Process Strategies
- Dallas County Promise
- Social Security Numbers and eConnect
- Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Dropping Courses
- Dual Credit Satisfactory Academic Standing
- Dual Credit Academic Probation
Dallas County Promise
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Social Security Numbers and eConnect
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
While enrolled in the Dual Credit program, the student is considered a Dallas College student. Due to privacy laws, Dallas College instructors will not discuss student information with anyone other than the student.
To bypass FERPA,
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students must log in to eConnect on the Dallas College site
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go to the FERPA tab, and
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click the box allowing parents to speak directly with college professors.
This action is NOT recommended, but please do what is best for the student if necessary.
Dropping Courses
Dropping Courses: What is the Process for Dropping or Withdrawing from a Dual Credit Course?
Before the Census Date:
Before the Census Date (a specific date published by the college), students should inform their high school counselor, professor, and Dallas College Success Coach if they intend to drop their course. They don't need to fill out a Dual Credit Drop Form. However, they must receive confirmation that the college has processed the drop.
After the Census Date:
After the Census Date, a student must complete a Dallas College Drop Form to withdraw from the course properly. The withdrawal dates are listed on the Dallas College Dual Credit website and the student's enrollment documents. Failure to complete the form and inform the student's high school counselor, professor, and Dallas College Success Coach could result in an F on the student's college transcript.
Consequences of Dropping Courses:
Changes or drops can only occur before the deadline per the Academic Calendar and course syllabus list. Students who drop or withdraw before the deadline will receive a W (Withdrawn) in each class dropped. For college courses taken after high school, dropping courses is counted differently than for Dual Credit courses. Dual credit courses are exempt from the six-drop rule when taken while enrolled in high school.
The Last Day to Withdraw:
The Last Day to Withdraw is published each semester by the college. Withdrawals after the Census date will result in a W (Withdrawn) and a failing grade on the student's college transcript. The student may retake the course and improve their grade. However, the failing grade will appear on the transcript. Students with failing grades must pay the tuition, textbooks, and fees for retaking the failed courses.
Dual Credit Satisfactory Academic Standing
Watch the Dual Credit Satisfactory video to understand the difference between Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory Academic Standing.
Dual Credit Academic Probation
CFBISD Dual Credit students on academic probation must strive for a minimum of 2.00 GPA each semester to continue enrolling. Be aware that counselors may limit the number of courses you can take. To develop an Educational Success Plan, complete the Academic Probation Exercise, review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Video, and meet with your counselor. Remember, retaking courses is the fastest way to improve your GPA. Follow these steps to achieve academic success.
CFB’s Dual Credit Academic Probation Procedures
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Work with your counselor to develop an Educational Success Plan.
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Complete the Academic Probation Exercise
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Review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Video,
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Check your unofficial eCampus transcript before scheduling a counselor visit
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and set a review meeting with your high school counselor. You will discuss your educational plans, previous college coursework, and graduation requirements during the meeting.
By completing these steps, you are actively taking control of your academic journey by taking these steps. Your academic probation will be lifted once you raise your cumulative GPA to at least 2.00.
Remember, there's always hope; you can turn things around with hard work.
You will complete a similar process with Dallas College to resolve your academic probation. They have a different set of procedures for you to follow. Contact your academic success coach if you have any questions. You are responsible to reach out to them and resolve your circumstances.