Early College Academy

What is ECA?

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.

Step 1: Submit your Application - Applications are available in the CCRC (A-6)

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

ECA Application - (Please return to A-6)

For Class of 2027 - ECA Applications will open February 1st, 2024 are due February 23th, 2024 at 4:15pm. There are 30 spots.

For Class of 2026 - We will be adding an additional cohort of 30 students to start Fall 2024. This will be a two year cohort.

ECA Applications will open February 1st, 2024 and are due by February 23th, 2024 at 3:30pm

*We review applications in the order received. Applications need to be turned in directly to the Career Center (A-6) in order to be considered.

Step 2: Apply to VVC via the CCC Apply

VVC Dual Enrollment Workshop Dates

Information will be emailed to eligible students

Application Steps

1. Apply to VVC as a Student Enrolled in High School and College at the same time. You are NOT a first time Freshman!
  1. - Apply for Fall 2024 if you are taking Fall classes.
2. After 72 Hours you should receive an email from VVC with your student information.

1. 1. 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.
  2. Your welcome email will contain your VVC ID Number and your MyVVC Login information
  3. 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.

CCC Application Website

VVC Application Steps

Step 3: Attend the Student ECA Orientation with Parent/Guardian

Students who are approved to participate in ECA will receive an invitation email to the ECA Orientation. Orientation will take place April 2024.

Step 4: Submit your Dynamic Form - CCAP Dual Enrollment

Dynamic Form Steps

You will need your MyVVC login and VVC ID Number to access the Dynamic Form. That information was sent in your VVC Welcome email. ECA students have to complete a form each semester to enroll in the ECA classes.

You must complete a new Dual Enrollment Form each term you are enrolled at VVC.

BE VERY CAREFUL FILLING OUT THE FORM. If you list your parent/guardian email address incorrectly they will not receive the form. If they do not sign the form, then HHS will not get the form to sign!

Start Here: Use your MyVVC Login from your VVC Welcome Letter to initiate the form: Click Here for link to Student Form. If you encounter any issues accessing the form, don't hesitate to email for assistance.

Step 2: Add a parent email address to the form. (Their email address must be different than yours. The form will not send to them if the email is listed incorrectly).

Verify that you have Hesperia High School listed as your school and the CCAP Coordinator is Rebecca Rubio - rebecca.rubio@hesperiausd.org. We will not recieve your form if another high school is listed.

Step 3: Your parent or guardian will then create an account and log in to sign their part of the Dual Enrollment form. (They will need to create an account, and save their username and password.) After they create their account, they will need to log back in and then sign and SUBMIT the form.) Link to Create Parent Account Please ensure that the parent's account email matches the email address you listed on the form. If they haven't received it, you can visit the counseling office to get assistance with resending the form to their email. We do not receive your form until your parent signs it!!!!

Step 3: Once the form is completed and signed by your parent/guardian, it will be sent to CCAP Coordinator Rebecca Rubio for approval. Afterward, courses will be verified for students to be enrolled. The signed form will then be submitted to VVC Admissions.

Please remember that submitting this form is crucial for your enrollment at VVC, and you won't be able to complete the enrollment process without it.

VVC Dynamic Forms - CCAP Dual Enrollment Form

Step 5: Official Acceptance to ECA

Students who have completed all steps and are approved to participate in ECA will receive a welcome email with their class information.