Dual Credit eligibility requirements for academic courses:

ACT: Prior to Feb 15, 2023: Composite score of 23 with 19 on English for Reading and Writing and/or 19 on Math. On or after Feb 15, 2023: Combined score of 40 on the English and Reading (E+R) tests shall be exempt for both reading and writing or ELAR sections of the TSI Assessment. A score of 22 on the mathematics test shall be exempt for the mathematics section of the TSI Assessment. There is no composite score.

SAT: 480 on Reading and Writing (EBRW) and/or a score of 530 on Math.

TSI Assessment standards: on or after January 11, 2021: English, 945 or greater with an essay score of 5 or greater. If less than 945, Diagnostic Test Score of 5 or greater and an Essay Score of 5 or greater. Math, Score of 950 or greater. If less than 950, Diagnostic Score of 6. Before January 11, 2021 Reading, 351; Writing, 340 with 4+ on essay or a score of less than 340, and an ABE Diagnostic level of at least a 4, and an essay score of at least a 5; Math: 350.

PSAT: score of 460 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) test on a PSAT/NMSQT exam for Reading and Writing. For Math: A score of 510 on the Mathematics test on a PSAT/NMSQT exam.

*STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) a Level 2 score (4000) on the English II STAAR EOC a Level 2 score (4000) on the Algebra I STAAR EOC and passing grade in Algebra II a Level 2 score (4000) on the Algebra II STAAR EOC a Level 2 score (4000) on the English III STAAR EOC

Update regarding Dual Credit Billing:

All student accounts for those responsible for payment have now been finalized. Students may view their bill by logging in to AccessKC. A variety of payment options are available. Additional information regarding payment methods can be found at the link below:
Payment Options - Kilgore College
Falecia Halton, Dual Credit Billing Specialist (fhalton@kilgore.edu), Please contact Falecia directly with any questions regarding invoices. Hallsville ISD has no affiliation with the billing process, all billing questions need to be directed to Kilgore College and the student must be responsible for contacting them.

Please let me know if you need any additional information.

Kilgore College Activation:
Once you apply to Kilgore College and get the acceptance, do not worry about the activation of your account, I need to send test scores for this to be finalized.

Your student will activate their account once school starts in the fall.

Do not forget to fill out Accomodation requests once you get the acceptance letter if you are 504/SPED.

Accomodation Link

Important Payment Information

Dear Parents and Students,

Please note that Hallsville ISD does not process or accept payments for Kilgore College. Once all students have been reviewed for House Bill 8 eligibility, billing will be finalized. This process may take some time; however, charges will appear in your MyAccessKC account once complete.

We will notify you as soon as the bills are accurate and ready for payment. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this process.

Billing Contact Information:

a) HHS parents and students with questions regarding their bill should contact Ms. Falecia Halton. Due to FERPA, The student MUST be present when contacting Kilgore College about anything in regards to their account.

Ms. Falecia Halton, Dual Credit Billing Specialist

fhalton@kilgore.edu

903-983-8227

Kilgore College Cashier’s Office

cashier@kilgore.edu

903-983-8108

My Access KC ----> Login into your KC account HERE

Key Information for Students:

Account Activation: All students (new and returning) must activate their account through Quick Launch.
Required Info: KC Student ID, birth year, and zip code. I’ll send you a report by Monday with this info for your students. You can also share this with your dual credit instructors and facilitators.
Activation Link: Activate your Kilgore College Account - Kilgore College
Instructions: The page above includes step-by-step directions. I am also including a link to a step by step video: https://youtu.be/FoRbFnk-1yw. Students should review the instructions/video, then click Activate Your Account to begin.

Helpful Tips for Students:

Use an incognito browser tab or clear browsing history before starting.
Passwords must be 15 characters with at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character. Do not use personal information such as first name, last name, social within your password.
Memorize your KC Student ID and password (cannot store in phone).
Memorize your security question answers—three correct answers are required for login.

The Help Desk (903-988-7522 or hdesk@kilgore.edu) can still provide assistance as needed.

Frequently asked Questions (3).pdf

Seniors: Click the link below to access the Kilgore College transcript request page. From there, you can send your college transcripts to the schools you are applying to.

Seniors: This is the link for the Transition Application to Kilgore College. If you plan on attending Kilgore College once you graduate from HHS and you have taken Dual Credit Courses through Kilgore College, this is the application that you need to fill out. Please email cwalker@hisd.com if you have any questions.

This is the Dual Credit Website for Kilgore College, here you will find the Dual Credit Application, Handbook and Student Services. It also has some information about what Dual Credit entails and how it differs from other programs.

This is the Link to the HHS Course Guides. This is where you can find all the courses available for Dual Credit!

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Page 17 & 18-Academic Dual Credit

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