Dual Credit

A dual credit course is a college course taken by a high school student for which the student earns both college and high school credit. Some courses are taught at the high school during high school hours while others are taught at a local junior college.

Friendswood has cooperative arrangements with Alvin Community College, San Jacinto, and College of the Mainland. Classes taught at Friendswood High School are offered through College of the Mainland.

Participating in the dual credit program enables you to make substantial progress toward your college degree before finishing high school. Dual credit courses are also useful in fulfilling the requirements of the Distinguished Achievement High School graduation program. Other advantages include:
1. Convenience. Courses are taught at the high school campus, at the college, or online depending on the arrangements made with your high school.
2. Close to home. Learn what college professors expect while still in familiar surroundings.
3. Student Success. Successful completion of college-level courses helps you be successful in making the transition to a college campus later.
4. Dual credit courses are intended for students who possess proven ability, interest and motivation to handle the extra workload and study requirements. The decision to take a dual credit course should not be taken lightly. It is strongly recommended any student considering dual credit courses seek advice from his/her counselor and parent. When considering dual credit courses, students must carefully consider the extra time commitment the courses entail. Dual credit courses are demanding and require extensive homework and self-directed study. Therefore, a strong degree of motivational, organizational and time management skills are critical.

1. For Dual Credit classes taught at Friendswood High School you must be classified as a junior or senior, have a minimum of a B overall average, and passed all the sections of the state assessment test.
2. Meet established admissions requirements at the Junior College as well as appropriate prerequisites for any course.
3. Comply with the state-mandated Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) program.
4. Take applicable placement tests prior to enrolling.
5. Complete the dual credit endorsement form acquiring the appropriate school and parental signatures.
6. Pay the reduced costs associated with taking a dual credit college course.

The TSI Assessment is a college readiness test specifically designed to determine if students are ready for college-level coursework. There are TSI score requirements for placement into any dual credit courses. Details on specific testing requirements can be found on the College of the Mainland website at www.com.edu.

Concurrent enrollment in a college is allowed for students who have met the established admission requirements at the college and comply with the state mandated TSI Assessment. Students must have written permission from the principal or counselor, and parent. No high school credit is granted towards graduation requirements. College hours may be earned in accordance with the college’s rules and regulations.

Location: All classes taken at College of the Mainland.
Goals: All students will work toward high school graduation and associate degree requirements simultaneously.
Special application required. There are fees associated with Collegiate High School.

Dual Credit Courses offered on campus during school hours
College Algebra
College English III and IV (Composition I, British Literature)
Math for Bus/Soc Science
Calculus for Business and Social Sciences

Dual Credit Courses offered on campus before school hours
Psychology
Sociology
US Government 2305
American Music

Dual Credit Courses offered on local college campuses
Contact your local high school counselor.

Courses Offered Off Campus
Contact your local high school counselor.