Caldwell Early College

A collaborative effort between the Caldwell County Schools and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute opens the doors of a new high school. The freshman class will concentrate in leadership, entrepreneurial skills and academic achievement that will culminate in a high school diploma and college Associate's Degree at the completion of a five-year commitment.

The goal of the Caldwell Early College High School (CECHS) admission process is to select and admit a diverse group of academically capable students who have a genuine interest in the pursuit of this unique and rigorous program. Applications and accompanying documentation of prospective applicants will be reviewed by the Admissions Team. All students will be evaluated based on specific admissions elements outlined and approved by the Department of Public Instruction and the New Schools Project. Considerations for admission include:

CECHS Applications: Well developed and insightful responses written by the student.
Diversity: Student population that closely reflects the diversity of Caldwell County
Characteristics: Leadership, potential, intellectual curiosity, need for non-traditional high school setting, evidence of maturity and self motivation, self-disciplined, ability to work with others, etc

Some of the features include:

Grade Span

Grades 9 - 13
Only entry point is rising 9th graders

Credentials

After five years' enrollment commitment:

High School Diploma
College Associates Degree

group of teenagers graduating

Tuition and Fees

$4 per course
Activity Fee up to $28 per semester
Tuition and books at no cost

Prerequisites

Score a Level III on middle school End of Grade test
Pass the computer proficiency test
Provide 3 recommendations and an essay
Interview before a selection team
Meet college requirements to enter college course work
Commit for the duration of the five-year program
Students must apply for admission in eigth grade

Extracurricular

Students may participate in sports at their district high school
Clubs and other activities will be available at the Caldwell Early College and CCC&TI-based on interest

Prospective Students Must

Score a Level III on middle school end of Grade test (Level II considered with counselor recommendation
Pass computer proficiency test
Provide three recommendations and an essay
Interview before a selection team
Meet college requirements to enter college coursework
Commit for the duration of the five-year program

Student Population

Target diverse population of students
Emphasis on students who will be the first to graduate from college in the family
Necessary for students to be mature enough to handle a collegiate setting and capable of managing college-level course work

Student Support

On-site counselor, instructional facilitation coordinator and college liaison

College development coursework available for students

High school and Caldwell Community College adult advocates positioned to help students

Curriculum

College/University Prep High SchoolCourse Study
Community College Associate's Degree Program of Study. College coursework begins in the freshman year. Most community college credits will be transferable to the universities within The North Carolina system
Community service and career exploration elements integration

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visit Caldwell County Schools