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If you are a high school administrator or teacher who wants to strengthen your school and challenge students, or a high school junior or senior who wants to get a jump start on college, consider the Early College Program at Lake Michigan College. By partnering with the College, teachers and administrators strengthen the academic program at their high school. Students get firsthand experience with a faster pace of study and increased academic rigor, and are able to make a smoother transition from high school to college.

Early College - Making More of High School
Did you know that during your junior and senior years of high school, you can:

  • Reduce the overall cost of college
  • Prepare for college by experiencing college-level courses
  • Earn college credit that will transfer
  • Better understand your real potential

The purpose of the Early College program is to increase the number of students who go on to college after high school by providing a college experience to which enriches their high school curriculum. The program connects career pathways and Tech Prep activities that assist students in the transition from secondary to post-secondary education.
 
How?
By taking direct credit and dual enrollment classes through Lake Michigan College. By taking LMC classes offered at your high school or at one of our campuses, you can make your junior and senior years more meaningful and get a jump start on college. The credits you earn in high school may also help you lighten your course load when you are in college full time, making your transition from high school to college go more smoothly.

Check with your guidance office or career and technical education director for more details.

Taking college courses while still in high school is also a great way to get first-hand experience as to what college work will be like.

But, what’s really great is that Early College direct credit and dual enrollment classes may count toward your high school graduation requirements while giving you a jump start on college. The key is to work closely with your high school counselor to make sure you choose the right classes.

Early College Benefits

Benefits for High School Students:
  • Obtain college credit that is recognized by colleges/universities coast to coast
  • Experience increased academic rigor and develop skills for college success
  • Demonstrate learning over an entire semester, not just on a single, high-stakes test
Benefits for High School Teachers:
  • Participate in discipline-specific, university-based professional development
  • Build collegial relationships with Lake Michigan College faculty and with other motivated high school teachers
  • Become re-energized
Benefits for High School Administrators:
  • Provide a high-quality option for providing opportunities for your students to earn college credit
  • Keep outstanding students on the high school campus
  • Professional development for Early College Adjunct Faculty
  • Raise academic standards in the school
 
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