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E a r ly Co l l e g e P r o g r a m201 9-2 0 Ear ly Col leg e Par ticipa ntsCollaborating with High Schoolsto Enhance Student SuccessKankakee Community College

Ab ou t Ea rly Co lle gestudents to doKCC’s Early College Program allows selectedma and workdiploolschotwo things at once: earn your highCommunityakeeKanktoward a college degree by attendingof highyearrsenioorrCollege full-time during your junioschool.hightheirbyenschool. Program participants are chosAre you .gram“The KCC Early College Prolegecolahelps you adapt toe toablenvironment so you areandgo to a four-year universitydthrive, along with having a gooamount of college credit!”Academically ready for college?Able to work independently?Someone who takes initiative?Prepared to study? (Really study. Every day.)ut the semester?Ready to complete assignments throughoYes? Then read on!rtant. You shouldThe decision to begin college early is impois right for you.ramdecide along with your parents if this prog A jump start on college Coursework not offered!Program Strengthsin high school. Earn your high schooldiploma and complete acertificate, or a degreending if you enter program as a junior or senior) Discounted college tuition. Have an easier transition from high schoolto college. Experience a different setting compared toa traditional high school. Engage in challenging, more rigorous courses. Stay involved in highschool activities andsports, and/or join KCC clubs. Gain maturity and knowledge from higher-level coursework andthe diverse miat the same time (depeJeff erso n Caspary, 2019 -20x of students.Program considerationsy for thee otherwise qualified students may not be readence and pace of study required in college. There are many demands in college classes. Somindependpared to high school.com College offers a different social environmentextracurricular activities.ol College schedules may conflict with high school’s. You’ll follow the KCC calendar, not the high schoe A withdrawal, schedule change, or failing gradirements.could affect your high school graduation requAlso note:Being part of the Early College program2means you will start a permanent college transcript.

Enrollment Criteriairements. Consult your high school to seerequFollowing are KCC’s Early College Programrequirements. Entering 11th or 12th gradeif it has additionala 4.0 scale)(on Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5ge courses are taken Under age 19 as of Sept. 1 in the year which collendation Form withmme Complete and submit the Early College Recorequired documentationents Form withirem Complete the Early College Graduation Requhigh school guidance counselorlevels on placement tests Recommended achievement of college-readyn Complete the Early College Program orientatiodically throughout Meet with KCC and high school counselors periothe semesterAttend Early College Program workshopsC had to“I loved the program that KCing intooffer. I now feel confident goseniorcollege, and I got to spend my!”year of high school at collegeTh om as Gr ay, 2019-20 Maintain KCC academic eligibility Enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semesterand your high schoolance counselor to create an educational plansor Work with your Early College Program adviguidprior No discipline or attendance problems the yearto applicationlationsRegu Adhere to the KCC Code of Campus Affairs andPaying fortP ri ci la Ca rmo n a , 2019 -2 0he Early College ProgramOne of themopportunit ajor benefits to they for studEarly Collegenexpenseson potenti ts and their parents e Program is theally an en/guardiantire year os to savetuitionf college. Once you are accepted intopaymentthe Earlyfor the proCollege Pgram (tuitwill be atrogram,ion, fees,the discrebooks andtion of yosupplies)ur high sc You/youhool distrr parentsict.may be responot coverensible ford by the hadditionaigh schooschool col costsl district.unselor foConsult yr informatiour highon. You arenot eligible for Finagovernmencial Aidnt during(FAFSEarly Collbecause yege Progra A) through theou have nm participot compleGED.atited a highschool dip on,loma or“KCC’s Early College Program benable to savefitte time andmoney by ta ed me in several waywere verys. I wasking classehelpful givs here. Alling responThey are athsee staffs to any qlsouestions thdoors for m very kind and caringat I had. This proge and helperam opened me see cd manyollege in agreat way!”3

udentsGuidelines for Early College St25 students.– Classes can vary from 10 tossizessClats.”denstuelegar colYou will be considered “regulel of classrooms requirelevesamtheectexpFaculty willss participation – Many professor You’ll receive aClaryeveasyoumfroworkcussions.participation and quality ofparticipation in classroom dismeet classtoedectsemester outlining theirexpbetheofwillingYouinnt.other studensyllabus at the begtducconandns,questiosibility to understand anddeadlines, be prepared, askexpectations. It is your responainghavareyouIflts.yourselves as responsible adufollow these expectations.nce, it is youristaassnalitioadddneeoredifficult timeive your grade reportsr professor.Grades – Your high school will rec /GPA earned in theresponsibility to consult youGradesat the end of each semester.hwitctlydireboth youratenicmucome Program will be reflected onlegColCommunication – KCC willlyEar,desns regarding gra.you, not your parents/guardiahigh school and KCC transcriptareYoule.eduschrsecouandattendance, appointmentscessfully completein your education.Academic records – When you suc receive both highexpected to play an active roles, youEarly College Program classeattend alltoedectexparer grades become part ofYouYou–sdit.ortAttendance repool and college creschtheainobtstmuss, youript.class meetings. After each clayour permanent college transcform providedeancendatttheonurenatinstructor’s sigmissal or sanctionsmit the attendance formAcademic standards – You face disdeficient. Review theby KCC. Each week, you’ll subeancendattyeklweicallysubmitfrom KCC if you are academto your high school. Failure tofrom your highionactryRegulations section in thelinaandcipairsdisinAffultpusresCode of Camreports couldcollege catalog.school.regard Earlyto sickness or anotherstudent records – KCC policy is tots.” TheIf you can’t attend class duetoessAcceSom.sorfesKCC procollege studenreason, you must notify theCollege students as “regularl grade.finatheineancendinformation regarding youratteegivludprofessors inccollege is not allowed towithout your writtenance or progress to parentsaendmattfroingawhdrWit–ssnot discuss yourWithdrawing/Dropping a Clasion. In addition, faculty willoolmisschhperhigryouonstionlicamission.class may have serious impprogress without written perst first meet with themuyouaw,hdrwitTo.tiongraduaadvisor and fill out theuniversity – YouKCC Early College ProgramTransferring to another college or er plans intransfcorrect form.should plan classes with anyrepresentatives andonsissiadmhhigh school. mind. Consult witnthaepacrckequiahaseas possible to discuss theirClass Pace – Colleguniversity advisors as earlyth class ismaoolschhhigrsteme-seerring KCC credits.For example, a twolittle time for requirements and transfisreThee.legcolateresttaught in one semyoursons during class if you doDisabilities – At KCC, you must beds withhfaculty to stop and review leswittsdenStur,eveHow.entor were absate any special neenot understand the materialown advocate and communicing officedurphelgettoKCC Office oftsdenstufaculty do encourageCollege Program advisor andlyEarthee tutoring.ce of Disability Serviceshours. KCC also provides freDisability Services. KCC’s Offin or 504 andyour Individual Education Plaiewreveecanthrtotwoutaboions the college canHomework – You’ll need to study r in class. If you arediscuss services/accommodathouryeveforssclaofmight not receive theesidyou,hours outs means at KCCThie.rsvidhoupro45to30ansmetat your high school.enrolled in 15 credit hours, thasame services you receivedek.weheacstudying4

Program FAQsIs Early College just for studentsseeking abachelor’s degree?No, it is for students seekingbachelor’s degrees andoccupational degrees.What if I have already or plan to complete anAdvanced Placement (AP) and/orInternationalBaccalaureate (IB) exam?College foreign language admissions and graduationrequirements vary. It is yourresponsibility to verifyand fulfill the requirementsfor your selected college oruniversity.How is my Early Collegecourse schedule created?First, your course schedule willinclude KCC coursesthat fulfill high school requirements. Remaining courseswill be selected based on your educational goals withapproval from your high school counselor. You will beregistered for at least 12 credit hours (4 courses).You are responsible for informing KCC staff if an AP and/or an IB exam has or will becompleted. If you completedAdvanced Placement (AP) courses, your AP scorescould earn you college creditat KCC. For evaluationof AP credit, you must request an official report beCan I participate in high school actsent directly from the Collegivities,e Board to KCC. Advancedorganizations, and clubs?Placement and other colleges:Policies differ by college/Yes! You may participate inuniversity. You must requesthigh school activities,an official report be sentorganizations, or clubs as perdirectly from the College Boamitted by your high school.rd to each specific college/For sports, you must meet anduniversity for their review.maintain IHSA eligibilityrequirements as monitoredby the high school.Can I take Spanish 4 at KCC?Can I participate in KCC activities,organizations, and clubs?You may participate in KCCactivities, organizations andclubs; but not intercollegiatesports.201 9-2 0 Ear ly Col leg e Par ticipa ntsIt is recommended that youcomplete your fourth year ofSpanish at your high school.KCC typically does not offerIntermediate Spanish II (SPAN2524), which is equivalentto two semesters of Spanish4 in high school. If you havecompleted one year of highschool Spanish, you can takeElementary Spanish I & II (SPAN 1514 & SPAN 1524) atKCC.5

Program FAQs Continued.Due to FERPA regulations, KCCwill not provide academicinformation without your written permission.Can I participate in field trips that are part of thecollege course?Yes, but written parental permission must be obtained ifyou are under the age of 18.Does participating in the Early Collegeaffect status such as valedictorian, Programsalutatorian,class rank and/or scholarship opportunities?Your class rank could be affected, depending on theprocess of your high school.Consult your high schoolguidance counselor.Am I eligible to apply for KCC Scholarships?Yes. Applications are available Oct. 1 - May 1 for thefollowing academic year. More information is at:foundation.kcc.edu/scholarships.How do I request my KCC transcript?You can obtain an unofficialKCC transcript in StudentPlanning. An official KCC transcript may be requestedonline (National Student Clearinghouse), in person(Admissions and Registration counter), and by mail. Formore information transcripts@kcc.edu.phone 815-802-8527 or emailAs an Early College student, am Ia freshman ortransfer student when applying tocollege?Consult the selectedozzo, 2019 -2 0institution.Ashlyn Lane , 2019 -202 0Can my parent(s) request attendance and gradeinformation from KCC?N ic h o las Pa ns I’ve ever“One of the best decisionr!”made in the academic careeMore information: www.kcc.edu/earlycollegeProgram leadership:Laura Ryan, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services lryanryan@@kcckcc.e.edudu 815-802-85136