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Victoria ISD unveils "Freshman to Freshman" program to expand free dual credit for ninth graders
Summary
Victoria ISD announced a new district-wide dual-credit program that allows eligible ninth graders to begin college courses at no cost, with supports including face-to-face college instructors, progress monitoring every 2–3 weeks, dual-credit labs and counseling; administration expects TEA outcome-based funds to help cover tuition.
Victoria Independent School District on Nov. 20 detailed a new dual-credit pathway, called "Freshman to Freshman," designed to let ninth graders begin taking college courses early and work toward an associate's degree while still in high school.
LaDonna Forry, the district's director of P‑TECH and college readiness, said the program will initially offer two college courses in ninth grade and four in 10th grade, with classes taught face to face at the high school by Victoria College professors during the first two years. "The best thing about this, the biggest benefit…
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