Dual Credit Partnership Program @ FPC

The dual credit partnership program allows high school students the opportunity to enroll in college courses while still in high school.  Certain courses are approved through Dual Credit Partnerships between the college and local independent school districts for concurrent high school and college credit.  Dual credit students enroll in college courses while in high school and earn simultaneous academic credit from both the college and the high school.  For more information, contact Kim Ward at 457-4200 Ext. 775.

Dual Credit Application
Dual Credit Permissions for Enrollment

Purpose

The Dual Credit Partnership program allows high school student the opportunity to enroll in college courses while still in high school, provided they have:

• Attained junior status according to the standards set by the ISD.
• Achieved testing standard on TAKS-Math (2200 or above) or ELA (2200 and a 3 on the writing score)
• Or met TSI requirements through SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer.

Courses

• Communication (English 1301 & 1302)
• Mathematics (College Algebra, Trig, Pre-Calculus, Calculus)
• Natural Science (Physics, Chemistry)
• Humanities (Sophomore English)
• Social Behavioral Sciences (Government, History, Economics, Psychology)
• Computer
• Physical Education
• Workforce (Cosmetology, Welding, Agriculture)

Dual credit student enroll in college courses while in high school and earn simultaneous academic credit from both Frank Phillips College and the ISD.  The courses are taught by certified college instructors.

Eligibility

Student must demonstrate college-level ability and provide the Office of Admissions and Records and the ISD with written approval of their principal or counselor.  Students must also provide the Admissions and Records office with an official high school transcript and state mandated test scores or proof of exemption.

Student Expectation

College courses often require three to four hours of study time each week depending on the credit hour of each course.  College course content is not modified to accommodate high school students.  Dual credit students are expected to maintain equivalent coursework to college students.