EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY ECA AT NEW KENT ECA

EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY (ECA) AT NEW KENT

ECA OVERVIEW Students can earn an Associate's Degree in two years through dual enrollment classes taken at RCC and NKHS. Students earn 61 credits that meet general education requirements. Students challenged in a rigorous program with supports from RCC and New Kent HS.

ECA PROGRAM GOALS Introduce students to the experience of college studies in a supportive environment. Encourage high school students to attend college by creating a seamless transition from high school to college. Provide an opportunity for high school students to earn an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree, at low cost.

TENTATIVE ECA PATHWAY Summer Session Grade 11 - Fall - RCC Grade 11 - Spring Summer Session Grade 12 - Fall - RCC SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 Credit Math 154 Math 245 DE Quantitative DE Statistics Reasoning 3 Credits ITE 119 Information Literacy 3 Credits DE English 111 Alternate Days DE College Composition 1 3 Credits Health or PE 1 or 2 Credit DE English 112 Humanities Alternate Days 3 Credit DE College Composition II 3 Credits General Elective 3 credits or Math 167 DE Pre-Cal w/ Trig 5 credits General Elective 3 credits or Math 263 DE Calculus 4 Credits DE English 251 World Literature I 3 Credits Alternate Days DE English 210 Advanced Composition 3 Credits Alternate Days AP US History - Alternate Days Full Year 6 Credits (must earn (3 or better on AP Exam) AP Government - Alternate Days-Full Year 3 Credits (must earn (3 or better on AP Exam) Economics/Perso nal Finance AP Biology or AP Chemistry Full Year Alternate Days 8 Credits (must earn 3 or better on AP Exam) 4 Credits Grade 12 - Spring 6 Credits 20 Credits AP Biology or AP Chemistry Full Year Alternate Days 8 Credits (3 or better on AP Exam) or two General Electives 6 credits 4 or 5 Credits 6 or 8 Credits 15 -18 Credits

STEPS TO ECA Students apply for admission to ECA by: Discussing with their HS Counselor Completing ECA Application Completing Dual Enrollment Application for RCC Qualifying scores with Virginia Placement Test, PSAT, SAT or ACT

What are the advantages to taking dual enrolled courses? • Saves time and money • May shorten the time to college degree completion • Gives students early exposure to the academic rigors of a college level course • Student is both a high school student and enrolled in college as well (dual enrolled) • College credit is earned at the same time as high school credit • College courses are taught at the college level • Credit earned for many dual enrolled courses may be applied toward a degree or certificate once the student in enrolled in college • Transfer applicable college credit to most 4 -year colleges and universities in Virginia (check the VCCS Transfer Guide on the universities’ website)

BENEFITS STARTING AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE Allows students to complete their first two years of college, typically general education courses. Small classes and opportunities to develop relationships with instructors and advisors. Save time and money Transferable to four year schools. Offers degrees, certificates, career study certificates and workforce training.

RCC CAMPUSES AND OFF CAMPUS SITES Glenns Campus 804 -758 -6700 King George Site 540 -775 -0087 New Kent Site 804 -557 -2959 Warsaw Campus 804 -333 -6700 Kilmarnock Site - Workforce Center - 804 -435 -8970

CONTACT INFORMATION Mr. Hutt Williams College Recruiter & Dual Enrollment Advisor High School Career Coach Supervisor (GHS & LHS) 804 -333 -6744 hwilliams@rappahannock. edu or recruiter@rappahannock. edu https: //www. rappahannock. edu/academics/dual-enrollment