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Can students take summer courses at ACC to get ahead?
Summer classes are typically scheduled for students who fail a course and need to make up credit. If a student wants to take courses over the summer to get ahead, they would need to speak with the Early College High School counselor to discuss available options and scheduling implications.
How do kids get to the ACC campus?
Elgin ISD provides bus transportation for students taking classes at the Elgin Austin Community College campus.
How will my grades at the college impact my child as they go through the program?
Information about grades can be found in the Student & Parent Handbook. Students must maintain a 67% Passing Rate and a 2.0 GPA. Students dropping below this rate risk not being eligible for financial aid from colleges in the future. ACC professors are not ISD employees and are not subject to ISD policies concerning attendance and grades. College professors do not issue six weeks or progress report grades; they issue academic alerts to high school staff, as needed. ACC advisors meet with students at the High School campus each semester to review the Midterm Progress Report. This report is completed by the student and is the focus of the advising session. Discussions include current grades, course completion and enrollment, attendance, and other relative information. Professors issue a final grade at the end of the college semester. Colleges use a letter grade system which is converted by Elgin ISD as follows: A=95, B=85, C=75, D=70, F=65 (if applicable, this conversion will also be used for transfer grades when student’s withdrawal from a course).
How can parents help their student at home with TSI?
TSI Information and resources can be found on the Early College Website. Please visit the link below to visit the page.
When and how do students receive textbooks?
Students receive textbooks for their college classes at the beginning of the semester. Textbooks are signed out to students by ECHS staff members.
Information about scholarship opportunities.
For more information about scholarships please visit the College, Career, and Military Readiness page on the Elgin High School website.
Where can I find college Assignments and due dates for my students classes at ACC?
Specific information about ACC courses and assignments can be found by visiting the ACC website. Assignment due dates and other course requirements are usually listed in the course syllabus.
What do the numbers represent on the ACC course names?
ACC courses consist of four digits. The first number represents the level at which the course is typically taught (e.g. 1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore). The second number indicates credit hour value and the third and fourth numbers indicate the sequence of the course.
How do I find out what books my student is supposed to be reading in their college classes?
For more information ACC course textbooks, reading assignments, and other course specific information visit the ACC website and review the course syllabus.
How are grades reported? Can I see my students college grades in Parent Portal?
College grades are reported from ACC directly to the high school counselor once they are finalized at the end of the semester. Students and parents are not able to view ACC grades in parent portal because ACC is a separate institution and grades are only given at the end of the semester, not every six weeks. The college uses blackboard to post grades and parents are highly encouraged to talk to their student and get permission to access their blackboard account to view grades and progress in college classes.
How does Math TSI impact my student.
Students must pass the TSI math test by the end of their junior year in order take certain classes their senior year. Students who are not TSI math complete will not be able fulfill requirements to earn the Associate Degree. Additionally, students who fail to pass the TSI math test will be required to take remedial math in college before moving forward with upper level math.
What happens if my student passes the TSI test right before EDUC 1300?
They would be registered for the course given there was enough time to complete the required steps.
What do students do on Fridays at ACC.
ACC classes are not in session on Fridays. Students in Elgin Early College and Dual Credit programs are bused to the ACC Elgin Campus on Fridays to take advantage of campus resources and college tutors. There is an ECHS staff member present on campus to monitor students during this time. Students who are failing classes either at the college or at high school are required to attend mandatory tutoring in a specific classroom on campus. Students are expected to attend these tutorials as long as their grades are below a 75%.
More information about other programs ACC offers for students post graduation.
Visit the Austin Community College Website for more information about programs and other opportunities for students after graduation.
How do I get a copy of my students college syllabus?
The course syllabus for every class can be found on the Austin Community College website. They can also be found on the Elgin Early College website under the student resources tab.
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