CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM GUIDELINES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - TSI ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Sep 27, 2026

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Dual Credit Program guidelines outline student responsibilities for CCISD and Del Mar College requirements, including application submission deadlines, approved course limitations under the CCISD/Del Mar MOU, placement testing steps, withdrawal procedures, and adherence to both institutions’ rules and course syllabus evaluation policies. The packet details Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment purposes, preparation activities, where and how to take the test, registration requirements, and exemption conditions. It also provides TSI Assessment Levels charts for reading, writing/English, and mathematics across TSIA versions and effective dates.

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The Student: Responsibilities and Requirements

Application, course limits, withdrawals, and deadlines

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment Information

Preparing for the TSI Assessment

TSI Assessment at the High School Campus

TSI Assessment at Del Mar College

TSI Assessment exemptions

TSI Assessment Levels Chart (Reading, Writing/English, Mathematics)

CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM GUIDELINES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Student: ● must submit completed application to the high school counselor, including all required forms , by the deadline listed on the application; ● must meet the Del Mar College admissions and district application procedures; ● is limited to the courses approved for Dual Credit by the CCISD and Del Mar College MOU and/or the Career and Technical Education courses offered on their campus; ● must verify with the high school counselor if course is to be taken: 1) online, 2) on the high school campus, or 3) by attending Del Mar College; ● before dropping a course, must complete and submit a withdrawal form. Failure to file a withdrawal form with the DMC registrar may result in grades of “F” for courses in progress. Withdrawal forms are submitted directly to Del Mar College BY THE STUDENT. The high school counselor MUST be notified BY THE STUDENT about the drop. ● is subject to all rules of both Del Mar College and CCISD; ● is responsible for adhering to all requirements set forth in the course syllabus. The evaluation of academic work is the prerogative of the instructor and the rules for determining final course grade are provided by the instructor to students in a syllabus at the beginning of the semester; ● is responsible for communicating grade challenges to Dual Credit instructor within one week of grade reporting; ● should be aware that the post-secondary curriculum offered to special needs students will not be modified, but that they may contact Del Mar’s Disability Services office at (361)-698-1292 to inquire about other services for students with disabilities ● is responsible for transportation to and from the Del Mar College for courses taken on the campus (with the exception of approved CTE Courses); ● is entitled to all of the Del Mar College resources: student identification cards, access to campus facilities, counselor assistance, drama programs, library enrichment film series, music recitals, and tutorial assistance from both the Math Lab and Writing Center, etc. ; ● must complete the TSI Assessment (version 2) or submit a valid exemption; ● must submit proof of Meningitis vaccination or a valid exemption. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment Information Students are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. The TSI Assessment is used to determine a student’s academic ability in order to correctly identify the correct course sequence for new students. The TSI Assessment will determine student preparation level for the subjects of reading, writing, and math. How do I prepare for the TSI Assessment? If it is determined that you need to take a placement test, you will be required to complete a PreAssessment Activity (PAA) before signing up to take the test. Your college & career counselor will have more information about how to access the PAA. You can prepare by visiting [practice.accuplacer.org](practice.accuplacer.org) (be sure you click on “Texas Resources”) or visit [uniontestprep.com](uniontestprep.com). TSI Assessment at the High School Campus: A. Buy the test on school webstore B. Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity and print the confirmation of completion of PAA before taking the test C. Your college & career counselor will inform you of your test date. TSI Assessment at Del Mar College: Registering for the TSI Exam: Examinees can register for the TSI Exam in one of two ways. 1. Register and [pay online at](pay online at www.delmar.edu/tsi OR)[ ](pay online at www.delmar.edu/tsi OR)[www.delmar.edu/tsi](pay online at www.delmar.edu/tsi OR)[ OR](pay online at www.delmar.edu/tsi OR); 2. Physically come to the Testing Center (located at 3013 Ayers in the Multi-Service Center, Room 125) You may pay with cash, check, money order, credit or debit. At the time of registration, examinees will be required to know their social security number and

FAQs

What must a student submit to start the Dual Credit process?

The student must submit a completed application to the high school counselor by the deadline listed on the application, including all required forms. The student must also meet admissions and district application procedures for Del Mar College and CCISD.

What happens if a student drops a course without proper withdrawal steps?

Before dropping, the student must complete and submit a withdrawal form. Failure to file the withdrawal form with the DMC registrar may result in grades of “F” for courses in progress, and the high school counselor must be notified by the student about the drop.

How does a student register and pay for the TSI Exam at Del Mar College?

Students can register and pay online, or register in person at the Testing Center (3013 Ayers, Multi-Service Center, Room 125). At registration, examinees need their social security number and verification of completion of the PAA, plus their 10-digit “Unique ID” from the high school campus.

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by Franzy