Round Rock High School students are encouraged to enroll in Dance Appreciation (DNCE 2303) and World Dance (DNCE 1305) courses, which will be taught on the RRHS campus. Participating students receive their high school Fine Arts credit (or elective credit) while simultaneously earning their Creative Arts (3 hrs) and Language, Philosophy, and Culture (3 hrs) credits--as required by the Texas Core Curriculum. All students who plan to attend Texas Public Higher Education must complete the 42-semester credit hour Texas Core Curriculum.
Why should you enroll in Dual Credit Dance Classes?
COLLEGE CLASS AT RRHS
This course takes place on Round Rock High School's campus
Taught by RRHS/ACC faculty member
Only RRHS students are permitted to enroll in the course
EARN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CREDIT SIMULTANEOUSLY
Participants earn a high school Fine Arts (or elective) credit
Participants simultaneously earn their college Creative Arts (3 hrs) and Language, Philosophy, and Culture (3 hrs) credits, which are required by the Texas Core Curriculum. All students who plan to attend Texas Public Higher Education must complete the 42-semester credit hour Texas Core Curriculum.
SAVE MONEY ON TUITION
Round Rock ISD is part of the ACC taxing district, allowing students to take up to 12 courses tuition free.Â
Books are NOT required for these Dance courses (no hidden fees)
May reduce the total amount of college debt that the student incurs
GET A HEAD START ON YOUR COLLEGE DEGREE
Allows more possibility to pursue double majors or internships in college
Opens up the possibility of graduating early
EXPOSE YOURSELF TO COLLEGE-LEVEL COURSEWORK
Building critical thinking, time management, and other skill sets necessary for success in higher education
Smoother transition into higher education
CREATE A STRONG IMPRESSION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION OFFICERS
Demonstrates initiative, motivation, discipline, and ability to handle college-level coursework