AT THE SAME TIME
of Dual Credit?
*Fulfills requirements for DAP at high school.
*Convenient - high school, online, or NCTC campus.
*Affordable pathway to college degree.
*opportunity to transition
*Core coursework transfers to every public university in Texas.
of Dual Credit?
*transferability to private or out-of-state institutions
student’s responsibility to check. www.tccns.org
*Course rigor can vary
****High school students may sometimes have to make a
choice between taking dual credit classes or being
involved in many extracurricular activities.
*Poor grades remain on the student’s academic record for life.
CORE
Curriculum
AT
NCTC
.
2014-15
subject to change
based on state approval
College
Tuition and Fees
NCTC
$231 (Out of District )
$ 126 (In District )
+ $50 Online Course
Tuition rates for 2014-15 have not yet been
approved--See NCTC website.
Based on 2013-14 Tuition rates
Texas Tech
$1,142
Baylor
$4,560
UNT
$1,091
NCTC’s D.C. Requirements
to
Coursework- Minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of “B” 3.0.
(Some high schools require students to have a higher
GPA. Check with high school. )
 Must meet college readiness (TSI) requirements.
And Most Importantly…..
 Must exhibit maturity and social behavior necessary to be
enrolled in a college level course.
How would your son or daughter
answer these questions?
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Am I self-motivated and self-disciplined?
Am I a problem solver/resolve issues on own?
Am I an individual or do I follow my friends?
Do I have good study habits?
Am I goal-directed?
Do I have good time management skills?
Can I communicate with adults seriously?
• Habits of Mind- patterns of intellectual behavior that improve
college success. Are you curious? Are you a problem solver?
Are you open to new ideas?
• Academic Skills- basic writing, reading, math, and research
skills, as well as competence in analysis and evaluation.
• Academic Behavior- can’t be measured on an entrance exam,
such as study skills, time management, note-taking, and
communication with adults professionally.
• Conceptual Skills and Awareness- “College knowledge.” This
encompasses teamwork, communication with others, college
culture, or simply, navigating the system.
-from College Readiness
Michael Kirst, Stanford Univ.
My Child Meets the Requirements
and I think they are ready.
Now What do They do ?
Step 1. Apply for Admission to NCTC
As With Any College, You Must Apply…
And
Be
Accepted!
How To Apply
• www.applytexas.org
• NCTC does not charge an
application fee.
• Answer all questions
completely
-ss#
-residency
-E-mail address is how
student will be contacted
• No applications accepted 2
weeks prior to semester start
summer—April 1
fall—August 1 assuming
everything is good
Good News!
• application workshop
is scheduled for the
high school--
MARCH 5
More Info on Application Process!
• Student will receive an automated email from Apply Texas
indicating application was sent to NCTC.
• Student will receive an email from NCTC (to email on application)
stating that additional documents are needed for admissions.
This is an important email.
-student NCTC NetID and Password to access NCTC
Canvas online and MyNCTC account.
******SAVE THIS MESSAGE!
• If student DOES NOT receive an email notification from NCTC,
there is a problem! NCTC did not get your application!!!
Contact your dual credit coordinator or Admissions office.
Step 2. Complete DC College 101
Check with the high school counselor about dual
credit orientation dates on the high school
campus.
THIS MUST BE COMPLETED
PRIOR TO TESTING !!
March 26 & 27 @
Byron Nelson
Step 3. Take TSI Assessment
…unless
student has qualifying
scores from PSAT, EOC, ACT or SAT
For 11th Grade ONLY—
Upon entering 12th
grade MUST have
SAT/ACT/or TSI scores
PSAT 107 combined; 50+ Math, 50+ Reading
EOC Level 2- English III, Level 2-Algebra II
(only affects a handful of students)
ACT 23 Composite; 19 English and Math
SAT 1070 combined; 500 Math, 500 Reading
OR the
TSI Assessment- New for 2014!
Preparation is the Key!
study in advance—college board website
ap to download
Students will be restricted from certain courses
if scores do not meet the state collegereadiness standard.
TSI
Scores
If students are not “College
Ready” in these areas….
They will be blocked from
taking these classes:
Math - 350
College Level Math
Writing – 363 with 4/5 essay ENGL1301, ENGL1302
Reading - 351
ALL other classes
How Can Student Schedule
TSI Assessment?
• TSI Assessment might be
given at high school.
APRIL 23 @
Byron Nelson
• If not, contact NCTC
Counseling & Testing. You
can retake a section.
Inform them this is for a DC
student and what section or
sections are needed
Counseling & Testing
Contact Info:
Corinth
940-498-6410
Gainesville
940-668-4216
Flower Mound
972-899-8335
TSI Assessment Cost
Cost is $25 for all three sections or $10 for one section of test.
DC students testing at high school or NCTC must go through
website and prepay in Quickpay
*** PRINT receipt and take on testing day
Students will not be allowed to test without receipt
TSI Assessment Day Facts
 Computerized Assessment
 Must know social security # or NCTC ID
 NO personal items allowed in Testing Center and NCTC cannot be
responsible for lost or damaged items:
cell phones, coats, purses, book-bags, jackets, hoodies, hats, etc.
 NO Calculators- TSI Assessment has an on-screen calculator which can
be used during the Math portion.
 NO Food and drinks allowed
 Students are allowed to take short breaks in between test sections.
 TSI score reports print immediately after testing. They need to be
taken to the Dual Credit Coordinator.
Step 4: Submit Official High School
Transcript and Qualifying Test Scores
REMEMBER---GPA must be a 3.0 (on a 4 point scale)
or higher.
Check with high school to find out the procedures to
request an official high school transcript.
Step 5 : Submit Proof of Meningitis
Vaccination
Waived for students that only attend classes on their high school.
This is required for students taking a class on the college campus
or online. Many submit regardless in case a class is changed.
Step 6 : Submit Free/Reduced Lunch Waiver
(If applicable)
This is documented on the dual credit registration form. Ask
counselor to verify with his/her signature.
Currently under review of NCTC for the 2014-15 year
Step 7: Registration
 See counselor for Dual Credit Registration Form. This form
indicates the courses to register for, the course ID, section
number, and term code. (ENGL1301.100.131s)
 Students must complete a new DC Registration Form each
semester. Unlike high school classes, college courses are
per semester. Don’t forget to register each semester.
 The Dual Credit Registration Form must be signed by
student, parent, and school designee.
NO
You will not be allowed to register without
the completed form.
Dual Credit
Registration
Form
DC Students
are limited to
2 courses per
semester
MUST be
filled in
with correct
info for
each course
BEFORE
registration
Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board
• Chapter 4, Subchapter D, 4.85 Dual Credit
Requirements.
High school students shall not be enrolled in more
than two dual credit courses per semester.
Exceptions to this requirement for students with
demonstrated outstanding academic performance
and capability may be approved by the principal of
the high school and the chief academic officer of
the college.
NEW !!!!
deadlines will
have to be
upheld in
order to get
verifications
and
approvals
Step 8: Pay for Classes
• Payment is due at the time of registration.
• There are several ways to pay for classes:
– Online -- www.my.nctc.edu under Student Dashboard
– By phone -- calling campus business office
– In person – campus business office
– Fee waiver or scholarship (Check with the Business office to
make sure fee waiver or scholarship has been applied.
*Failure to pay for classes will result in being dropped from all classes.
If this happens, a charged of $75 will be applied to be able to
register again for available courses.
** Late Registration -- the week before classes begin---NO DC students will
register during this time----DEADLINES have been set !!
Step 9: Purchase Textbooks
• Textbooks are available online and at the bookstores
on the Corinth, Gainesville, and Flower Mound
Campuses.
Congratulations!
Your child is now ready for their
first college class.
Have books?
Complete Canvas Orientation before the first day
of class (for online courses).
Know the location and times of classes
Read course syllabus.
Important Dates
DEADLINES ARE SET
and WILL BE adhered to
Pay close attention to
paperwork.
Too Much Too
Soon!
• To WITHDRAW student
must discuss this with
parents and counselor
• Next, submit the DC
Withdrawal Form to
NCTC DC Coordinator
or Admissions
• Student receives a grade of
“W” on NCTC transcript.
• Simply changing high
school schedule does
NOT withdraw a student
from a college class.
NCTC
High School vs. College
COLLEGE
• large amounts of material in short amount of time
• Check the syllabus to answer questions concerning course.
• College instructors expect students to contact them
• NCTC does have a mandatory attendance policy---an absence is an
absence, regardless of the reason----ex. vacation, extra curricular activities
-Students MUST contact instructors BEFORE they are absent for a
school-related activity and late work may or may not be accepted,
depending on the instructor’s policy.
-College instructors are NOT required to follow a high school’s plan.
Instructors follow the NCTC calendar because college courses are required by
state law to meet an allotted amount of time per semester.
Helping Your College Student
Prepare Them For What To Expect
• Every 1 hour in class = 2 hours at least out of class
-reading, studying, and completing assignments.
• College gives a tremendous amount of freedom.
-No one knows whether they’re doing the assignments.
• Have the student print you a copy of the syllabus
• Students do most of their learning on their own.
• Students must be mature enough to contact their
instructors on their own if they have questions,
problems or confused.
Let Them Do It On Their Own
• There are no parent conferences.
Communication regarding NCTC students is restricted
due to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
• Student MUST request an official transcript at the end of each semester
to be sent to high school.
• Parents transition from advocate to supporter.
• Student success depends on the student’s responsibility.
• If you question your child’s readiness, consider allowing them
additional years to reach a level of maturity that will award them a
greater chance for success.
DEADLINES
Are
CRITICAL
Now
Dual Credit
TSI
TESTING
DEADLINES:
Summer 1May 5
Summer 2June 12
FallJuly 24
**earlier
if
requesting
more
than 2
courses
Questions
Visit
www.nctc.edu,
and click on
Dual Credit
Students
for more
information
Or
Contact
Dual Credit
Coordinator