St Joseph Catholic School

APPENDIX A

Regarding Grading System

EGA(LOCAL) and Current College Procedures for Grading and Credit

The Board shall establish the manner by which grades shall be determined and credit shall be awarded. These provisions shall include the methods for reporting student grades, the calculation of a student’s grade point average (GPA), the classification of students based on credits earned, the transfer of credits, student standards of performance, grade appeal procedures, and any other relevant matters. The provisions shall be published in the College District catalog. The Chancellor shall develop written procedures to implement the grading and credit provisions adopted by the Board. [For class rank calculations and honors determinations, see EGB]

Current College Procedures for Grading and Credit

Grades

At the end of each semester, students shall receive a final grade report that shall become a part of their permanent record. The College’s grading system shall apply to all courses:

• A (90-100) - Excellent
• B (80-89) - Good
• C (70-79) - Average
• D (60-69) - Poor
• F (Below 60) - Failure
• I Incomplete
• Q Dropped
• W Dropped Due to Good Cause or Withdrawal from College
• CR Credit
• P Pass
• NP Not Passing
• FS Academic Fresh Start

Grade Definitions

I - Incomplete

Indicates that the coursework was incomplete because of serious illness or other justified emergency. The instructor shall change the grade of “I” to a grade based on the work completed for the course in addition to the work specified in the course completion contract. All incomplete work shall be completed within 90 days of the start of the next long semester. Failure to complete the work specified in the course completion contract shall result in a grade of zero, which shall be factored into the final grade calculation with appropriate weighting relative to other course grades.

Q - Dropped

Assigned before or on the official “Q-Date” as indicated on the College calendar when a student is officially dropped from a course. A “Q” may also be given after the “Q-Date” if the student is passing the course at the time the official drop is processed.

W - Dropped Due to Good Cause

Assigned before or on the official “Q-Date” when a student has officially withdrawn or is dropped from a course for any of the following “good cause” reasons:

• A severe illness or other debilitating condition that affects the student’s ability to satisfactorily complete a course
• The care of a sick, injured, or needy person if providing that care affects the student’s ability to satisfactorily complete a course
• The death of a member of the student’s family
• The death of a person who has a sufficiently close relationship to the student
• The student’s active military duty service
• The active military service of a member of the student’s family or a person who has a sufficiently close relationship to the student
• A change in the student’s work schedule that is beyond the student’s control and affects the student’s ability to satisfactorily complete the course

See DEFINITIONS FOR GOOD CAUSE EXEMPTION in ECC (LEGAL) for definitions of a student’s “family” and “a person who has a sufficiently close relationship”.

A “W” may also be assigned to a student not impacted by SB 1231 when he or she drops a course or withdraws from the College.

Health Sciences Grading System

The grading system for Health Science programs may differ from the approved College Grading Scale as noted in their program handbook and course syllabi. Students not meeting these standards in competitive entry programs may continue to enroll in courses outside the discipline as long as they maintain minimum college requirements.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

College progress is normally determined by a grade point average or ratio. Grade points shall be calculated by assigning values to each grade as illustrated below:

The highest grade of a repeated course shall be used in determining the cumulative GPA. A grade of “W” or “Q” shall not replace a grade of “F” or higher in a repeated course, but a grade of “F” shall replace a grade of “W” or “Q”. All grades earned while enrolled in the College shall be used in computing a student’s College GPA, except grades of I, W, Q, NP, P, FS, and CR.

The computation of a student’s College Graduation GPA shall include transfer coursework but shall not include developmental coursework. [See “Programs of Study“ for detailed information about specific degree requirements.]

Grade Change

For any questions regarding grade changes, call the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at (979) 830-4130. The student must initiate contact no later than the end of the next long semester (e.g., fall to spring, spring to fall, and summer to fall). If the student does not do so, the grade shall stand.

Academic Good Standing

To remain in academic good standing with the College, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (C). A 2.0 cumulative GPA is the minimum average required for graduation.

Scholastic Probation or Suspension

A student who falls below a 2.0 cumulative GPA at the close of any long semester or summer will be placed on scholastic probation. A student who fails to achieve a minimum 2.0 semester and cumulative GPA at the end of subsequent semesters will be placed on scholastic suspension. A student with a semester GPA of greater than 2.0 and a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 will remain on scholastic probation.

Students being placed on scholastic probation will receive an email at their Blinn College Buc account. Students being placed on scholastic suspension will be mailed a letter at their permanent address and will receive an email at their Blinn College Buc account.

Students transferring from another college with less than a 2.0 GPA, if admitted, are admitted on scholastic probation. These students must meet the same requirements in subsequent semesters as all other students on scholastic probation.

A student placed on scholastic probation becomes ineligible to be a candidate for an elective or appointive office of a college-sponsored activity or social organization. This restriction does not apply if participation is part of the requirements of a college course. The student may be required to forfeit college scholarships, be ineligible to represent the College, and may be subject to a loss of veteran’s benefits and other financial aid. A student on scholastic probation is required to be advised prior to registration. A student that registers prior to the conclusion of the semester they are placed on probation must be re-advised in order to keep their courses.

A student placed on scholastic suspension will not be allowed to attend the College for one long (fall, spring) semester. At the conclusion of this suspended semester, the student can reenter the College and will be placed on scholastic probation. Students with extenuating circumstances may appeal for reinstatement, following the instructions in the letter sent to suspended students. The decision of the scholastic appeals committee is final. No appeal may be made after the deadline. If required, a separate appeal is needed for reinstatement of financial aid funds.

APPENDIX B

Dual Credit Approval Form - 2024-25

Dual Credit/Early Admission Course Approval Form

Name of student

Student

Date of Birth

Blinn ID/nID

High School

Class of

I understand that if I am admitted under this program, I will abide by the rules and regulations of the Blinn College District as outlined in the Blinn College District Catalog, which may be found on the website, including official registration and withdrawal procedures. I also understand that Blinn College may release my academic record to the high school until I am no longer enrolled at the high school. I further understand that I am not officially enrolled unless all required registration documents and payment have been submitted to the college.

Please provide your parent’s name and email address below to enable access of the form for signature.

Parent’s First Name

Parent’s Last Name

Parent Email Address

Parent Telephone

For academic dual credit, I certify the student has attained an “80” or better average on all schoolwork attempted.
For technical dual credit, I certify the student has attained a “70” or better average on all schoolwork attempted.

Signature of High School Principal or Designee ______ Date ______
Signature of College Designee ______ Date ______

APPENDIX C

Notice of Reimbursement of Services

Date:

To:

Tom Swift, Superintendent, ABC ISD, 9876 Hwy 190, P.O. Box 511, ABC, Texas 77000

Re:

Blinn College District reimbursement for services of High School faculty teaching Dual Credit classes during AY 2024-2025

From:

• ABC ISD agrees to provide the following credentialed high school faculty member(s): _____, to teach a College Dual Credit course.
• The dual credit students in this class will be charged for fees according to the Agreement between the College and the District.
• ABC ISD agrees that the class will require a minimum of eight (8) students in order to make.
• The College agrees to reimburse ABC ISD $500.00 for the services rendered by the listed, approved faculty to teach a Dual Credit Class.
• The College will submit the reimbursement for services to the District at the end of each long semester.

Budget Code ________________ _______
Mary Hensley, Ed.D., Chancellor of the Blinn College District _______
Tom Swift, Superintendent, ABC ISD _______

APPENDIX D

Dual Credit Course Crosswalk

High School course is subject to change. Alignment of high school course is determined and approved by the High School.
Each school district determines which courses they will offer as dual credit.

APPENDIX E

Advising Terminology

Advanced Placement (AP)

College-level coursework designed by the College Board which provides students the potential to earn college credit with a qualifying score on an Advanced Placement exam.

Advising

Individualized academic guidance for students to help them succeed in their future education and career goals.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

A program in which students can earn credit by examination by taking the CLEP exam.

Contact Hours

The total number of hours a class meets each week.

Degree Plan

A statement of the course of study requirements that an undergraduate student at an institution of higher education must complete to be awarded an associate or bachelor’s degree from the institution.

Dual Credit

High school students take college level courses, for both high school and college credit.

Drop

Request to be removed from a course while in progress. Dual credit students must request to be dropped from a class through the Blinn College Dual Credit Office.

Early Admissions

College level courses taken by high school students for college credit only.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

A federal law that protects the privacy of student records.

Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM)

The official list of courses approved for general academic transfer that may be offered by public community and technical colleges in Texas for state funding.

Math Placement Exam (MPE)

Students can earn credit by examination for math courses by taking the MPE.

Prerequisite

A course required to be successfully completed before taking another course.

Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM)

Provides community and technical colleges with web-based inventory of pre-approved courses developed in close partnership with Instructional Specialists representing a wide variety of technical fields.

APPENDIX F

Statewide Dual Credit Goals

As per HB 1638 (85th Legislature, 2017), the following are the statewide goals for dual credit:

1. Goal 1: Independent school districts (ISD) and institutions of higher education (IHE) will implement purposeful and collaborative outreach efforts to inform all students and parents of the benefits and costs of dual credit, including enrollment and fee policies.
   Measures of implementation: Documentation summarizing collaboration and outreach efforts of IHEs and ISD partners will be readily available and posted.
   Examples:
   • Collaboration between ISDs and the Blinn College Dual Credit Program to host informational sessions for students, parents and community partners.
   • Prospective Student Relations Advisors provide information at high school and community events.
   • High School Counselor Workshops.
   • Information about departmental programs and College support services is offered.
2. Goal 2: Dual credit programs will assist high school students in the successful transition to and acceleration through postsecondary education.
   Measures of implementation: Analysis of measures in enrollment in and persistence through postsecondary education, disaggregated by student sub-population.
   Examples:
   • The Office of Prospective Student Relations offers college tours.
   • New Student Registration events, including advising and opportunity to review financial aid.
   • Dual credit students are automatically transitioned to traditional students, once they reach the spring of their senior year.
3. Goal 3: All dual credit students will receive academic and college readiness advising with access to bridge them successfully into college course completion.
   Measures of implementation: Analysis of measures in enrollment and degree completion, disaggregated by student sub-population.
   Examples:
   • Advising and career counseling are offered to all dual credit students.
   • Dual credit students have access to the Learning Center, Writing Center, Disability Services, Counseling, Testing Center, Libraries, and Open Computer Labs.
4. Goal 4: The quality and rigor of dual credit courses will be sufficient to ensure student success in subsequent courses.
   Measure of implementation: Analysis of performance in subsequent coursework.
   Examples:
   • Institutional research data showing student performance in college credit.
   • In accordance with THECB and SACSCOC, Dual Credit instruction must follow the same curriculum, materials, grading, and rigor in all classes, regardless of location or modality.
   • College readiness requirements are in place for dual credit participation, as these courses are taught at a college-level.