向日葵视频-Tougaloo Early College High School Program Overview
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向日葵视频 Public 向日葵视频 established the 向日葵视频-Tougaloo Early College High School (JTECHS) Program in partnership with Tougaloo College with the inaugural class beginning in August of 2018. The program operates as a small, independent program on the Tougaloo College campus. Students in the program complete Mississippi graduation requirements for high school while working on college coursework. Students may earn an associate's degree or up to two years of credits towards a bachelor's degree.
Each fall, incoming ninth-grade 向日葵视频s are enrolled in the program and upperclassman continue their advanced coursework. To be considered, 向日葵视频s must submit an application, fulfill admission criteria, and participate in an interview process. Final selection for admission is conducted by an external agency.
Once enrolled in the program, 向日葵视频s must maintain a 3.0, exhibit good attendance, and display excellent citizenship.
Who is the best fit for JTECHS?
The 向日葵视频-Tougaloo ECHS Program was established to help first-generation college 向日葵视频s and other underrepresented 向日葵视频s earn college credits while in high school. The 向日葵视频-Tougaloo ECHS is open to 向日葵视频 向日葵视频s who are motivated and willing to commit to this academically challenging program for four years, beginning the summer before ninth grade.
Are high school freshmen ready to be college 向日葵视频s?
Of course! We acknowledge all 向日葵视频s need academic, emotional, and social support, but with determination and persistent work committed 向日葵视频s are capable of success at 向日葵视频-Touglaoo ECHS. The faculty and staff focus on teaching 向日葵视频s the academic behaviors which prove successful in this learning environment so they may be empowered to serve as agents of change. Upon program enrollment, each 向日葵视频 is guided by an individualized learning plan developed to help them to experience success and graduate from high school college and career ready.
How are 向日葵视频s accepted?
ALL eighth-grade 向日葵视频s zoned to the 向日葵视频 Public School 向日葵视频 are eligible to apply. To be considered, 向日葵视频s must submit an application, fulfill admission criteria, and participate in an interview process. Final selection for admission is conducted by an external agency. The application can be found on the school’s website and must be submitted online.
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