Sealy High 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- Assigned before or on the official “Q-Date” as indicated on the College calendar when a student has officially withdrawn from the College or is officially dropped from a course for any “good cause.” Good cause reasons include:
- A severe illness or other debilitating condition affecting 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 beyond the student’s control affecting satisfactory course completion.
A “W” may also be assigned to a student not impacted by SB 1231 when they drop a course or withdraw 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:
| Grade | Grade Points per Semester Hour |
|---|---|
| A | 4 |
| B | 3 |
| C | 2 |
| D | 1 |
| F | 0 |
| I, Q, W, CR | 0 |
| P, NP, FS | 0 |
The highest grade of a repeated course shall be used in determining the cumulative grade point average. 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 grade point average (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
In order to remain in academic good standing with the College, a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (C). A 2.0 cumulative grade point average is the minimum average required for graduation.
Scholastic Probation or Suspension
A student who falls below a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the close of any long semester or summer school 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 in the activity or organization 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.
For those students who have been scholastically suspended but have extenuating circumstances preventing them from achieving the minimum 2.0 GPA, an appeal for reinstatement may be made. This appeal must be made in writing to the scholastic appeals committee. Information on the appeal procedure and deadline is included in the letter sent to suspended students. The decision of the scholastic appeals committee is final. No appeal for reinstatement may be made after the appeal deadline. If required, a student must make a separate appeal for reinstatement of financial aid funds.
APPENDIX B
Dual Credit Approval Form 2024-25
Dual Credit/Early Admission Course Approval Form
Course Request Section
| Course Name | Semester | CRN | Day/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
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 __________
Completed by Blinn College Official
APPENDIX C
Notice of Reimbursement of Services
Date:
To: Tom Swift, Superintendent, ABC ISD9876 Hwy 190
P.O. Box 511
ABC, Texas 77000
Re: Blinn College District (College) 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): [Names] 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 must have 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 approved teachers to teach a College Dual Credit Class.
- The College will submit the reimbursement for services to the District at the end of each long semester.
Budget Code: _______________________
__________________________________ Date
Mary Hensley, Ed.D., Chancellor of the Blinn College District
__________________________________ Date
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.
| Course Number | Blinn College Course Title | High School TEKS Course* | College Credit | Endorsement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macro Economics | Economics | 3 | All Areas |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | Public Speaking | 3 | All Areas |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | Public Speaking | 3 | All Areas |
| SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | Public Speaking | 3 | All Areas |
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 must complete to earn a 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.
- FERPA
- A federal law that protects the privacy of student records.
- Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM)
- List of courses approved for general academic transfer at Texas public community and technical colleges.
- Math Placement Exam (MPE)
- Students can earn credit by examination for math courses by taking the MPE.
- Prerequisite
- A course required before taking another course.
- Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM)
- Provides Texas community and technical colleges with a web-based inventory of pre-approved technical courses.
APPENDIX F
Statewide Dual Credit Goals
As per HB 1638 (85th Legislature, 2017) below is the alignment of state goals for dual credit.
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.
- 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 are provided for area counselors.
- Information about departmental programs and support services is offered.
Goal 2:
Dual credit programs will assist high school students in the successful transition to and acceleration through postsecondary education.
- Analysis of enrollment and persistence through postsecondary education, disaggregated by student sub-population.
- The Office of Prospective Student Relations offers college tours.
- New Student Registration and advising events are provided.
- Dual credit students are automatically transitioned to traditional students in their senior year spring.
Goal 3:
All dual credit students receive academic and college readiness advising, with access to bridge them into college course completion.
- 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, the Testing Center, Libraries, and Open Computer Labs.
Goal 4:
The quality and rigor of dual credit courses will be sufficient to ensure student success in subsequent courses.
- Institutional research data showing student performance in college credit courses.
- In accordance with THECB regulations 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 eligibility, as these courses are taught at a college level.