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All С³óߣthe First Coast High School Early College Education Academy:
TENTATIVE FCHS Early College Course Progression
Early College Program Application
The application process for the Early College Program is managed by the С³óߣ Office of High School Acceleration Programs. Please visit their website for more information about the application process.Early College Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements
- 3.0 unweighted cumulative high school GPA and maintain a 2.0 college GPA
- Counselor approval for courses
- Post-secondary ready scores (see below)
- Students who earn one (1) or more final grade of D, F, FN, NA, or W in a dual enrollment course are not eligible for enrollment in dual enrollment courses the subsequent С³óߣ semester. This rule applies across all dual enrollment programs and partner institutions.
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Early College Dual Enrollment Continuation Criteria
- Alg 1 must be completed by July 30th, before 9th grade
- 3.0+ cumulative unweighted GPA by end of each semester of 9th grade
- Reading & Writing college-ready scores met by end of 9th grade
- SLS must be completed by end of first semester, 10th grade
- ​Math college-ready score in hand by April 1st, 10th grade
- Earn 9 FSCJ credit hours by end of 10th grade
Unwritten Rules of Early College
- Always contact your Early College coordinator the moment you realize there is an issue.
- Students need reliable & consistent access to a computer, printer, and the internet. This has to be more than what they can access on their phone.
- Make sure professors know your name & face by introducing yourself after the first class.
- Every course has a published syllabus. Find it. Print it. Follow it.
- Pay attention to the Professors’ Office Policies or contact methods.
- Attend every class, be early for class, & stay until the professor dismisses the class – EVERY CLASS – regardless of the attendance policy.
- Bring your textbook(s), notebook, and something to write with to every class.
- Take notes in your notebook (not your phone) every class.