Dual Credit 

Olney High School offers several pathways for students to earn college credit while in high school.   Olney High School has partnered with both Angelo State University and the Ranger College to provide students with different dual credit options. Courses are  offered on campus either taught in person or online.

Beginning Fall 2023 , Dual Credit classes will be taught via  Angelo State Univeristy and Ranger College. 

Students who choose to take Summer 2023 College classes will be taught from Angelo State University.

Please visit with Mrs. Wells for more information.

Angelo State University

Dual credit courses are taught on OHS camps and/ or ASU university professors if taken online.  The grades earned from dual credit courses will be posted on both the student’s college transcript and the high school transcript.  There are tuition fees associated with dual credit courses that vary depending on the university or college.  

2024-2025  Dual Credit Courses Offered via ASU

• BIO1107- AP BIOLOGY (4 HOURS)
• HSP2101- ANATOMY (4 HOURS)
• HIST1301- US HISTORY (3 HOURS) ONLINE COURSE
• POL2305- FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (3 HOURS) ONLINE COURSE

ASU Payment 

• Courses are $50 per credit hour. A 3-hour course is $150.
• A payment guide is available on our Dual Credit Payment and Installment Guide website.
• An installment plan is available for a $30 fee.
• Students who do not pay in-full or set-up the payment plan and pay the first installment by the 18^th class day will be dropped from their class(es).
• If your ISD would like to be invoiced for the cost of dual credit courses, please request information on how to set this up.  Additional paperwork is required for this. 

FIRST STEP

Complete the online application

• Fall 2024 Dual Credit Application

SECOND STEP

Complete the Parent/ Guardian Agreement Form

Submitting this form electronically is the fastest way to complete this step. However, a paper version of the agreement form is available. Please print, sign and return this form to your high school counselor.

• ASU PARENT AGREEMENT FORM

THIRD STEP

• Ensure you are college ready by taking the TSI or submitting exempted scores via ACT/SAT/PSAT.

FALL 2024 IMPORTANT DATES

AUGUST 20TH- FALL 2024 DUAL CREDIT APPLICATION CLOSES 5PM

AUGUST 22ND- REGISRATION DEADLINE FOR ALL COURSES

AUGUST 26TH- FIRST DAY OF FALL CLASSES

SEPTEMBER 19TH- PAYMENT DEADLINE

DECEMBER 13TH- LAST DAY OF FALL CLASSES

Ranger College 

2024-2025  Dual Credit Courses Offered via Ranger College 

• MATH 1314 (COLLEGE ALGEBRA)
• MATH 1342 (ELEMENTARY STATISTICS)
• ENGLISH 1301 (COMPOSITION 1 FOR JUNIORS)
• ENGLISH 1302 (COMPOSITION II FOR SENIORS)

Steps on Registers for Ranger College

• Submit an application for admission online. (it is critical that they use their social security number when applying).  

RANGER COLLEGE APPLCIATION                

•   Submit signed parent permission forms (required only for Fall semester if enrolling in both Fall and Spring).   
• Parent Permission Form

Ranger College Payment

• Dual credit Homepage

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

The Advanced Placement (AP) program was created by the College Board in 1955 to provide students with a pathway to earn college credit while in high school. At Olney High School, we offer 6 AP courses that span all subject areas. AP courses are rigorous, college level courses that align with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the College Board standards and skills.  Students may earn college credit by taking the AP exam in May and scoring a 3 or higher. The benefits of taking AP coursework include:

• Getting a head start on college-level workImproving critical thinking and writing skills.
• Developing the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous coursework.
• Personalize learning by studying subjects of interest in greater depth and detail.
• Save money by earning college credit in high school.

 AP Courses Offered                    Weblinks to College Board

     * AP Homepage

    *Testing Dates