About.... Fendale High School Early College

The EC program offers personalized, college preparatory courses targeted for first generation college and minority students. The learning goals of EC include intensive work in reading, writing, and problem solving; WASL and college access preparation; and achievement of college level competency by junior year in at least two academic areas. Once EC students have reached college proficiency, they are encouraged to enroll in courses that generate college credit. The EC program offers students curricula that are multi-cultural, project-based, and community focused. Tutoring and mentoring opportunities are available for EC students, as they engage in special projects, prepare for the WASL standards, and undertake increasingly challenging coursework. Interested students are encouraged to apply for the EC program as early as 8 th grade. Middle school students who have participated in pre-EC courses at Vista and Horizon Middle Schools are particularly encouraged to continue their involvement in the EC program at Ferndale High School. Minimal EC entrance qualifications include teacher recommendation, course placement, achievement on standardized tests, and the student’s commitment to the goals of the program. Parental support of the EC program goals and involvement in EC community activities are essential. For more information, please see your counselor.

Criteria For Application

• First-generation college and/or free & reduced lunch
• Placement in Freshman English or Freshman Honors English recommended
• Placement in Integrated Math (or higher) recommended
• Counselor recommendation
• Parental approval
• Completed application
• Downloaded application (WORD or PDF)