TCC Dual Credit Courses
M
ansfield ISD is proud to partner with Tarrant County College to offer dual credit courses to high school
juniors and seniors. Qualifying students can earn up to 48 semester credit hours through the early
college enrollment agreement.
More than 1,700 MISD students have taken advantage of this opportunity, and have earned more credit
hours than several surrounding districts combined. Iva Galvan is a junior at Legacy High School and a great
example of a student who has taken full advantage of the dual credit opportunities available. We had the
opportunity to talk with her about her experience with higher education.
Tell us about the dual credit courses you are
currently enrolled in.
I am currently enrolled in TCC US History I, TCC English
Composition I, and TCC Elementary Statistical Methods
(Statistics).
What made you want to pursue dual credit courses?
Photographer: Pedro Rocha
Describe your experience taking dual credit
courses this school year.
The first couple of weeks I needed to adjust, my history
professor lectured everyday while I had to be constantly
writing down notes and made sure I was paying close
attention. In my English class, the professor was very
strict and I had to review my essays with mainly my peers
for feedback. At times it was stressful because I am not
a very talkative person and it definitely made me get out
of my comfort zone a bit. There were some days I had to
go back to a lesson and re-teach myself because I did not
understand it in class, but I began to memorize equations
and historical events with all the repetition I did.
I heard and read about the benefits of taking college courses
during high school over the summer. These courses will give
me college hours before I graduate, giving me an advantage
in receiving a college degree faster than most students. I
also wanted to have an idea on how college classes and the
professors are different from Pre AP and AP classes I still
take and have taken in the past.
What have you enjoyed most about dual credit courses?
TCC classes have made me feel more independent because
my professors don’t ask me about my grades or care whether
or not I pass their class or not. They will help you but you
have to be motivated as well.
What extra curricular activities are you involved in at
Legacy High School? What are your hobbies?
I was in marching band during my freshman and sophomore
year but I decided to quit so that I can have more time and
focus on my grades.
I love to draw and paint in my free time, play my clarinet,
cook pastries, listen to music, and play chess.
Any tips for students considering enrolling in
future dual credit courses?
Do not procrastinate! There will be essays in your history
and English classes that may be up to six pages long and
you do not want to be up in the middle of the night writing
it all and waking up sleep deprived the next day, trust me.
Print your essays ahead of time, do not depend on other
people or the library to print out your paper the morning it
is due. Take good notes that you will be able to go back and
study on. Do not be afraid to ask questions either during or
before and after class, chances are there might be another
person with the same question as you.
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