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Dual Credit Information

High School Dual Enrollment Information

Dual enrollment is a program that enables high school students who meet admissions standards to take college-level courses at a public university that count for both high school and college credit. This South Dakota Board of Regents program is designed to give students a head start on their higher education journey. Thanks to a program approved by the SD Legislature, students receive a discount for courses, paying only on an already reduced credit hour rate. 
Qualified professors and instructors teach the classes, which cover the same material as the courses offered to college students. By participating in dual enrollment, students can earn credits that can be applied toward their high school diploma and college degree, helping students save time and money in the long run.

Dual Enrollment Website

Dual Credit Policy: (HS)

All students enrolled in dual credits must maintain class pace and complete all assignments by posted deadlines. They will be required to show their current grade to high school office staff on the first school day of each week to monitor progress. Students who do not complete their grade check can be assigned a consequence at the discretion of the office. Students must be passing all dual credit classes to be eligible for extracurricular activities and senior privileges. Junior and senior students must meet the following requirements to be eligible to sign up for dual credit classes. 

Juniors (Must meet ONE of the following requirements)

  • no less than a 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • earn an ACT composite score of 24
  • be in upper one-third of class rank
  • earn a qualifying score on the Accuplacer
  • must follow all established guidelines and requirements

**Juniors are allowed to take up to two dual credit courses each semester; an exception in rare cases can be made by administration

Seniors (Must meet ONE of the following requirements)

  • no less than a 3.25 cumulative GPA
  • be in upper one-third of class rank
  • earn an ACT composite score of 21
  • earn a qualifying score on the Accuplacer
  • must follow all established guidelines and requirements

**Seniors are allowed to take up to three dual credit courses each semester; an exception in rare cases can be made by administration

**Note: The school calendar of the originating site will determine which days are in session. If the class meets on days Deuel Public Schools is not in session, class attendance is still required.

Procedure for noncompliance of guidelines in the Online classes:

1.     When a student falls behind established pace guidelines:
           a. Meeting with Principal
2.     When a student falls more than 10% behind established guidelines
           a. Meeting with Principal and Parents
3.     When a student falls more than 20% behind established guidelines
           a. Student will be removed from class and deposit will not be returned