1. CRESTWOOD Secondary Campus
Early College Entrance Opportunities

3. “Accountability plans
must show how states will implement academic standards aligned to help students stay on track for success in college and the workplace”

4. “...ensure students from all backgrounds have an equal footing”

5. Future Ready PA Index Goal: “The NEW SPP”
Create more holistic indicators (of success) and broader measures.

6. Future Ready PA Index Simplest Terms: “The NEW SPP”
“…measured by more than test scores.”

7. Future Ready PA Index Big Picture: “The NEW SPP”
Crestwood continues to align with PA Initiatives because we BOTH want to increase emphasis on student access to a variety of post-secondary opportunities.

8. “(so that students) take a more focused approach to earning degrees and credentials.”

9. Success in the New Economy Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D.

10. Young Scholars

11. Young Scholars CORE Classes Seniors Only
Kings College or Wilkes University
Attendance
GPA –based upon Class Rank
Application – CSD and college
Currently 45% Seniors based on one measure stringent criteria GPA. And these are not available to Jr’s- not any more.
CORE Classes

12. Wilkes University – Gateway Scholars Program
$80/credit or $240/class
On Campus
$922/credit or $2976/c;ass
Regular Tuition

13. Kings College – Young Scholars Program
$60/credit or $180/class
On Campus
$583/credit or $1749/class
Regular Tuition

14. Early College

15. Early College Career Oriented Options Juniors and Seniors
Luzerne County Community College
Career Interests – Electives not offered at CSD only
Attendance
GPA
Application – CSD and college
Early College – new- why? Talk about JR’s and the second semester probability.
Career Oriented Options

16. Luzerne County Community College

17. Early College Program Cost
$64/credit or $192/class
$15 EC course fee
Total cost = $207/class
On Campus
$125/credit or $375/class
Regular Tuition

18. Frequently Asked Questions……?
What are the requirements for acceptance into the programs?
Will the program continue from year to year?
How many classes can a student take?
Will classes transfer to other colleges?

19. DUAL ADMISSION PROGRAMS
TRANSFERABILITY
DUAL ADMISSION PROGRAMS

20. FAQ …. Continued. Are there scholarships?
Who is responsible for transportation to college?
What types of courses are available at college?
Will CSD grant credit for classes at college?

21. FAQ …. Continued. What could a M-W-F student schedule look like?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:00 – 8:50 AM
Class college
9:05 – 10:00 AM
Class college
Return to CHS by 11AM for 5th period lunch
On CHS Campus

22. FAQ …. Continued.
What could a Tuesday-Thursday student schedule look like?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
On CHS campus
8:00 – 9:20 AM
Class at college
Return to CHS for 5th period lunch

23. Application process to apply Timelines Expectations
So, what‘s next ….?
Application process to apply
Timelines
Expectations

24. Questions from the audience?