Boerne ISD

Dual Credit

Handbook

2018-2019

Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is Dual Credit?

The Dual Credit Program is a coordinated program between Boerne ISD and Northwest Vista College (NVC) that allows students to earn college and high school

credit for courses successfully completed at the high school campus. Teachers are required to have a Master’s degree and have at least 18 graduate-level credit hours

in the discipline they teach or a history of industry experience in a Dual Credit Career and Technology Education course.

2. How is Dual Credit different from the Advanced Placement

Program? Advanced Placement courses, like dual credit, are rigorous college level courses that follow a college curriculum approved by College Board. Students taking these

courses are expected to take the AP tests offered in the spring that have additional fees paid by the students. Students scoring a 3, 4, or a 5 on one or more of these

tests may gain college credit. Students should consult specific colleges/university websites to verify accepted AP tests and scores and how they will fit into a potential degree plan. Dual Credit is also rigorous; however, dual credit is college credit upon

successful completion of the course(s).

3. How many Dual Credit courses can a student take? High school students are allowed to take up to 14 dual credit courses while in high school.

4. How do these courses impact GPA? Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses are increased by eighteen (18) points

per full semester completed.

5. How does a student know that a grade from Boerne ISD matches the grade recorded at NVC?

Students can log in to ACES to check their college email to see grades that have

been posted for dual credit courses. Grading for dual credit courses is: A-90-100, B-80-89, C-70-79, D-60-69, F-below a 60.

6. How do students earn credit? In order to earn both high school and college credit, students must make a 70 or higher for each semester of the course(s).

7. How do I know what credit I will receive at my university?

Please refer to the Texas Common Course Numbering System at www.tccns.org to

determine what credit the two- or four-year institution will award you once you transfer your credits.

8. What happens if a student fails or drops a course?

If a student makes below passing for the semester, the grade is recorded on the NVC college transcript. The student is then ineligible to earn dual credit for any course in

the future and is dropped from the program. A student may withdraw from a dual credit course to avoid a failing grade. If a student

withdraws before Census Date (first two weeks of the semester), then there is no penalty on the college transcript. This date is published by Alamo Colleges and will be

made available at the high school, but it is the responsibility of the student to know dates and deadlines. If a student withdraws after Census Date but before the official final day to withdraw,

then a W is recorded on the NVC transcript. A W has no bearing on the student’s GPA, but more than 6 Ws in the college career can affect financial aid.

If a student attempts a course for a third time in college, including dual credit, the student will be charged out-of-state tuition for that course. A student cannot withdraw from a course after the final withdrawal date has passed.

The student must stay in the course and the grade earned will go on the NVC transcript. A student must to show Satisfactory Academic Progress in all attempted college level courses to be eligible for financial aid. Failing grades or withdrawals from dual credit count against SAP.

9. How do grades transfer from NVC to another institution?

After graduation, students must request an official transcript be sent from NVC to the college/university the student will be attending. The official transcript request

can be made in person at NVC at the Welcome Center or on the student ACES account. Official transcripts are sent directly to the receiving institution and not released to the student. Unofficial transcripts will be available to seniors in the

counseling office in the spring semester for the purposes of taking it to the college new student orientation. Students may also request an unofficial transcript in person

at Northwest Vista College. Alamo.edu/nvc/dual-credit/graduates.htm

10. Will dual credit affect status at a college or university?

The dual credit transcript must be sent to the college or university the student attends after high school graduation. If a student earns 30 or more hours, the student may

be classified as a sophomore or higher. This could affect financial aid and scholarships, but many schools will consider the student as a “first-time student” for freshman scholarships. Please contact the admissions and financial aid offices of individual

colleges and universities for the policy.

11. How much does it cost to take AP or Dual Credit courses?

Dual Credit Courses are free to BISD students; however, the cost of the TSI

Assessment is $15 per test and $5 for each retested section. The cost of AP exams is regulated through College Board and there is a fee.

12. If a student does not qualify for dual credit will the student

need to reapply next year? A student will need to reapply the following year if he or she does not qualify for dual credit. In addition, if a student qualifies for dual credit but does not enroll in

any dual credit courses, the student will need to reapply the following year.

Important Dual Credit Dates

2017-2018

Date Details

November 28, December 5th Dual Credit ApplyTexas Workshops at the high school.

January 5, 2018 Deadline to complete ApplyTexas application. Directions in this handout.

February 3, 2018 Deadline to submit Parent Consent Form (on high school website and in

this handout) to Shana Dillon in counseling office

February 14, 2018 Deadline to have complete Go FAARR

and Test Prep Modules in ACES account. Print off proof of completion.

Directions in this handout)

February 12-14, 2018 BHS TSI Assessment Registration in

BHS counseling office. Proof of Module completion required.

February 13-15, 2018 CHS TSI Assessment Registration in

CHS counseling office. Proof of Module completion required.

March 2018 TSI administration on campus

April 2018 TSI retest

April 16, 2018 Deadline for NVC to receive initial test

scores (ACT, SAT). SAT/ACT must come directly from testing company.

June 8, 2018 Deadline for NVC to receive qualifying test scores (ACT, SAT)

February-March Course Selection Days-be sure to

select your dual credit courses when choosing your 2018-2019 schedule.

This selection is used to register you with Northwest Vista College.

August 2018 Verify your schedule the week before school in your ACES student account

prior to first day of school for your

course registration.

BISD Dual Credit Course Offerings and Credit

Course Limits:

o Students may take up to 14 dual credit courses while in high school.

High School Course College Course Prerequisite High School Credit Earned

College Credit Earned

1404 Dual English 4 ENGL 1301/1302 Composition 1/2

1 6 hours (3 per semester)

1414 AP/Dual English 4 ENGL 2322/2323 British Lit 1/2

3 or higher on AP Language Exam

1 6 hours # (3 per semester)

2604 College Algebra MATH 1414 College Algebra Pre-cal Track

1 4 hours

2403 PreAP/Dual Pre-calculus MATH 1414/ 2412 College Algebra/Pre-calculus

1 8 hours (4 per semester)

AP/Dual Calculus AB MATH 2413 Calculus 1

MATH 1414/2412 PreAP/Dual Pre-calc

1 4 hours

AP/Dual Statistics MATH 1442 Elementary Statistical Methods

1 4 hours

3403 AP/Dual Environmental Science BIOL 2406 Environmental Biology with lab

1 4 hours

3104 AP/Dual Biology BIOL 1406/ 1407 Biology for Science Majors 1 and 2 with labs

1 8 hours (4 per semester)

4304 AP/Dual US Government GOVT 2305 Federal Government

.5 3 hours

1644 Dual Spanish 4 SPAN 2311/2312 Intermediate Spanish 1/2

Credit in Spanish 1,2, & 3 at high school

1 6 hours (3 per semester)

Dual Accounting 1 ACCT 2301 Financial Accounting for Business Majors

Credit in Prin. of Bus, Mktg, Fin. at high school

1 3 hours

Dual Medical Terminology HITT 1305 Medical Terminology

Credit in Princ. of Health Science at high school

1 3 hours

Dual Credit courses offered during the 2018-2019 school year are subject to instructor availability and enrollment.

#Students should send AP Language scores of 3+ to Northwest Vista College and submit a request in the NVC

registrar’s office to place passing AP scores on the NVC college transcript to earn 6 hours of credit for ENGL 1301

and ENGL 1302. NVC will also accept any additional AP scores of 3 and above.

What courses should you take? Consider looking at the degree programs at potential colleges/universities. What

might you be required to take? Then look at the TEXAS COMMON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM at

www.tccns.org to see if the above college courses will be accepted at any potential colleges/majors and what

they will count for in a given degree plan.

Dual Credit Testing Requirements

In order to qualify for dual credit, students must have a qualifying Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment score

or an ACT or SAT score that exempts the student from the TSI. The TSI assessment is given at the high school

campus. Students are responsible for registering for the ACT and/or the SAT and having scores sent prior to the

Dual Credit deadlines set forth by Northwest Vista College.

TSI Exemptions:

High School/ College Course TSI Math TSI Reading TSI Writing & Essay

ACT SAT

1404 Dual English 4 Must be attempted

351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

23 Comp. w/ 19+ on Eng & Math

480 on EBRW+ 530 on Math

1414 AP/Dual English 4 Must be attempted

351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

Same as above.

2604 College Algebra 350+ 351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

Same as above.

2403 Pre-AP/Dual Pre-calculus 350+ 351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

Same as above.

2413 Dual/AP Calculus AB 350+ 351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

Same as above.

1442 Dual/ AP Statistics 350+ 351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

Same as above.

3403 AP/Dual Environmental Science

343+ 351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

Same as above.

3104 AP/Dual Biology 343+ 351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

Same as above.

4304 AP/Dual US Government Must be attempted

351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

Same as above.

1644 Dual Spanish 4 Must be attempted

Must be attempted

Must be attempted Same as above.

Dual Accounting 1 350 351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

Same as above.

Dual Medical Terminology Must be attempted

351+ 340+ w/ Essay 4 OR Essay 5+

Same as above.

Score requirements are subject to change.

o TSI Brochure

https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/accuplacer-tsi-assessment-student-brochure-v2.pdf

o The College Board-TSI Web-Based Study App- Texas Version

https://store.collegeboard.org/sto/productdetail.do?Itemkey=130095469

o TSI Sample Questions

https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/accuplacer/accuplacer-texas-success-initiative-assessment-sample-

questions.pdf

NVC Dual Credit - Apply Texas Guide Create an Account 1. Complete all items in the My Profile tab 2. Ensure to select SAVE PROFILE when done 3. Record Apply Texas Username and Password for future reference Note: You will receive an automated Email from Apply Texas titled “Your Apply Texas Profile." This Email will be sent to the Email address you enter on your profile. The message will contain your Apply Texas username for future access to your application. This Email is NOT verification that the application has been completed or submitted. Students will have 90 days after completing the profile to submit the application online.

Create an Application 1. Create a new 2 year college admissions application 2. Select: Northwest Vista College (San Antonio)

Select a Semester Note: Choosing the wrong semester will impact the college's evaluation of your participation in the program. Please choose correctly. 1. Select one of the bolded options for Semester of Entry:

a. Fall 2018 - for classes beginning August Select a School Note: Choosing the wrong school may impact your student record and result in creating a financial balance. Please choose correctly.

a. Select one of the bolded options for First Choice School: Select a major that aligns with your high school endorsement.

• Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics • Business and Entrepreneurship • Creative and Communication Arts • Health and Biosciences • Public Service • DO NOT SELECT Science and Technology An error will occur with this selection.

Select a Major Note: Choosing the wrong major may impact registration into your program's specific courses. Please choose correctly.

1. Select the First Choice Major that goes with the your selected First Choice School:

DO NOT select (Alamo Academy programs, they have a separate process for completing the Apply TX application): Select one of the following options:

• Dual Credit Student, AA - If student attends a public • Dual Credit Student-Private, AA - If student attends a private/charter high school

Biographical Information Note: Your application ID is provided on this page. Write it down for future reference. Knowing your application ID number can assist the college locate your application, if necessary. The information on this page will auto-populate the information provided in your profile. Please scroll through and ensure all information listed is correct. Here is guidance with specific questions on this page. Guidance will be numbered in the order of the question on the application. 1. Although the SSN is optional, Northwest Vista College uses your Social Security Number to give you access to your Banner ID and

ACES User Name and password. If you do not include your SS#, you will not be able to retrieve this information independently and move on to the rest of the application steps. Please include your Social Security Number if you have one.

9. If you are a dependent of a U.S. military service member, please answer accordingly. Additionally, please be aware that the College's Admission Office will require a Military Verification Form be submitted along with the Dual Credit's Admission packet.

Educational Background Answer all questions on this page, unless, otherwise notified within the guidance provided in this column. Here is guidance with specific questions on this page. Guidance will be numbered in the order of the question on the application. 1. To ensure the correct high school is loaded into the College's system for your high school, please utilize the Find Your High School search button.

a. Ensure to enter the month and year of your high school graduation.

b. Only answer YES to the question Are you home-schooled? If you are a home- schooled student. 3. Skip all of question 3, unless, you have earned dual credit college courses from another college/university outside of Alamo Colleges.

Educational Information Answer all questions on this page, unless, otherwise notified within the guidance provided in this column. Here is guidance with specific questions on this page. Guidance will be numbered in the order of the question on the application. 1. If you do not know what Tech Prep means, answer No. 2. Select Dual Credit (receiving both high school and college credit) as your answer.

Note: Selecting another option will affect your College's ability to consider your application for the program. 3. Select one of the following as your answer:

• Earn Associate Degree (2 years) • Earn credits for transfer

Residency Information Answer all questions, unless, otherwise notified within the guidance provided in this section. Note: If possible, have your parents or legal guardian guide you with the correct answers. Incorrect information will require additional residency documentation to be submitted as part of the Admission packet.

• Answer No to the question seeking whether or not you file your own federal income tax. • Answer Yes to the question seeking whether or not you are eligible to be claimed as a dependent by a parent or legal guardian. 1. Question 3a - If your parents/legal guardian have always lived in Texas, estimate their age and enter as answer. 2. Question 3b – If your parents/legal guardian have always lived in Texas, select Establish/Maintain a home as answer. 3. Skip Questions 4a and b, unless, you are a dependent of a U.S. military service member.

Note: If you are a dependent, please answer the questions correctly to reflect the true Home of Record. 4. Questions 5a and b are seeking whether or not your parent/legal guardian own their home/property and/or a business in Texas. Answer to the best of your knowledge if your parents/legal guardian are not with you. 5. Question 6a reference of "gainfully employed" is seeking whether or not your parents/legal guardian has worked or is currently working in Texas. Answer to the best of your knowledge if your parents/legal guardian are not with you. 6. Question 7 incorrectly references questions (8) or (9). The true reference questions are (5) or (6).

Note: After you complete this section and the next, you will be given the opportunity to review your residency questions. Please take some time to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible.

Custom Questions Answer all questions on this page, unless, otherwise notified within the guidance provided in this column. Here is guidance with specific questions on this page. Guidance will be numbered in the order of the question on the application. Note: Selecting incorrect answers to these questions will affect your student codes in the College's Banner system.

• Online Courses Only? - The answer is No, DO NOT select Yes. • Early College High School App - The answer is No, DO NOT select Yes. • College Connection - Senior - The answer is No, DO NOT select Yes. NOTE: If you are a senior who plans to attend the Alamo Colleges after high school graduation, you will be required to complete another Apply Texas application as a high school graduate. At that time, you will be able to answer Yes to this question. • CC-App at another Institution - The answer is No, DO NOT select Yes. • CC-Alamo College First Choice - The answer is No, DO NOT select Yes.

Certification of Information and Submission of Application Read/check off each section prior to submitting the application. Here is guidance for this page.

• 2nd check box: Information regarding Bacterial Meningitis. Note: The Bacterial Meningitis process for Alamo Colleges is different for all dual credit students. Please do not submit Bacterial Meningitis information through Magnus. Public/Private/Charter schooled students: Seek guidance from your high school counselor/dual credit liaison to ensure you follow the correct process. • Financial Aid Information section: Note: Dual Credit students do not qualify. Per Federal Student Aid, Basic Criteria for Eligibility, students must have obtained a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate. • Select Submit Application Now, to submit the application and transmit to Alamo Colleges. Note: Your application ID is provided on this page. Write it down for future reference. Knowing your application ID number can assist the college locate your application, if necessary.

Students will have the ability to view the application status by logging into their Apply Texas account and viewing the My Application tab.

The application will load into Alamo College's Banner system 3-5 business days after it has been transmitted. Log into ACES to confirm receipt of your application.

If you are unable to log into ACES, inform the people immediately: Seek guidance from your high school counselor/dual credit liaison to ensure you follow the correct process.

Accessing Your Aces Account

Banner ID

o Applications can take anywhere from 48 hours to a week to process. You will receive an email confirming your application was submitted

to Alamo Colleges.

o To Access your Banner ID, go to www.alamo.edu and click on Login to ACES.

o Click on Get My Banner ID Number.

o Enter your last name and last 4 digits of your social security number. o Once you have your Banner ID, record it on the Parent Consent form

and in your personal records.

ACES Username and password

o To access your Aces Username, go to www.alamo.edu and click on Login to Aces.

o Click on Get My ACES User Name.

o Enter your last name and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

o The default password is the first two letters of your last name

capitalized and your 6-digit birthday (mm/dd/yy). For example, Joe Smith, born January 2, 1999, will use the default password SM010299.

Online Modules: GO FAARR and Test Prep

o Complete the GO FAARR and Test Prep modules on your ACES account. (note-only those taking the TSI need to complete the Test

Prep module).

o Once you log into your ACES account, click on the START HERE tab in the upper left corner.

o In the START HERE screen, you will see each module with an ENROLL button. Click enroll, go through each module, and take a quiz at the

end. Print out your quiz grades as verification of completion prior to

the TSI registration dates.

Banner ID: _____________________________

ACES Username: ________________________

Password: ______________________________

(Use the first 4 of your last name and last 4 of your social security#)

NEW Dual Credit Student Checklist

1. ___Submit Apply Texas Application by 1/5/18. New Deadline 1/15/18

2. ___Submit Consent Form by 2/3/18 3. ___Complete ACES Go FAARR Module and Test Prep Module by

2/14/18. www.alamo.edu

4. ___Select Dual Credit Courses in February during course registration. 5. ___TSI Registration on campus week of 2/14/18 (see calendar). 6. ___Initial TSI Assessment on campus in March

OR

7. ___Submit ACT or SAT scores to NVC. Deadline for college to receive scores is April 16, 2018. Please notify Mrs. Dillon if you are

sending scores. Bring a copy showing proof that you sent scores

to NVC from College Board (SAT) or ACT. 8. ___Revise dual credit course selection based on qualification by end

of April.

9. ___Submit ACT or SAT retest scores by June 8, 2018. 10. ___Log in to ACES student account in August before school starts

and check course registration.

RETURNING Dual Credit Student Checklist

1. ___Submit ApplyTexas application if you applied last year but did not

take any dual credit classes. Proceed as if new dual credit student. If you took dual credit courses in 2017-2018, you do

not have to reapply.

2. ___ Select Dual Credit Courses in during course registration.

3. ___ Testing requirements:

a. ___if you qualified with an SAT or ACT last year, you do not have to retest.

b. ___if you qualified with a TSI score and you are in Dual math class, you do not have to retest.

c. ___if you qualified with a TSI score and you are in any other

course, you may need to retest depending on your scores from the previous year and the dual credit courses you plan to take.

Please check in the counseling office on test status.

4. ___Complete all courses with a C or better. Students finishing dual credit courses with a D or an F will be dropped from the dual

credit program.

5. ___Log in to ACES student account in August before school starts and check course registration.