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Dual Credit - Credit is earned for both
high school and college at the same time
Dual credit courses may count for both
high school and college credit upon
successful completion of college courses
with a minimum grade of “C”
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To be eligible, the student must:
› Be classified as a junior or senior
› Submit record of immunization against bacterial meningitis
› Remain enrolled in and satisfy the requirement(s) of the college
course(s)
› Meet the college entrance requirements
› Be enrolled in the high school courses required for graduation that
meet local and state requirements
› Maintain a full daily schedule of classes at the high school
Students must complete:
› the application process – applytexas.org or on paper from TVCC
› a concurrent form signed by a parent/guardian
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Students planning to use college courses as a
“Distinguished Measure” on the Distinguished
High School Graduation Plan must have a
minimum grade of “B”
Books, fees, tuition, and transportation are
the student/parent responsibility
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English 3: ENG 1301/1302
English 4: ENG 2322/2323 or ENG 2332/2333
U.S. History: HIST 1301/1302
Speech: SPCH 1315/1321
Government: GOVT 2305
Economics: ECON 2306
Computer Class**
Other courses are available – see course offering
sheet
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TVCC limits the number of dual credit
courses that may be taken per semester
2 classes per semester
Special permission may be granted to take
3 courses ONLY to students who have
successfully completed coursework at
TVCC (B or better)
 Submit an Application to TVCC
 Submit record of immunization against
bacterial meningitis to TVCC
 Complete the TSI requirements
 TAKS Scores, SAT/ACT scores, THEA
or ACCUPLACER
FALL & SPRING
 Students will be registered for classes by counselors
 Return the concurrent form to Counseling Center by
required date
 Apply for a scholarship for tuition and/or books
 Pay for courses & books
SUMMER
 Students must register & enroll for classes on their own
 Get concurrent form, transcript & test scores from
Counseling Center
 Pay for courses & books
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HOW do I apply?
Complete your application via the paper
application from TVCC or online at
applytexas.org with the Texas Common
Application (submit to TVCC)
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The TSI is designed to
measure competency in
reading, writing, and
mathematics
It is used for placement
purposes
All students not eligible for
an exemption must take an
approved placement test
prior to enrolling in any
Texas public college or
university
TAKS
10th or 11th Grade
ACT
SAT
2200
3
Scale Score
Writing
ELA, Math,
Subscore
Science, Social
Studies
19
19
23
Math Verbal Composite
500
500
1070
Math Verbal Composite
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THEA - TVCC
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ACCUPLACER – TVCC or TJC
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The purpose of this assessment is to find
out what level you should start your
coursework.
If you do not place at “college level,” that
means you need to focus on your high
school work at this time. This is not
uncommon.
SUMMER
1
 MAY
29 – JULY 3
SUMMER
2
 JULY
10 – AUGUST 14
FALL
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AUGUST 27 - DECEMBER 10
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$120 per course for students taking dual
credit courses
$210 per course for students taking
courses for college credit only
You will be required to pay your tuition
directly to TVCC
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You have to buy books in college!
PHS has a limited number of books
available for students in English and US
History.
If you do not receive a book from the
school, you may purchase books from
TVCC or your preferred retailer.
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Check the TVCC Fall Schedule booklet in
the counselors’ office or at TVCC online
for the class or classes that fit your
schedule
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We will enroll students for the fall and spring
semesters as long as you meet the paperwork
deadlines. If you miss the deadline for PHS you
must register on your own. It is important that you
register at the time designated on the registration
schedule on the TVCC website:
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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Wednesday, August 22 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday, August 23
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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August 17, 2012 - Last Day to Notify PHS
Counselors that you wish to enroll in a dual
credit course
November 16, 2012 - Last day to drop a
course or withdraw from college and
receive a "W“