Information Session2010-2011

“Where Excellence is the Norm”

What is a Learn and EarnEarly College? The Learn and Earn Initiative was introduced by former

governor Mike Easley to provide unique learning opportunities to all students, especially under prepared and under represented students.

Learn and Earn early college high schools are located on a community college or university campus.

Early Colleges allow students to take high school and college courses, tuition free.

Students who begin in an early college in ninth grade potentially graduate within 5 years with a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit or an associate degree.

Duplin Early College High School

Spring 2010

DECHS Mission

The mission of Duplin Early

College High School is to produce

college-ready students prepared for a globally competitive 21st Century.

What It Takes To Be A Parent Of A Successful DECHS Student

Involvement Attendance at conferences

Attendance at parent nights

PTO involvement

Flexibility

Open to change

Academic Support to Students

What Type Of Student Does It Take To Be Successful At Duplin Early College High

School?

Self-Motivated

Self-Disciplined

Reasonable Risk Taker

Adaptable/Flexible

Confident

Problem Solver

Team Player

Small, nurturing learning environment Diverse population Opportunity for a High School Diploma and 2 years of

FREE college education Support for every student to ensure student success

Tutoring Remediation and Acceleration Advisement (Counselor and College Liaison) Seminar

Benefits of Duplin Early College High School

DECHS Student Experience

Rigorous Course of Study

All students are prepared for college and life

College classes in the first year

Community Service

College Visits

College Programs

Field Trips

What is STEM Education?

★ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education offers to engage our children “in making sense of the world.”

STEM education moves from the traditional course selections of biology, chemistry and physics that was created by the Harvard Committee of Ten at the end of the 1800’s to a study that focuses on process.

STEM education means that students use the design process to understand concepts and then make use of them in novel situations.

5%

PROJECT BASED LEARNING

From: National Training Laboratories, Bethel Maine

Average Retention Rate

10%

20%

30%

75%

90%

From: National Training Laboratories, Bethel Maine

50%

Lecture

Reading

Audio-visual

Demonstration

Discussion group

Practice by doing

Teach others

Academic Plan

Future –Ready Core Graduation Requirements

English – 4 UnitsMath – 4 UnitsSocial Studies – 3 UnitsScience – 3 UnitsForeign Language – 2 Units Health/PE – 1 UnitArt - 1 UnitElectives – 10 Units

28 Units required for high school graduation.

“B” average or higher expected in all high school course work.

Dual credit college courses will be taken when possible.

Algebra I EOC

English I EOC

Biology EOC

Civics and Economics EOC

US History EOC

10th Grade Writing Test

Students who score below a level 3

are required to retest.

High School GraduationTesting Requirements

Associate in Arts Degree Requirements

English Composition – 6 semester hours Humanities/Fine Arts – 12 semester hours Social/Behavioral Sciences – 12 semester hours Natural Sciences – 8 semester hours Mathematics – 6 semester hours Physical Education – At least 2 semester hours ACA 115 - 1 credit hour Transfer Electives – 18 semester hours

Returning students with a GPA lower than 3.0 must take placement tests before enrolling in college classes.

64 semester hours required for Associate of Arts Degree with a “C” average or better mandatory in each course for college transfer credit.

Five Year PlanDuplin Early College High School

Associate in Arts Curriculum Guide High School Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 Fall 3 Spring 3 Fall 4 Spring 4 Fall 5 Spring 5

English (4 units)

English I English II English III* English IV*

Mathematics (4 units)

Integrated Math I

Integrated Math II

Integrated Math III

Integrated Math IV

Science (3 units)

Earth Science

Biology Chemistry

Social Studies (3 units)

World History

US History Civics

Other (14 units)

*Eng. The Future

*Freshman Seminar

Graduation Project

HS Elective HS Elective

HS Elective

College Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 Fall 3 Spring 3 Fall 4 Spring 4 Fall 5 Spring 5

English Composition

(6 sh)

English 111

(3sh)

English 112

(3sh)

Humanities/Fine Arts*

(12 sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Literature (3sh)

Social/Behavioral Sciences*

(12 sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Natural Sciences (8 sh)

Course (4sh)

Course (4sh)

Mathematics* (6 sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Other* (21 sh)

PED 110 (2sh)

ACA 115 (1sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Course (3sh)

Total (65 sh)

GRAND TOTAL: ________

Attendance

Well-mannered

The desire to learn

Flexibility

Time Management

Self-Advocacy, initiative

Goal Setting, achievement

Study Skills

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving (Analysis, evaluation, creation)

College Expectations

Extra Curricular Activities Beta Club

International Club

Student Government/PEP

State STEM Symposium

Film Club/Drama Club

Reaching Out/TRU

Empowering Women

Science Olympiad/YTC

Fall Festival/Spring Fling

El Matador

Prom

Student Experience

Other Important InformationCommunicating with instructors

College course material

School Calendar

Attendance policy changes

HS vs. JSCC

Excuse Notes

Community Service, Job Shadowing, Internships

Graduation Project

Online class expectations

Will the school provide bus transportation?

Will the school provide lunch?

Will there be a prom?

Will I have to apply to stay at DECHS every year?

Will DECHS students be allowed to play sports at the traditional high schools?

What are the school hours?

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Students/Parents complete handwritten application and submit to school counselor by March 7, 2011.

Application must include two teacher recommendation forms and required student/parent signatures.

2. School staff will request discipline and attendance records from current school.

3. Potential applicants will be contacted to schedule a personal interview with DECHS staff.

4. Final decisions made on acceptance/non-acceptance in April, 2011.

Application Process

Duplin Early College High School

Principal: Mr. Kevin Smith

Counselor: Mrs. Katie Kremer

(910) 296-1136

Contact Information

Duplin Early College High School

Spring 2011

Thank you for your time!