High School Partnerships

学术 Initiatives Org Chart

博彩网站 offers various programs to help high school students earn college credits while in high school and get ahead on their educational journey. 的 maximum number of credits students can take varies by program, and eligibility is dependent on their high school of attendance and grade level. For clarity between programs please see the organizational chart above and overview of programs below.

Partnerships

Early 大学

Early 大学 designated programs through the State of Massachusetts provide students with the opportunity to access college level coursework, while also gaining exposure to career pathways. 信贷s earned through early college programs are 免费的 to students.

Eligibility: 学生s in grades 9-12 enrolled at Veritas Prep Charter School, or Commerce Family of Schools which includes High School of Commerce, Discovery High School, Springfield Honors Academy, Rise Academy, and Emergence Academy
成本: 免费的
结果: earn college credits and gain experience in career pathway
Maximum 信贷s: students have the opportunity to earn a minimum of 12 credits, or up to 60 credits
资助: State of Massachusetts Early 大学 Initiative 
导演: Melanie Laurin
联系人: earlycollege@henxing.net

Career Connections Academy

Career Connections Academy is a 免费的 program that gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credits while gaining experience in to high-demand industries.

Eligibility: 二年级学生, 初级, and senior year students attending Veritas Prep Charter High School and West Springfield High School are eligible to apply.
成本: 免费的
结果: earn college credits and gain experience in career pathway
Maximum 信贷s: approximately one-third of an associate's degree (or more)
资助: Executive Office of Education
导演: Wesley Carter
联系人: whcarter2301@henxing.net

Innovation Pathways

Eligibility: students attending Agawam High School, Phoenix Charter Academy, Springfield Conservatory of the Arts, or West Springfield High School
成本: 免费的
结果: Complete specific career-focused courses, earn at least 6 transferable college courses, and gain a high-quality industry relevant internship, or complete a capstone project prior to graduation
Maximum 信贷s: 学生s typically earn up to 12 college credits with high achieving students earning as many as 36 credits.
资助: MA Executive Office of Education
联系人: please contact your school admin or guidance department

Perkins Linkages

Eligibility: Chapter 74 Vocational and Technical High Schools; Putnam, Westfield Tech, CTEC, Chicopee Comp, 探路者, Smith Vocational/Agricultural, Holyoke High (Dean 校园), and Tantasqua
成本: Books and supplies for students in dual enrollment
结果: Ease the transition to college from high school through Dual enrollment; Program visits; 放置 testing at high school; Articulated credits for high school work
Maximum 信贷s:  Dual Enrollment, up to 3 courses (one 初级 year and two senior year); Articulated credits vary by program
资助: 卡尔维. Perkins Grant
导演: Pamela Westmoreland
联系人: pjwestmoreland@henxing.net

大学现在 Dual Enrollment

大学现在 is a dual enrollment program that allows 初级s and seniors attending Springfield Public Schools or Springfield Public Charter Schools to enroll in one "tuition 免费的", credit bearing course per semester in the full Fall and Spring semesters. Courses offered through this program are Massachusetts Transfer Block courses.

Eligibility: Junior or senior year students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.0, attending Springfield Public Schools or Springfield Public Charter Schools
成本: books, online book fees, lab fees, or any charges outside of tuition
结果: earn college credits
Maximum 信贷s: one course per semester (full Fall and Spring semesters only)
资助: 博彩网站 Funded
导演: Melanie Laurin
联系人: collegenow@henxing.net

Gateway to 大学

Gateway to 大学 supports students who have faced challenges in traditional high school settings by enabling them to complete their graduation requirements in our college-based program while simultaneously earning college credits. 

Eligibility: high school students, aged 16 to 20, residing in Springfield, MA who have encountered difficulties in traditional high school environments
成本: 免费的
结果: earn a high school diploma and college credits
Maximum 信贷s:
varies depending on student's remaining high school course requirements, ranging from 3 to 42 credits
资助: Springfield Public Schools
导演: Katara Robinson
联系人: gateway@henxing.net

Want a partnership with your school?

If you are a potential student or family member please consult your guidance department or the appropriate contact listed above.