The Early College Academy (ECA) is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for your student to complete college-level courses while in high school. In collaboration with Victor Valley College (VVC), Hesperia High School (HHS) has designed this program to help HHS students get a head start on their college education by taking college classes during the regular school day.
Students who are a part of ECA are a part of a cohort. It is designed as a 3 year program with students starting in 10th grade and continuing into their Junior and Senior year.
The program is free with absolutely no cost to students. Students can potentially earn up to 40 college credits during the three years. Most college credit earned through the program can be applied toward earning an AA/AS degree at VVC or be transferred to a university.
*We review applications in the order received. Applications need to be turned in directly to the counseling office (A-7) in order to be considered.
ECA Eligibility Requirements
Must have 2.5 GPA or higher
Must be in good academic standing
Must be in good disciplinary standing
Must have good attendance
Apply to VVC as a Student Enrolled in High School and College at the same time. You are NOT a first time Freshman!
Apply for Fall 2025 if you are taking Fall classes.
Apply Here: https://www.opencccapply.net/gateway/apply?cccMisCode=991
Make sure Hesperia High School is listed as your high school
After 2-3 Days you should receive an email from VVC with your student information. Do not delete this email
If you had previously applied to VVC for Dual Enrollment or Early College Academy or for CTE Class Articulation you may not receive another email. You would have received the email the first time you applied.
Your welcome email will contain your VVC ID Number and your MyVVC Login information
If you previously applied to VVC and do not know your VVC ID number please email rebecca.rubio@hesperiausd.org
*Students who have an active VVC ID number (meaning you are currently taking a VVC class and plan to take one again the following semester DO NOT have to reapply to VVC. You must reapply to VVC if you have not be actively taking VVC classes as your ID Number is inactive.
The process for Dual Enrollment has changed. There are two forms to complete. Please make sure that you have both forms completed.
Keep in mind that you need to complete a new Dual Enrollment Form for each term you are enrolled at VVC. Starting Spring 2025 all students must have the NEW parent form completed. This form must only be completed 1 time. Moving forward students whose parents previously filled out the parent form will not have to get it signed again. If a parent wishes to revoke their approval for future semesters they will need to contact VVC admissions.
To ensure a smooth process, please carefully follow these steps:
Step 1: ACCESS DUAL ENROLLMENT FORM: DUAL ENROLLMENT FORM (THIS FORM MUST BE DONE EVERY SEMESTER YOU TAKE A CLASS)
Retrieve your MyVVC login and VVC ID Number from your VVC Welcome email. This information is essential for accessing the Dynamic Form.
Keep in mind that you need to complete a new Dual Enrollment Form for each term you are enrolled at VVC.
Indication Type of Dual Enrollment: CCAP Dual Enrollment
Add Courses: Add the term and courses you plan to take
Verify the following information: When filling out the form: Your name and VVC email address should auto-populate and cannot be changed. Make sure to check your VVC email daily when taking college courses. Enter your VVC ID number (not your HHS student number) carefully. It may auto-populate but double-check its accuracy. Provide your own cell phone number. Input the specific term you are applying for and the course(s) you are requesting.
Add your parent/guardian's name and email address with great care. Ensure their email address is different from yours, as the form will not be sent to them if it's listed incorrectly.
Verify that the CCAP Coordinator's name and email address, Rebecca Rubio (Rebecca.Rubio@hesperiausd.org), are listed. This information should auto-populate.
Hit the "Submit" button to send the form.
Step 2: COMPLETE PARENT AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT: PARENT AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT
(This form only needs to be done 1 time. If your parent has previously authorized Spring 2025 courses for you to take you do not need to recomplete this form)
Student will need to initiate form from MYVVC account and add parent information.
Your parent/guardian will receive an email from Dynamic Forms onc the student has submitted the form.
The parent will need to create an account using the email address you listed on the form, save their username and password, log back in, sign, and SUBMIT the form. If they are having trouble accessing the email to set up their own account. They can create an account using this link here PLEASE NOTE - the parent email listed in this form must be the same email used for their account creation on NextGen Dynamic Forms. PLEASE NOTE - the parent email listed in this form must be the same email used for their account creation on NextGen Dynamic Forms.
Students who have completed all steps and are approved to participate in ECA will receive a welcome email with their class information.