A clear plan to earn college credit while you're still in high school. This design allows you to take college credit classes while still having a more traditional high school experience as students will participate in extracurricular activities.
Dual credit classes are offered in eight-week sessions starting in the 9th grade year where students will be core complete (45 credit hours) by the end of their senior year.
Specific classes, which can be found below, will be taught by Hill College faculty and are 100% in-person. A college readiness faculty member, a faculty liaison, and a Hill College navigator will be provided to each participating high school.
Sample Course Schedule
**Please note that this is a sample of what classes could look like. All courses offered by both the ISD and Hill College could be moved around pending scheduling. All high school courses will be part of the high school schedule.**
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Ninth Grade Fall Hill College
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Ninth Grade Spring Hill College
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Tenth Grade Fall Hill College
In order to continue in this pathway, you will need to be TSI compliant. More information on the TSI can be found here. |
Tenth Grade Spring Hill College
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Eleventh Grade Fall Hill College
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Eleventh Grade Spring Hill College
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Twelfth Grade Fall Hill College
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Twelfth Grade Fall Hill College
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Graduate from high school and Hill College |
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- How many college credit hours can I earn before I graduate high school?
- The SDC pathway is a core completion pathway and up to 45 semester credit hours can be earned.
- Will I still be able to participate in sports, band, FFA, cheer, or other extracurricular activities?
- Yes, in general the SDC allows students to take college credit classes while still having a more traditional high school experience. However, if a student has a lot of interests, there may be conflicts.
- Are the classes part of the normal high school schedule?
- Yes, all courses are part of the BISD schedule.
- Are classes taught by Hill College instructors or high school teachers?
- The courses are taught by Hill College faculty.
- Will I have to travel to Hill College campus for classes?
- No, all classes are taught on the high school campus either in person or via live-stream
- What support is available if I struggle in a class?
- Hill College provides Navigators who check in with students regularly. The Navigators serve as the liaison to academic support.
- Who helps students stay on track with course selection and graduation requirements?
- Hill College Navigators and Advisors will meet with the students regularly to ensure course selection and graduation requirements are on track.
- What if I move to another school district while in the program?
- The student retains college credit, and it is up to the new district whether it is accepted as high school credit.
- What happens if I decide I do not want to continue in the pathway?
- Students can exit the program at any point.
- Will dropping a class affect my high school graduation requirements?
- Potentially, students are advised to seek guidance from their school counselor prior to dropping a college credit course.
- Will withdrawing from a college course show up on my college transcript?
- Yes, withdrawal appears as a W on the college transcript
- What happens if I fail a dual credit class?
- The college transcript will note an F
- If I fail a class, can I retake it?
- Yes, a student that repeat a course to improve a grade and will be awarded the grade from the last attempt
- What if I realize I do not want to pursue a healthcare career anymore?
- Students can participate in the general Structured Dual Credit program
- Are tuition and books covered?
- FAST eligible students do not pay for tuition or learning materials.
- What does FAST-funded mean?
- Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch in the past four years are eligible for the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer program and do not incur costs for college courses, learning materials, or fees.
- What happens if my district does not cover books or supplies?
- Non-FAST funded students are responsible for books and supplies.
- Are there any additional fees?
- Some courses require a learning materials “inclusive access” fee that allows students access to learning materials
- Is there a cost if I withdraw from a class?
- Partial refunds are awarded when a student drops prior to the 12th class day of a course.
- Are college classes harder than regular high school classes?
- Courses are designed to meet college standards for curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- What happens if a student misses class?
- Students missing a class should consult the course syllabus for instructor guidelines on absences.
- Students missing a class should consult the course syllabus for instructor guidelines on absences.
- How much studying is required outside of class?
- A general rule is to spend 2-3 hours studying outside of class for every one hour spent inside the classroom.