Transcript Birch Run Early College

Birch Run Early College
“PROVIDING OUR STUDENTS WITH THE
OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A DELTA COLLEGE
DEGREE WHILE STILL ENROLLED IN
CLASSES AT BIRCH RUN HIGH SCHOOL”
Introductions
Delta College:
Emily Clement, Articulation/Strategic Partnerships
www.delta.edu
Birch Run High School:
David Bush, Superintendent
Mike Baszler, Principal
Amie Beuthin, Counselor
Pete Duley, Counselor
Birch Run Early College
 Eligible students are current 10th grade students that
have initially qualified through the COMPASS Test
(Reading & Writing). COMPASS Math – Winter 2016.
 Program begins at the start of a student’s 11th grade year.
 Students commit to an additional year (2017-18).
 Students take BRHS courses and Delta College courses
concurrently during their 3rd, 4th, and 5th years.
Birch Run Early College
Five Year Plan
Year 1 – Freshman Year. All BRHS Courses.
Year 2 – Sophomore Year. All BRHS Courses.
Year 3 – Junior Year. BRHS and Delta Courses. (2015-16)
Year 4 – Senior Year. BRHS and Delta Courses. Students
participate in commencement activities. (2016 – 17)
Year 5 – BRHS and Delta Courses. Students earn BRHS diploma
and Delta College Associate Degree in Arts if all
requirements are met. (2017-18)
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How are credits earned?
1. Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
a. Taught by BRHS faculty.
b. Two courses totaling 7 credits.
c. Biology & Government
(Scheduled for the 5th year)
d. Test fee (~$90 per test) is student
responsibility.
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AP Test Qualifying Scores
1. AP Test scores range from 1 – 5 (5 being the highest).
2. Students must achieve a minimum score of 3 in
order to receive Delta College credit.
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How are credits earned?
2. Delta College Courses.
a. Taught by Delta College professors at Birch
Run Early College building!
b. Tuition covered by Birch Run Area Schools.
c. Book costs are the responsibility of the
student.
d. Potential of up to 55 credits.
Birch Run Early College
 “Old School” way of earning an Associate Degree
Four years of high school
+
Two years of college
6 Years of education
~$6500 in tuition
Birch Run Early College
 “New School” way of earning an Associate Degree
Four years of high school/college
+
One additional year of high school/college
5 Years of education
$0 Tuition!
 Enroll now for your $6500 scholarship!
Birch Run Early College
6 Years and ~$6500 tuition
OR
5 Years and $0 tuition!
Birch Run Early College
 Tuition is covered by Birch Run Area Schools.
 Early College students will participate in
Commencement with their Graduation Class of 2017.
 Following the 5th year (grade 13), students who have
met all BRHS and Delta College requirements, will
earn a high school diploma and a two year Associate
of Arts degree!
Birch Run Early College
 Benefits
 Earn up to a two-year Associate Degree tuition free!
 Transition between high school and college life is done
with support from Birch Run High School resources.
(i.e. books, applications, local scholarships, etc.)
 Potential open campus lunch for students enrolled in
BREC.
 Renovated classrooms solely dedicated to this program.
 Eliminate costly and time-consuming travel.
 Students can participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities until the end of their 12th grade year.
 Delta College student status and privileges.
Selection Criteria
 COMPASS scores
 Credit status
 G.P.A.
 Teacher Recommendation
 EXPLORE/PLAN scores
 Attendance & behavior
 Essay
Birch Run Early College
Application, essay, and
commitment form due to
your counselor by Monday,
March 2, 2015.