News Release Courtesy: Tarleton State University
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Beginning fall 2023, Granbury High School students can earn university credit before they graduate, thanks to Tarleton State University’s dual enrollment program, Tarleton Today.
Tarleton and Granbury Independent School District leaders signed the agreement in April.
“This partnership strengthens our commitment to educational attainment for all Texans,” said Tarleton President James Hurley. “Earning university credit while learning the expectations of higher education helps high school students bridge the transition to college while also saving them money.”
Tarleton already works with more than 350 school districts statewide, including Granbury, through its nationally acclaimed Distinguished High School Partners outreach. Launched in 2020, the program guarantees admission and provides annual scholarships to qualifying seniors.
Students participating in Tarleton Today take university courses over a traditional school year, receiving the high school portion of their instruction from their high school teacher and the university portion from a Tarleton professor. In addition to course content, Tarleton faculty empower students with university-ready skills and provide professional development for collaborating teachers.
“Granbury ISD values its long-standing relationship with Tarleton and is excited about expanding this partnership into dual enrollment animal science courses,” said Dr. Jeremy Glenn, Granbury ISD Superintendent. “We look forward to the amazing opportunities this will create for our students.”
Tarleton is developing dual enrollment opportunities in agricultural and STEM areas with school districts throughout Texas. Districts choose the courses they offer.
Dual enrollment classes use the same lesson materials and learning objectives as courses taught at a Tarleton campus. Students who continue their education at Tarleton automatically qualify for additional scholarships.