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If you are interested in participating in the Early College Program and would like to know what courses are being offered, please contact Dr. Yamashiro via email at rick.yamashiro@k12.hi.us and keep an eye out for announcements through your emails and our main Google Classroom.
If you are interested in participating in the Early College Program and would like to know what courses are being offered, please contact Dr. Yamashiro via email at rick.yamashiro@k12.hi.us and keep an eye out for announcements through your emails and our main Google Classroom.
The Early College Program allows high school students to enroll in college courses on their high school campus. Students who take early college courses are taught by professors/college instructors. Successful completion of the college course(s) may receive both high school and college credit.
How to Apply for Early College Classes
How to Apply for Early College Classes
Early College Application.mp4Early College FAQ
Early College FAQ
Q: What are Early College classes worth?
Q: What are Early College classes worth?
A: Most are worth 3 College Credits and 1 Dual High School Credit
A: Most are worth 3 College Credits and 1 Dual High School Credit
Q: Where are the classes?
Q: Where are the classes?
A: Most are virtual online asynchronous or synchronous 1 to 2 times per week after school.
A: Most are virtual online asynchronous or synchronous 1 to 2 times per week after school.
Q: How many classes can I take?
Q: How many classes can I take?
A: If it's your first time, it is recommended that you try 1 and see if you like it, then increase. It is very important not to take too many and overwhelm yourself.
A: If it's your first time, it is recommended that you try 1 and see if you like it, then increase. It is very important not to take too many and overwhelm yourself.
Q: Is it free?
Q: Is it free?
A: Campbell pays for the cost of the class as long as you pass it. If you don't pass it, it will be an obligation, don't worry though, over 95% of those who take EC pass and earn the credits. Students are responsible to pay for any books or supplies.
A: Campbell pays for the cost of the class as long as you pass it. If you don't pass it, it will be an obligation, don't worry though, over 95% of those who take EC pass and earn the credits. Students are responsible to pay for any books or supplies.
Q: Will it help my GPA?
Q: Will it help my GPA?
A: Some of the courses are on a 5 point scale. Most importantly, this will begin your college GPA.
A: Some of the courses are on a 5 point scale. Most importantly, this will begin your college GPA.
Q: How do I apply?
Q: How do I apply?
Q: What colleges do you go through?
Q: What colleges do you go through?
A: University of Hawaii West Oahu, Leeward Community College, and Windward Community College
A: University of Hawaii West Oahu, Leeward Community College, and Windward Community College
Q: How will my credit transfer to other colleges?
Q: How will my credit transfer to other colleges?
A: If you will be in the UH system, it's their credit, if you will be attending another school, it is recommended that you contact that school to determine how it will transfer. Many colleges now have credit transfer portals that can let you know how the credit will transfer.
A: If you will be in the UH system, it's their credit, if you will be attending another school, it is recommended that you contact that school to determine how it will transfer. Many colleges now have credit transfer portals that can let you know how the credit will transfer.
Q: What do I input for the graduation date in the Starter Application?
A: Just pick a random date in May of your graduation year, since graduation dates are not finalized yet. Usually, it is safe to pick the second Saturday.
Q: What type of classes would be considered a high school requirement credit and on the other hand, a high school elective? (on the Dual Credit application)
A: Like regular high school classes, some are required, common core classes, while the others are electives. Early College courses typically fall under those same categories based on what the class is. For example, English 100 would be a high school requirement, while Intro to Digital Art would be a high school elective.
Q: How do I select the early college classes I want to take after filling out the starter application?
A: You can select your classes on the Dual Credit application that is sent via email after contacting Dr. Yamashiro.
Q: On average, how long is one early college class in terms of a semester?
A: Depending on the class, some classes can be as short as 4 weeks. Spring and fall semesters typically run for 3-4 months, or 15-17 weeks. Summer semester classes can be 5 weeks or 16 weeks depending on the class.
Q: Would I be able to earn credit prior to graduation?
A: As long as you are passing the class, it will count towards your graduation. If you are taking spring courses during the year of graduation, it will not be apart of your final transcript/GPA, but it will count towards your college GPA.
Q: For the applications, do I put my school email or personal email?
A: Put your personal email.
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