Graduation Requirements and Advanced Measures for Dual Credit Programs
Discover the graduation requirements and advanced measures for students pursuing dual credit courses at Taylor High School. Graduating students must achieve a combination of four advanced measures, including a score of 3 or above on AP exams, qualifying PSAT scores, and maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher in dual credit and technical classes. Students can take college-level courses through the partnership with HCC, earning both high school and college credits. Complete your course selection card and ensure all enrollment requirements are met before the KISD deadline.
Graduation Requirements and Advanced Measures for Dual Credit Programs
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DAP – ADVANCED MEASURESAny Combination of 4 • A score of 3 or above on AP Exams (up to 4 exams) • A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for National Merit recognition (limit of 1) • A grade of 3.0 or higher on HCC Dual Credit and/or Advanced Technical Credit Classes ( a maximum of 2)
Dual Credit • Partnership between KISD and HCC • Opportunity to take college courses while still in high school • Students are able to earn both college and high school credits simultaneously
Dual Credit Requirements • Enrollment in HCC Dual Credit Courses is subject to the student meeting ALL enrollment requirements by the KISD deadline: • Meeting the THEA requirement (taking the THEA test or providing documentation of exemption by TAKS or SAT scores) • Registering with HCC for classes • Paying all fees to HCC for the semester course ***information packet will be available in counselor office in May
Dual Credit Coursesoffered here at THS: • 0119 Eng 4 / HCC Dual Credit • 0213 Dual Credit College Alg (fall) • 0291 Dual Credit Elem. Calc. (spring) • 0324 Govt/HCC Dual Credit (sem) • 0334 Eco/HCC Dual Credit (sem)
Senior Co-op Career Prep 1 • Enroll in Career Prep 1 class for two periods (8520) or three periods (8522) • Receive 2 - 3 credits • Must have own transportation
Sr. Only Non-Credit Courses • 0002 Work Release: 1 or 2 periods; form signed by employer & parent, must be on file by end of 2nd week of school • 0001 Student Assistant: 1 period only, pending principal approval • 0019 Study Hall: 1 period only ***all seniors must be enrolled in at least 5 credit courses!