• dUAL cREDIT faqs

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      What is a Dual Credit course?

      Dual credit courses are offered to students in FBISD through Houston Community College. Dual credit courses are college courses that you take while in high school. Since you are taking a college course, FBISD gives you high school credit.

      What are the requirements for Dual Credit at ACHS?

      **Please note, this information below may update or change when we begin to prepare for course selection in January 2025!

      To take dual credit courses, students must meet the requirements below:

      • English 1301/1302
        At least one of the following: 
        • PSAT-460
        • TSIA2-945 and Essay 5 or MC:910-944, Diagnosis 5-6, Essay 5-8
        • EOC-English II 4000
        • SAT-480
        • ACT Composite score 23
      • Government
        At least one of the following: 
        • PSAT-460
        • TSIA2-945 and Essay 5 or MC:910-944, Diagnosis 5-6, Essay 5-8
        • EOC-English II 4000
        • SAT-480
        • ACT Composite score 23
      • Economics
        At least one of the following:
        • PSAT-460
        • TSIA2-945 and Essay 5 or MC:910-944, Diagnosis 5-6, Essay 5-8
        • EOC-English II 4000
        • SAT-480
        • ACT Composite score 23
                AND Math College Readiness:
        • PSAT-510
        • TSIA2-950 or 910-949, Diagnosis 6
        • SAT-530
        • ACT-Composite score 23 All 3
      • College Algebra
        At least one of the following: 
        • PSAT-510
        • TSIA2-950 or 910-949, Diagnosis 6
        • SAT-530
        • ACT Composite score 23 All 3

      Enroll Today!

      Action Items: 

      1. Watch Dual Credit Information Video  
      2. Sign Acknowledgement Agreement 
      3. Submit HCC Application Step by Step Application  Instructions 
      4. Complete the following documents and save them as PDFs:
        IMPORTANT: You need to apply to HCC before completing these forms, as you will need your HCC number. All documents must be PDF. No pictures or screenshots will be accepted. If these are not in PDF form, your application will be rejected and your place on line will be lost. Remember, Dual Credit is on a first-come, first-served basis.) 

        a. HCC Dual Credit Waiver Form (Summer and Fall Dual Credit courses can be on one waiver.) Leave "High School Official" and "College P-16 Director" Signatures blank 

             b. Dual Credit Student Commitment Form

             c. Copy of Test Scores (Visit College Board to download test scores. Must be PDF.) PSAT/ SAT or TSIA2

             d. FERPA Release Form (FERPA example)