EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM (ECCP) & START COLLEGE NOW (SCN)

Grades 9-12: ECCP (University of Wisconsin)

Grades 11-12: SCN (Wisconsin Technical Colleges)

The ECCP & SCN programs were established to allow students to enroll at an institution of higher education in Wisconsin to take courses that lead to credit toward high school graduation. Grades earned at a postsecondary institution will likely count in the high school GPA because the district pays for the courses in most cases. School policy does not permit a student who has participated in the ECCP/SCN to decide after the fact, and based on the result of the class, to reimburse the school district and not have the class count toward the school GPA calculation. ECCP/SCN students are responsible for their own transportation. Financial assistance is available to support transportation costs, if needed.  Students can only enroll in approved courses from MHS and cannot change their requested courses past the deadline.


Participating in ECCP/SCN may limit the number of courses a student can take at MHS. Applications are available online and from your counselor. If you wish to participate in the ECCP/SCN, discuss your plans with your school counselor. Students must complete the application and return it to their School Counselor by the state-mandated deadlines:

• October 1st for spring courses,

• February 1st for summer courses,

• March 1st for fall courses.


Prospective ECCP/SCN students are encouraged to register for a full schedule of MHS courses. Changes to your MHS schedule will be made upon enrollment in your ECCP/SCN course and as your schedule allows. Moreover, if your college course(s) conflict with your high school classes for more than 15 minutes, it is your responsibility to work out a solution with the respective teachers involved. It's important to note that the teacher may require you to be present for the majority of the MHS class, so please plan accordingly even if this means you drop your ECCP/SCN course.  Students must meet institutional entrance requirements and are only enrolled if there is space available in the requested course. Students may take a maximum of 18 credits.


If a student receives a failing grade or fails to complete an ECCP/SCN course for which the Board of Education has made payment, the Board of Education will request reimbursement from the student/family. If the student/family fails to provide reimbursement for the dropped or failed course(s) the student will no longer be eligible for participation in ECCP/SCN