Every student, regardless of background or skill level,
will achieve mastery and will demonstrate that they can succeed
in high school, in college, and in their chosen career.
No exceptions. No excuses.
Colorado Springs Name
Denver Name
Pursue a college degree and a high school diploma
at the same time!
FREEGraduate from high school with a college transcript.
College Prep Developmental Courses
College Prep High School Courses
College Courses
Associates Degree
CSEC Class of 2011123 graduates earned 5,265 college credit
hours.23 students received Associates Degrees.
I student received a Bachelor’s Degree
Options and Opportunities
Hybrid
27%134 students
College Prep
PPCC & UCCS
Off-Campus College
CSEC/CTUOn-
CampusCollege
36%180 students
CTUOff-Campus
College2%
10 students
34%171 students
66 %330 students
Full Time Part Time
Course Load
A full college prep schedule
orAt least 7 college credit
hours
1 or 2 college prep coursesor
3-6 college credit hours
Tuition voucher
$4200/year$2100/semester
$2100/year$1050/semester
Transcript Full CSEC courses onlyDiploma / Graduatio
n Ceremony
Yes No
Course of Study
CSEC graduation requirements and student
success planGoals of private or
homeschool
Dual Enrollmen
tNo Must be enrolled in private
or homeschool
Every CSEC student gets alaptop to use 24/7
during the school year.
Bus transportation is available.
Breakfast and lunch served daily in CSEC’s
cafeteria.
Colleges of Study
College of ASPIRE Studies
Goal: Baccalaureate (4-year) Degree
Subject to HEAR Standards
College of ASCENT StudiesGoal: Associates Degree of Arts & Science
College of EMERGENT StudiesGoal: Associates Degree of Applied
ScienceAssociates Degree of General Studies
Career Technical Ed (CTE)
ASPIRE
ASCENT
EMERGENT
English 4 4 4
Math 4 4 3
Science 3 3 2
Social Science 3 3 2
Academic & Career Planning 1 1 1
Foreign Language 2 1 0
PE/Health 0 0 1
Academic Electives 3 4 7Academic Electives: any courses required for degree or program being pursued.
High School Graduation
RequirementsASPIRE ASCENT EMERGENT
Summa Cum Laude (with highest praise)
20 high school credits + 60 credit hours or more or an Associate’s Degree or higher
Magna Cum Laude (with great praise)
20 high school credits + 30 or more college semester hours
Cum Laude (with praise)
20 high school credits (Must have administrative approval)
Diplomas
030 060 A 060 B 090 A 090B English Comp I
English & Reading (taken concurrently)
030 060 A 060 B 090 A 090B 099A 099BColleg
eAlgeb
ra
Math
College Prep ProgramDesigned to get students college-ready
quickly and efficiently!
Algebra I Algebra II
Geometry integrated into each level. Applied Geometry offered separately.
College Courses On CSEC’s Campus…
….are taken during normal high school hours.
….are comprised of CSEC high school aged students only
…are taught by CSEC-hired college professors.
…earn 1 full year of weighted high school credit.
…earn credit on a Colorado Technical University transcript.
…are FREE---no extra fees!
165+ Associate Degrees available to CSEC students
Accounting Applied Technology
Criminal Justice Studies
Electronics Engineering Technology Business
Graphic Design
Information Systems
….and more!!
Business Administration Chemistry Communication Computer Science Culinary Arts Dental Assisting English Geology Geography History Humanities Interior Design Journalism Literature
Mathematics Music Nursing Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Radio and Television Sociology Theatre
….and more!!
• Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC)
• University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS)
• GT Pathways credits guaranteed to transfer to other Colorado State Colleges
• College transcript
• FREE tuition and textbooks
• New students--with administrative approval only
• Recommended for juniors and seniors only
• College Credit Hours:1 = .5 high school credit2-3 = 1 high school credit4 = 1.5 high school credits5 = 2 high school credits
Off-Campus College Opportunities
2011-12 Enrollment
• Accepted approximately 600 new and returning students for 2011-12
• Approximately 250 new students were accepted
• 300-student capacity in College Prep program
• Enrollment is first come first served.When capacity is reached, a waiting list will be created.Waiting list order will be determined by completed packets.Waiting list students will be accepted as space is available in the appropriate classes or programs.
Accuplacer Testing Process
InitialAccuplacer
Test
DiagnosticTest
• Strongly recommended for students who test at the 030 level.
Study• Resource list provided
RetakeAccuplacer
Test
College Prep Summer Program
Post Secondary Readiness Guarantee
Upon graduation CSEC students will be ready
for college level courses without remediation.
CSEC’s Budget for College Tuition, Fees and Textbooks
350,200 2007-8559,500 2008-9705,440 2009-10849,720 2010-11933,224 2011-12
5-year Total $3,398,084
Refer-A-Friend
$100
Tell your friends about CSEC and if they enroll and stay enrolled through
first semester, we will give you $100!
Fill out the Refer-A-Friend Form before October 1.
955-4675
www.csec914.org
Or come see us in the Enrollment Office, Room 255
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