- What is the JCEC?
- The Jackson County Early College (JCEC) program represents a significant addition to our education system here in Jackson County. This new option for high school students creates a pathway to begin their college degree as early as ninth grade, and earn up to an associate degree (60 credits) by the end of an additional year (year 13).
- Enrollment is open to ALL public schools! Visit the Application Process page, or email [email protected].
Benefits to Students
The JCEC program helps students find their way into post-secondary education working towards a certification, credential, skill set, or associate degree.- Earn credentials, certifications or even a degree through the addition of one year to your high school plan
- College credits accumulate sooner
- Six career pathway options and hundreds of major courses to choose from
- Partnerships with area colleges guarantee transferability of credits to four-year universities.
- Universal Entry/Universal Exit model: students can begin their college education as early as their freshman year, and stay all the way through year 13 to a 60 credit maximum.
- Students need to decide by September 15 of their junior year if they want to participate.
HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT POINTS FOR STUDENTS AT WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL!
1) PLEASE REVIEW EACH DOCUMENT LISTED BELOW
2) PLEASE USE THE APPLICATION CHECKLIST AND TURN IN ALL PAPERWORK TO YOUR COUNSELOR ALSO INCLUDING A PRINTED COPY OF YOUR EDP FROM XELLO WHEN APPLYING.
3) ALL DEADLINES MUST BE FOLLOWED
4) WE PAY $555.21 PER CLASS - ANYTHING THAT EXCEEDS THAT COST WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FAMILY INCLUDING TEXTBOOKS.
If a student takes a 3 credit course online there will be a remaining balance of appx $50. If a student takes a 4 credit class on campus the remaining balance would be appx $60. If a student takes a 4 credit course online the remaining balance will be appx $200. These remaining balances are the "course fees" in most situations. The course fee is significantly more expensive with online courses.
5) STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN THEIR DIPLOMA UNTIL GRADUATION OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
1) PLEASE REVIEW EACH DOCUMENT LISTED BELOW
2) PLEASE USE THE APPLICATION CHECKLIST AND TURN IN ALL PAPERWORK TO YOUR COUNSELOR ALSO INCLUDING A PRINTED COPY OF YOUR EDP FROM XELLO WHEN APPLYING.
3) ALL DEADLINES MUST BE FOLLOWED
4) WE PAY $555.21 PER CLASS - ANYTHING THAT EXCEEDS THAT COST WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FAMILY INCLUDING TEXTBOOKS.
If a student takes a 3 credit course online there will be a remaining balance of appx $50. If a student takes a 4 credit class on campus the remaining balance would be appx $60. If a student takes a 4 credit course online the remaining balance will be appx $200. These remaining balances are the "course fees" in most situations. The course fee is significantly more expensive with online courses.
5) STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN THEIR DIPLOMA UNTIL GRADUATION OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
JCEC WHS Policy | |
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STUDENT APPLICATION CHECK LIST | |
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FAST FACTS FOR PARENTS | |
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STUDENTS MUST KNOW | |
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PRE-APPLICATION DOCUMENT | |
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PARENT WAIVER DOCUMENT | |
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STEPS FOR APPLYING | |
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