ATASCOCITA HIGH SCHOOL

in partnership with   LONE STAR COLLEGE- KINGWOOD  

Lone Star College Dual Credit Website:  http://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit/

Dual Credit 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.

Sophomores are allowed to take foreign language if they take the appropriate language placement test and place into or above 2311. (CAPE Test)  This test is in addition to the placement exam which demonstrates college readiness. (Ex: Accuplacer)

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.

  Benefits

• Cost is significantly less.

• College Degree completion in less time. Summer and Night Courses are available

• Increased self-confidence from college success.

• Access to college services including library, free tutoring, campus events, free email account and more.

• Ease the transition into college

• Development of good college study habits.

• Convenience of most dual credit courses taught at the high school during the regular day schedule.

•   Additional savings in transportation, living, and textbooks costs.

•  “Sophomore standing” may be granted to junior colleges/4-year institutions; however, confirm your standing with the institution you plan to attend.

 Requirements

 To enroll students must meet the following requirements:

*Currently attending high school and is classified as a junior or senior.

***Sophomores are allowed to take foreign language courses if they qualify.

· 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: ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, or THEA in areas of reading, writing, essay, and math;     or exempt scores based on  

PSAT 11th only /Math= 50+ Read=50+    Wr=50+

SAT    <12th only /Math=520+ Read=500+ Wr=500+  

ACT    12th only/Math= 21+     Read=19+    Wr=19+

Composite Score: 23

**Test Exemptions are subject to change in Aug 2013

**See LSC Website for further test assessment details

** Additional testing may be required for Math, Science, and higher level courses.

 What does it Cost:

 Fees are from January 2013

 Additional Course Fees may apply.

Online Courses cost an additional fee of $15 per hour.  

What you need to know

Grades in dual credit classes become a permanent part of your college record.

Maintain a college grade of “C” or better to remain in the program.

Special approval is needed to take more than two dual credit courses per semester. 

Compare the college and high school course calendars. They are not always the same.

Withdrawal form 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

 How to Begin

1. Meet with a high school counselor to determine if the student is a good candidate and to get course approval.

2. Obtain parent approval.

3. Select Dual Credit Course(s) on course selection Program -Bridges @ www.bridges.com

4. If Bridges is locked, students can add their dual credit course when they are asked to  verify their courses for next school year.

5. New Students need to apply online at Lone Star College for college ID, login ID, & password at: www.lonestar.edu/admissions-application.htm

6. Determine if ACT, SAT, or PSAT test scores will exempt student from reading, writing, and essay portions of test assessment.

7. If needed, complete test assessment at Lone Star College. See LSC website for more info.

8. Test Assessment can be completed at AHS on late arrival days of April 11 and April 18.  Deadline of March 24 to register and pay at the Following link http://aptestservice.com/atascocita/accuplacer/

Dual Credit Courses Selection for 2013-14

 10th Grade

·         Spanish 3 Pre AP Dual

·         Spanish 4 AP Dual   

Sophomores are allowed to take foreign language if they place into or above 2311 on the CAPE language placement test. This test is in addition to the approved test assessment required for program eligibility.

11th Grade

·         College Transitions H Dual

·         College Algebra Pre AP Dual

·         Pre-Calculus Pre AP AB Dual

·         Pre-Calculus Pre AP BC Dual

·         US History H Dual

·         Psychology H Dual (virtual only)

·         French 3 Pre AP Dual

·         German 3 Pre AP Dual

·         Spanish 3 Pre AP Dual

·         Spanish 4 AP Dual

·         Spanish 5 AP Dual

 12th Grade

·         College Transitions H Dual

·         English 4 H Dual                           

·         College Algebra Pre AP Dual

·         Pre-Calculus Pre AP AB Dual

·         Pre-Calculus Pre AP BC Dual

·         Calculus AB AP Dual

·         Calculus BC AP Dual

·         Anatomy & Physiology H Dual

·         Biology 2 AP Dual

·         Chemistry 2 AP Dual

·         US Government H Dual (Virtual only)

·         Economics H Dual (Virtual only)

·         French 3 Pre AP Dual

·         German 3 Pre AP Dual

·         Spanish 3 Pre AP Dual

Important Dates

Lone Star College Academic Calendar: http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/webservices/2013-2014_Academic_Calendar.pdf

Accuplacer Testing at AHS

 March 24, 2013 - Deadline to register and pay for Accuplacer testing at AHS for the following dates:

April 11, 2013  -   Accuplacer Testing at 7 a.m. in library - late arrival day

April 18, 2013  -   Accuplacer testing at 7 a.m. in library - late arrival day

Website to Register & Pay:  http://aptestservice.com/atascocita/accuplacer/

Fall 2013 Registration 

Registration for the following Fall at Lone Star College needs to be completed by the end of the current high school year (May).

 Summer 2013

June 1, 2013         Last Day to Register/pay for Summer 1 and Full Length Summer Courses
June 3, 2013         Summer Term Begins
June 27, 2013       Last day to drop and receive "W" for 1st Summer
July 10, 2013        Last Day to Register/Pay for Summer II
July 11, 2013        Second Summer Session Begins

Fall 2013
September 9, 2013   Official Day - Last day to drop a course without a grade
November 13, 2013  W date - Last day to drop and receive a "W"

Spring 2014
January 27,2014       Official Day - Last day to drop a course without a grade
April 3, 2014            W date - Last day to drop a course with a "W"

Lone Star College Course Catalog

Here is the link to LSC Course Catalog.  Under Table of Contents, then Description of Courses, you can find descriptions of courses, the amount of credit a course is, and any pre requisites that are required.

http://www.lonestar.edu/lscs-catalog.htm

Map of Lone Star College -Kingwood

To get a map of the college, please click on the following link: http://www.lonestar.edu/maps-kingwood.htm

Preparation For Test Assessment

ACCUPLACER Practice Test

http://www.testpreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm

COMPASS Practice Test

http://www.act.org/compass/student/index.html

THEA   Practice Test    

http://www.thea.nesinc.com/practice.htm

How to drop a Dual Credit Class

Please be aware of drop dates and the Lone Star Withdrawal Policy as dropping a course will affect a student's college transcript. It is the student's responsibility to notify both AHS and Lone Star College if a student should decide to drop a dual credit course. A student must complete both step 1 and step 2 in order to be officially dropped from a dual credit course.

Step1Astudent should sign up to see their AHS House Counselor to drop a dual credit course.

Step2 See Mrs. Diaz in the register's office room 1004. A Lone Star            College drop form

must be signed by the student and kept on file. The signed drop form will then be forwarded to Lone Star College - Kingwood.

Dual Credit Payment-Fee Schedule

The following fee schedule for has been approved by the Board of Trustees

NOTE:

Humble ISD students (with the exception of Quest Early College High School) are responsible for all fees associated with registration for classes at Lone Star College System.

This schedule does not include lab fees or differential tuition that may be associated with a specific course.

If the student is taking an on campus class, they will be charged the $20 infrastructure fee.

Online courses cost an additional $15.00 per credit hour

Acceptable forms of payment include:

CASH – Please bring to LSC Kingwood Business Office (SCC Building)

CHECK—Please make checks out to LSCS and deliver to Kingwood Business Office.

ELECTRONIC CHECK - May be paid online via the students’ MyLonestar account after registering for classes.

MONEY ORDER—Please make money orders out to LSCS and deliver to Kingwood Business Office.

CREDIT CARD— May be paid on campus. Student will need to have credit card with them and pay in Kingwood Business Office.

ONLINE CREDIT CARD— May be paid online via the students’ MyLoneStar account after registering for classes.

**PAYMENTS OVER THE PHONE ARE NOT ACCEPTED**

How to Make Payments to Lone Star College

Payment can be made by one of two methods:

1.      In person at:

Lone Star College – Kingwood

Business Office – Student Conference Center

20000 Kingwood Drive

Kingwood, TX 77339

2.      Online at:

www.lonestar.edu

Select MyLonestar

Login to your account

Select “Self-Service”

Select “Student Center”

Select “Make a Payment/Set up Payment Plan”

Select “May a Payment”

Should you require assistance with your payment please contact campus cashiers at 281-312-1581 or 281-312-1592.  Cashiers are on duty Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Wednesday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Questions related to your enrollment should be directed to the office of your high school counselor. 

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.

Contact Information 

AHS—Dual Credit Liaison—Ruth A. Diaz

Ruth.diaz@humble.k12.tx.us                                                    281-641-7532

AHS Counselors—                                                                  281-641-7500

LSC—Dual Credit Coordinator—Linda D. Deal

linda.d.deal@lonestar.edu                                                        281-312-1509

LSC - Kingwood – Testing Center                                       281-312-1524

<http://www.lonestar.edu/testing-kingwood.htm 

LSC Counseling / Advising Services                                   281-312-1613

<www.lonestar.edu/advising.htm

LSC Information 281-312-1600              Business Office     281-312-1581