Upon enrolling in their first course that is eligible for high school credit, the district will provide written notice concerning automatic college admission, the curriculum requirements for financial aid, and the benefits of completing the requirements for automatic admission and financial aid. Students and parents should contact the school counselor for further information about automatic admissions, the application process, and deadlines. College Credit Courses Students in grades 9–12 have opportunities to earn college credit through the following methods: Certain courses taught at the high school campus, which may include courses termed dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or college preparatory; Enrollment in an AP or dual credit course through the Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN); Enrollment in courses taught in conjunction and in partnership with other colleges or universities, which may be offered on or off campus; Enrollment in courses taught at other colleges or universities; and Certain CTE courses. All of these methods have eligibility requirements and must be approved prior to enrollment in the course. Please see the school counselor for more information. Depending on the student’s grade level and the course, a state-mandated end-of-course assessment may be required for graduation. It is important to keep in mind that not all colleges and universities accept credit earned in all dual credit or AP courses taken in high school for college credit. Students and parents should check with the prospective college or university to determine if a particular course will count toward the student’s desired degree plan. Communications—Automated Emergency The district will rely on contact information on file with the district to communicate with parents in an emergency situation, which may include real-time or automated messages. An emergency purpose may include early dismissal or delayed opening because of severe weather or another emergency, or if the campus must restrict access due to a security threat. It is crucial to notify your child’s school when a phone number previously provided to the district has changed. Nonemergency Your child’s school will request that you provide contact information, such as your phone number and e-mail address, for the school to communicate items specific to your child, your
Upon enrolling in their first course that is eligible for high school credit, the district will provide written notice concerning automatic college admission, the curriculum requirements for financial aid, and the benefits of completing the requirements for automatic admission and financial aid. Students and parents should contact the school counselor for further information about automatic admissions, the application process, and deadlines. College Credit Courses Students in grades 9–12 have opportunities to earn college credit through the following methods: Certain courses taught at the high school campus, which may include courses termed dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or college preparatory; Enrollment in an AP or dual credit course through the Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN); Enrollment in courses taught in conjunction and in partnership with other colleges or universities, which may be offered on or off campus; Enrollment in courses taught at other colleges or universities; and Certain CTE courses. All of these methods have eligibility requirements and must be approved prior to enrollment in the course. Please see the school counselor for more information. Depending on the student’s grade level and the course, a state-mandated end-of-course assessment may be required for graduation. It is important to keep in mind that not all colleges and universities accept credit earned in all dual credit or AP courses taken in high school for college credit. Students and parents should check with the prospective college or university to determine if a particular course will count toward the student’s desired degree plan. Communications—Automated Emergency The district will rely on contact information on file with the district to communicate with parents in an emergency situation, which may include real-time or automated messages. An emergency purpose may include early dismissal or delayed opening because of severe weather or another emergency, or if the campus must restrict access due to a security threat. It is crucial to notify your child’s school when a phone number previously provided to the district has changed. Nonemergency Your child’s school will request that you provide contact information, such as your phone number and e-mail address, for the school to communicate items specific to your child, your
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