Early College
at
Georgia State University
Tene Davis, PhD., Associate Director
Kalisha Woods, EPY Doctoral Student, GRA
Cedrick Dortch, EPY Doctoral Student, GRA
Georgia State University
Presentation Guide
• Introduction to GSU Early College
• Early College Process and
Programming
• Guiding Research
• Questions/Comments
High School Setting
• Urban Communities
• Carver Early College High School &
Washington High School (Early College
Program)
• Grades 9-12 Model
Carver Early College High School
and Washington High School
• Carver EC opened its doors with
100 ninth graders with the goal
of enrolling 100% of each class
2005-2006
into an Early College program.
Academic Year
• Most of the students in the
Junior class were enrolled in the
Early College program at the
2007-2008
partnering university.
Academic Year
• Washington EC opened its doors with 66
ninth graders.
• A College Readiness course was
2009-2010
implemented at the high school with the
Academic Year assistance of the partnering university.
2011-2012
Academic Year
2011-2012
Academic Year
• 8 students of the Junior class were
enrolled in the Early College program at
the partnering university.
• Washington EC transformed into an Early
College program.
Carver Early College High School and Washington
High School
2012-2013 Academic Year
136 Students enrolled at partnering university
School A- 114 Students
School B- 22 Students
2013-2014 Academic Year
126 Students enrolled at partnering university
School A- 88-91 Students
School B- 38-35 Students
2014-2015 Academic Year
100 Students enrolled at partnering university
School A- 75 Students
School B- 25 Students
Early College Student
Progression
Seniors at ECHS/Program
*Option to enroll in Honors and AP courses
Juniors at ECHS/Program
*Option to enroll in Honors and AP courses
Sophomore Students at ECHS/Program
Summer Enrichment Requirement
Rising Seniors enter GSU as first time students
pending 2.75 GPA in CPC at ECHS.
Continuing Seniors return to GSU during
Fall/Spring semester pending 2.0 GPA at GSU
and successful evaluation of Continuing
Students Form
Returning Seniors may return to GSU Fall or
Spring semester pending 3.25 GPA at ECHS.
Rising Juniors enter GSU as first time students
pending 2.75 GPA in CPC at EC.
Continuing Juniors return to GSU during Spring
semester pending 2.0 GPA at GSU during Fall
semester and successful evaluation of Continuing
Students Form.
*Option to enroll in Honors and AP courses
Freshmen Students entering
ECHS/Program
School B: College Readiness Course
Summer Enrichment Eligibility
*Option to enroll in Honors and AP courses
*Many GSU EC students may also have CPC
requirements such as Arts, PE, and Economics to be
fulfilled at the high school site while enrolled at GSU.
Early College Programming
Academic Success Strategies
(GSU)
Incorporate program components that
support the academic achievement of
Early College students taking classes
at GSU.
Academic Success Strategies
(GSU)
• Involve ECHS teachers and counselors and the
GSU Early College Coordinator in academic
advising.
• Register students for classes in clusters.
• Develop an effective tutorial program for Early
College students taking college courses.
Preparing Students for College
Culture (GSU)
Incorporate program components that
support the Early College students’
transition from High School to college
culture.
Preparing Students for College
Culture (GSU)
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Early College Summer Enrichment for
rising sophomores and juniors.
Touch-in sessions lead by coaches
who:
– track students’ progress.
– provide guidance related to
academic success.
– career/professional development.
Preparing Students for College
Culture (GSU)
• ECHS Freshmen participate in a College
Readiness course at their high school.
• Building connections with student organizations
at GSU.
– (e.g., JumpStart, Softer Touch, LASSO).
• Supplemental Groups for social development
and skill building.
– (e.g., Girls Who Code, Direct Focus Youth, Critical
Media Literacy, I.C.ME).
Citizenship and Leadership
Development (GSU)
Incorporate program components
which prepare students for active
participation in the increasingly global
community.
Citizenship and Leadership
Development (GSU)
• Service participation.
– e.g., reading to Pre-K students, sandwich making for
homeless shelter, clothing and school supplies.
• Study abroad program.
• Strategic partners.
– e.g. Education for a Better America, AT&T, Junior
Achievement, The White House Initiative on Educational
Excellence for African Americans, Heart Healthy Coalition
of Fulton County, Woodson Primary School.
College Preparation Strategies
(GSU)
Mandatory checkpoints and tasks in
the EC Program structure aimed at
preparing students for the college
application and entry process.
College Preparation Strategies
(GSU)
Touch-In Support
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College searches
Scholarship searches
Financial aid
What-if analysis
Professional Luncheon Series
ECHS and University Partnership
• Teacher,
counselor &
adviser
support.
Students
• Touch-in
sessions.
• Study coaches.
• Community
service.
• Study abroad.
• Academic
resources.
• EC Council
meetings.
GSU
ECHS/Program
• Choosing college courses.
• Partnering with parents.
• Partnering with university staff
(Instructors, etc).
Alumni Support
Provide additional transition support to former
Early College students beginning their traditional
college tenure at GSU.
Formal Support
• Monthly lunches
• Support group
• Professional development
Informal Support
• Academic advisement
• Financial aid advisement
• Social support
Research
Support
Services
Mindset
Strong Leadership
Caring Teachers
Extracurricular
Activities/Academic
Curriculum
Parental and
Community
Involvement
Contact Information
Associate Director- Tene Davis, Ph.D. tdavis134@gsu.edu
Early College Liaison- Kalisha Woods- kwoods9@student.gsu.edu
Early College Liaison- Cedrick Dortch- cdortch1@student.gsu.edu
Office: 404-413-8074