 Student Prospective: Dual Credit and Laptops
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Dual Credit can help students prepare for college. When choosing a college there are several different things to consider:
- Do I want to go in state or out of state?
- With Dual Credit students may start college now at home and transfer for credit with most state supported schools
- Do I want to go to a public or private university?
- Dual Credit articulates at 100% with CTC, Texas Tech and other state colleges, courses are accredited by appropriate authorities. The Dual Credit Registrar can help determine articulation at the school of your choice
- Do I want to attend a 2-year college or a 4-year university?
- Students may earn credits toward either an Associates or a Bachelor Degree at either 2 year or 4 year colleges
- Does the school I plan to attend offer a degree that fits my interest?
- Dual Credit hours are primarily core curriculum courses, leaves more time later for higher level electives
- Do I want to go to a small or large college?
- Dual Credit provides insight on the college experience that may help the student to decide which campus size is right for them
- Do I meet their admission requirements?
- Either Mrs. Clawson or Mrs. Pannell can help students understand requirements, contact info at the top of this page
- How will I pay for college tuition?
- Dual Credit costs less than a traditional college campus: SSISD pays for books and other fees, tuition is based on CTC guidelines, students whose parents need a payment plan, should call the registrar. Some scholarships are available for qualified students. Dual Credit students cannot apply for federal student loans while they are still attending high school.
Dual Credit Program
- San Saba ISD High School is currently the only school in the state of Texas delivering 62 dual credits by utilizing its own master’s degreed teachers.
- This exemplary program offers these hours of college credit classes to San Saba High School students before they ever graduate from High School. More...
PowerPoint Presentation, "How to Start You Own Dual Credit Program"
- Contact Superintendent Glaze for more on how to start your own program.
- Contact Phone (325) 372 - 3771 Central Office
T-STEM Texas Science Technology Engineering, and Math Initiative (TSTEM)
Central Texas College Links (CTC)
Who Qualifies for SSISD Dual Credit?
- Classified as Junior or Senior at San Saba High School, and
- Pass TAKS Test, and
- Take THEA, (offered at San Saba) and
- Meet THEA Entrance Requirements, and
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA, and
- Determine Need for Course According to Proposed Major, and
- Meet with the Academic Counselor, and all of the above
Classes Offered at SSHS
(Subject to change, please check with SSHS Academic Counselor for current list)
High School Course |
College Course |
Credit Hours |
Class Length |
Cost |
English IV |
Eng. 1301 |
3 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
English IV |
Eng. 1302 |
3 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
Literary Genres |
Eng. 2322 |
3 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
Literary Genres |
Eng. 2323 |
3 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
Spanish III |
Spanish 1411 |
4 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
Spanish 1412 |
4 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
Biology II |
Biology 1406 |
4 |
9 weeks |
$228 |
Biology 1407 |
4 |
9 weeks |
$228 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
Biology 2401 |
4 |
9 weeks |
$240 |
Biology 2402 |
4 |
9 weeks |
$240 |
High School Course |
College Course |
Credit Hours |
Class Length |
Cost |
College Algebra – Independent Study in Math |
Math 1414 |
4 |
18 weeks |
$216 |
BCIS II |
ITSC 1409 |
4 |
18 weeks |
$240 |
US History |
Hist. 1301 |
3 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
Hist. 1302 |
3 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
Gov’t / Economics |
Govt. 2301 |
3 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
Art History |
ART 1304 |
3 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
ART 1305 |
3 |
9 weeks |
$162 |
Total Credits |
|
62 |
|
$3492 |
Other Specifics
- SSISD provides textbooks to students
- THEA is offered on site at SSHS
- SSSID offers scholarships and a payment plan
- SSISD pays college testing fee
Student Success Story
- 2004 graduate of SSHS
- Valedictorian
- State Competitor Golf & Tennis
- All-District Basketball
- Entered Texas A & M University with 53 credits
- BA in Accounting and MS in Finance from TAMU May 2008
- Currently completing an Internship at Ernst & Young
College Readiness
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- FAFSA Application
- Sign up for your PIN
Scholarship Information
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- School Soup - This database provides students with scholarships and other financial aid options on the internet - over 32 billion in scholarship awards.
- College Board Scholarship Search - Complete the brief questionnaire and Scholarship Search will find potential opportunities from a database of more than 2,300 sources of college funding, totaling nearly $3 BILLION in available aid.
- Hispanic College Fund - The Hispanic College Fund, Inc. (HCF) is a private non-profit organization founded in 1993 to develop the next generation of Hispanic professionals in America by awarding scholarships to deserving Hispanic students.
- Texas Scholarship and Grant Information
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