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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 Asmissions 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

For more information visit Caldwell Early College

visit Caldwell County Schools

 

 

 

Caldwell Campus
2855 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
828.726.2200

Driving Directions:
From I-40 in Hickory,NC
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Watauga Campus
PO Box 3318
Boone, North Carolina 28607
828.297.3811

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