Text Brunswick County Early College High School
What is Early How Does It College? Work? • Students apply for admission Small Public High School • Students from all over the • Summer Bridge Day – • county attendance is required Located on the Brunswick • Students take high school Community College Campus • core courses Students can earn a high • school diploma and an College classes also count associate degree or up to two • for high school credit (Dual years of college transfer credit Credit) No Cost/Equivalent to a • $11,000.00 Scholarship
How is it Similar to Traditional High School? Will receive a high school diploma • The same testing/curriculum requirements as any NC • public school Bus transportation is provided • Lunch is served by BCS school lunch program • Many clubs are offered including Prom, Yearbook, • SGA, Music, Sports, and Art
How is it Different from Traditional High School? Designed to be a five-year program with possibility of • completing in four years Different calendar/based on BCC calendar • 8:00 am - 3:20 pm school day Monday - Thursday • 8:00 am – 3:00 pm school day 2 Fridays a month • Two Firebird Fridays provided each month for required • Community Service/Volunteering No athletics, band, or JROTC. Students may not participate in • the activities at another high school.
Who is an Early College Student? • Seeks more of a • Appreciates challenge financial support for college • Looks for a personalized experience • Wants to go to college but • Holds oneself doesn’t see to a high how to make that happen standard of excellence
High School Focus on Core Courses - Math, Built in tutoring/Smart Lunch • ● Science, English, Social Studies 1 to 1 iPad Initiative ● Taught by high school teachers • Seminar/Personalized learning ● High school courses are honors plans • level Expect Homework ● Innovative teaching, • Dress for Success and Firebird student-centered, ● Pride Day non-traditional schedule Clubs, Intramurals, Dances, ● Read, write, think, and talk daily • Prom, Talent Shows, Quarterly to advance learning Celebrations, Spirit Week Hands-on, problem solving • instruction •
College • College courses are taught by BCC Instructors • Students will be in college classes with traditional college students • College courses also count as high school grades
College Pathways Associate in Associate in Arts Science (AS) (AA) • Transferable to all state colleges and universities • Can be earned in 5 years with a possibility of earning in 4 years • Can choose to enter 4 year institution with transferable credits only
How is it Working? 2015 – 16 SY High School College Ready ACT Composite 100% Graduation Rate 23.8 ECHS 85.3% EOC CCR Rate 18.8 BCS 19.1 NC “A” NC School Report Card 20.8 US SAT College 1566 ECHS 66 Associate Degrees 1405 BCS earned by 60 students 1485 NC 1453 US 100% Graduated with Transferable Credit College Going 94% of College Classes Taken Earned 88% College Bound Transferable Credit
What can you expect from us? The most fulfilling • challenge of your life Classes that are rich in • projects and hands on learning Caring family • Atmosphere
What can we expect of Students? A full year commitment • from both the parent and the student Show up to school every • day Do homework/attend Smart • Lunch Participate in class and • seminar activities Become engaged in the • school
What can we expect from Parents & Guardians? Create an environment where your child has a place • to study. Stay current with assignments and grades • Ensure your child comes to school and stays at • school Support your child’s initial decision to attend Early • College
How to Apply • Applications are available online the week of February 13 at bcswan.net then select Early College High School • Middle school counselor determines the date your Application Submission Confirmation Form is due at your middle school. All paperwork due to ECHS by March 10. • Late or incomplete applications will not be processed by BCECHS
Contact Information Brunswick County Early College High School 50 College Drive Bolivia, NC 28422 Phone 910.754.8565 Fax 910.754.8567 www.bcswan.net Home of the Firebirds
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