The attendance policy for dual credit courses is set by each professor.  Tardies are not permitted and can result in being removed from the course.

Deadlines in dual credit courses are strictly enforced.  Late work and/or re-testing due to low scores is not permitted. 

College professors are not able to communicate with parents due to FERPA law unless a waiver is signed by the students each time a parent and student meet with the instructor.

Dual credit grades will not appear in the Plano ISD gradebook.

Students must pass the STAAR/EOC in 9th grade.  Students must earn a 70 or above in the 9th grade course.  A 75 or higher is needed in all workforce dual credit courses to continue in HSA.   Students must accumulate at least 10 hours of community service per semester while in HSA.

PIano ISD will cover the tuition cost for HSA students in workforce and academic dual credit courses aligned to their degree plan. 

Plano ISD will pay fees associated with textbooks or online access fees required for workforce dual credit courses.

The industry-based certification test fees will be covered by Plano ISD.  

One pair of scrubs will be provided for HSA students in 9th grade and in 11th grade.  

Students are responsible for the costs of textbooks or online access required for academic dual credit courses.

Students will be responsible for the tuition and textbooks/online access for any summer/wintermester Collin courses they choose to take.

Students are responsible for any immunization costs associated with the clinical component of their track.

Students in the Emergency Medical Technician track are responsible for the cost of their uniforms.

The coursework is rigorous.  Students start taking college-level courses in 10th grade.  It is recommended that students are on level or above for reading to be successful in the HSA. Students must pass the STAAR/EOC in 9th grade to continue in the HSA.  A 75 or above is required in all workforce dual credit courses to continue in the HSA.

Expectations and workload will be college level.  Much of the work for each class is done outside of class.  Students must be prepared, current in their assignments and full participants in each class.

Yes, you can participate in any clubs or extracurriculars offered at Williams high school and Plano East as long as the time does not conflict with your HSA courses.

Workforce dual credit courses that provide knowledge and skills needed for health science certifications also provide a foundation for further study at the university level in professional degree programs. Some universities do have a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree that may accept workforce education courses.

Workforce dual credit courses are workforce education courses that provide an opportunity for you to obtain skills and knowledge needed for career exploration, licensure and specific job qualifications. Workforce courses at the Academy apply toward professional certification and may apply toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Workforce courses may transfer to 4-year baccalaureate degrees.

Academic dual credit courses are general education courses that apply toward an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in the core areas of English and Social Studies. All academic courses offered in the Academy are listed in the Texas Academic Course Guide Manual and are accepted at public colleges and universities in Texas. Academic dual credit courses will transfer to any college or university that accepts dual credit coursework and will apply to most core curriculum or general education requirements.

The Academy expands the existing high school curriculum by offering unique health science-focused electives. Workforce dual credit courses will be applied toward earning healthcare certificates. When you graduate from high school, you can immediately begin working as a certified technician in several different medical fields. If you want to continue your education at a university, there are many advantages as well. You will be able to utilize the technical certificates to begin working while you are still in college, giving you a source of income and on the job experience.

Dual credit is through a partnership with Collin College. Professors from Collin College will instruct dual credit courses.

The workforce dual credit courses that a student will take are set based on their track.

There are optional health science academic dual credit courses in 11th and 12th grade. You may choose additional academic dual credit courses in English. Math, Social Studies, and Biology.

Yes, all college credit hours will be on your college transcript and will become a permanent part of your academic record at the collegiate level.