early college overview october 2013. design north carolina new schools every student in nc graduates...
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DESIGN• North Carolina New Schools
• Every student in NC graduates ready for college, careers and life.
• One size fits all does not work.
• Principles:
• Ready for College• Promote Powerful Teaching and Learning• Personalization• Redefine Professionalism• Purposeful Design• Shared Leadership
DESIGN• Rigorous and Relevant Honors Curriculum
• Personalized Learning Environment
• Technology, 1:1 schools
• High School Diploma
• Earn College Credit that will transfer to UNC system schools
• Commitment to Community Service
WECHS-connected with Cape Fear Community College
• 4 or 5 years (Associates Degree)
• Take College Classes during 10-12 grade
Isaac Bear-connected with UNCW
• 4 years (Avg. 40 hours of College Credit)
• Take College Classes during the 11th and 12 grade years.
DESIGNED TO SERVE• Students that want a non-traditional high school
experience.
• First in family to go to college.
• Students statistically underrepresented in higher education - low income, first generation college completing, or racial/ethnic minority group.
• Students with High Academic Potential, but need a more personalized system of support.
NON-TRADITIONAL SCHEDULE
Five Periods
Smart Lunch
Accountability Period/Academic Clubs
PE partnership with UNCW
Half-day Fridays
Science Labs at UNCW
UNCW COURSE ENROLLMENT Predominantly Basic Studies curriculum 100, 200, and 300 level courses available Between 3 to 5 courses (approximately 10-15 credit
hours) per student, per semester
COLLEGE SUCCESS AT UNCW2013 Graduating Class
56 Graduates-averaged 40 college credits
23 First in family to go to college
51 Attending a 4 year university
3 Attending a 2 year university
2 Serving in the Military
16 Continuing at UNCW
47-Dean’s List
11-Chancellor Achievement Awards
3.188 mean GPA
45.69% GPA 3.5 or better
62.93% GPA 3.0 or better
LAUNCHING LEADERS
Commitment to Community Service (50 hours)
Leadership Development and Speaker Series
Science Fair Projects
Digital Portfolio Presentations
Field Experiences
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS
Academically focused and willing to Read, Write, Think, and Talk in all classes.
Proficient in reading and writing.
Good Discipline.
Good Attendance.
Self-Motivated.
Self-Advocacy and Good Work Ethic.
Comfortable with Technology.
Willingness to collaborate with others.
APPLICATION PROCESS1. Students Contact School Counselor. Application Checklist-The
counselor will begin collecting items for the Application Checklist.
2. Complete the Online Application by November 15, 2013; http://
goo.gl/8oRi3T. The application includes a 250-300 word essay.
3. Counselor submits Application Checklists Data November 26, 2013.
4. Teacher Recommendations-Communicate with your four core 8th grade teachers (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) about completing a Teacher Recommendation Form. The School Counselor will send them an online form to complete the Teacher Recommendation.
4. Interviews-students will be offered the opportunity to interview based on selections from the application process.
5. Students will be notified of acceptance in February. Online Application
SUBMITTED BY COUNSELOR• Grades (last year’s report card and this year’s grades to date).
• Attendance profile from 7th grade and 8th grade.
• Discipline profile from middle school.
• End-of-Grade Tests (7th grade reading and math). If the student was not a NHCS student, please submit standardized achievement test scores for two years.
• Recommendation from a Counselor.
• IEP/504 identification
• ESL status
• STAE program
• Teacher Recommendations from 8th grade teachers