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Open the door to success . . .
The College in High School program is designed to encourage all students that post-secondary success can be theirs. It is not only for the extra-ordinary student, but also for the clever high school student who is more capable then they might realize. This program opens doors for so many students whether it be setting a bar for them for the first time, giving an opportunity to low income families who might not otherwise be able to take that first financial step towards a post-secondary education, or to arm those students who know what direction they wish to travel - with the right road map to achieve their goals.
The College in High School program falls under the umbrella of Governor Rendell’s Project 720.
Project 720, which received its name after consideration of how many days a student will spend in high school from the first day of their freshman year to their high school graduation, was signed into action in 2005. The overall goal of this multi-faceted initiative is to create a more rigorous environment along with a more challenging curriculum thus creating a more seamless post-secondary transition.
CHS Highlights
- Grant program, which if your school district has been awarded monies, can disburse the funds to cover tuition, books, fees, and even transportation.
- If your district has not been awarded monies to date, Central Penn in conjunction with PDE can help you as you prepare the application due on February 15, 2008 ( http://www.project720.org/content/view/36/117/ ).
- Central Penn is able to offer courses at a significantly reduced tuition rate with NO application fee or any additional fees for parking, technology labs, etc.
- The program is open to all eligible second term juniors and all seniors.
- After the application process is completed and a student is accepted into the program they can take a maximum of 2 class or 6 credits per term.
- All 100 and 200 level course selections that do not require a prerequisite are open to the Central Penn, College in High School student.
- Some courses that do require a prerequisite can be taken as part of the overall cohesive CHS program. The College in High School Coordinator will serve as the academic advisor and can assist in this element.
- Over a potential 6 terms, a student can graduate high school with their diploma and up to 36 transferable college credits.
Central Pennsylvania College’s mission is to provide an education that prepares its students and graduates to obtain employment in their chosen field, continue their education, and are contributing members of society.
For additional information, please contact Bobbi Landis, College in High School Coordinator, at 717-728-2325 or bobbilandis@centralpenn.edu
