Dual Credit

Dual Credit Courses (Grades 10-12) Dual Credit courses allow students to earn college hours and high school credit from the same course beginning their sophomore year. Students in these courses pay college tuition at a reduced rate. Counselor approval is required prior to enrollment. Students must meet the registration deadline and will earn grade points based on the AP scale. 

Collegiate High School

Collegiate High School (Grades 10-12) College of the Mainland offers a program for high school students planning to enter a variety of career fields. This program is designed to give eligible students the opportunity to complete high school and most associate degree requirements simultaneously. The college hours accumulated may transfer to a four-year university to be applied toward a degree. Participants will pay a portion of the college tuition fees. Students must adhere to application and registration deadlines, and must also have transportation to and from College of the Mainland. CHS students are not eligible to be recognized for Valedictorian or Salutatorian.

On Ramps

On Ramps Courses (Grades 10-12) On Ramps courses are a dual enrollment opportunity in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin. Students have the opportunity to earn both high school and separate college credit for their successful work in the course. Students in these courses pay a reduced rate for the college tuition. Students must meet registration deadlines and will earn grade points based on the AP scale. 

Current OnRamps Courses for 26-27 School Year Include:

Pre-Cal, Algebra, U.S. Government, and Chemistry. 

Advanced Placement (AP)

Dickinson ISD has a genuine commitment to preparing ALL students for challenging coursework in all grades, preparing them for success in college, career and and the military. Advanced Placement (AP) courses in grades 9-12 are open and made available to all students who demonstrate academic readiness for the challenging courses. 

The AP course sequences are designed to prepare students for success in AP courses and the corresponding College Board exam.  Students have the potential to earn up to 6 hours of college credit for each AP Exam with qualifying scores.

AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)  is a college readiness program that provides support to students.

At Dickinson High School AVID is an elective course for eligible students. Students may start the AVID program as early as 9th grade continuing through graduation. Dickinson High School implements AVID strategies schoolwide to increase student achievement and college readiness .

Parent Resources

Select a category below to access resources to help your student be successful.

These resources are not created by Dickinson ISD. They are gathered here as a convenience for parents to know what is available.