Dual Credit
***SPRING REGISTRATION BEGINS NOV. 01***
WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?
Dual credit is an opportunity for high school students who meet admissions standards to enroll in public post-secondary institutions in South Dakota and simultaneously earn credits for both their high school diploma and post-secondary degree or certificate.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE DUAL CREDIT?
Minimum eligibility requirements for dual credit students are as follows:
Applicants must meet ONE of the three requirements below:
OPTION 1 - Juniors
a. Earn an ACT composite score of 24 reflective of the 70% percentile; OR
b. Rank in the upper one-third of their graduating class; OR
c. Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale
OPTION 2 - Seniors
a. Earn an ACT composite score of 21 reflective of the 50% percentile; OR
b. Rank in the upper one-half of their graduating class; OR
c. Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
OPTION 3 - Juniors and Seniors who meet ALL of the following undergraduate requirements:
a. ACT score of 18 (or 21 for USD & SDSMT); AND
b. Successful completion of the following coursework requirements
i. Four years of English
ii. Three years of Advanced Mathematics
iii. Three years of Laboratory Science
iv. Three years of Social Studies
v. One year of Fine Arts
ARE THERE ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSES I CAN TAKE?
Yes.
If you are taking a dual credit Math or English course, you must meet the minimum entry requirements:
ACT English Subtest score of 18
Math Index score of 1150 (GPA and ACT Math Subtest equation)
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF DUAL CREDIT COURSES?
You as the student are responsible for cost of tuition and any other related expenses with the course to include textbooks, lab fees, etc. for dual credit courses.
HOW MANY DUAL CREDIT COURSES CAN I TAKE?
Juniors are allowed to be enrolled in one dual credit course per semester.
Seniors are allowed to be enrolled in two dual credit courses per semester.
The summer between your Junior and Senior year you are allowed to take up to 12 credits during the summer semester.
HOW MANY CREDITS WILL I RECEIVE PER DUAL CREDIT COURSE?
Each dual credit course that is passed will be awarded 1 credit on the student's high school transcript if the course is three credits or more. If the class is less than 3 credits, students will receive 1/2 credit on their high school transcript.
DO I GET TIME TO WORK ON MY DUAL CREDIT CLASS DURING SCHOOL HOURS?
Yes.
A specific class period will be allotted for each course. Seniors will NOT be allowed to exercise senior privileges during these scheduled class periods.
SULLY BUTTES DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM RULES OF CONDUCT
1. I understand that I am responsible for the selection of my dual credit course(s). Further, I understand I am fully responsible for completing the requirements of my dual credit course(s). This may include attending dual credit class sessions and fulfilling requirements even when my high school classes are not in session.
2. I understand I must provide a copy of my dual credit enrollment course schedule to my counselor prior to the secretary adding my dual credit course(s) to my high school schedule. I am responsible for all of my high school classes until they are removed from my schedule and replaced with dual credit classes.
3. I understand I must speak to my principal prior to dropping my dual credit course(s). If I choose to drop my dual credit course(s), I must notify my principal immediately so that I can re-enroll in a class at my high school. Should I choose to pursue this dual credit class drop, I further understand that I am not guaranteed to earn credit in whichever class in which I re-enroll at my high school.
4. I understand ALL dual credit enrollment grades will be entered on my high school transcript and will be calculated into my GPA and class rank. I understand that most dual credit course grades are not weighted, and only certain exceptions apply to receiving a weighted grade for a dual credit course.
5. I understand that if I withdraw from a dual credit course to receive a ‘W’ grade on my college transcript, I will receive a failing grade ‘F’ on my high school transcript.
6. I understand that responsibility for the student belongs to his/her parent or guardian at times when the student is fulfilling responsibilities for dual credit coursework. (Example: The ABO School District is not responsible for notifying the parent of the student’s failure to attend dual credit classes, complete coursework, or report the student’s whereabouts during time designated on the student’s schedule for dual credit coursework.)
7. I understand that I am responsible for paying ALL fees and tuition billed to me by the institution in which I am enrolled in dual credit. This amount is subject to increase as the number of credit hours in which I enroll increase and for each academic calendar year.
8. I understand that I am responsible for purchasing all books and supplies required for my dual credit course(s).
9. I understand that just as my regular high school courses are considered into my eligibility for school activities, my dual credit course(s) will also be factored into my eligibility for SDHSAA athletics and activities.
10. I understand that if I intend to become certified by the NCAA clearinghouse, ALL of my core course requirements must come from the high school and cannot be substituted with dual credit classes. If I am seeking NCAA certification and I choose to pursue dual credit enrollment, I am enrolling in these courses at my own risk of not being certified by the NCAA.
11. I understand there is a possibility my future college will not accept my dual credit grades/credits as transfer grades/credits.
12. Whenever I have a test or quiz that may take longer than the allotted class period for my dual credit course. I will request at least 24 hours in advance with my regular classroom teacher to miss class time. The teacher may deny this request and I will be required to take the test/quiz during my study hall, homeroom, before, or after school. Failure to make prior arrangements can result in zeros for any missed class work without the option of making it up.
13. I understand there is a possibility my eligibility to obtain Student Federal Financial Aid and other student financial aid in the future may be impacted through my participation in dual credit coursework.
14. I understand and hereby give permission for the institution for which I am enrolling in dual credit course(s) to release information to the Agar-Blunt-Onida School District regarding my dual credit enrollment.
15. I understand and hereby give permission to the Agar-Blunt-Onida School District to release information to the State of South Dakota regarding my dual credit enrollment.