Head Start Programs
"The Dual-credit Program provides a stimulating environment to help students succeed..."
Why wait to graduate Grade 12? High school students can work on dual-credit post-secondary courses or programs at a number of different institutions in BC. Dual-credit courses transition students from secondary school to the workplace while earning both high school graduation and post-secondary credits and/or certifications. What is Head Start? Students are enrolled as both post-secondary students and high school students as they participate in apprenticeship training and post-secondary courses, earning dual-credits that count towards both their high school diploma and their post-secondary diploma, degree or apprenticeship certification. Who it's for Students who need learning opportunities outside of high school and who would benefit from a college or apprenticeship experience. How it helps Students have the opportunity to: • Gain experience that will help them with their post-secondary education or apprenticeship • Get a head start on learning and training for their future careers • Have post-secondary tuition fees waived while enrolled in high school • Earn high school course credits towards graduation • Earn post-secondary credits towards a diploma or certificate Grade 11 and 12 secondary school graduation credits are earned concurrently with completion of dual-credit course work. For each 10 weeks of post-secondary course work successfully completed, students earn 8 equivalent secondary school graduation credits. Completion of a full program will earn students 32 secondary school credits. Entrance requirements Each program has its own specific academic entrance requirements, but in general students will need the following to be considered:
Registration Application forms can be picked up at the Career Centre. Due to the individual and specific nature of this program, it is recommended that students / parents speak directly with the Career Coordinator about current opportunities. |
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