Caldwell Early College

Grade Span:
Grades 9 - 12/13
Only entry point is 9^th grade

Credentials:
After five years enrollment:

High School Diploma

Opportunity to earn associates degree and/or college transferable credits


Tuition and Fees:
NO COST for students
Tuition and books at NO COST
(Education value estimated at approximately $7,000
on Community College level)

Prerequisites:
Complete Student Application
Commit for the duration of the
five-year program

Curriculum
High School Honors-level courses

College/University Prep Course of Study
College Coursework begins in the freshman year. Most community college credits will be transferable to any university within the North Carolina system.

Service Learning and Career Exploration
integrated into curriculum

Student Population:

Target a diverse population of students
representative of our county's freshmen

Emphasis on students who will be the first to graduate from college in their family
Mature students able to handle a collegiate setting and capable of managing college-level coursework.

Student Support:
On-site counselor, instructional facilitator,  and college liaison

College development coursework available for students

High School and Caldwell Community College adult advocates positioned to help students.

Extracurricular Activities:

Students may participate in sports at their district high school.

Clubs and other activities will be available at the Early College and CCC&TI-based on interest.