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What is the Early College High School?

The Early College is a five year (grades 9 through 12) high school. Students are accepted to the Early College Program as rising 9th graders and are expected to take a combination of high school and college courses.

It is not:

In fact, students are expected to continue their college education at a 4 year college or university upon graduating from the Early College.

What are the benefits of attending?

Students attend the Early College are able to learn in an environment in which the values of academic rigor, relevance to the world, and relationships among other learners are emphasised.
Students learn in classrooms in which group work, writing to learn, readingina and analyzing literature works, and class discussions are often expected and valued.
At the end of the 5th year of study, students can graduate with both a high school diploma and either an Associate's degree or 2 years of transferable college credit.
Students also have the opportunity to complete 2 years of college coursework for free. Textbooks are provided to the student as well.

Student Expectations

Make education a high priority, including positive participation in class, and school activities.
Maintain an A/B average in all classes.
Be punctual and maintain good attendance.
Behave in a manner that shows respect for both the high school and college facilities and equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to make mature, independent, and productive choices, and accept responsibility for those choices.

Other facts about the Early College

It is a part of the NC Learn & Earn Initiative which was awarded the 2008 Innovations in America Government Award.
It is also a part of the NC New Schools Project, a non-profit organization looking to advance education throughout the state. www.newschoolsproject.org
Most Early Colleges are located on college campuses.
It is funded in part by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Monday, January 24, 2011