GHS College Credit Opportunities

  • Gonzales High School offers two opportunities for students to gain college credits. 

    • Dual Credit (Victoria College)
      •  Dual Credit allows a student to earn high school credit while completing a college course. Dual credit is part of Victoria College program, designed specifically for high school juniors and seniors ready for college-level instruction. 
    • On Ramps through the University of Texas 
      • OnRamps is a Dual Enrollment model. Students are enrolled in a high school course on their local campus taught by a high school teacher. Students are separately enrolled in a college course delivered via distance education and offered through the University Extension within the Texas Extended Campus.OnRamps allows students to participate in college level coursework in a supportive environment and with a GHS teacher

    For more information on each of the programs please visit the drop down menu for each. 

     

    Comparing Advanced Placement, Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment

     

    Knowing the differences between Advanced Placement, Dual Credit and On Ramps Dual Enrollment courses will assist you in planning for both high school and college courses.

     

                                                            AP vs DC vs DE(On Ramps)

     

    Advanced Placement (AP)

    Dual Credit

    On Ramps (Dual Enrollment)

    Description

    The AP Program allows students to take college-level courses and exams, and to earn college credit or placement while still in high school.

    Dual Credit allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit by completing courses at their high school and/or college campus.

    Dual Enrollment allows the student to be enrolled in a high school course and a University of Texas in Austin (UT) Course simultaneously.

    Credit

    Students seeking credit through their AP Exam scores should note that individual colleges and universities, not the College Board, the AP Program or the high school, grant course credit and placement.

    Credit is awarded when the student passes the course. Students must pass a DC course with a C or higher to remain in the dual credit program.

    Students will be awarded a High School Credit and grade from the High School Course. If the student accepts the college UT course they will have a college

    Teachers/Instructors

    Taught by specially trained high school teachers.

    Taught by college instructors and/or high school teachers who serve as adjunct professors.

    Taught by a high school teacher trained by UT. College course assignments are graded by a UT Professor.  

    College/University Acceptance

    Accepted throughout the nation. See individual college/university for policy concerning score requirement.

    Accepted at public colleges and universities in Texas. Check with individual college for your intended major’s academic requirements.

    Accepted throughout the nation. See individual college/university for policy concerning score requirement.

    Location

    AP courses are taught on the high school campus.

    Dual Credit courses can be taught on the high school or college campus.

    On Ramps courses are taught at the high school campus.

    Eligibility

    Open to any student who meets the AP criteria in the course catalog.

    Must be currently attending high school and classified as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. • Must have a college placement score on the SAT, ACT, or TSI scores • Parent/guardian and counselor approval.

    Must be classified as a Junior or Senior Student.

    Cost

    Students are responsible to pay a NO SHOW fee if they miss the testing date.

    Students will need pay 25% of Tuition cost for the course.

    For a 3 hour course the cost is $149.00 or $99.00 for Free and Reduced qualifying students.

    Textbooks

    Provided by the school.

    Provided by the school.

    No Textbook Required

    Impact on High School GPA

    AP courses are weighted on a 6.0 GPA Scale

    DC courses are weighted on a 6.0 GPA Scale

    On Ramps High School Course are weighted on a 6.0 GPA Scale