1. Brunswick County Early College High School

2. 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, 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)

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Early College High School
Contact Information
Early College High School
50 College Drive
Bolivia, NC 28422
Phone Fax
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