Gateway to College

Early College High School

The Gateway that opens your door to college!Leadership Academy May 2011

Origins and Evolution of Gateway to College (GtC)

• Portland Community College created the GtC program in 2000

• Students complete their high school diploma requirements at community and technical colleges while simultaneously earning college credits

• Young people who had little chance of graduating from high school are achieving post-secondary success

• The GtC Replication Initiative was partially funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

• Since 2003, GtC has evolved from a single-site program into a national network of 30 colleges in 16 states

Our Educational Philosophy

All students who want to achieve in the college environment can, including students who have not experienced success in the K-12 system.

The Three “R’s” of Gateway

• Relationships:Connecting students with educators and other students in a focused academic setting

• Rigor:A program that is challenging and ambitious

• Relevance: Meaningful education that ties into career pathway

Successful GtC Candidates are: • California residents • 16-20 years of age.

• Credit Deficient - 170 credits or less

• Attendance challenges and/or low GPA (2.0 or lower)

• Potential of completing 2 years of college coursework and attainment of high school diploma before “aging out” (21yrs)

• Motivated and ready for the challenge of going to college

Rigor & RelevancePerformance Assessments& Orientation

Dedicate 2 years of college coursework

while working towards a high school diploma

• High School Diploma

• Credits toward AA Degree, Certificate, or Preparation for a transfer degree

Referral to program/school of best placement or Gateway-prep

Riverside Gateway to College Cohort

Foundation Semester

Flowchart

What is expected of students:• Have perfect attendance.

• Arrive at every class on time.• Come prepared to every class with proper materials.

• Complete all class and homework assignments.

• Maintain close contact with your teachers and your Student Resource Specialist.

• Provide own transportation• Attend each college term consecutively for 2 years (or by

age 21) until graduated from high school.

Yes! You can graduate!