Hemlock High School Early Middle College March 8

Hemlock High School Early Middle College March 8, 2021 HEMLOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Innovate - Collaborate - Educate A Community of Learners!

Hemlock High School EMC

What is Early Middle College? The high school EMC model provides students with the opportunity to receive a high school diploma while working towards an advanced certificate, an associate’s degree or up to 62 transferable credits. The model provides qualified students a tuition free option to begin college/career aspirations during their junior year of high school.

• Partnership with Delta College allowing student to complete college course on Hemlock’s campus for the 11 th and 12 th grade years. • All courses taken in the EMC program are transcribed as concurrent credit and count for both high school and college credit. • Our program is designed as a three year model with students completing their 3 rd/13 th year enrolled full time on Delta College’s campus.

• Students will have their official graduation delayed until the end of the 13 th year but are able to participate in all senior events and graduation ceremonies as normal during their 12 th grade year. • The cost of tuition and required books are covered for qualifying students who successfully complete their Delta courses. • Unsuccessful completion of a Delta course will result in the student being bill for the cost of tuition and books.

Application Process 1. Complete online admissions application on Delta’s website: (http: //www. delta. edu/admissions-aid/future-students/dual-enroll-earlycollege. html) 2. Complete and return the Delta College “Dual Enrollment Approval & Tuition Authorization Form” to the high school office. 3. Signed “Three-year Commitment” Form returned to the office. 4. Complete a short essay following these guidelines: • Type your essay (250 -500 words) on a separate sheet of paper • Sign you name and date your essay • Essay Topic: What is you motivation to join the Early Middle College Program and why should you be considered a candidate?

Eligibility • Initial eligibility into the Early College Program is determined by the ACCUPLACER Test (Level 4 in Reading & Writing) as administered by Delta College. • The Accuplacer exam can be taken virtually by signing up on Delta College’s website. • Grades, standardized test scores (i. e. PSAT), attendance, and discipline records may also be factors in determining eligibility.

What it looks like… HHSMEC – Year 1 Fall Semester Winter Semester Location English 11 A Algebra II A or Trigonometry A Science Elective A Government Elective EMC Course - Tuesday/Thursday English 11 B Algebra II B or Trigonometry B Science Elective B Economics Elective EMC Course - Tuesday/Thursday HHS HHS HHS – Face to Face (Planned) Fall Semester Winter Semester Location English 12 A Trig. A, Calculus A, or Math Elec. A Science Elective A 2 Electives EMC Course – Monday/Wed. /Friday English 12 B Trig. A, Calculus A, or Math Elec. A Science Elective B 2 Electives EMC Course - Monday/Wed. /Friday HHS HHS HHS – Face to Face, Blended, Online Fall Semester Winter Semester Location Delta College Courses – Min. 12 credits **** One Delta College Math Course**** Delta College Campus, Blended, Online HHSMEC – Year 2 HHSMEC – Year 3

Any Questions… EMC Program Information Delta College Guidance