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Frequently Asked QuestionsName of Test |
Reading |
English/Writing |
Math |
SAT |
440 |
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440 |
ACT |
18 |
17 |
19 |
CPT |
83 |
83 |
72 |
Where will classes be held?
Students start their day at their home high school with their first block class. They then travel to the DeLand campus of Daytona Beach College for their Early College classes.
What courses will be provided?
The courses for the standard Early College program are:
1st semester courses:
- English / ENC 1101– 3 semester hours (1 credit) or ENC 1102 – 3 semester hours (1 credit)
- Psychology / PSY 1012 – 3 semester hours (.5 credit)
- Intermediate Algebra / MAT 1033 – 4 semester hours (.5 credit) OR MAC 1105 – 3 semester hours (1.0 credit)
- Economics / ECO 2013 – 3 semester hours (.5 credit)
- Student Success / SLS 1122 – 3 semester hours (.5 credit)
2nd semester courses:
- English / ENC 1102 - 3 semester hours (1 credit)
- Humanities / HUM 2210 – 3 semester hours (.5 credit)
- College Algebra / MAC 1105 OR Statistics / STA 2023 – 3 semester hours (1 credit)
- American Government / POS 2041 – 3 semester hours (.5 credit)
- Speech / SPC 2600 – 3 semester hours (.5 credit)
**Students will have the opportunity to take additional dual enrolled courses once required pre-requisites have been met.
What will the schedule look like?
POSSIBLE SAMPLE SCHEDULE
TIME |
M/W/F |
TIME |
T/TH |
7:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
1st block at high school (1 credit/semester) |
7:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
1st block at high school |
Bus to DBC campus |
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10:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
College Course 1 |
10:00 – 12:00 |
College Course 4 |
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
College Course 2 |
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12:00 – 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. |
Study Hall |
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
Study Hall |
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. |
College Course 3 |
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Bus to high school |
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What is the cost of the program?
Early College is FREE to the student. The school district will provide for expenses including transportation and textbooks. Free or reduced lunches will be available for those students who qualify.
Can Early College students participate in home school activities?
Yes, Early College students will have the opportunity to participate in high school activities. Early College students will begin and end their school day on the high school campus. This will allow students to remain a part of their home high school and to easily participate in after-school activities.
How many college credits can be earned?
Students will have the opportunity to earn up to 30 college credits with a full year’s participation. Students who enter the program as juniors have the opportunity to earn their Associate of Arts degree (60 credits) prior to graduating from high school. Students who wish to complete their AA degree will need to take 1-2 summer courses between their junior and senior years.
Why should a student participate?
The Early College option allows students to:
- Get a head start on college by completing college credits while still in high school.
- Have the support of an on-site Volusia County teacher at the Early College site.
- Have free transportation to and from the college campus. Busses arrive at the college by 10:00 AM and return students to their home high school by 2:45 PM.
- Save approximately $2500 per year (estimated costs include college tuition and textbooks).
Will classes operate on the same calendar as the high school?
Yes, classes will operate on the Volusia County Schools calendar. Early College classes will begin the first day of high school each semester.
Who should I contact if I have more questions?
Kelly Amy – (386) 785-2229 or klamy@volusia.k12.fl.us
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