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Students & Parents
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GBEC
MISSION STATEMENT
Grand Blanc Early College will establish high
standards, engaging academic experiences,
and post-secondary opportunities within a
supportive environment, resulting in high
levels of student achievement.
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BENEFITS OF GBEC
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Earn 48 transferable college credits
College classes taught at GBHS in 11th and 12th grade
Ease the transition from high school to college
Dedicated support staff to mentor students
Participants may be eligible for GBEC scholarship
Reduced financial burden
*Although UM-Flint credits are widely transferable, colleges and universities maintain their own credit transfer policies.
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FACTS ABOUT GBEC
• Commit to 3-year early college
• Student transportation required for grade 13
college courses
• Senior Activities with Class of 2018
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GBEC 11TH GRADE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
First Semester
CR
GB Class
HS
GB Class
HS
GB Class
HS
*GB Class (optional)
HS
UM-Flint FIN 269
3
Personal Finance
UM-Flint ART 130
3
Studio Survey/Materials & Methods
Second Semester
GB Class
GB Class
GB Class
*GB Class (optional)
UM-Flint ENG 11
College Rhetoric
UM-Flint HCR 20
Personal Health
CR
HS
HS
HS
HS
3
3
*Additional cost applies for the optional GB elective in grades 11 & 12.
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GBEC 12th GRADE
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
First Semester
GB Class
GB Class
GB Class
*GB Class (optional)
UM-Flint ENG 112
Critical Writing & Reading
UM-Flint HIS 114
20th Century World History
CR
HS
HS
HS
HS
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3
Second Semester
CR
GB Class
HS
GB Class
HS
GB Class
HS
*GB Class (optional)
HS
UM-Flint COM 210
3
Intro to Public Speaking
UM-Flint EHS 220
3
Building a Sustainable Community
*Additional cost applies for the optional GB elective in grades 11 & 12.
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GBEC 13th YEAR
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
First Semester
GB Government Online
UM-Flint UNV 100
**UM-Flint Electives
CR
HS
3
9
Second Semester
GB Economics Online
**UM-Flint Electives
CR
HS
12
**UM-Flint electives to be selected based on student’s intended major.
GBEC students are required to complete a math related course at UM-Flint in the 13th year.
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GBEC COST COMPARISON
Cost of 48 credits for a
Traditional UM-Flint student
$20,168
Cost of 48 credits for a
Grand Blanc Early College student
$1,394
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GBEC HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OPTIONS
Option 1
• 3 high school classes in 11th & 12th grade
• Estimated tuition & fees $1,394
Option 2
• 4 high school classes in 11th & 12th grade
• Estimated tuition & fees $3,154
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GBEC TEXTBOOKS &
COURSE FEES
• Textbooks are an additional cost
Rent | Purchase new | Purchase used
‒ 11th grade – estimated $270 - $620
‒ 12th grade – estimated $220 - $585
• Course fees are an additional cost
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GBEC PAYMENTS & DUE DATES
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Deposit
Balance
Payments are made to GBHS
Payment method
Due dates
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May 1, 2016 – $100 deposit
September 16, 2016 – 1st semester balance due
December 1, 2016 – 2nd semester balance due
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GBEC VOLUNTEER
REQUIREMENTS
• 100 hours of verified community
service.
• Or minimum 40 hours of verified
career exploration, internship, job
shadowing or clinical experience.
• Or a combination of the two that
equals 70+ hours.
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GBEC COLLEGE COURSES
• Course selection process
• How professors were selected
• Transferability
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STUDENT SUCCESS &
ACADEMIC ADVISING
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Support for students
‒ Orientation
‒ Academic Advising
‒ Tutoring
‒ Career Services
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Students will have access to
 Recreation Center
 University of Michigan Library system
(Ann Arbor, Flint and Dearborn campus as well as online)
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The Marian E. Wright Writing Center
Student Success Center
Academic Advising
Many UM-Flint student activities, clubs, etc.
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GBEC SCHOLARSHIP
• Eligible GBEC students who wish to
continue to pursue their undergraduate
degree immediately upon graduation
from the GBEC
• Competitive and merit-based.
• Eligibility based student’s academic
achievements.
• This scholarship is in addition to all merit
and scholar-based scholarships
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GBEC ACADEMIC CALENDAR
• Follow the UM-Flint calendar
• UM-Flint will honor Grand Blanc High School
Spring Break
• Key dates are outlined in the info packet
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HIGH SCHOOL VERSUS
COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS
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Amount of study time required
What is studying
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Reading the text
Studying your notes
Completing assignments
Utilizing multiple resources to improve your
understanding of materials
Repeat the above OFTEN
Actively seek knowledge and understanding
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Mr. Larry Nichols
UM-Flint, Management Lecturer
• What to expect in college courses
‒ Challenges
‒ Expectations
‒ Opportunities
• How to decide if this program is right for YOU
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GBEC PROGARM
QUALIFICATIONS
• Current GBHS sophomore
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Cumulative GPA 3.0+
Interest in post-secondary study
Ready for college rigor
Strong writing and reading skills
Favorable recommendation
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GBEC APPLICATION PROCESS
Submission Deadline – Tuesday, December 22, 2015
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Application form
Student essays
2 recommendation forms
Signed parent and student
agreement
Test scores, attendance and discipline records will be
pulled by the district and added to the completed
applications after submission for acceptance
consideration.
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GBEC SELECTION
PROCESS & TIME LINE
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Review application
Student interview
50 students selected
Notification of admission in late March 2016
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GBEC FAQ
Overcoming the greatest reservation – the 3 year
commitment/5th year of high school or 13th grade.
The HS experience remains the same, it’s just enhanced!
- Students can remain in sports, clubs and traditional HS activities
(grades 9-12).
- Students go to prom and walk for commencements.
- The final year of the program is on the college campus, plus 1 online
HS class. Students do not attend an extra year on the HS campus.
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GBEC FAQ
What the benefit of participating in GBEC instead
of graduating and attending college traditionally?
• 48 College Credits vs 24-30 College Credits (end of 2019)
• Dedicated College Support Staff & Guided Transition
• $20,168 Cost Savings (based on 3 HS courses & 48 college credits)
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GBEC FAQ
• GBEC Students will be considered incoming
freshman and eligible for scholarships.
• Most college funds can be used for early
college expenses.
• Students are not eligible
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