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SPRINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL WEATHERFORD COLLEGEDual Credit and Spring ForwardCourse Catalog and Application Packet2017Weatherford College of the Parker County Junior College District is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-40978 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Weatherford College. Interested constituents may contact the Commission on Colleges (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Weatherford College and not to the Commission’s office. Weatherford College is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Weatherford College is a member in good standing of the American Association of Community Colleges, National Junior College Athletic Association, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Conference, North Texas Community College Consortium, Texas Association of Community Colleges, Texas Association of Community College Trustees and Administrators, Texas Association of School Boards Texas Community College, Association Texas Community College, and the Teachers Association Texas Council of Academic Libraries Association.EARLY ADMISSION OR DUAL CREDIT Weatherford College participates in a program of early admission for students who have not yet graduated from high school. A student requesting early admission/dual enrollment must meet the following requirements:? Student must be classified as a high school/home school student; or have received approval from the school district and Weatherford College. ? The student must take a state approved assessment test or show proof of exemption with appropriate scores – ACT, SAT, or other state-approved placement test (see page 17 for qualifying scores) – before registering for any classes in a degree program; ? Student must submit an application for admission to Weatherford College. An admission application can be submitted online at . ? The student must submit a copy of their current high school transcript; ? The student must submit a W-9s ID Verification Form ? The student must provide proof of meningitis vaccine if attending class on a college campus. Upon acceptance, the student will be granted conditional admission. Upon graduation from high school, the student must submit an official high school transcript to the WC Student Services Office before an official college transcript can be released. The Weatherford College academic policies apply to early admission students. For additional information refer to the Weatherford College Early Admissions & Dual Credit page at . Early admission students who participate in the federally funded free and reduced meal program are eligible to qualify for reduced tuition for dual credit courses. Early admission students who enroll in a workforce-related academic course for dual credit may qualify for tuition waiver. Students in these two categories will be responsible for all other course expenses, including textbooks and fees. For additional information refer to the Weatherford College Early Admissions & Dual Credit page at TESTING REQUIREMENTS Texas law (Texas Success Initiative or TSI) requires all new students in a public college or university have their academic skills level assessed prior to entry in a college level class. The assessment helps students understand their skill levels in reading, writing, and math and enables them to enroll in classes that appropriately match each individual’s skill level. All students entering Weatherford College, except those in Level I vocational certificate programs, need to take an assessment exam or show proof of exemption before enrolling. A student who transfers from a private or out-of-state institution may use transferred courses to satisfy TSI requirements. However, students required to take the test will not be registered for classes without an advising conference to determine class placement. Proof must be furnished at the time of registration for exemption from the TSI requirements by college transcript, final grade report, or other document. TESTING AND PLACEMENT PROCEDURES Students must meet the minimum standards according to the Texas Success Initiative set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Students enrolling in a reading based course (i.e. History, Government, or Psychology) must have a reading score of 355 or higher. Students enrolling in a writing based course (i.e. English) must have a writing score of 5 or 4 and 363 or higher. Students enrolling in a math course must have a score of 356 or higher in the math section. Students enrolling in ant other course must have a met the minimum scores standard for any one section of the TSI assessment.QUALIFYING SCORES FOR EXEMPTIONACT -Composite score of 23 with at least 19 each on English test and/or math test shall be exempt for those corresponding sections. Valid 5 years from test date. SAT -Composite score of 1070 with at least 500 on the verbal test and/or math test shall be exempt for those corresponding sections. Valid 5 years from test date. STAAR - Reading/English III, Level 2; Algebra II, Level 2 ARTICULATION AND TRANSFER Weatherford College has the highest accreditation possible for any college or university. Because of this recognition, Weatherford College credits are regarded as equivalent to courses of the same description at all state colleges and universities. Transfer problems occur only when students elect to deviate from planned educational objectives. Examples of transfer difficulties include those encountered by students who change majors or who change from a two-year career education program to a transfer program. Please refer to the college website at wc.edu for specific articulated programs with colleges and/or universities or speak to a counselor or advisor. The Dual Credit Offices work with Weatherford College Advisors and have access to a wide range of information on credit transfer. Students should work with a counselor or advisor to design an educational plan consistent with the student's educational goals. Changes in plans should be discussed with the counselor or advisor to avoid potential transfer problems. In order to assist students transferring to other institutions within the state of Texas, Weatherford College has joined with other junior/community colleges and universities in the State of Texas and has adopted a common course numbering system. The purpose of the numbering system is to improve articulation and assist students who are transferring between institutions. A senior college is authorized by the Association of Texas Colleges to accept 66 semester hours from a junior college. After attending a senior college, a student may transfer 6 additional hours (in addition to the 66) from the junior college provided the hours are approved in advance by the senior college. Many schools will accept 72 semester hours from a junior college because of the heavy load required of freshman and sophomore students in some degrees.Springtown High School Dual Credit PolicySpringtown Independent School District in conjunction with Weatherford College, offers several course for Springtown High School students. Students will receive high school credit for Weatherford College courses taken and passed with a “C” or better through SISD. All rules and regulations of SISD apply in conjunction with these courses. These include but are not limited to absences and grades. Since the student is being given early enrollment at Weatherford College for these courses, the student must be enrolled in Springtown High School throughout the course or he/she must drop the Weatherford College course with the appropriate grade for the date of withdrawal. Students must have the following to be enrolled in a Weatherford College Course: all paperwork on file with the dual credit office at SHS, a GPA of 80+, a letter of recommendation, and satisfactory scores on the TSI Assessment.Students will attend Weatherford College courses at Springtown High School and are expected to apply for early enrollment by the appropriate deadline, register for courses, monitor progress, and communicate with the dual credit office a minimum of once per six weeks. Grading and AttendanceAlthough students register for Weatherford College courses with the assistance of Springtown High School, the students will have to follow Weatherford College procedures for requesting transcripts of college credit. Students must remember that Weatherford College courses will become a part of their permanent college record. Students will not be allowed to drop a Weatherford College course during a term and cannot request a schedule change in to the same course at Springtown High School during the term they are enrolled at Weatherford College. In the event a student is sent to the SISD alternative campus the student will automatically be removed from the dual credit program.Students are treated as college students by the Weatherford College faculty. There are no progress reports of 6 week grades. Weatherford College professors do not call home if a student is not turning in work or not passing. Weatherford College grades may be accessed by the student through the student’s Weatherford College Moodle and MyWC accounts and online grading systems. It is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her Weatherford College professor(s) in the event of an absence. This contact needs to be made prior to the absence if at all possible. Students who register for Weatherford College Courses must be responsible and dependable. Senior students who fail a spring course at Weatherford College may not be able to graduate and will have to repeat the course in summer school.Students will remain on the SISD calendar. Therefore, in order to make up for SISD holidays which are not Weatherford College holidays, students may be on occasion required to attend Weatherford College courses via an after school or before school tutorial. In the event that Weatherford College Spring break and SISD spring break occurs on different weeks students will need to make individual arrangements with their instructors. Simple Steps to EnrollmentStep 1: Complete the online application at for Weatherford College. Request transcripts be sent to Weatherford College.Step 2: Complete the Dual Credit Application packet in full and return to the High School Dual Credit Office by:________________________________________________________________________Step 3: Take the TSI Assessment by June 6th, if necessary. The TSI Assessment can be taken through SISD by appointment.Step 4: Register for Dual Credit courses at Weatherford College only via myWC.The TSI Assessment may also be taken at Springtown High School or one of the campuses of Weatherford College. The Cost of the exam at Weatherford College is $25. Cost of the exam at Springtown High School will be $15.00 and can be taken a maximum of 3 times. Students may take the exam only one time during a calendar week. Dual CreditUpon meeting Dual Credit qualifications Springtown ISD students will have the opportunity to earn up to 15 hours per semester during their junior and senior year. In addition, students can be approved to take 6 credit hours during their sophomore year.?? Dual credit courses must be selected from the approved SHS/Weatherford College course offerings.Spring Forward Program for Accelerated Dual CreditUpon meeting the Spring Forward Collegiate Accelerated Dual Credit qualifications Springtown ISD students will have the opportunity to earn a total of 60 semester credit hours.? Students will be approved to take 6 credit hours their sophomore year, while earning up to 15 credit hours a semester during their Junior and Senior. The students meeting the Spring Forward Program requirements must agree to the program for their entire high school career.? The?minimum total credit hours they must commit to is 30 hours.?Freshman YearSophomore Year W/ ApprovalJunior YearSenior Year2+ Pre-Ap CoursesStudents wishing to complete AA will need to begin FL this year6 credits each semester (12 total)15 credits each Semester(30 total)15 credits each Semester(30 total)Total: 60 credit hours possibleStudents wishing to complete a full Associates degree would be required to complete summer school courses following their sophomore and junior years in high school.CORE CURRICULUM Included in the degree requirements for the Associate of Arts is a basic core of general education courses or a core curriculum. The purpose of the Weatherford College core curriculum is to provide the skills, knowledge, and perspectives that help define the educated person. The core emphasizes the basic intellectual competencies--reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking--as well as broad intellectual perspectives including historical consciousness; multi-cultural awareness; numerical comprehension and analysis; and, concern about ethics, aesthetics, and values. These competencies are designed not only to help students understand and appreciate their heritage, but also to enable them to prepare for responsible citizenship and successful living in a rapidly changing and highly technological world. Competency in each of the core components is established by successful completion of the core courses that is required for the Associate of Arts Degree. In accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the guidelines and procedures established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), all Texas public colleges and universities are required to establish a core curriculum. The law and the established guidelines indicate that if a student completes the core curriculum at one public college or university within the State of Texas, that block of courses may be transferred to any other public college or university within the State of Texas and must be substituted for the receiving institution’s core curriculum. Further, in accordance with the law and the guidelines, a student shall receive academic credit for each of the courses transferred and may not be required to take additional core curriculum courses at the receiving institution, unless the THECB has approved a larger core curriculum for that institution. The Weatherford College Core Curriculum requirements are described below. These requirements must be met by every student pursuing an Associate of Arts degree at Weatherford College. WEATHERFORD COLLEGE CORE TRANSFER CURRICULUMCOMPONENT AREA Required Semester Credit HoursWRITTEN COMMUNICATION6ENGL 1301 Composition IENGL 1302 Composition IIMATHEMATICS 3(logic, college-level algebra equivalent, or above) One course from the following:MATH 1314 College AlgebraMATH 1316 Plane TrigonometryMATH 1332 Contemporary MathematicsMATH 1342 Elementary StatisticsMATH 2413 Calculus ILIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES 8Two courses from the following:BIOL 1406 Principles of Biology for MajorsBIOL 1407 Principles of Biology for MajorsBIOL 1408 General Biology I (Non-majors)BIOL 1409 General Biology II (Non-majors)BIOL 1411 General Botany for MajorsBIOL 1413 General Zoology for MajorsBIOL 2401 Human Anatomy and PhysiologyBIOL 2402 Human Anatomy and PhysiologyCREATIVE ARTS 3One course from the following:ARTS 1301 Art AppreciationARTS 1303 Art History SurveyARTS 1304 Art History SurveyDRAM 1310 Introduction to TheaterDRAM 2361 History of Theater IDRAM 2362 History of Theater IIHUMA 1315 Fine Arts AppreciationMUSI 1306 Music AppreciationMUSI 1310 American MusicLANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE 3One course from the following:ENGL 2321, 2322 or 2323 Survey of English LiteratureSPAN 2311 or 2312 Intermediate SpanishAMERICAN HISTORY 6HIST 1301 U.S. History IHIST 1302 U.S. History IIGOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SCIENCE 6GOVT 2305 Federal GovernmentGOVT 2306 Texas GovernmentSOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3ECON 2301 Principles of Economics - MacroPSYC 2301 Introduction to PsychologyINSTITUTIONAL OPTION 4SPCH and one KINE course: SPCH 1315 Public SpeakingKINE 1164Introduction to Physical Fitness & SportTOTAL CORE SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS 42ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES REQUIRED FOR A WEATHERFORD COLLEGEASSOCIATE’S DEGREE 18TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 60Couse DescriptionsBIOLOGYBIOL 1411 – General Botany (26.0301.51 03) 4 semester hours (3-3-0) Study of structure and function of plant cells, tissues, and organs. Includes an evolutionary survey and life histories of the following representative groups: algae, fungi, mosses, liverworts, ferns, and seed producing organisms. Plant reproductive and functional interactions with their environment and with humans. Selected lab exercises. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. BIOL 1413 – General Zoology (26.0701.51 03) 4 semester hours (3-3-0) Study of the principles of taxonomy, molecular biology, and ecology as they relate to animal form and function, diversity, behavior, and evolution. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.BIOL 2401 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I (26.0707.51 03) 4 semester hours (3-3-0) Study of the structure and function of human anatomy, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Content may be either integrated or 171 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS specialized. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. BIOL 2402 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II (26.0707.51 03) 4 semester hours (3-3-0) A continued study of anatomical structures and functions of the human body, including respiratory, reproductive, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and circulatory systems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology 2401 is required. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. ECONOMICSECON 2301 – Principles of Economics (Macro) (45.0601.51 25) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, fiscal policy, and monetary policy. Three hours lecture per week.ENGLISHENGL 1301 – Composition I (23.1301.51 12) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis. Note: ENGL 1301 is a pre-requisite for all 2000-level literature courses. Three hours lecture per week. ENGL 1302 – Composition II (23.1301.51 12) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) Techniques for creating effective oral and written expression; developing critical reading and thinking skills; writing effective essays including a major research paper and a literary analysis paper; and conducting library research. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or consent of the English Department Chair. Three hours lecture per week. ENGL 2322 – Survey of English Literature (23.1404.51 12) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) A survey of the literature of England from Anglo-Saxon times to the establishment of England as a political entity in the Renaissance, and continuing through the neoclassical period. This course emphasizes religious, political, and socioeconomic commentaries and encourages students to practice critical thinking and critical analysis by reading and writing about literature. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302. Three hours lecture per week. ENGL 2323 – Survey of English Literature (23.1404.51 12) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) A survey of the literature of England from the mid-nineteenth century through the twentieth century. Representative writers from the Romantic Period, the Victorian Age, and the Modern Period are studied. Students are provided with opportunities to analyze and evaluate the progression of ideas from an agrarian society to an industrialized society to the modern technological world. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302. Three hours lecture per weekFRENCHFREN 1411, 1412 - Beginning French I & II (16.0901.51 13) 4 semester hours (3-1-0) Traditional grammar, reading, and writing courses with emphasis primarily on these areas, but with some attention to speaking, especially to authentic pronunciation. Class work is individual as well as group oriented and consists of exercises, answering questions, and reading aloud. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. Must be taken in sequence. FREN 2311, 2312 - Intermediate French III & IV (16.0901.52 13) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) Review and extension of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Reading of French, practical conversation, and writing. Class work is individual as well as group oriented. Emphasis is placed on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of French culture. Three hours lecture per week. Must be taken in ERNMENTGOVT 2305 – Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) (45.1002.51 25) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights. This course satisfies three of the six hours of government required for a bachelor’s degree from a state institution of higher education, as well as an Associate of Arts degree from Weatherford College. Students transferring credit hours from a Texas college or university using the GOVT 2305, 2306 sequence are advised that only GOVT 2301 may be combined with these hours to meet the content requirements of Texas Education Code 51.301. Prerequisite: A passing score on the TSI reading section. Three hours lecture per T 2306 – Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) (45.1002.51 25) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas. This course satisfies three of the six hours of government required for a bachelor’s degree from a state institution of higher education, as well as an Associate of Arts degree from Weatherford College. Students transferring credit hours from a Texas college or university using the GOVT 2305, 2306 sequence are advised that only GOVT 2301 may be combined with these hours to meet the content requirements of Texas Education Code 51.301. Prerequisite: A passing score on the TSI reading section. Three hours lecture per week. (HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY)HISTORYHIST 1301 – U.S. History I (54.0102.51 25) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/ Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and 197 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government. Prerequisite: A passing score on the TSI/ THEA reading section. Three hours lecture per week. HIST 1302 – U.S. History II (54.0102.51 25) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U. S. foreign policy. Prerequisite: A passing score on the TSI/THEA reading section. Three hours lecture per week.HUMANITIESHUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation (50.0101.51 26) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) Understanding the purposes and processes in the visual, dramatic, and musical arts including evaluation of selected works. Three hours lecture per week. NOTE: This course may fulfill the requirement for the Creative Arts component area of the Core Curriculum but not the Language, Philosophy and Culture component area requirement.KINESIOLOGYKINE 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport I (31.0501.51 23) 1 semester hour (1-2-0) Orientation to the field of physical fitness and sport. Includes the study and practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness. One hour lecture and two hours lab per week.MATHMATH 1314 – College Algebra (27.0101.54 19) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) This course includes the study of linear, quadratic, polynomial, logarithmic, and exponential functions and their graphs; characteristics of other basic functions, graphing techniques, and operations on functions; systems of equations; and matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included. Prerequisite: Either a C or better in MATH 0303 – Precollege Algebra, a C or better in MATH 0402 – Developmental Mathematics, or fulfillment of TSI requirements. Three hours lecture per week. MATH 1316 – Plane Trigonometry (27.0101.53 19) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) This course is an in-depth study and applications of trigonometry including the study of trigonometric functions, solutions of triangles, trigonometric identities 208 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS and equations, inverse trigonometric functions, and vectors. Emphasis is placed on acquiring and evaluating information based on the trigonometric functions. Exercises are designed to allow students to demonstrate their reasoning ability to solve problems using trigonometry. Prerequisite: MATH 1314/1414. Three hours lecture per week. MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics I (Math for Liberal Arts Majors I) (27.0101.51 19) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) Topics may include introductory treatments of sets, logic, number systems, number theory, relations, functions, probability and statistics. Appropriate applications are included. This course is designed for liberal arts students. It will provide knowledge of the nature of mathematics as well as training in mathematical thinking and problem solving. All topics are motivated by real world applications and may include logic, problem solving, financial management, probability, statistics, modeling, and the mathematics of politics. Prerequisite: Either a C or better in MATH 0302 or MATH 0314 or fulfillment of TSI requirements. Three hours lecture per week. MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods (27.0501.51 19) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) An elementary course in statistics including the following topics and their applications in various fields; probability; population sampling; collection; tabulation and graphing of data; frequency distributions; mean and standard deviation; correlation and regression, the normal distribution; and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: Recommend credit for Mathematics 1314/1414. Three hours lecture per weekMUSICMUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation (50.0902.51 26) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) General survey of the history and literature of music, with the goal of intelligent listening and appreciation on the part of students. Important composers, forms, and characteristics of music are heard through recordings and live performances. No previous knowledge of music required. Recital attendance is required. Three hours lecture per week. SPANISHSPAN 1411, 1412 – Beginning Spanish I and II (16.0905.51 13) 4 semester hours (3-1-0) Traditional grammar, reading, and writing courses with emphasis primarily on these areas, but with some attention to speaking using authentic pronunciation. Class work is individual as well as group-oriented and consists of exercises, answering questions, and reading aloud. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. Must be taken in sequence. SPAN 2311, 2312 – Intermediate Spanish I and II (16.0905.52 13) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) Review and extension of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Reading of Spanish and Spanish-American literature, practical conversation, and writing. Class work is individual as well as group-oriented. Emphasis is placed on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the Hispanic culture. Three hours lecture per week. Must be taken in sequence.SPEECHSPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication (23.1304.51 12) 3 semester hours (3-0-0) Introduces basic human communication principles and theories embedded in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, small group, and public speaking. Three hours lecture per week.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Dual Credit?Dual Credit allows a high school student to earn college credit and high school credit concurrently. Will the credits transfer? Most of the credits earned will transfer to other colleges or universities. It is the students’ responsibility to make sure that the Dual Credits earned will transfer to another college or university. Students should work closely with the Dual Credit office to insure transferability. Core completion is recommended for optimum transfer.What is a Dual Credit passing grade?Credit will be awarded for SHS High School credit for a “C” average or better for the semester. If a Dual Credit course is taken to satisfy the Distinguished Academic Plan/Performance Acknowledgment requirements, the student must earn a “B” average or better for each course taken. How many Dual Credit classes can be taken per semester? Juniors and seniors may take up to 5 courses per semester with approval. Freshmen and sophomores may take up to 2 courses per semester with approval.How much does Dual Credit cost?Currently Weatherford College tuition is currently set at $30.00 per credit hour. Textbooks may cost as much as $400 per course and must be purchased and received by the end of the first week of the course. Tuition and Fees are set by Weatherford College and therefore cannot be determined in advance. The approximate cost of a course is $90-$120. Where can I purchase textbooks? Textbooks can be purchased from the Weatherford College bookstore online, or at the Weatherford Campus. There are also many online resources to purchase textbooks. It is to your benefit to research online resources to find the best deal on textbooks. Used or rented textbooks are cheaper than purchasing new textbooks. Please make sure that any new or rented textbooks come with any online access codes that may be required for the course. Do students need to apply to Weatherford College? Yes, students must apply to Weatherford College prior to the first Dual Credit course. The application can be found online at . What is the deadline for turning in required paperwork to take Dual Credit courses? All required paperwork and TSI Scores must be completed and turned in to the dual credit office by:____________________________________________________________________________.How will my college class affect my high school schedule and GPA? Dual Credit courses are weighted and be figured into the student’s GPA, if they are taught at SHS at the end of the semester per SISD Local Board policy. If a student receives a “D” or “F” in a dual credit course the student will be required to repeat the high school course in the following semester or in summer school.How is a Dual Credit course different from a regular high school course?All Dual Credit courses are taught by a Weatherford College instructor. Some of the Dual Credit courses are taught online. Students must be self-motivated and be able to meet deadlines in order to be successful in a Dual Credit course. Although students receive less grades they do not receive less work. Students must be consciously aware that each grade will impact their final grade with greater effect. Students should also be aware that retesting is generally not an option. Dual credit courses are taught at the pace and rigor of regular college courses. Students will not receive six week grades. Students will be able to monitor Dual Credit grades through their Weatherford College online account. Grades will not be posted in Skyward Parent Portal. Dual Credit students will be expected to conduct themselves as a college student. Students will be responsible for communicating any concerns or questions with Weatherford College instructor via email, Moodle or myWC Account, phone, or making arrangements to meet with instructor on Weatherford College campus. Springtown High School staff is not able to change due dates for assignments or dates set for testing. If there is a conflict or problem, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Weatherford College instructor prior to the due date to see if other arrangements can be made. RETURN THE FOLLOWING PAGES TO: THE SHS DUAL CREDIT OFFICE By _____________Required parent/student agreement to be returned to the SHS Dual Credit Office.Parents and Students: Please initial each of the following statements.____ ____ I have read and understand all of the policies and procedures that pertain to Weatherford College Dual Credit/Early High School Enrollment____ _____ I understand that once the appropriate early high school enrollment paperwork has been distributed by Springtown High School, it is the responsibility of the student to apply for early enrollment, register for courses, and meet all deadlines for enrollment including payment deadlines.____ ____ I realize that since students are being given early enrollment at Weatherford College for dual credit courses, students must stay enrolled at SHS throughout their course(s), or they will be dropped from Weatherford College. If it becomes necessary for a student to withdraw from school at SHS, the student will be responsible for his/her withdrawal from Weatherford College.____ ____ I understand that SHS students will NOT be allowed to drop a Weatherford College course during a semester, without speaking with the Dual Credit Coordinator. Students who fail a dual credit course may not be eligible for dual credit courses for the remainder of his/her high school career. ____ ____ I understand that students who earn a “D” or an “F” on their Weatherford College transcript will be required to repeat the course at the high school level in the following semester or school year. ____ ____ I understand that in the event that a dual credit student is reassigned to an alternative campus the student will be removed from the dual credit program and will need to complete the course at the high school level via credit recovery.____ ____ I give permission to Weatherford College to release all grades and reports of progress to SISD each semester this student is enrolled in the dual credit/early high school enrollment program.____ ____ I am aware that college courses can and often do require a minimum of two hours of study per evening. Also, in order to be successful at Weatherford College, I realize that time must be budgeted wisely. In addition, I realize that senior students must pass their spring semester Weatherford College courses in order to graduate.____ ____ I understand that all rules and regulations of SHS apply in conjunction with Weatherford College Dual credit courses. These include but are not limited to absences and grades. I am aware that grades in dual credit courses may be accessed through Weatherford College in the student’s MyWC account. I realize that it is the student’s responsibility to contact his or her Weatherford College professor(s) in the event of an absence. Students should contact professor(s) themselves and should make contact prior to the absence if at all possible. ____ ____ I understand it is my responsibility to register for courses and monitor progress through my MyWC account.____ ____ I understand I am responsible for turning a progress report at min-term and at finals to the dual credit office.____ ____ A grade of A or B is required to earn a Performance Acknowledgement.Student SignatureDateParent SignatureDateSISD OfficialDateSpringtown High School ??Weatherford College Associate of Art Degree Hours/ GradeEnglish??Select both Courses6.00English 3AENGL1301Composition I English 3BENGL1302Composition II?Mathematics??Select One Course (additional courses may be electives)3.00PreCal AMATH1314College Algebra ?Pre CalIBMATH1316Plane Trigonometry?Physical Sciences?Select Two? Courses8.004th ScienceBIOL1411General Botany?4th ScienceBIOL1413General Zoology ?4th ScienceBIOL2401Anatomy and Physiology I (future course)4th ScienceBIOL2402Anatomy and Physiology II (future course)Language, Philosophy & CultureSelect One Course (additional courses may be electives)3.00?English 4AENGL2322British Literature I (future course)??English 4BENGL2323British Literature II (future course)?Creative Arts??Select One Course3.00?Fine ArtMUSI1306Music Appreciation?American History?Select both Courses6.00?US History AHIST1301United States History I??US History BHIST1302United States History II?Political SciencesSelect both Courses6.00?Government GOVT2305Federal Government (Federal constitution & topics)?*Elective Credit OnlyGOVT2306Texas Government (Texas constitution & topics)?Social & Behavioral SciencesSelect One Course3.00?EconomicsECON2301Principles of Macroeconomics?Component Area OptionSelect both Courses4.00?Comm AppsSPCH1311Introduction to Speech Communication ?*Summer SchoolKINE1164Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport (online)Total Core Curriculum??42.00A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the student's diploma and transcript for outstanding performance in a dual credit course by successfully completing: (1) at least 12 hours of college academic courses, including those taken for dual credit as part of the Texas core curriculum, and advanced technical credit courses, including locally articulated courses, with a grade of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 or (2) an associate degree while in high schoolElectivesSelect 5-6 Courses Toward Major?Electives in Liberal Arts AA degree are determined by a student’s interest or transfer university requirements. Listed courses are those offered at SHS, if a student would like to choose alternative courses he or she must do so as a summer/online/night school student at Weatherford College. Courses listed are those that historically occur at SHS from year to year.?English 4BENGL2323British Literature II?Algebra IIIBMATH1316Plane Trigonometry Span 3ASPAN1411Elementary Spanish I?Span 3BSPAN1412Elementary Spanish II?Span 4ASPAN2311Intermediate Spanish ISpan 4BSPAN2312Intermediate Spanish IIFrench 3AFREN1411Beginning French I?French 3BFREN1412Beginning French IIFrench 4AFREN2311Intermediate French IIIFrench 4BFREN2312Intermediate French IVPsychologyPSYC2301Introduction of Psychology Total Elective Hours??18.00Total Associate of Arts Degree60.00-653142079670It is a student’s responsibility to monitor progress of degree plan.Student Signature:___________________________________________Date:_________________Advisors Signature:___________________________________________ Date:________________ Weatherford College Catalog Year:______________Checklist for the SHS Dual Credit Office___________Student has completed the applytexas application___________Student has completed all required testing Math____ Reading____ Writing_______________Student has requested transcripts be sent to Weatherford College__________ Student and parent has signed the student parent agreement portion of the application Packet__________ Student has meet with the Dual Credit Coordinator and created degree plan and discussed registration__________ Student and Parent has attended the required student/parent meeting__________ Spring Forward Students- Recommendation LettersOfficial Signature and Approval to process paperwork and approve registrationSignatureDate ................
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