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Husky Early College Academy At Matawan Regional High School

A Partnership With Brookdale Community College

What is the Husky Early College Academy at Matawan Regional High School ?

➔ The Husky Early College Academy at Matawan Regional High School (HECA@MRHS) is intended to give academically prepared students the

• pportunity to earn an Associate of Arts, Social Science degree from Brookdale

Community College while also achieving their high school diploma. ➔ The HECA@MRHS is structured as a four year cohort allowing enrolled students to satisfy high school graduation requirements and Brookdale’s college-level courses in fulfillment of the Associate degree requirements.

Our Brookdale Community College Partners

★ David Stout, Ph.D., Interim President, BCC ★ Matthew Reed, Ph.D., Vice President for Learning, BCC ★ Anita Voogt, Ph.D., Executive Dean Partnerships and Higher Education Centers, BCC ★ Franklyn Rother, Dean K-12 Partnerships, BCC ★ Bruce Marich, Director-Hazlet Higher Education Center, BCC ★ Cara Novak, Administrator, K-12 Partnerships, BCC

2017-2018 Timeline

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• Sept. - MRHS team was established

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• Oct. - Site visit to Brookdale Community College

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• Nov. - Site visit to Early College High School Programs

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• Nov. - Qualified staff identified to meet adjunct requirement

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• Dec. - Finalization review of MOA and course crosswalks

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• Dec. - Ongoing collaboration with middle school to identify criteria

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• Jan. - Board presentation of Husky Early College Academy

Objective:

➔ Provide rigorous and engaging instruction ➔ Create new inclusive pathways to college degree attainment ➔ Facilitate timely progression through the curriculum ➔ Provide for concurrent high school and community college graduation

Additional Benefits:

➔ Matawan Regional High School is 1 of a few high schools partnered with BCC that offer an Early College Academy. ➔ Early exposure to college level content. ➔ Brookdale Community College Student Life Activities ➔ Students in the HECA@MRHS program are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities ➔ Most state colleges and universities in New Jersey accept all 64 college credits ➔ Student resources and support from both MRHS and Brookdale available for all HECA@MRHS students

Prospective Students:

➔ Current 8th graders who will be attending MRHS ➔ Students must have satisfactory attendance ➔ Student grades/Assessment Data and Academic Progress ➔ Student and parent interviews ➔Teacher recommendations ➔ Formal written student statement ➔ Completed application

ECA @ MRHS Course Sequence

9th - 12th Grades

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Algebra I / Geometry / Algebra II Algebra II / Pre-calc/ Calc H Math 131 Econ 105 English 1 English 121 & English 122 English 155 Environmental Science 105 Lab Biology Comp 129 History 135 Political Science 105 World Cultures Lab Chemistry Biology 111 English 235 or History 107 Spanish 101 (Semester 1) Fine Arts Speech 115 Sociology 101 Spanish 102 (Semester 2) Physical Education Physical Education Biology 105 Physical Education Spanish 3 / Entrepreneurship / Psychology / Journalism Lunch Psychology 208 Lunch / First Year Seminar (once a week) Lunch/Academic & Social Emotional Supports Academic & Social Emotional Supports Global & Cultural Awareness Course (Rutgers requirement) Total Credits: BCC: 64 MRHS: 145.5 *Brookdale Courses taught with MRHS Staff * Brookdale Classes taken at Brookdale

HECA@MRHS Estimated Cost of Tuition & Fees..

Tuition: $45.00 per credit, if taught by MRHS teacher $67.00 per credit, if taught by BCC teacher $135.00 per credit, if taken at BCC 9th Grade: 9 credits - $405 10th Grade: 9 credits - $405 11th Grade: 22 credits (9 credits at MRHS) - $2,160 12th Grade: 24 credits - $3,240

Total estimated cost of tuition $6,210

Student Support

➔ Summer Success Program/Technology Supports ➔ First Year Seminar Course ➔ Preparation for Accuplacer exam ➔ Counselor to work with all students/families in cohort ➔ Social/emotional counseling to foster student success ➔ Counseling/programs through community organizations ➔ Community YMCA “Y Achievers” program ➔ Support from Brookdale Community College and other Early College High Schools

2018-2019 Timeline

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• Jan. - MARSD BOE Approves/Supports moving forward with plan

➔ Feb.-Parent and student information night ➔ Feb./March - Press release / timeline for applications published (after BCC Trustee approve) ➔ Feb./March - Final development of application, rubrics, HECA@MRHS page ➔ March/April - MARSD 8th grade students/parents (attending MRHS) submit applications ➔ April/May - HECA@MRHS Selection Committee meets with students and parents for brief conversation (interview) ➔ May - Cohort #1 student names sent to BCC ➔ Aug.-Summer Success Program

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