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Howard College Dual CreditHigh School and College Credit for Classes

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Provides high school students with a quality educational experience.

At BSISD ISD, students may take courses at BSHS, at the Howard College Big Spring Campus or online (depending on class taking and HS Grade level options.

Howard College Dual Credit



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I.S.D.’s Currently Taking HC Dual Credit


Academic Transfer Courses – Howard College uses the Texas Common Course Numbering System. Courses within the Core Curriculum (General Studies) should transfer to any Texas Public Institution of Higher Education. Student receives high school and college credit for academic classes. TSI requirements must be met.Career & Technical Courses – Student usually receives a high school and a college credit. No TSI at this time. May not transfer; However, many Colleges are accepting these courses for transfer if needed in for the students degree plan, or possibly as an elective.NOTE: CSME/CNA Classes–no "excused" absences. Save

a lot of money – however – BIG time investment.

Course Transferability

Howard College Officials can assist students with transfer issues.


• College level courses taught by an instructor with appropriate college teaching credentials.

• College rigor and expectations• Students must adhere to college policies

regardless of class location• College works with high school officials in

scheduling courses to meet ISD and the students needs

• Be sure to read the Student Handbook(Available at www.howardcollege.edu )

Howard College Dual Credit Courses


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• *MUST meet TSI guidelines to prove college readiness. ACT, SAT, TSI, STAAR* (*TSI or ACT Recommended.)

COVID HAS POSSIBLY ALTERED THIS – WE HOPE TO HAVE CLARIFICATION SOON!

• Must receive permission from high school principal or counselor and parent/guardian

• Must be a high school student. Class load determined by ISD. We do not recommendmore than 1 class for 1st time students

• Must apply via applytexas.org

Student Eligibility Requirements


• Must submit completed paperwork, official HS transcript and tuition payment as required.

• Admission and registration is coordinated through the high school counselors office.

• Contact your high school counselor for I.S.D. rules and eligibility requirements required for taking dual credit classes.

Student Eligibility Requirements Continued


• Do not miss class.• Print, Read and Study syllabus for each class.• Be knowledgeable of each instructor’s grading

policies, attendance and participation rules, etc. Each instructor has different expectations.

• Do not wait to long before getting help if needed. Start by talking to the college instructor and keep high school counselor informed of progress.

Tips For Success in College Courses


• There are deadlines for dropping courses. An “F” will not disappear from your college transcript.

• Remember you are taking a college course that may have different “vacation” days from the high school. Calendars may not always align.

• Do not assume that you are excused from a college course for high school functions.

• Communicate with college instructors.

Tips For Success in College Courses Continued


• Most college papers are submitted to Turn It In. This is an online plagiarism checker. Do not copy and paste from the internet. Do your own original work. Plagiarism can get you expelled from college or at minimum a zero on your work. READ THE PLAGIARISM POLICY!!!!

Tips For Success in College Courses Continued


(From BSHS Documents)● Students must be in good standing with high school credits, EOC

scores, and attendance to sign up for college courses.

● ALL requirements for Howard College admission must be met.

High school accommodations do not automatically carry over for college classes. Students must speak to the Howard College ADA representative each semester, before classes start, to see what accommodations can

be made for college classes. This must be done before the start of every semester as they do not carry from one semester

to another.

BSISD Information

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(From BSHS Documents)Complete Apply Texas application for Howard College

(must be completed by May 26th)○ BSHS Online Dual Credit Registration Form (due May 26th)

○ BSHS Dual Credit Agreement (due May 26th)○ Howard College Student/Parent Agreement (due May 26th)

○ Proof of Bacterial Meningitis shot (only for students attending classes AT Howard College) (due August 3rd)

○ TSI test (if applicable) (passing scores must be turned in to counselor by August 3rd)

○ $50.00 deposit paid to BSHS for general courses. (due August 3rd)○ $100.00 deposit paid to BSHS for Cosmetology. (due August 3rd)

Students who want to drop a course must visit with theirgrade level counselor to do so.

BSISD Information - Continued


(From BSHS Documents)

CNA CLASSContact [email protected] in late July for form/info.If taking NURA1301 – A background and drug test is required. This must be done during the 25 days prior to the first day of

class (Monday, August 24.) So, do not do this before August 1.

Plan on getting that taken care of the first week or two of August as results take awhile to get back to HC. Student must pay this fee, last year it was about $125. It could be different this year.

STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS(And if Drug test is not passed)

may be dropped from the class.



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Fees Related to Dual Credit Enrollment:● Big Spring High School will cover the fees for the courses from the

approved dual credit list taken during the school calendar year. These courses are listed on the attached BSHS Dual Credit Offerings

page included with the agreement form.

● Big Spring High School will not cover any of the fees for mini, flex, and/or summer courses even if they are offered during our school calendar year.

● Students who take courses outside of the approved course offerings or outside of the calendar school year will be required to register

and pay on their own. These courses will not be included on the student’s high school transcript or calculated

in their GPA.




Fees Related to Dual Credit Enrollment Cont:○ In order to take courses outside of the approved course offerings,

students must speak to the designated BSHS Howard College Counselor (at H.C.) to register. Payment for these classes is due a minimum of FIVE BUSINESS DAYS before the class starts. If registering the week before

classes start, payment is due when registering.

In accordance with the Texas Education Code mandating necessary instructional minutes, Big Spring ISD requires all students to be physically

in attendance for a minimum of 5 periods each day. Big Spring High School encourages all dual credit students to visit with their high

school counselor prior to registering/completing any college course(S) in order to ensure an optimal educational

experience while enrolled at BSHS.




Fees Related to Dual Credit Enrollment Cont:Students who fail a course or drop a course will be required to reimburse BSHS for course fees before enrolling in any future dual credit courses.

Students who want to drop a course must visit with their grade level counselor to do so.

● Due to the high cost of the kit for cosmetology, a $100.00 deposit is due. This is non-refundable if cosmetology is dropped or failed along with a

repayment of $976.00 for costs incurred. If not repaid, there will be a hold placed on the transcript and diploma until it is repaid.● Some courses have state testing fees, etc. (C.N.A. and

Cosmetology example). If the course has these, the student will need to pay these prior to the first day of class.



Howard College offers REDUCED Tuition for Academic Transfer Courses

3 Hours $1946 Hours $3889 Hours $482Plus Books/Supplies

$0 Tuition for Career & Technical Courses Covered by HC Scholarship (unless Drop/Fail)*

*Students may incur costs such as equipment, testing fees, Books, insurance, etc.

Cost For Dual Credit Courses

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Fees Related to Dual Credit Enrollment Cont:

Students who are responsible for paying their own tuition MUST pay prior to due

day (Friday, August 21,2020 at noon) and purchase textbooks for classes. Contact

the Howard College Book Store(432-264-5050 )

to see what book (if any) is needed.




Student Expectations:

● Stay up to date with all requirements of the course (assignments, reading, projects, etc)

● Communicate with the instructor about any issues that may prevent completion of course requirements.

● Students are expected to pass all dual credit courses in which they are enrolled with no less than a 70 grade average. Note: Dual credit

courses are weighted and treated as honors courses.




Textbooks:● Students will acknowledge the book they receive for the course(s), new or used, is in good condition--clean, lightly marked and in fully

resellable condition.● Students agree to return the same book(s) lightly marked and fully

resellable condition on or before the return due date.● Students accept all responsibility for risk of loss and agree to pay

replacement cost and fees if the book(s) listed are not returned by the due date, for any reason.

● Students will acknowledge that if the book(s) are not returned by the return due date, their student record is subject to an academic

hold, which will prevent the ability to enroll in courses, add and/or drop a course, the release of transcripts, and

receipt of diploma.




Textbooks Cont:

● Students agree that Big Spring High School reserves the right to deny future opportunities to use Big Spring High School college textbooks should they fail to adhere to the terms and conditions

stated above in this section.

● BSHS only supplies textbooks for courses that are on the approved courses list, any textbooks/codes/supplies/etc. needed for courses

outside of the BSHS approved list must be purchased by the student. HC requires textbooks the first week of class.



Danny SparksHoward College Dual Credit

[email protected](432) 264-5124

Questions Or More Information



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