BENEFITS/OPPORTUNITIES OF EARLY COLLEGE

Early College Campus Experience

WHY EARLY COLLEGE AT WESTERN? College-level coursework in high school has been

traditionally available only to academically advanced students.

Earning college credits motivates struggling students, thereby increasing their interest in and access to post-secondary education as well as their chances of completing college.

Young people from middle-class and wealthy families are almost five times more likely to earn a two or four year college degree than those from low income families.

EARLY COLLEGE IS NOT

An accelerated High School Diploma

An opportunity to avoid High School Classes

An Easy “A”

An Elitist Program for only the “smart”

EARLY COLLEGE IS….. A bold approach, based on the principle that

academic rigor, combined with the opportunity to save time and money, is a powerful motivator for students to work hard and meet serious intellectual challenges. Early college high schools blend high school and college in a rigorous yet supportive program, compressing the time it takes to complete a high school diploma and the first two years of college.

EARLY COLLEGE IS….. A comprehensive approach to high-

quality dual enrollment A system of coordinated student

supports An opportunity to earn high school

course credit for performance in selected college courses

PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS

JCTC Jefferson Community and Technical College, based in Louisville, is the

largest of 16 colleges forming the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. A public, comprehensive, postsecondary institution, Jefferson is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

With about 15,000 students, 6 campuses, multiple other sites and an extensive eLearning program, Jefferson is the region’s second largest college or university. However, students will find a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere with faculty and staff who care about their success.

Choose from among 70+ programs and more than 300 degree, diploma and certificate options, while taking advantage of smaller class sizes, an extensive support system and convenient locations.

THE C. E. AND S. FOUNDATION, INC. CE&S identifies, funds, and nurtures projects and organizations in the

fields of higher education, international cooperation, and improvements to the urban environment that meaningfully enhance the living conditions or prospects of identifiable people. The Foundation is also dedicated to fostering philanthropic spirit and nonprofit management expertise.

The Foundation was formed in 1984 as a private, non-operating family foundation. It is managed by a single director (non-family), an Investment Committee, and a Grants Committee.

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the Foundation has assets in the range of $40 million. Since its formation, the Foundation and its founders have distributed grants totaling approximately $55 million. In 2003, the Foundation approved over $2.2 million in grant awards.

THE JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION The James Graham Brown Foundation, Inc. was established under a

trust agreement in 1943 and formally incorporated in 1954.

James Graham Brown was a lumberman, horseman, and entrepreneur. The majority of his wealth was made in the timber industry in several southern states including Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.

He died in 1969 with no heirs leaving the bulk of his estate to the Foundation. His estate at the time of his death was valued at an estimated $80 million.

Since 1954, the Foundation has awarded over 2,700 grants totaling approximately $462,816,066.

TOGETHERThey developed a goal of creating academic reform by creating the most comprehensive Dual Enrollment Program in the State of Kentucky. Their efforts forged a new vision of College Readiness, the Early College at Western High School. This program allows our students greater opportunities to complete college credit in high school, increases their level of college readiness, and expands college knowledge and opportunities to every student.

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT COLLEGE SUCCESS?

WHAT DO WE KNOW? The more credits college students earn in

their first year of college, the more likely they are to complete. Earning 20 credits is an important milestone

Passing certain gate-keeping courses (college math and first-year writing) is related to success.

Combining basic skills with student life skills appears to increase likelihood of success.

WHAT DO WE KNOW (CONT.) Non-delayed entry, continuous

enrollment and full-time enrollment are all related to college success.

Course withdrawal/repeats have negative effects.

Comprehensive, well-supported, support service have positive effects on student success.

BENEFITS WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL

BENEFITS OF EARLY COLLEGE Helps bridge the gap between high school and

college Expectations of college High school teacher VS college professor Time management

High school and college faculty collaboration allows for more rigorous coursework in HS

As a graduate of EC you’ll possess the motivation and skills needed to pursue ongoing academic, occupational and personal growth.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EC STUDENTS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL

EARLY COLLEGE STATISTICS* In 2012, nearly 90% of EC graduates

enrolled in college. In 2012, EC students passed 91.2% of

college courses taken. EC students earn an average of 2.9 GPA

in college

*Statistics based on Woodrow Wilson Network

BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL Head start on course work for Degrees Scholarship Opportunities from JCTC Access to the ULTRA Program A high school transcript that will make

all colleges want you!

WORKING HARD FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

THREE FOCUS AREAS

College Readiness

Advisory

Support Resourc

es

STUDENT CHALLENGES

Inherent Cognitive Skills:

Subject Mastery Overall

Organization Identifying and

Organizing Information

Supportive Resources

Program DesignTechnology

College Resour

ces

Course Plannin

g

Tracking Student

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StaffBridge Progra

msTutoring

Counseling

Advisory

Helping Students Succeed

ENSURING COLLEGE READINESSFaculty Commitments: Collaborative Professional Development Professional Learning Communities Faculty Mentors for Early College Staff Monthly Teacher Advisory Meetings Vertical Alignment PD Syllabi Approval

ENSURING COLLEGE READINESSStudent Support Commitments: Adequate Study Hall Time Three Week Progress Reports Regular Attendance Checks First Year Experience Course Friday Seminar Faculty Mentoring Student Tutoring****Plus all available collegiate resources available through JCTC.