What is Stokes County Early College High School?
Stokes Early College High School is a joint program of the Stokes County School System and Forsyth Technical
Community College. Your child could have the opportunity to complete the requirements for a North Carolina high
school diploma and at the same time earn college credits that will lead to early completion of an Associate’s Degree.
Instead of attending a regular high school, students will take courses at the Stokes Center of Forsyth Technical
Community College. Transportation will be provided to students accepted into this innovative program. Tuition and
textbooks are free for college courses (certain associated fees may apply).
How will Stokes Early College High School be different from a traditional high school?
Small Classes. By design, Stokes Early College High School classes will be small, with enrollment limited to approximately
50 students per grade level from Grade 9 to Grade 13.
First Two Years of College Tuition-Free. Stokes Early College High School is designed as a five-year program to allow
students to complete all high school requirements and also complete the two-year Associate’s Degree. Student tuition
and textbook costs will be waived; however, there may be associated fees for which students/parents will be
responsible. Students who complete the program will receive their high school diploma and an Associate’s Degree in 4-5
years. With the Associate’s Degree they may be eligible to transfer to UNC system universities as Juniors. These
graduates will have completed their first two years of college with no tuition. **If students enter the Early College
program as 10th or 11th graders, they can stay 1 additional year beyond their original senior year to have the
opportunity to complete an Associate’s Degree.**
What degrees can Stokes Early College High School students earn?
Associate in Arts Degree.
Associate in Science Degree.
What kind of students will succeed in Early College? Early College is for students who are academically able to complete
an aggressive, rigorous course of study, and who are able to be successful in college level courses from Grade 9 forward.
Interested students must submit an application and supporting materials, take the Accuplacer/CPT through FTCC, and
will be chosen on the basis of academic and other criteria.
Will students earn college credits?
Students will be enrolled in both high school courses and community college courses. Students take dual enrollment
classes—courses that earn both high school and college credit— each year. In the third and fourth years, they will take
more college courses that earn college credit and are not typically offered in high schools. Students will be able to
receive an Associate’s Degree at the end of the 4th or 5th year. Forsyth Tech Community College summer school classes
may be required to complete degree program.
What is the application process for Stokes Early College High School?
Students interested in applying to Stokes Early College High School must:
Take the Accuplacer/CPT: The CPT or Accuplacer is a college readiness test that all students who apply to Forsyth Tech
must take in order to qualify for college transfer credit courses. There are four parts to the test: Reading
Comprehension, Sentence Skills, Arithmetic and Algebra. Current 9th and 10th graders who apply are required to Pass
ALL 4 parts. Applicants will be provided with a test prep resource (PLATO program) prior to test administration.
· Demonstrate grade-level proficiency on End of Grade (EOG) and End of Course (EOC) tests.
· Demonstrate readiness for college-level work. Access to computer/internet/Wi-Fi is strongly recommended.
· Have an acceptable school attendance and discipline history.
· Complete an application and submit an academic transcript.
.Grades will be reviewed to determine ability to succeed in college level coursework.
· Submit three recommendations from a:
o School Counselor (1)
o Teacher or Principal (1)
o Community Representative (not a relative) (1)
What information do students need to submit as part of the Early College application process?
1. Early College Application
2. Three recommendations (2 must be from teacher, principal or counselor, 1 from community member)
3. Transcripts from grades 8, 9, 10* (Guidance Counselor will send these)
4. Attendance Profile* (Guidance Counselor will send these)
5. Discipline Profile* (Guidance Counselor will send these)
6. Standardized Test and EOG/EOC test scores, percentile, and level* (Guidance Counselor will send these)
7. Accuplacer/CPT through Forsyth Tech
For more information, please contact the counselor at your school or:
Misti Holloway
Principal
Stokes Early College
336-593-5402
Kevie Ayers
Counselor
Stokes Early College
336-593-5402
Rhonda Moyer
College Liaison
HS Forsyth Tech
336-593-5402
misti.holloway@stokes.k12.nc.us
kevie.ayers@stokes.k12.nc.us rmoyer@forsythtech.edu
Ann Watts
Director of Operations
Stokes Center
336-593-5402
awatts@forsythtech.edu
STOKES EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
FALCONS 2015-2016 Application for Admission for UPPERCLASSMEN
Application and supplemental documents must be completed and returned to SECHS
Student’s Personal Data:
Student Name: _______________________________________ Student ID #: ____________________
Date of Birth: ________________ Social Security Number (Required by College): ________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________City: _______________ Zip: __________
Home Phone: ( ____ ) ____________________ Cell Phone: ( ____ ) ____________________
Parent/Guardian Email: _______________________________________________________
How did you hear about Stokes Early College High School? ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Student resides with:
___ Mother & Father ___ Mother Only ___ Mother & Stepfather
___ Father Only ___ Father & Stepmother ___ Guardian
___ Other (please specify) _______________________________________
Name(s) of the adults indicated above:
Mother/Female Guardian Name: _______________________________________
Father/Male Guardian Name: ________________________________________
Education Data:
Current School: ___________________________________________
High School to which you would otherwise be assigned: _______________________________
What career do you plan to pursue? _______________________________________________
What problems (personal, social, academic, or disciplinary) have you had in your school experiences? Be specific.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Do you consider yourself a mature candidate for the Stokes Early College High School Program? Why/why not? Defend your answer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Three References Required. One reference should be from your school principal, counselor, one from a teacher at your current
school, and one should be from someone who can speak to your character traits within the community (not a relative).
School Reference #1: _____________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________ Phone: ___________________
School Reference #2: _____________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Reference #3: Community Representative Name: _____________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Student Name: _______________________________________
Agreements and Assurance:
In signing below, applying students and their parent(s)/legal guardian(s) indicate that they understand the commitment
of effort and time required of students accepted into Stokes Early College High School. If accepted the applicant agrees
to abide by the rules and expectations set by Forsyth Technical Community College and the administrators and staff of
Stokes Early College High School. If at the end of the first year of high school I am unable or unwilling to continue
studies at Forsyth Technical Community College through the Early College Program, I will be reassigned to the high
school in my attendance (residential) zone. I understand that Stokes Early College High School students must adhere to
the policies of Forsyth Technical Community College and of Stokes Early College High School. By signing and submitting
this application, my parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and I understand that behavior or attendance problems will be sufficient
cause to be withdrawn from Stokes Early College High School, and the student will be reassigned to an alternate setting.
I also agree to the following:
· I understand that my commitment to Stokes Early College High School is for at least one full academic year. *Unless
administratively transferred back to residential high school.
· I expect to complete a two-year degree program while at Stokes Early College High School.
· I believe I am able to complete college level course work.
· I will maintain high academic and behavior standards
· I understand there are no athletic, band, or JROTC programs and only limited student/advisor formed clubs.
· I understand that the Stokes Early College High School will operate on a modified Stokes County Schools/Forsyth
Technical Community College Calendar.
· I understand that the Stokes Early College High School is structured as a Four or Five-Year Program in order to meet
both high school and Associate Degree requirements.
Student Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ____________
Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Signatures: ________________________________ Date: ________
Student Name: _______________________________________
To be completed by the Parent/Guardian:
All information given on this page is confidential and is needed for Federal/State reports.
Ethnic/Race Data (mark all that apply):
___ American Indian/Alaskan Native ___ Asian ___ Hispanic
___ African-American/Black ___ Hawaiian/Pacific Islander ___ White (non-Hispanic)
Education/Economic Data (Please check as appropriate for each parent/guardian):
Father’s Education:
___ Did not finish high school
___ Community, Technical, or Junior College
Graduate
___ High School Graduate
___ Four-year College Graduate
___ Trade or Business School Graduate
___ Graduate School Degree or Beyond
Mother’s Education:
___ Did not finish high school
___ Community, Technical, or Junior College
Graduate
___ High School Graduate
___ Four-year College Graduate
___ Trade or Business School Graduate
___ Graduate School Degree or Beyond
Family Income Level (Yearly Income):
___ Less than $15,000
___ $45,001-$60,000
___ $15,000-$30,000
___ $60,001-$75,000
___ $30,001-$45,000
___ Greater than $75,000
___ I choose not to disclose income information.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________
STOKES EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Application for Admission
Request for Reference –Principal/Teacher/Counselor
______________________________________________________________________
Under the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this applicant (if admitted and enrolled) will have access to the
information provided below unless he/she waives such access.
To be completed by Applicant:
1. Name of Applicant __________________________________________
2. Middle School ______________________________________________
3. (Optional) I hereby waive my right of access to the material recorded below.
___________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
________________________
Date
To be completed by Respondent: (Please place a check mark under the appropriate description)
Characteristic
Superior Above Average
Average
Below Average
Comments
Intellectual Ability
Writing Ability
Speaking Ability
Problem-Solving
Leadership Ability
Behavior
Interpersonal Skills
Motivation
Perseverance
Respect
Responsibility
I have known the applicant for approximately ______________ years.
In the capacity of______________________________________________________________________
In summary: Highly recommend ___ Recommend ___
Recommend with reservations ___
Do not recommend ___
Respondent’s signature: ___________________________ Title ___________________ Date_________
Name Printed or Typed:__________________________Address_______________________________________________________________
**To the Respondent: May we have your judgment of this candidate’s qualifications, and promise of the
candidate’s intellectual ability, motivation, respect, responsibility and capacity for rigor? (You may use the
back side of this sheet.) Please return this form to: School Counselor sealed in an envelope with reference’s
signature across seal.
STOKES EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Application for Admission
Request for Reference –Principal/Teacher/Counselor
______________________________________________________________________
Under the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this applicant (if admitted and enrolled) will have access to the
information provided below unless he/she waives such access.
To be completed by Applicant:
1. Name of Applicant __________________________________________
2. Middle School ______________________________________________
3. (Optional) I hereby waive my right of access to the material recorded below.
___________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
________________________
Date
To be completed by Respondent: (Please place a check mark under the appropriate description)
Characteristic
Superior Above Average
Average
Below Average
Comments
Intellectual Ability
Writing Ability
Speaking Ability
Problem-Solving
Leadership Ability
Behavior
Interpersonal Skills
Motivation
Perseverance
Respect
Responsibility
I have known the applicant for approximately ______________ years.
In the capacity of______________________________________________________________________
In summary: Highly recommend ___
Recommend ___
Recommend with reservations ___
Do not recommend ___
Respondent’s signature: ___________________________ Title ___________________ Date_________
Name Printed or Typed:__________________________Address________________________________________________________________
**To the Respondent: May we have your judgment of this candidate’s qualifications, and promise of the
candidate’s intellectual ability, motivation, respect, responsibility and capacity for rigor. (You may use the back
side of this sheet.) Please return this form to: School Counselor sealed in an envelope with reference’s
signature across seal.
STOKES EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Application for Admission
Request for Reference – Community Representative (not a relative)
______________________________________________________________________
Under the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this applicant (if admitted and enrolled) will have access to the
information provided below unless he/she waives such access.
To be completed by Applicant:
1. Name of Applicant __________________________________________
2. Middle School ______________________________________________
3. (Optional) I hereby waive my right of access to the material recorded below.
___________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
________________________
Date
To be completed by Respondent: (Please place a check mark under the appropriate description)
Characteristic
Superior Above Average
Average
Below Average
Comments
Intellectual Ability
Writing Ability
Speaking Ability
Problem-Solving
Leadership Ability
Behavior
Interpersonal Skills
Motivation
Perseverance
Respect
Responsibility
I have known the applicant for approximately ______________ years.
In the capacity of______________________________________________________________________
In summary: Highly recommend ___ Recommend ___
Recommend with reservations ___
Do not recommend ___
Respondent’s signature: ___________________________ Title ___________________ Date_________
Name Printed or Typed:__________________________Address________________________________________________________________
**To the Respondent: May we have your judgment of this candidate’s qualifications, and promise of the
candidate’s intellectual ability, motivation, respect, responsibility and capacity for rigor. (You may use the back
side of this sheet.) Please return this form to: School Counselor sealed in an envelope with reference’s
signature across seal.