La Feria High School

Dual Enrollment Orientation

DUAL ENROLLMENT Dual Enrollment is a

program that gives a high school student the

opportunity to take tuition-waived college

courses while still in high school. Courses count as high school

credit and college credit.

Concurrent Enrollment is a program whereby a student

takes a course on his/her own for

college credit only. The student is responsible for tuition

and fees and must show proof of

residency.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

Dual vs. Concurrent Enrollment

◦La Feria High School partners withThe University of Texas – Brownsville

&Texas State Technical College

Two different calendarsTwo different application processesTwo different registration processes

One High School: Two Universities

Early college admissionExposure to college

coursesCourse grade of 3.0 or

above counts as an advanced measure for the Distinguished Achievement Program

College Credit is awarded upon successful completion of a course.

The Benefits of Dual Enrollment

Course transferability (Technical Courses and Academic Core Courses).

Students can graduate with significant college hours.

Students may transfer Academic Core courses to Texas public colleges or universities.

Saves time and money for students and parents.

The Benefits of Dual Enrollment

LFHS Eligibility StandardsMust be at least a sophomore.Must have enough credits to graduate under the recommended or distinguished plan.Have an 80 or better in High School English Course to take Comp I & IIHave an 80 or better in High School Social Studies course to take US History 1301 & 1302 or Government 2301Have transportation to and from TSTC (summer)Have an 80 or better overall average in core academic classesHave an 80 or better in High School Math course to take college algebraMeet the 90% attendance requirementNo failing gradesPay for school supplies required by professorTake COMPASS or ACCUPLACERMaintain at least a C in each enrolled course to continue participation in dual enrollment

Students must demonstrate college readiness by demonstrating the minimum following standards:

University Eligibility Standards

THEA TAKS 10/11

ACCUPLACER COMPASS

Math 230 2200Elem. AlgebraAlgebra 75 39Reading 230 78 81ELA 2200Writing 3Writing Skills

80 59

Writing Essay

6 6• Sophomores must meet TAKS + COMPASS or ACCUPLACER standards

Courses

•Generally, a student may enroll in as many as two dual enrollment courses per semester.•A student with a cumulative 3.0 GPA may enroll in as many as four (4) dual enrollment classes per semester with the administrations/counselor’s permission.•A student must meet prerequisite course requirements before enrolling in a class.

•Pre-Calculus (3) – Pre-Calculus Mathematics 2412 (UTB)•U.S. History (6) – American History 1301 & 1302(UTB)•Business Information Management II (3)- Microcomputer Applications 1301 (UTB)

Courses

•English 4 (6) – Composition I301 & Composition I302 (TSTC)•AP Biology (4) – Biological Concepts I 1308 (UTB)•AP Government (3)– American & Texas Government 2301 (UTB)•Certified Nursing Assistant (TSTC) – Transportation provided.

•Students may participate in one summer class during each of the two available summer sessions at TSTC. The class choice will depend on the students graduation requirements still to be met. Transportation is not provided for summer courses.

10th

Summer

11th

12th

•Algebra II (3) - College Algebra 1314 (UTB)•Business Information Management I (3) – Integrated Software Applications 1409 (UTB)

Complete online university or college application before

deadlines

Turn in all registration forms before deadlines

Enter correct classes at preregistration

Verify with counselor/university that process is complete and you are

registered for the correct class(es)

Deadlines and Procedures