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1. Apply for admissions to Howard College by completing the registration packet (If you are interested in CNA, complete the CNA packet along with the registration packet) found on the Howard College website, Howard College and by completing Apply Texas: www.applytexas.org

2. After completing the Howard College Registration packet from step one, return it to Mrs. Lee (Mrs. Lee will complete the Course ID, Section, etc).

3. Complete the Dual Credit Parent/Student Agreement form. 

4. If you have not passed the TSI exam, contact Mr. Farquhar to schedule a test date. If you are not sure if you have passed it, email Mr. Farquhar to verify dfarquhar@stanton.esc18.net.

5. Regularly check your email for Howard College information from Mrs. Lee.

6. You will receive a Howard College Bill. You can call the HC Business office or pay through your MyHC Portal. You will make separate payments for the Fall and the Spring. 

1. Complete the last page only in the Howard College Registration packet and return it to Mrs. Lee (Mrs. Lee will complete the Course ID, Section, etc).

3. Complete the Dual Credit Parent/Student Agreement form. 

4. If you have not passed the needed TSI exam, contact Mr. Farquhar to set up a time to take it. If you are not sure if you have passed it, email Mr. Farquhar to verify: dfarquhar@stanton.esc18.net.

5. Regularly check your email for Howard College information from Mrs. Lee.

6. You will receive a Howard College Bill. You can call the HC Business office or pay through your MyHC Portal. You will make separate payments for the Fall and the Spring. 

Earning College Credit in High School

Students at Stanton High School have the opportunity to earn college credit. There are several ways in which students can gain college credit while in high school. Earning college credit can be accomplished through Dual Credit Courses.

Costs…

Dual Credit courses at Howard College cost approximately $180 per course/semester with a $100 fee per semester for students living outside Howard County. While the cost of CTE courses is free they may carry additional expenses. 

**Example: Welding Equipment, Nursing Scrubs, Cosmetology Kit, Textbooks, Etc.

DUAL CREDIT/COLLEGE COURSES

Dual credit is the process by which students earn high school and college credits simultaneously.

Stanton offers 30 college hours of academic Dual Credit Courses on the SHS Campus or online:

Fall:

History 1301 (US History A) 

English 1301 (English 4A)

College Algebra 1314  

Economics 2302

Art Appreciation 1301

Public Speaking (Speech) 1315

Spring:

History 1302 (US History B) 

English 1302 (English 4B) 

College Algebra 1314 

Government 2305

Art Appreciation 1301

Music Appreciation 1306

Public Speaking (Speech) 1311

 Texas Government 2306

Stanton High School pays the tuition cost for those in Dual Credit Classes. Books, State Exam Fees & Liability Ins (Cosmo & Phlebotomy classes) will not be paid by the district.

Numerical grades will be used for high school transcript. Letter grades will be used for Howard College’s transcript. Grades are based on academic performance and attendance. Students must maintain a grade of a C or better to receive credit. Money must be paid to Howard College before the first day of instruction.

Note: Students who finish the first semester with a term grade of below 75 in a Dual Credit  may be prohibited from continuing those particular Dual Credit Classes in the spring semester at the discretion of the Principal and/or Counselor. A parent conference will be mandatory. The student may be placed in a regular High School credit section of the courses.

Animal Science

• Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• Small Animal Management/Equine Science

• Livestock Production

• Practicum of AFNR or Project Based Research or Advanced Animal Science

• Endorsement: Business & Industry

Applied Agricultural Engineering

• Principles of Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources

• Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technology

• Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication/Lab or Agricultural Power System (Tractor Technology) 

• Practicum of AFNR or Project Based Research 

• Certification: American Welding Society Welding Certification

• Endorsement: Business & Industry

  
  Food Science and Technology

• Food Technology and Safety/Lab

• Food Processing/Lab

• Practicum of AFNR or Project Based Research 

• Certification: ServSafe Food Handlers and ServSafe Food Managers

• Endorsement: Business & Industry

   

Health Care Diagnostics

• Principles of Health Science

• Medical Terminology

• Health Science Theory

• Practicum in Health Science or Anatomy and Physiology or Career Preparation

• Certification: Patient Care Technician, Certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist

• Endorsement: Public Services

Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

• Oil and Gas Production 1

• Oil and Gas Production 2

• Oil and Gas Production 3 or Career Preparation 1

• Oil and Gas Production 4 or Career Preparation 1 or Project Based Research

• Certification: OSHA 30 Hour

• Endorsement: Business & Industry

Plant Science

• Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• Floral Design

• Advanced Floral Design

• Practicum in AFNR or Project Based Research

• Certification: Texas State Floral Level 1 and Level 2

• Endorsement: Business & Industry

STEM Engineering

• Certification: OSHA 30 Hour

• Endorsement: Science Technology Engineering Math

• Introduction to Engineering Design (Project Lead The Way)

• Engineering Design and Presentation I

• TBD 2021-2022

• Engineering Design & Presentation or Practicum in STEM

Teaching and Training

• Principles of Education and Training (9th)

• Communication and Technology in Education (9th & 10th)

• Instructional Practices (11th & 12th) 12th needs Com & Tech for Certification

• Practicum in Education and Training or Career Preparation 1

• Certification: Educational Aide 1

Additional Endorsements that may be earned by students:

• Arts & Humanities

  • 4 Credits in Spanish; or

  • 4 Credits in Band

• Multidisciplinary Studies

  • 4 Advanced Courses that prepare a student for the workforce or post-secondary without remediation; or

  • 4x4 in Foundation Areas to include both Chemistry and Physics; or

  • 4 Credits in Dual Credit from English, Math, Science Social Studies, LOTE or Fine Arts courses

•  STEM* (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)

  • 5 Credits in Mathematics (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2 + PreCalc + Advanced Math); or

  • 5 Credits in Science (Bio, Chem, Physics + 2 Advanced Courses)

*Algebra II, Chemistry & Physics are required in every pathway for this endorsement

In order to qualify for a diploma from Stanton High School, all incoming students must have fulfilled the following requirements:

A Foundation High School Plan (FHSP) is available for students at risk of not graduating.

Please see Counselor for further details.

Notes:

• Band, Color Guard, and Floral Design are electives but also count as Fine Arts.

• Marching Band, Color Guard and Athletics are electives but also count as P.E. credit.