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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
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