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What’s the difference?

Dual Credit	Advanced Placement (AP)
Curriculum designed by HCC, Course may be taught by a Katy ISD teacher or HCC professor	Curriculum designed by College Board, Course taught by a Katy ISD teacher
College credit dependent upon a passing grade in the course	College credit depending upon passing the AP exam*
GPA on 4.5 scale	GPA on 5.0 scale
Generally transferable to colleges/universities in Texas	Credit policy varies by college/university AP Credit Policy
Cost: $65 plus books, other materials HCC reserves the right to change the cost of a course.	Cost: Exam fee $103**

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*credit varies based on college/university policy

**assistance available for students on free/reduced lunch

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Both AP and Dual Credit Offer:

The ability for students to experience a college class while in a supportive home/school environment
Development of college-level analytical and study skills
Opportunity to build academic confidence
Weighted GPA

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Cost

$65/course + any required instructional materials
Free/Reduced Lunch students receive FAST Funding from the state (zero costs)
25-26 FAST Funding information pending
Average cost of a textbook $50/course/semester
Cost at HCC: $550/3-hour course + fees + textbooks
**Fees are subject to change

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Student Enrollment

Fall 2025 and beyond

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Apply Texas

www.Applytexas.org
Select Houston Community College Dual Credit Application
Do not use an iCloud email address
Typically takes 48-72 hours for students to receive HCC information after completing Apply Texas
Required for new HCC students only

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Must be completely filled out. Forms with blank fields will be returned.

Beginning semester: Summer/Fall 2025

Ending semester: graduation date

HS official may be counselor or CCF

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Must be completely filled out. Forms with blank fields will be returned.

HS representative may be counselor or CCF

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Bacterial Meningitis form only required for students taking a course in-person at HCC. (BIOL 2101/2102)

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Paperwork Process

New Dual Credit Students

Apply Texas Application
Dual Credit Waiver Form
Residency Form
Bacterial Meningitis Form (optional)
SAT/ACT/TSIA scores

Returning Dual Credit Students

Bacterial Meningitis Form (optional)
Additional SAT/ACT/TSIA scores

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TSIA Exemptions*

Prior to 2/15/2023

English 19 and Composite 23
Math 19 and Composite 23

After 2/15/2023

English + Reading Combined score of 40; no composite
Math 22; no composite

EBRW 480
Math 530

PSAT and EOC are no longer allowable TSIA Exemptions

Figure: 19 TAC §4.54(b)

*Accurate as of Fall 2024

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Campus TSIA Information

Check with your campus' College and Career Facilitator regarding test dates
Test prep resources

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SPED/504 Accommodations

Accommodations do not automatically apply to college courses
Students must meet with ADA counselor each semester to receive accommodations at HCC
QR code on next slide can be used to schedule an appointment

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Katy ISD Dual Credit Course Offerings – Core*

Subject	Course	Grade Level	Prerequisite	TSI Requirements
English	English III	11	English II	Reading, Writing
English	English IV	12	English III	Reading, Writing
Mathematics	College Algebra	11-12	Algebra II	Math
	Plane Trigonometry	11-12	College Algebra	Math
	Calculus for Business & Social Sciences	11-12	College Algebra	Math
Social Studies	US History	10-12	None	Reading, Writing
	US Government	11-12	None	Reading, Writing
	Macroeconomics	11-12	None	Reading, Writing, Math
	Psychology	11-12	None	Reading, Writing
Science	Anatomy & Physiology	11-12	Biology, Chemistry, DC or AP English III	Reading, Writing, Math
Science	Biology for Non-Science Majors	11-12	Biology, Chemistry	Reading, Writing, Math

*Additional courses may be added by course selection

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Katy ISD Dual Credit Course Offerings – Electives*

Subject	Course	Grade Level	Prerequisites	TSI Requirements
Speech	Professional Communications	10-12	None	Reading, Writing
World Languages	Spanish	11-12	Spanish III KAP	Reading, Writing
Fine Arts	Art History	11-12	None	Reading, Writing
Education	Instructional Practices in Education & Training	11-12	Principles of Education & Training, Human Growth & Development	Reading, Writing
Education	Dual Credit Learning Framework	9-12	None	Must attempt TSIA. No minimum score.
Computer Science & Computer Applications	Computer Science	11-12	Computer Science I or AP Computer Science Principles; DC English III (may be co-enrolled), precalculus	Reading, Writing
Computer Science & Computer Applications	Business Information Management	10-12	None	Reading, Writing, Math

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DC Science Courses

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UIL Eligibility

Dual Credit courses in English, LOTE, Math, Science, and Social Studies are exempt from No Pass No Play rules

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Attendance

HCC does not differentiate between excused and unexcused absences
Katy ISD Field Trips count as absences
Student can be dropped for 6+ absences
Student is responsible for all make-up work
Specific meeting days/times may vary by course/campus

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Payment Deadlines

Summer tuition due before the first day of class
Spring 2024 tuition due March 1st
Fall 2025 tuition due October 1st

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Pathways

Career & Technical Education

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Current Freshmen:

Join advanced math pathway if needed
Select Human Growth and Development (8995) for 25-26

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Current Sophomores

*Algebra II is a pre-requisite for College Algebra

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Current Sophomores

Would also need:

BCIS 1305

ARTS 1301*

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Current Juniors

*Algebra II is a pre-requisite for College Algebra

Could earn 18+ college hours

Fall KISD Course	Fall Dual Credit Course	Spring KISD Course	Spring Dual Credit Course
English IV A	ENGL 1301 OR ENGL 2322	English IV B	ENGL 1301 OR ENGL 2323
College Algebra	MATH 1314 College Algebra	Trigonometry	MATH 1316 Trigonometry
4^th Science A		4^th Science B
Instructional Practices in Education A	EDUC 1301 Intro. to the Teaching Profession	Instructional Practices in Education B	EDUC 2301 Intro to Special Populations
Professional Comm.	SPCH 1321	Elective

Could also be BCIS 1305 or ARTS 1301

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Current 8^th graders:

Select Principles of Health Science

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Current Freshmen

Select Dual Credit Medical Terminology (No TSI)
Select Dual Credit Art (TSI RW)

Up to 15 college hours

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Current Sophomores

Select Dual Credit Health Science Theory(No TSI)
Select Dual Credit English & History (TSI RW)
Will also need Dual Credit BIM

Up to 18 college hours

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Current Juniors

Select DC Practicum in Health Science(No TSI)
Select other DC courses as desired
Will also need Dual Credit BIM for Level I certificate

Up to 33 college hours

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Current Sophomores:

Select DC Fundamentals of Real Estate (No TSI)

8 hours college credit

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Current Juniors

Select Practicum in Entrepreneurship(No TSI)

8 college hours

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Campus Resources

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Credit Policies

Academic credit is transferrable to public colleges/universities in Texas either as core or elective credit
May or may not be accepted by out-of-state or private institutions
Students are responsible for determining whether or not credit will transfer to their college
Texas Common Course Numbering System
HCC Articulation Agreements

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HCC Resources

Tutoring Center: https://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/tutoring/
Library: https://library.hccs.edu/home
Laptop/Hotspot Checkout: https://library.hccs.edu/laptops
Support Services: https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/

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Optional Forms

FERPA Release: Easier to submit it online since it has to be taken to HCC. https://formsportal.hccs.edu/Forms/FERPA
Bacterial Meningitis: Required for students who attend a class at HCC. Vaccine information may be submitted to the email address on the form, or students may complete the waiver linked on the form if they choose not to get the vaccine.
https://www.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/district/admissions-and-enrollment/Bacterial-Meningitis-Vaccination-Verification-110421.pdf

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�**Campus Deadlines may differ

March	April	May
March 3^rd – all paperwork and test scores must be submitted to HCC for summer 2025	April 3^rd – Student paperwork uploads due in SmartSheet	May 16^th – last day a potential dual credit student may take the TSIA

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