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What is Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment?

Opportunity for high school students to take college level courses while in high school
Academic core courses are transferable to Texas public universities and some out of state colleges
Grades earned in a DC/DE go on two transcripts: your high school transcript and your HCC college transcript or the UT transcript for UT OnRamps courses

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Dual Credit Courses Offered at Kempner with HCC

2025-2026 school year AT Kempner

English 4 – earn 6 college credits, 1 high school credit (12^th grade only)
College Algebra (only if you have taken 4 math credits already) - earn 3 college credits – 1 high school credit
US History - earn 6 college credits, 1 high school credit
Psychology – earn 3 college credits – 0.5 high school credit
Professional Communications – earn 3 college credits – 0.5 high school credit

Summer/Online Options* (Subject to change before 2025-2026 school year)

Sociology - earn 3 college credits – 0.5 high school credit
Economics - earn 3 college credits – 0.5 high school credit
Government -earn 3 college credits – 0.5 high school credit

*COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Course offered at Kempner are dependent on student interest.

If you are interested, PLEASE select DC course during course selection, along with the alternate if the course does not make the master schedule.

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How to get started with Dual Credit

Apply to HCC thru www.applytexas.org

Be sure to select the correct term (Summer 2025 or Fall 2025) Choose the earliest time you will be taking classes – you don’t need both.
Be sure you use your Social Security Number if you have one as it will make the process so much smoother. If you do not have one, HCC will assign you a P# in its place, but you will need to keep this secure and handy.
If you are a returning dual credit student DO NOT submit again begin at STEP 3
It takes up to 3 business days to receive an HCC ID number via email. You must have your HCC ID before you can continue. DO NOT wait until the last minute to submit the HCC application. You will risk missing the deadline.

Follow the instructions and pay attention to the February 13^th deadline. If you want to take both Summer & Fall classes, you will need to submit the paperwork twice
Complete & turn in all the paperwork to Mrs. Hines (Rm. 223)
Select Dual Credit Course(s) you want to take in SchooLinks during the course selection process
Please note that dual credit classes are capped by HCC and there are limited spots. Seats will be given on a first-come, first-served basis
If you receive 504 or Special Education services, you must contact HCC’s Office of Ability Services and complete the paperwork to receive accommodations for your dual credit classes (even those taught AT Kempner High School)

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Do I have to Pay for Dual Credit?

TEXTBOOKS

All DC students must pay for their textbooks. Each instructor will inform students which books are required. Some are included in the HCC Canvas platform – be advised that there will be a fee involved and will show up on your HCC account as payment due (course materials fee).
YOU MUST PAY THIS!

OUT-OF-DISTRICT FEES

HCC provides an in-district tuition waiver for DC students; FBISD covers the out-of-district fee that HCC charges. This is not paid by FBISD until after you have completed the semester course.
DO NOT PAY THIS PORTION OF THE FEES OWED ON YOUR HCC ACCOUNT!

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Can a Dual Credit Course be Dropped?

Yes – there are two specific drop deadlines for HCC Courses.

DROP - 10 days from the start of class – nothing will show on your HCC transcript; your counselor can transfer you to a regular course if this is a class required for graduation. Please be advised that we don’t encourage dropping if you qualify for the course – you can most likely handle the work!
WITHDRAWAL – later in the semester and will show as a “W” o your HCC transcript; depending on when you withdraw, you may need to be enrolled in an online Edgenuity class to complete the credit needed.

Students who drop for a “W” will be charged a $15 fee by FBISD
You can have no more than 6 total “W”’s in your entire college career so think about that before signing up for the class.

You can also be put on academic probation if you fail a class or your grades are consistently below a 2.0 (D).

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Dual Credit Summer Options

Students may choose to take DC courses in the summer – options are limited, and subject to change before the end of this school year.

Government - GOVT 2305
Macroeconomics - ECON 2301
Intro to Sociology - SOCI 1301
There is a session in June and a session in July. Students can take courses either online or F2F. The July session could overlap with the beginning of FBISD classes so F2F classes should be taken after 3pm if in July.
All summer paperwork and testing must be completed and turned in by February 13, 2025.
Students will be required to self-enroll for summer classes. Directions for this will be provided by Mrs. Hines, who will assist as needed.
Students taking online courses must log in the 1^st day and every day after or they risk being dropped for non-attendance and an F given as a grade (equivalent to a 59 at FBISD).

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Dual Enrollment Courses Offered at Kempner with UT OnRamps

2025-2026 school year AT Kempner

English 4 – (12^th grade - must have successfully completed Eng 1, Eng 2, & Eng 3)
College Algebra– (10-12^th grade – must have successfully completed Algebra 1 & Geometry)
US History- (11^th graders & successfully completed English 1 & English 2)

*These classes are subject to change based on qualified teachers.

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Dual Enrollment �What do I need to know?

CLASSES OFFERED– the list of classes offered could change based on Kempner staff
SCHOOLINKS – make sure you sign up for Dual Enrollment in SchooLinks during course selection You must have completed the prerequisites prior to class starting in the fall.
SCORES – no scores are required to take this course but be sure you are not one to turn in late work as this is a college class and they do not have to accept late work.
COST – as of now, there is no cost for students.
CREDIT – students have the option of accepting or not accepting the college credit toward the end of the semester.

*These classes are subject to change based on qualified teachers.

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QUESTIONS

Students can see Mrs. Hines in the College & Career Center at Kempner (Rm. 223)

Email: chatney.hines@fortbendisd.gov

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