Brunswick County Early College High School

What is Early College? How Does It Work? 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 $28,000.00 Scholarship 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, Science Olympiad, 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 these activities at another high school.

Who is an Early College Student? Seeks a challenge Appreciates financial support for college Looks for a personalized experience Wants to go to college but doesn’t see how to make that happen Holds oneself to a standard of excellence

High School Focus on Core Courses - Math, Science, English, Social Studies Taught by high school teachers Honors-level high school courses 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 Chromebook Initiative Seminar/Personalized learning plans Nightly Homework Dress for Success and Firebird Pride Day Clubs, Intramurals, Dances, Prom, Talent Shows, Quarterly Celebrations, Spirit Week, Competitions

College College courses are taught by BCC Instructors Students attend college classes with traditional college students College courses count for high school credit

College Pathways Associate in Science (AS) Associate in Arts (AA) Associate in Engineering (AE) 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? 2016 – 17 SY High School College Ready College 100% Graduation Rate 88.3% EOC CCR Rate “A” NC School Report Card High School 85 Associate Degrees 93% of College Classes Taken Earned Transferable Credit College earned by 59 students 100% Graduated with College Ready ACT Composite 24.3 ECHS 18.2 BCS 18.6 NC 21.0 US SAT 1181 ECHS 1066 BCS 1074 NC 1044 US College Going 90% College Bound

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? Make a full year commitment, both parent and student Make great attendance a priority 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 attends 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 5 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 7. Late or incomplete applications will not be processed by BCECHS

Early College High School Contact Information Early College High School 50 College Drive Bolivia, NC 28422 Phone 910.754.8565 Fax 910.754.8567 www.bcswan.net Success is our Tradition