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Brunswick County Early College High School

What is Early College?

• Small Public High School
• Students from all over the

county

• Located on the Brunswick

Community College Campus

• Students can earn a high

school diploma and an associate degree or up to two years of college transfer credit

• No Cost/Equivalent to a

$11,000.00 Scholarship

How Does It Work?

• Students apply for admission
• Summer Bridge Day –

attendance is required

• Students take high school

core courses

• College classes also count

for high school credit (Dual Credit)

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?

• Wants to go

to college but doesn’t see how to make that happen

• Appreciates

financial support for college

• Seeks more
• f a

challenge

• Looks for a

personalized experience

• Holds oneself

to a high standard of excellence

High School

• Focus on Core Courses - Math,

Science, English, Social Studies

• Taught by high school teachers
• High school courses are honors

level

• Innovative teaching,

student-centered, non-traditional schedule

• Read, write, think, and talk daily

to advance learning

• Hands-on, problem solving

instruction

• Built in tutoring/Smart Lunch
• 1 to 1 iPad Initiative
• Seminar/Personalized learning

plans

• Expect Homework
• Dress for Success and Firebird

Pride Day

• Clubs, Intramurals, Dances,

Prom, Talent Shows, Quarterly Celebrations, Spirit Week

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

• 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 Associate in Science (AS) Associate in Arts (AA)

How is it Working? 2015 – 16 SY

ACT Composite 18.8 BCS SAT

College Ready

23.8 ECHS 1405 BCS 1566 ECHS 1485 NC 88% College Bound

College Going

100% Graduation Rate 85.3% EOC CCR Rate “A” NC School Report Card

High School

66 Associate Degrees 94% of College Classes Taken Earned Transferable Credit

College

earned by 60 students 100% Graduated with Transferable Credit 19.1 NC 1453 US 20.8 US

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

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

Brunswick County

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