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DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM
ATASCOCITA HIGH SCHOOL
in partnership with
LONE STAR COLLEGE- KINGWOOD
The Dual Credit program is part of the Lone Star College System’s exceptional admissions program. It is especially designed for junior and senior secondary education students. Those who qualify can earn high school and college credit. Both high school and college credit are awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Before taking dual credit courses, please check with the university of choice to confirm if a dual credit course you are planning to take will transfer.
All Dual Credit courses are dependent upon enrollment and teacher availability.
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How to Begin Dual Credit
Learn about Dual Credit
Difference between AP, Dual Credit and On Ramps
How to begin the Dual Credit process
How to Begin
LSC Admission Application-Attachment A
TSI Pre-Assessment Activity-Attachment B
How to find STAAR/EOC Scores- Attachment C
TSI Testing Information-LSC Kingwood- Attachment D
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Interested in taking Dual Credit courses?
Mark your calendar!
Deadlines for Summer 2021 and 2021-22 School year
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Submit qualifying TSI testing scores to Mrs. Deleon - May 3, 2021
- see how to test below ( under TSI Testing)
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Deadline to submit summer dual credit course request - April 30, 2021
- see below for information
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Final deadline to submit Fall forms for the Dual Credit Program- May 14, 2021
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Summer Dual Credit Options
Dual Credit student have the opportunity to take summer courses this summer through the Dual Credit Summer Academy or directly with Lone Star College.
To decide which summer session works best for you, we have put together a comparion chart.
Comparison Chart
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Humble ISD offers a Dual Credit Summer Academy in partnership with Lone Star College to allow students the opportunity to earn high school and college credit in the summer with free tuition. Students receive credit on their transcripts if they earn a C or higher in a course.
This year, the Dual Credit Summer Academy will be online.
Dates: June 7 to July 13, 2021
Course Registration: March 29 - April 30
Instructional Platform: Online
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Dual Credit courses are
offered in
two summer sessions:
Summer I June 7– July 13
Summer II July 15 – August 22
Scan QR code for information or click the link below
Dual Credit Summer Information and Request
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Requirements for Dual Credit
To enroll students must meet the following requirements:
- Currently attending high school and is classified as a junior or senior.
- Have approval from parent/guardian and a high school counselor
- Eligible students must have a signed “Exceptional Admission Application” on file with the high school and college.
- The student has taken an approved test assessment: TSI, STAAR, ACT, PSAT/NMSQT or SAT in
areas of reading, writing, essay, and math; or exempt scores based on
***See Lone Star College Website for further test assessment details*** - Additional testing may be required for Math, Science, and higher level courses.
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Benefits of Dual Credit
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Cost is significantly less.
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College Degree completion in less time. Summer and Night Courses are available
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Increased self-confidence from college success.
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Access to college services including library, free tutoring, campus events, free email account and more.
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Ease the transition into college
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Development of good college study habits.
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Convenience of most dual credit courses taught at the high school during the regular day schedule.
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Additional savings in transportation, living, and textbooks costs.
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“Sophomore standing” may be granted to junior colleges/4-year institutions; however, confirm your standing with the institution you plan to attend.
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What you need to know
- Grades in dual credit classes become a permanent part of your college record.
- Courses are taught at AHS during the regular school day. Students do not need to travel to the college.
- Maintain a college grade of “C” or better to remain in the program.
- Compare the college and high school course calendars. They are not always the same.
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Payment must be made to Lone Star College by the due date or courses will be dropped.
- Withdrawal from a dual credit course requires notification of your high school and completion of the necessary paper work. The college calendar has drop dates that are essential for dropping a course without a grade and dropping with a “W”.
- Credit Transfer— Courses may not transfer to all universities. Please verify if courses will transfer to college of choice: www.lonestar.edu/university-transfer-guide.htm
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Texas Success Initiative Assessment, better known as the TSI test, is a test which determines the appropriate level of college course work for an incoming student. The TSI test consists of three components: Mathematics, Reading, and Writing.
COVID-19 TSI testing update:
Remote (Virtual) Testing for Placement Exams (TSIA, Accuplacer Math) is available through Lone Star College on a limited basis.
- How to TSI Test
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TSI Information and Test Content
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Interpreting Your TSI Score
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TSI Qualification Chart
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Website to locate STAAR/EOC Scores
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TSI Exemption Chart
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Pre-Assessment Activity
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LSC Admission Application
TSI Online Practice Test and Review
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LSC- How to Documents
- How to obtain a LSC official transcript
- unofficial transcript list student's LSC ID number, TSI test scores, and course grades
- How To Obtain a LSC Official Transcript
- How to Obtain a Financial Account Summary
- How to Pay LSC Fees
- Dual Credit -Fee Schedule
Texas Course Compatibility College Course Transfer Guide
Lone Star College Student Services
- Lone Star College Catalog- Description of courses
- Map of Lone Star College - Kingwood
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Lone Star College Academic Calendar 2019-2020
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Lone Star College Important Dates 2019-2020
What does it Cost:
# of Credit LSC In Dual Compare to Local
hours District Fees TX Res. 4 Yr. College3 $ 73.00 $ 1,580.00
4 $ 93.00 $ 1,945.00
- Additional Course Fees may apply.
- Online Courses cost an additional fee of $15 per hour.
- Fees and cost are based from January of 2019
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Note: You will not be able to pay for your classes online until you have been registered for the course. Students can go to their mylonestar account to verify if he/she is registered for a fall or spring course. A bill will be sent via Lone Star College student email account.
Tuition and fees must be paid before the beginning of the semester to remain in the dual credit program. Some courses are paid for the whole year, and s me are paid each semester.
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Contact Information
AHS—Dual Credit Liaison—Mrs. DeLeon
Ph: 281-641-7770
Email: zinnia.deleon@humbleisd.net
AHS Counselors
Ph: 281-641-7500
LSC—Dual Credit Specialist—Anthony "Toni" Seiter
Ph:281-312-1509
Email: anthony.j.seiter@lonestar.edu
LSC Kingwood Testing Center
Ph: 281-312-1524
http://www.lonestar.edu/testing-kingwood.htm
LSC Counseling / AdvisingServices
Ph: 281-312-1613
LSC Information Ph: 281-312-1600
Business Office Ph: 281-312-1581
LSC Help with Mylonestar Account
Ph: 832-813-6600