EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM (ECP)


Beginning in August 2025!!!

The Early College Program (ECP) is a unique program and partnership with Sierra College to allow students maximum exposure and opportunity to take college and/or career-based classes to further their academic and professional futures.  While there are three distinct “options” or strands within this program, there is a great deal of flexibility in terms of what students can take and access just by being a Maidu student.  Each of the programs is described below.

Career Pathways/Certificates Option

The Career Pathways/Certificates (CPC) option allows students to access specific career-interest-related courses and certificate programs while completing high school diploma requirements.  Many of these courses and programs fall within  Career Technical Education (CTE).  This option is for students who have goals within specific career/industry sectors, and credit requirements depend on the career pathway/certificate of choice.  


College General Education (CalGETC) Option

The College General Eduation (CalGETC) option is designed for students who have goals to attend a 4-year University after high school. This option allows students to take college general education courses while completing their high school diploma requirements.  The credit requirements in this option are dependent upon the number of CalGETC courses taken while enrolled in the program.


Associate of Arts (AA) Degree Option

The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree Option is designed for students who have goals of obtaining a general AA Degree while also completing their high school diploma requirements.  Credit requirements are fixed based on the number of credits required to earn an AA degree.

For more information about the ECP, including how to enroll in this exciting new program, please reach out to Mrs. Stevenson (Counselor) rstevenson@puhsd.k12.ca.us or Ms. Miller (Assistant Principal) kjmiller@puhsd.k12.ca.us