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DUAL CREDIT - ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICTDual Credit Course Plan Action Steps - Alamo CollegesAction Plan for Dual Credit Programs ACCDThere are several Dual Credit course programs available in SAISD. Through an annual MOU, collegepartners are able to offer a variety of courses across English, Math, Science, Social Studies, WorldLanguages, Fine Arts and CTE course. The courses are designed for 10th through 12th grade studentswho are identified as passing their EOC’s and in some cases their TSI exams in order to earn college creditwhile in high school.Teachers who are best suited for teaching these courses must have a Master’s degree in the content area,or at least have a successful track record of students earning credit in that content area.Upon identifying the teacher who will teach the Dual Credit class, we will need to get them ready andapproved by Alamo Colleges. All syllabi, materials and assessment items are available to trained teachers,and are periodically updated and tuned to support student success.Campus Action Steps9 Identify the teachers who are interested in teaching dual credit on your campus.9 Analyze student data to determine how many sections of each course will be needed.9 Make sure the Dual Credit classes are on the choice slips.9 Meet with students (and parents) for advising.9 Schedule selected teachers to submit college transcripts showing Master’s degree for approval.9 Identify the classroom/computer lab (if needed) and any technology needs/textbooks needed toexecute the DC class properly. Online classes will need stronger wifi or server to download or streamvideos.9 Discuss and plan for any travel (transportation) you will need for course.9 For additional information and support, contact the Advanced Academics Office/District Dual CreditCoordinator.Alamo Colleges PartnersPAC - BurbankSAC - Edison, Fox Tech, ALA, Jefferson, Cast Med, Cast Tech, YWLASPC - Brackenridge, Highlands, Houston, Lanier, YMLA
UTSA P-20/DUAL CREDIT COURSE CODESThe University of Texas at San Antonio Dual CreditProgramsThe UTSA Early Birds Dual Credit Program - $70 app fee (one time only), and $384 per student percourse.UTSA offers several classes: US National Government (Poli 1013), Economic Principles and Issues(ECO 2003), US History Columbus to Civil War (HIST 1043), US History Post Civil War Era (HIST 1053),Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (Math 1073), Pre-Cal (Math 1093), Writing Rhetoric and Composition(WRC 1013 and 1023). Teachers will be college professors and will be held at the UTSA-Downtowncampus. Transportation will be provided by SAISD.Deadline: In February, identify which students are TSI College Ready = 350 M, 351 R, 340 W, “5” on Essaywho desire take the course. Submit rosters to Advanced Academics Office/District Dual Credit Coordinator.Students Must:• Complete ApplyTexas application, meet TSI College Readiness scores, have their Meningitis shot,and HS Transcript.• Once registered, student will go twice a week to their class and must be responsible for all assignments and labwork. Sometimes, college professor will ask a teacher on the high school campus to assist in lab time.• SAISD will pay for $70 application fee and tuition per student.• Content Area(s): Government, Economics, Pre-Cal, US History, English, Biology, Speech, Ethnic Studies,Psychology and Sociology. Additional courses available to those listed above: Biology, Speech, Business Math,Ethnic Studies, Psychology and Sociology.• Offered Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs in the morning or in the afternoon. Master schedule should reflect thesetimes and possible labs or Friday tutoring.• First week in August, Deadline to Register students for the fall courses. Dual Credit Program Manager willregister all DC students.• High school junior or senior with good academic standing.• TSI complete in dual credit subject, or granted exemption.• Students will apply as a group on scheduled “Dual Credit Day” in April. Deadline for new student applications.In ‘Online Apply Texas DC Application; UTSA Program Manager will need to be present.• Official High School Transcripts (Sealed)• Official TSI, ACT and/or SAT scores (Sealed)• Updated Meningitis Vaccination Records (expires after 5 years)Upon admission, student will receive a DC Admissions letter which will include their UTSA ID and ASAPaccount information.• First week in August, Deadline to Register students for the fall courses. P-20 Program Manager will register allDC students• Students may access their registered courses through their ASAP accounts.• Mid-August, Deadline for DC orientation (Fall students); held at UTSA Downtowncampus.• Mid-Oct, Deadline for SAISD to pay tuition.
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