WUISD Dual Credit Handbook - What You Need to Know About Dual Credit

Sep 27, 2026

WUISD Dual Credit Handbook explains how dual credit works in Wellman-Union ISD through South Plains College, outlining eligibility, enrollment expectations, and grading rules. It provides guidance for parents and students on course rigor, self-motivation, reading the college course syllabus, maintaining attendance across both campuses, and communicating with college instructors. The handbook also covers how grades translate into WUISD semester credit and what happens if performance or attendance falls below district standards.

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What You Need to Know About Dual Credit

What is Dual Credit?

Grading Standard

UIL Eligibility

How are grades issued in a Dual Credit Course?

Dual Credit Attendance Policy

WUISD

South Plains College

WUISD Dual Credit Handbook Wellman-Union ISD Dual Credit Handbook PO Box 69, 5th & Terry Wellman, TX 79378 806.637.4910 WUISD Dual Credit Handbook Dear Parents and Students, Congratulations to your child for choosing the challenge of a dual credit course(s) . As a result of this decision, your child will be participating in some very rigorous, but rewarding classes that will give them an opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. And on occasion, students may earn an Associate Degree before graduating high school. The attached handbook is designed to guide and inform you as you navigate the dual credit enrollment process. It is important that you are aware of a few facts concerning your choice for your child to take dual credit courses: • Because these are advanced classes, they are more rigorous than regular high school classes, and your child will encounter more challenging schoolwork. You will probably find that the grading is more strenuous as well. Many students are discouraged at first because they have been accustomed to making “higher” grades, but students and parents need to remember that through the quality of the class, the knowledge gained, and the skills developed, students are ultimately better prepared for the remainder of their academic career. • Dual Credit students are expected to be self-motivated learners. • The dual credit course syllabus is the governing document for the course. As a result, students should carefully read the entire document to stay on top of course assignments, exams, and instructor’s policies and procedures. It is recommended that your child have a personal planner where he/she can note important dates, thereby ensuring that every minute counts toward success. • Attendance in the dual credit class, either in-person or virtually, is essential because there is a tremendous amount of material to cover. In addition, you should always be prepared for the dual credit class. • It is important that students develop a strong working relationship with their college instructors. It is imperative that each student learns to advocate for themselves and communicate regularly with their instructors. • Your child should be prepared to do independent research. Students will be expected to gather information from varied sources, process it, analyze it, and evaluate it. • Both student and parent are required to sign this agreement form to show that each has read and understood the expectations and guidelines for the dual credit handbook. The information and instructions contained in this handbook are intended to help students and parents transition from regular high school courses to college-level courses. Please take the time to read the detailed instructions carefully. This Dual Credit Handbook is also available on the WUISD website [http://wellman.esc17.net](http://wellman.esc17.net and)[ and](http://wellman.esc17.net and) clicking on the either the Parent Resources tab or the Student Resources tab. Please return the dual credit agreement to Mr. Chase. If you have any additional questions, please contact one of the persons listed below by email or phone at 806-637-4910. Kyle Conatser Secondary Principal [kconatser@esc17.net](kconatser@esc17.net) Megan Becker Counselor [mbecker@esc17.net](mbecker@esc17.net) Roger Chase Dual Credit Advisor [rchase@esc17.net](rchase@esc17.net) WUISD Dual Credit Handbook What You Need to Know About Dual Credit What is Dual Credit? According to The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Dual Credit allows a high school student to earn college credit and highschool credit concurrently. Academic dual credit in Wellman-Union ISD is awarded through South Plains College. For more details about what is dual credit visit the Texas Education Agency Dual Credit Frequently Asked Questions. Dual-enrollment courses are not simultaneous academic-credit programs; rather, a student in a dual-enrollment course is enroll

FAQs

What is dual credit according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board?

Dual Credit allows a high school student to earn college credit and high school credit concurrently.

How does grading work for dual credit students?

South Plains College issues a numerical grade, and WUISD adds ten points to that college grade as the student’s semester course grade.

What attendance requirements must dual credit students meet?

Students must follow both WUISD and South Plains College attendance policies, including meeting the 90% attendance requirement for high school credit on the WUISD side and following the course syllabus guidance from the college.

Sep 27, 2026

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