New Dual Credit Options Available!

Previously the only option for dual credit at Center Point High School has been San Antonio College, and students were required to pass the Accuplacer test to be accepted into the program. This option is still available, however StateU.com and Schreiner University have given us additional options...

StateU.com

Stateu.com is a network of state universities partnering with school districts to provide high quality, online dual credit course4s to juniors and seniors. Our dual credit program allows students to enroll in a university and earn both high school and college credit, Lamar University and The University of Texas at Arlington offer this online program providing a stimulating and challenging learning experience that transcends scheduling, teacher availability and geography.

Courses are aligned with the TEKS and meet the state’s commitment to provide access to college-level courses for all students. Qualified academic coaches work with professors to ensure student success. This program is easily implemented with clear and measurable outcomes, including a district portal that allows schools to follow student progress.

Student Eligibility and admission into UTA and Lamar University:

All high school students interested in taking college courses must satisfy Texas Success Initiative requirements. Students may gain exception to these requirements and admissions to the universities by meeting minimum scores on the following standardized tests:

• SAT – Lamar/UTA: Composite of 1070 with minimums of 500 on the critic al reading and math sections.
• PSAT = Lamar/UTA: Composite of 107 with minimums of 50 on the critical reading and math sections.
• ACT/PLAN – Lamar/UTA: Composite of 23 with minimums of 19 on the English and math sections.
• TAKS – Lamar/UTA: a 10th or 11th grade TAKS score of at least 2200 on the Math section and at least 2200 on the ELA section with a score of at least 3 on the writing subsection

 

For more information on StateU.com please visit:
https://dualcredit.stateu.com/AboutDualCredit.aspx

Schreiner University

Exceptionally capable high school students may enroll in a limited number of credit hours of
Schreiner prior to completing high school graduation requirements. Any student interested in
co-enrollment or early enrollment must: rank in the upper quarter of the class; and have test
scores of ACT 22 or SAT 1050. The maximum number of credit hours that a student may
enroll in is 4 credit hours per semester (summer, fall or spring terms).

Co-enrollment: A high school senior who is enrolled at an area high school within commuting
distance of Schreiner may apply to attend classes concurrently. Credit earned at Schreiner
will be granted when proof of a high school graduation is received by the University Registrar
(final high school transcript).

To apply, students must submit the following documents to the Office of Admission and
Financial Aid:

1. A completed Application for Admission and $25 non-refundable application fee.
2. An official high school transcript to confirm that the student has achieved senior status
and is in the top quarter of the class.
3. ACT or SAT test scores; while a minimum score is not needed, the optional Writing section
is required for admission.
4. Recommendation letter from the principal or guidance counselor. Letter should attest to
the student’s character, activities, and competence to successfully complete college level
course work in Schreiner.
5. Written approval from parent(s) for student to participate in the program.

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