AC’s Dual-Credit Students Earn T-Shirt to Brag About  

More than 500 Amarillo College dual-credit students have earned 15 hours and a cool new T-shirt highlighting their accomplishment. 

Dual-credit students earn high school and college credit in one course. 

“Dual credit courses provide high school students with the chance to enroll in college-level classes within a supportive environment. High school educators act as valuable mentors, guiding students through the various challenges associated with college coursework,” said Sandra González-Moore, Palo Duro High School college, career, military readiness coordinator. 

González-Moore said her students will get their shirts for the first time this year.

“We created the shirt for my team and when we went out to the schools; and several students asked if they could have a shirt,” said Sandra DeLaRosa, AC’s director of secondary partnerships and dual credit. “That’s when I decided they should have the opportunity to earn the shirt.”

DeLaRosa said dual credit requires additional time and commitment beyond traditional high school courses. 

“By earning a shirt, they can wear it proudly at their high school and display their accomplishments,” DeLaRosa said. “This allows students to be identified by their peers and possibly provide guidance to upcoming students.” 

González-Moore agrees and said the shirts will serve as an excellent method for them to display their academic preparedness for college to their families, friends, teachers, and classmates.

“This support helps dual credit students achieve greater success and fosters their confidence, enabling them to excel when they transition to full-time college students,” González-Moore said. “Engaging in dual credit can lay a strong foundation for academic achievement, and when students take advantage of these opportunities, it can accelerate their journey toward achieving their personal and professional aspirations.”

The Dual Credit team advisors will be distributing the T-shirts the end of this month and again next month to those who completed their 15 hours in the fall semester.