Dual Credit 2017 -18 Angelo State University Cisco

Dual Credit 2017 -18 Angelo State University Cisco College

Wylie High School is offering students the opportunity to earn college credit in addition to high school credit. The Dual Credit Program aligns Wylie High School course offerings with courses offered at Angelo State University and Cisco College thus allowing the student an opportunity to earn college credit while attending classes at Wylie High School. It is important to discuss the benefits as well as cautions of this program. v. The high school course will be listed on the high school transcript as a dual credit course. v. The college credits will be posted on the student’s transcript at the providing college. v. Students must meet state and school requirements before they will be allowed to enroll in dual credit courses. v. These classes will follow the high school calendar and meet Monday-Friday on the regular Wylie High bell schedule and calendar. v. Wylie Dual Credit Classes will have a syllabus and attendance policy unique to the dual credit classes.

Benefits of Dual Credit ØA grade of “A”, “B” or “C” will result in college credit ØCore academic courses will likely transfer-depending on receiving university and major ØThe DC cost is drastically cheaper than regular college tuition ØStudents will be exposed to the college curriculum and procedures ØCTE (Workforce Education) students will gain valuable experience and training prior to graduation

Cautions of Dual Credit q. College classes are more difficult than the regular high school courses most students are accustomed to taking. Therefore, students must be self-motivated and exercise self-discipline when attempting the more challenging curriculum. q. The grades earned in the course will be entered on your high school transcript as well as on your college transcript. These grades will not be used in the high school GPA calculation. q. A student must receive a letter grade of “A”, “B” or “C” or a numerical grade of 70 or above in order to receive high school credit for the college class. If a graduating senior takes a dual credit class that is required for graduation, he or she is in danger of not graduating if they do not pass the class with an “A”, “B” or “C”, 70 or above. q. There is a possibility that the receiving college that you attend will not accept the dual credit college hours or all of the hours will not apply to your declared major. q. The college teachers/professors do not post progress grades or six weeks grades on Family Access. They do not send failure reports or call parents (FERPA). q. If a junior student fails to successfully complete a semester of English 3 DC, he/she will not be allowed to enroll in the English 4 DC. If a junior student fails to successfully complete a semester of US History DC, he/she will not be allowed to enroll in the Govt. /Eco. /Psych. DC.

By the Dollar Signs ($) Cisco College Dual Credit General Rate $204 $375 Public University Rate Private University Rate $852 $2500 *Numbers reflect cost for 3 college credits *Pay tuition each semester August & January *A 4 hour course is $272 (Welding, Auto)

Angelo State Dual Credit Rate Public University Rate Private University Rate Carr Scholarship $852 $2235 All Wylie students who qualify for the Dual Credit Program 2017 -18 with Angelo State and complete the required paperwork (admissions and parental form) by the deadline will receive a Carr Scholarship for their courses each semester. Qualification for scholarship is 1. Be a high school student who has completed the 10 th grade 2. Have a “B” (80 or above) overall average There is no separate scholarship application required.

Wylie HS Academic Dual Credit High School Course Fall Semester Spring Semester English III (1 Credit)-ASUJunior Students only ENGL 1301: Composition I ENGL 2324: American Literature US History(1 Credit)-ASU Junior Students only HIST 1302: US History HIST 2322: World Civilization II English IV (1 Credit)-ASU Senior Students only Pre Req-English 1301 ENGL 1302: Composition II ENGL 2323: British Literature Government and Economics (1 Credit) –ASU Senior Students only ECON 2301: Angelo Introduction to Economics GOVT 2305: Angelo Federal Government PSYC 2301: Angelo General Psychology-ASU Senior Students only Pre-Calculus-ASU Pre Req -Alg 2 GOVT 2306: Angelo Texas Government MATH 1314: College Algebra MATH 2412: Pre-calculus

Wylie High Work Force Education Dual Credit High School Course Fall Semester Spring Semester Automotive Tech AUMT 1419: Cisco Intro to Automotive Tech AUMT 2416: Cisco Suspension and Steering Automotive Tech 2 AUMT 2417: Cisco Engine Performance AUMT 1410: Cisco Automotive Brake Systems Practicum in Ag WLDG 1421: Cisco Intro to Welding Fundamentals WLDG 1430: Cisco Intro to GMAW Students who take all four Automotive Tech courses will receive the Basic Under Car Technician Marketable Skills Award *Auto Tech will be taught on the Cisco campus, thus requiring the student to have transportation and documentation of the bacterial meningitis vaccination. Auto Tech students will be responsible for purchase of tools.

TEST EOC STAAR TSI PASSING STANDARDS English II : 4000 (receive scores in late May) Algebra 1: 4000 on file Math: 350 Reading: 351 Writing: 4 with 363 on multiple choice or 5 with 350 ACT Math: 19 English: 19 Composite: 23 SAT Math: 500 Verbal or Critical Reading: 500 Composite: 1070

Eligibility Requirements to Enroll in Academic Course for Dual Credit at Angelo State/Cisco (A student must meet applicable eligibility requirements for at least ONE of the listed assessments) To Qualify for Math Courses To Qualify for English courses Assessment Math/Algebra Combined Composite ELA/Reading Skills Objective Write/Sentence Essay Combined Composite STAAR &EOC** 4000 Level II-4000** ACT* 19 SAT* 500 1070 500 1070 TSI 350 351 363 5/4*** 23 To Qualify for Math Courses 19 23 To Qualify for English courses *Student must meet both subject and composite score standards where both are listed. ***A score of 5 or higher requires 350 obj. If you need to take the TSI, please contact the Abilene Cisco Campus Administration desk to schedule a testing time. The TSI requires a pre-assessment activity that must be completed at least 24 hours before the actual test. This requires planning on the part of the student to complete the pre-assessment 24 hours before the actual assessment. It is the student’s responsibility to deliver the TSI results to Wylie High School prior to June 23. The testing center will not send the TSI scores to the high school campus. Cisco Abilene Testing Center Phone-325 -794 -4400.

Pre-Enrollment Process Step 1: Choose the Dual Credit course(s) in the computer lab with the counselors March 1 -3. Classes will close when seats filled. Step 2: Apply for Admission to Angelo State and/or Cisco College (FREE) depending on the courses chosen. Angelo Application open now. Cisco open now. Step 3: Complete Dual Credit Parent Agreement Form (ASU) or Dual Credit Request Form (Cisco). Required forms will be posted on the Wylie High School website-Academics/counseling. Cisco Bacterial Meningitis Exemption Form. Cisco-W 9 S form. All due by March 24 to counseling office. Step 4: Provide acceptable test scores (school has on file STAAR English 2 and/or Algebra 1) Take placement test if necessary as notified by counselor in June. Wylie High Counselors will provide acceptable STAAR test scores to the college/university in June for those students who have indicated they want to take dual credit and completed admissions application. Step 5: High school transcript to be sent to ASU and Cisco by counselor in June Step 6: Check your RAMPORT or Cisco Campus Connect account for semester schedule in late July/early August Step 7: Pay course tuition by deadlines-Sept 1 (Cisco only) Step 8: Purchase Textbooks-info on Wylie website in July

Important Dates Feb-March: Discuss Dual Credit with parents, choose dual credit courses in Family Access 2/27 -3/24: Apply online to Angelo State and/or Cisco Complete FAFSA for Financial Aid for Cisco (optional) Complete admissions: Parental Forms, Cisco Bacterial Meningitis Form, Cisco W 9 S form May: STAAR results; scores will be sent by the counselor to college June: Take TSI test if needed report scores by June 23, 2017. June-July Course Registration (Completed by College), Buy books August: Dual Credit classes begin

Financial Aid-Cisco Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible (Jan-March) https: //fafsa. ed. gov Both the parent and student will need an FSA ID www. Student. Aid. gov/fsaid Tax documents and information will be needed Complete the online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www. fafsa. gov Cisco Code 003553 Contact Financial Aid to determine eligibility Please allow 4 -6 weeks to process Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) up to $450 per semester may be awarded to cover Dual Credit If awarded, TPEG will automatically post to account

Angelo State University www. angelo. edu Apply to Angelo State through http: //www. angelo. edu/dept/dual_credit/ This dual credit application is open now. Complete application before March 24, 2017. There will no application fee for Wylie Dual Credit students. Wylie students are called Presidential Scholars Ram. Port is ASU’s web portal, providing a single point of entry to Web-based services and timely information tailored specifically for and by you. Ramport will be available to students in September. Students will receive an ID #.

Cisco College-www. cisco. edu Apply for admission to Cisco at www. cisco. edu by March 24. How to answer these 3 questions: Classification-not reported, Program major-high school student, Will you be attending high school –yes Cisco requires the Dual Credit Agreement form, the Bacterial Meningitis Exemption Form and W 9 S by March 24, 2017 Cisco Online Portal is Campus Connect Dual Credit Schedule by Semester Bill Payment Options Financial Aid Information Unofficial Dual Credit Transcript

Student ID is student’s SSN The PIN is the student’s birthday in 8 digit format. Ex. 01012014

The Dual credit classes at Wylie High School are very popular and class size is limited. It is very important to take care of all of the admissions and registration as soon as possible and follow all deadlines. The classes will be “first come-first served” based on the student who qualify by meeting the TSI, complete admissions, and the parental agreement/request forms. We will verify admissions with ASU and Cisco on March 24, 2017 to verify all those students who have chosen a Dual Credit course in Family Access and completed the online application process. Students who have not completed the application process and parental forms will be moved to a regular high school course. In late May/early June, we will again verify that all interested DC students who completed the online application and paperwork have met the TSI requirements on the STAAR test. Students who did not meet the TSI requirements will be contacted by letter, by the WHS counseling office. This letter will detail the other qualifying tests available along with the deadlines for testing. Students who do not meet the qualifying scores and deadlines will be moved to a regular high school course. If a student meets the qualifying scores after the deadline, the student can be placed on the wait list. If a seat becomes available in the DC course, then the next qualifying name on the wait list will be eligible.

Welding and Auto Tech-Please note that these hours are technical work force hours and may or may not transfer to an academic degree plan. These hours could lead to a certificate program in the Industrial Technology program at Cisco College. They offer several options, including: a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree, a level one and two certificate in Industrial Technology, and a level one certificate in Welding. These are four hour classes, meaning a higher tuition. Students enrolled in technical courses (e. g. welding, auto tech) must submit a safety waiver signed by parent/guardian. Students enrolling in the welding/auto tech courses do not have to meet the TSI standards………. but must pass the Reading section of the STAAR. The prerequisite for welding is Ag Mechanics or Ag Facilities. *The Auto Tech course will be taught on the Cisco Campus during our 7 and 8 th period so the student must provide their own transportation to and from the Cisco campus and provide documentation of the Meningococcal Vaccination. If you contact Cisco College at any time, please identify yourself as a dual credit student from Wylie High School.

Contact Information for Cisco College Dual Credit Director Tianay Bralley Tianay. bralley@cisco. edu 325 -794 -4510 Julie Paredes Assistant to Director of DC 325 -794 -4503 Julie. paredes@cisco. edu

Contact Info for Angelo State University Please contact Wylie High School with questions before contacting Angelo State University.

Dual Credit We will all need a great deal patience to work through this process. We are working with three academic institutions who have 2 separate governing bodies (TEA and THECB) and the federal government. Each group has a different focus and different terminology and different funding sources.

6 Steps Review 6 steps Choose courses in Family/Student Access first week in March. Courses will be closed when full. 2. Apply for admission to Cisco and/or Angelo based on the courses you are taking before March 24. 3. Turn in paperwork before March 24. 4. A) Angelo-Off-Site Dual Credit Agreement Form B) Cisco-DC Agreement Form, Bacterial Meningitis Exemption, and W-9 S form 4. Course Registration-this will be handled by the staff at Wylie High with the higher ed staff 5. Pay Tuition –Cisco only Apply for Financial Aid if appropriate 6. Purchase Books July-August 1.