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Dual Enrollment

What is Dual Enrollment?

The Dual Enrollment Program at Los Fresnos High School allows students to earn college credit while still in high school.  Our primary Dual Enrollment partner is Texas Southmost College (TSC). 

How much does it cost?

Dual Enrollment classes taken at Los Fresnos High School are free!  Tuition, fees, and books are all paid by the high school.

 

Does it transfer?

The dual credit courses can apply to an associate’s degree at TSC and may transfer to other colleges and universities.  As with all transferring courses, it is up to the accepting college or university to honor dual credit course work.       

 

How can I enroll?

Talk to your counselor and register for the dual enrollment class

Complete the online TSC application

Submit qualifying test scores

Complete TSC packet  

 

What happens if I do not pass the class?

Once a student is enrolled in a DE class, they are beginning a permanent college transcript.  Students must maintain good grades and should try to make no less than a B in the DE class.  Students must always be aware of withdrawal deadlines each semester.  Failure to meet these deadlines could result in a D or F on their college transcript.

 

Do I qualify to take DE classes?

 To be considered for admission into the DE program, students must demonstrate college readiness by achieving the minimum passing standards of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI).  Student must meet criteria from one of the tests listed below: 

Please note that before taking the TSI Assessment you must participate in the PreAssessment Acitivity.

ACT**

SAT **

TSIA2**

English

19

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score

480

ELA-Reading

945-990 with an Essay of 5-8 or 910-944 with a Diagnostic Level of 5-6 & an Essay of 5-8

Math

19

Math

530

Writing

5 or 945 & 5

Composite

23

Composite

1010

Math

950-990 or 910-949 with a Diagnostic Level of 6

**Exemption is valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of testing

 

 Benefits of taking DE Classes:

  • Taking DE classes means that once you get to college, you don't have to take some classes because you have already earned the credit in the DE program!
  • Saves your parents money!
  • Challenging course work prepares you for the rigor of college work!
  • Looks great on transcripts when applying to college, if you make good grades!

 

Los Fresnos High School Student Success with Dual Enrollment (TSC)

Los Fresnos High School students are achieving impressive success through the Texas Southmost College (TSC) Dual Enrollment program. Each year, more students are earning Associate Degrees, saving thousands of dollars, and getting a jumpstart on their college careers.

 

Growth in Associate Degrees Earned through TSC:

2021: 4 students

2022: 2 students

2023: 10 students

2024: 45 students (combined Winter & Spring semesters)

2025 (Winter only): 9 students