1. EARLY COLLEGE OVERVIEW OCTOBER 2013

2. DESIGN North Carolina New Schools Every student in NC graduates ready for college, careers and life. One size fits all does not work. Principles: Ready for College Promote Powerful Teaching and Learning Personalization Redefine Professionalism Purposeful Design Shared Leadership

3. DESIGN Rigorous and Relevant Honors Curriculum Personalized Learning Environment Technology, 1:1 schools High School Diploma Earn College Credit that will transfer to UNC system schools Commitment to Community Service WECHS-connected with Cape Fear Community College 4 or 5 years (Associates Degree) Take College Classes during 10-12 grade Isaac Bear-connected with UNCW 4 years (Avg. 40 hours of College Credit) Take College Classes during the 11 th and 12 grade years.

4. DESIGNED TO SERVE Students that want a non-traditional high school experience. First in family to go to college. Students statistically underrepresented in higher education - low income, first generation college completing, or racial/ethnic minority group. Students with High Academic Potential, but need a more personalized system of support.

5. NON-TRADITIONAL SCHEDULE Five Periods Smart Lunch Accountability Period/Academic Clubs PE partnership with UNCW Half-day Fridays Science Labs at UNCW

6. UNCW COURSE ENROLLMENT Predominantly Basic Studies curriculum 100, 200, and 300 level courses available Between 3 to 5 courses (approximately 10-15 credit hours) per student, per semester

7. COLLEGE SUCCESS AT UNCW 2013 Graduating Class 56 Graduates-averaged 40 college credits 23 First in family to go to college 51 Attending a 4 year university 3 Attending a 2 year university 2 Serving in the Military 16 Continuing at UNCW 47-Dean’s List 11-Chancellor Achievement Awards 3.188 mean GPA 45.69% GPA 3.5 or better 62.93% GPA 3.0 or better

8. LAUNCHING LEADERS Commitment to Community Service (50 hours) Leadership Development and Speaker Series Science Fair Projects Digital Portfolio Presentations Field Experiences

9. LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS Academically focused and willing to Read, Write, Think, and Talk in all classes. Proficient in reading and writing. Good Discipline. Good Attendance. Self-Motivated. Self-Advocacy and Good Work Ethic. Comfortable with Technology. Willingness to collaborate with others.

10. APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Students Contact School Counselor. Application Checklist-The counselor will begin collecting items for the Application Checklist. 2. Complete the Online Application by November 15, 2013; http://goo.gl/8oRi3T. The application includes a 250-300 word essay. http://goo.gl/8oRi3T 3. Counselor submits Application Checklists Data November 26, 2013. 4. Teacher Recommendations-Communicate with your four core 8th grade teachers (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) about completing a Teacher Recommendation Form. The School Counselor will send them an online form to complete the Teacher Recommendation. 4. Interviews-students will be offered the opportunity to interview based on selections from the application process. 5. Students will be notified of acceptance in February. Online Application

11. SUBMITTED BY COUNSELOR Grades (last year’s report card and this year’s grades to date). Attendance profile from 7 th grade and 8 th grade. Discipline profile from middle school. End-of-Grade Tests (7 th grade reading and math). If the student was not a NHCS student, please submit standardized achievement test scores for two years. Recommendation from a Counselor. IEP/504 identification ESL status STAE program Teacher Recommendations from 8 th grade teachers