early college credit program/start college now

The 2017 Wisconsin ACT 59 eliminated the Course Options and Youth Options Program and created the Early College Credit and Start College Now Programs

Early College Credit Program

The Early College Credit Program (ECCP) allows Wisconsin public and private high school students in grade 9-12, to take one or more courses at the University of Wisconsin System, a tribally controlled college, or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education for college credit. Students may take classes that are beyond the scope and sequence offered at their high school. The program opens the door to greater learning opportunities for students who are considering a variety of careers, wishing to begin college early, or wanting to expand their coursework above what their high school is able to provide. Students are able to take classes during the Fall, Spring, and/or summer semesters; however, students are only allowed to accumulate 18 credits total. In addition, ECCP classes are included in a student's cumulative GPA.

Start College Now Program

Start College Now Program allows Wisconsin Public and private high school students in grade 11 and 12, to take one or more courses at a technical college for credit. The program opens the door to greater learning opportunities for students who are considering a technical career, wishing to begin their career training early, and/or preparing to enter the world of work after high school. Students are able to take classes during the Fall and/or Spring semesters and there is no state policy limiting the number of credits. Start College Now classes are included in a student's cumulative GPA.

Early College Credit Program and Start College Now Deadlines and Policies

The ECCP and Start College Now Program allows Sauk Prairie High School Students to take classes at area Universities or Colleges. Once classes are approved by the School Board, Sauk Prairie High School agrees to pay the cost of tuition and books for these courses. Students are responsible for transportation. Furthermore, students who take a class through either of these two programs, and do not complete the course by either failing the course or dropping the course past the drop deadline will be required to reimburse the district the cost of the class. Interested students should see their counselor for an application.

Application Deadlines – March 1 for the College fall semester and October 1 for the spring College semester.