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Program Overview
Early College High School Pathway is a pilot Program that provides an educational opportunity to students through a partnership between your school district high school, and Tulsa Community College. Students attending Early College High School Pathway Pilot will take a rigorous course of study and, if successful, will earn a Liberal Arts Associate Degree from TCC and a traditional high school diploma. We pursue academic excellence and are excited to offer this unique college experience to a cohort of students who meet the application criteria and are selected. Students who are not selected for Early College High School Pathway may pursue Dual Credit to College Degree Pathway after the 10th^ grade.
Applicant Information:
Please review the application carefully and ensure all the information provided is complete and accurate. Any incorrect and /or incomplete application will not be considered. You may complete an application via a Qualtrics computer link that will automatically be returned to our staff, or you may complete a paper application. If you choose the paper application, you must complete all parts in clear print handwriting, use only the form provided, and write in black ink. Return the paper application to the district site/staff that gave it to you. Each student and student’s parent/guardian must read and sign below to indicate that they are providing authorization for the student to participate in all components of the TCC Early College High School Pathway Pilot while they are enrolled in the high school listed below and agree to abide by the terms and condition of the TCC Early College High School Pathway Pilot including those set forth in this application. After completing the form and securing the appropriate signatures, submit the form to [email protected] or to Tulsa Community College 6111 East Skelly Drive. Tulsa, OK 74135. PARENT / GUARDIAN SECTION Student Name Last First Middle Date of Birth Gender
Address Street number and name Apartment # City Zip code Home Phone Parent / Guardian Mobile Phone Parent / Guardian Mobile Phone Parent / Guardian Email Address Parent / Guardian Email Address Is the student registered with Oklahoma Promise? CIRCLE YES OR NO Yes No If no, please contact your counselor for information and assistance. STUDENT SECTION Student High School CIRCLE ONE Broken Arrow Public Schools Tulsa Public Schools Union Public Schools Student Mobile Phone
Early College High School Pathway Pilot
Eligibility and the Selection Process
To be considered for the Early College High School Pilot, students must meet the following initial criteria: Ø The applicant must be currently enrolled in the district’s eighth grade. Ø The applicant must meet ALL district requirements for promotion from eighth grade to ninth grade. Ø The applicant and his/her parent must attend parent/student information and orientation meetings. Ø The applicant must independently complete the admission essay as part of this application. Ø The applicant must obtain two letters of recommendation, one from someone within the eighth-grade staff (e.g., a teacher or counselor) and one from someone (not a family member) outside the school. Ø The applicant must have submitted the application for admission to TCC via the online link or the address provided by the deadline of December 12th, 2020. Ø The applicants are expected to attend all pre-cohort activities, which may include a Summer Bridge Program. o Parents and student must commit to attend all Early College High School Pathway events and classes. o Eight-grade bridge is a two-day program. The district will provide transportation to the college campus. o 9 th^ grade summer bridge is a three-day program. The district will provide transportation to the college campus. o Monthly student engagement activities will occur regularly. The district will provide transportation to the college campus when events are at TCC campuses. o Additionally, the student may be advised by the district to attend high school course-specific or language-focused summer school sessions that may last up to two months. Ø The applicant will enroll in the full 9th^ grade preparatory courses prepared by the district for cohort enrollment. This may require a schedule change and / or dropping some electives. Ø Selection Process The selection committee will use the rubric included to evaluate the overall application and assess the essays.
Ø When the committee selects the cohort, they will also identify a ten-student waitlist if the applicants exceed the maximum cohort size. o Waitlisted students may discuss the opportunity to enroll in the 9th^ grade preparatory course at the high school. o Waitlisted students may be notified about Early College High School Pathway Pilot selection at the following times: § August (9th^ grade, student must enroll in 9th^ grade preparatory curriculum) § January (9th^ grade, student must enroll in 9th^ grade preparation curriculum and may have additional make-up work if not enrolled in fall) § May (9th^ grade, student must have participated in 9th^ grade preparation curriculum) § August (10th^ grade, student must have participated in 9th^ grade preparatory year) o After August 10thof the 10th^ grade, eligible waitlisted sophomore students who are not added to the Early College High School Pathway cohort may start Dual Credit to College Degree in June. Ø Adding to the cohort: o The applicant who moves into the Early College High School Pathway participating district must be moving in from outside of the TCC service area. o The cohort must be under maximum size. o The final date for an incoming student to the district to apply is January 15th^ of the 9th^ grade. o The committee will review the application and return a decision within 48 hours. o The student will enroll in all 9th^ grade preparatory courses with the cohort for the entirety of the spring semester. This will require high school schedule changes. o The student may be required to do additional work for the Introduction to College course missed in the fall semester. Ø This application and selection are the initial acceptance into the Early College High School Pathway pre-cohort for the Freshman preparatory school year. All students must meet college admission standards by May of his/her freshmen year and must meet course prerequisites to enroll in TCC classes. My signature indicates that I have read and understand the criteria and process that will be used to select the Early College High School Pathway Pilot students.
Early College High School Pathway Pilot Student
Expectations and Acknowledgement
Please initial each statement to indicate that you have read and understood the specific challenges and requirements of students in the Early College Program. ______ I understand that there are a limited number of seats available and a lottery process will be used if the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of seats available in the Program. If not invited, a waitlist will be maintained. Should Program vacancies arise after the original invitation, parents/guardians will be contacted in order of the waitlist number, and applicants will be given the opportunity to accept a seat in the Early College High School Program. ______ I understand that I will be enrolled in college preparatory curriculum with other early college students and will follow a fixed sequence of courses to earn my associates degree and my high school diploma by the end of my senior year. ______ I understand that participating in co-curricular activities, fine arts, and athletics may be difficult because of the increased academic demands and the fixed course sequence, and that the expectation is that my academic schedule in the Early College High School Program will take priority. ______ I understand that if I drop, withdraw, or fail to pass a course on the degree plan, I will be responsible to pay all costs associated with retaking the course. ______ I understand that if I take a course(s) out-of-sequence (out of cohort), I will be responsible to pay all costs associated with the course(s). ______ I understand that I must meet all Early College High School Program requirements in order to be invited to participate and that continued participation is dependent on continuing to meet those requirements including being on track for high school graduation and meeting Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education admission and enrollment requirements. ______ I understand that I must maintain passing grades in all high school classes and a 2.0 college GPA, per Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, policy 3.10. ______ I understand that I will be required to attend weekly tutoring session provided by the high school. ______ I understand that the Program will follow the Tulsa Community College academic calendar, which may include attendance when high school classes are not in session including summer school.
______ I will comply with all High School regulations when taking high school courses and with TCC policies when in TCC classes. See Student Handbook for High School and Student Handbook for TCC. Violations may result in dismissal from the Program. ______ I understand college professors do not typically distinguish between excused and unexcused absences and, therefore, I may need to limit my extracurricular activities and/or work hours. ______ I will follow the course policies and agenda explained in each course syllabus. ______ I understand that the high school will provide transportation to the college campus for cohort events and college courses from August to May and the 8th^ and 9th^ grade summer bridges in July. Summer college courses may require personal transportation. ______ I understand that I will need to dedicate a minimum of two hours study time for every one hour of in-class time, which means I will be required to devote considerable time outside of class to complete homework and to study. ______ I understand that college grades are based primarily on how a student demonstrates learning on a few key assignments and that A’s and B’s indicate an exceptionally high level of learning. ______ I understand that professors have the academic freedom to create curricula and to determine standards for their classes, which means that course content may include sensitive political, cultural, and religious topics as well as controversial texts (readings, artwork, films, etc.). ______ I understand that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) obligates TCC to protect the privacy rights of college students, which means my professors will not communicate my college records, including grades and attendance, with my parents. ______ I understand that I will handle all matters pertaining to my college classes on my own but may seek guidance from the high school administration about college processes and policies and about communicating with professors. ______ If I have concerns about my TCC classes, I will follow the TCC Student Handbook and the course syllabus, which explain how I can address my concerns. ______I understand that if I choose not to continue or do not meet the criteria to be eligible to continue, I will complete an exit survey. _____ I understand that the college and the high school will be sharing my student records. ______ I understand that this degree transfers to several universities. I will work closely with a TCC academic advisor each semester to make certain that I am enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process. I will begin a dialogue with my intended transfer school as early as possible. I will attend student advising events with TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year
those requirements including being on track for high school graduation and meeting Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education admission and enrollment requirements. ______ I understand that the student must maintain passing grades in all high school classes and a 2. college GPA, per Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, policy 3.10. ______ I understand that the student will be required to attend weekly tutoring session provided by the high school. ______I understand that the student will follow the Tulsa Community College academic calendar, which may include attendance when high school classes are not in session including summer school. ______ The student will comply with all High School regulations when taking high school courses and with TCC policies when in TCC classes. See Student Handbook for High School and Student Handbook for TCC. Violations may result in dismissal from the Program. ______ I understand college professors do not typically distinguish between excused and unexcused absences and, therefore, the student may need to limit my extracurricular activities and/or work hours. ______ The student will follow the course policies and agenda explained in each course syllabus. ______ I understand that the high school will provide transportation to the college campus for cohort events and college courses from August to May and the 8th^ and 9th^ grade summer bridges in July. Summer college courses may require personal transportation. ______ I understand that the student will need to dedicate a minimum of two hours study time for every one hour of in-class time, which means he/she will be required to devote considerable time outside of class to complete homework and to study. ______ I understand that college grades are based primarily on how a student demonstrates learning on a few key assignments and that A’s and B’s indicate an exceptionally high level of learning. ______ I understand that professors have the academic freedom to create curricula and to determine standards for their classes, which means that course content may include sensitive political, cultural, and religious topics as well as controversial texts (readings, artwork, films, etc.). ______ I understand that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) obligates TCC to protect the privacy rights of college students, which means professors will not communicate college records, including grades and attendance, with parents. ______ If there are concerns about my TCC classes, the student, not the parent, will follow the TCC Student Handbook and the course syllabus, which explains how to address any concerns.
______ I understand that the student will handle all matters pertaining to college classes on his/her own but may seek guidance from the high school administration about college processes and policies and about communicating with professors. ______I understand that if the student chooses not to continue or is otherwise unsuccessful as defined by the college and cannot continue, the student will complete an exit survey. _____ I understand that the college and the high school will be sharing student records. ______ I understand that this degree transfers to several universities. The student will work closely with a TCC academic advisor to make certain that he/she is enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process. The student will begin a dialogue with the intended transfer school as early as possible. The student will attend student advising events with TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions to streamline the transfer process. My signature indicates that my student is prepared to be academically challenged and that we will follow the guidelines established here. Parent / Guardian Name:________________________________________________________ Parent / Guaridan Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Part 6: Essays Instructions: All applicants will write one essay for the Early College High School Pathway Pilot application. Each applicant will choose from the prompts below. Type your prompt in the online application box provided. · Address the prompt in approximately 500 words (not fewer than 450). · Avoid grammatical and spelling errors as well as redundancy. · Complete all responses independently—no help from parents or teachers. · If you are submitting the application on paper: o Attach to the back of the application before submitting o Write in print letters in black or blue ink. o Write only on one side of the notebook paper. o Observe the margins of the notebook paper.
Choose one prompt from the list below:
- Discuss what you feel will be your biggest challenge in participating in the Early College High School Pathway Program in high school.
- Explain what you think the following quote means and how it might apply to your life now or in the future. “It’s easier to build strong children than it is to repair broken men.” Fredrick Douglas
- Describe a real-world problem you have encountered or witnessed and propose a means of improving the problem. Stay away from ideological topics (e.g., prayer or religion in public schools or racism). Focus on tangible issues where there are specific action steps anyone can take.
- Define what leadership means to you and give examples, positive or negative, from your life. Your essay should demonstrate what you learned about leadership and how you hope to use those lessons. Part 7: Recommendations The applicant must obtain two letters of recommendation, one from someone within the eighth-grade staff (e.g., a teacher or counselor) and one from someone (not a family member) outside the school. · If you are submitting the application on paper: o Attach to the back of the application before submitting Part 8: Parental Informed Consent and Student Assent The EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PATHWAY pilot includes a programmatic research study to help us understand and explain the impact of EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PATHWAY related to student academic success, economic impact on families and our community, and student self-regulated learning maintains strong focus mostly consistent focus
behaviors, attitudes, and aspiration toward postsecondary education. Student eligibility is not affected if a parent or guardian declines to sign the informed consent. · Complete the parental “Informed Consent” and “Student Assent” forms below. INFORMED CONSENT Project Title: Early College High School Pilot Research and Program Evaluation Investigator(s): Jason Featherngill, Educational Researcher, TCC IRB Study Number: 20- Introduction This document is called an “Informed Consent Form.” It gives you information about the study, its risks, possible benefits, your rights if you agree to participate, and information about you and your child that will be shared with others connected with the study. It is important for you to understand that your and your child’s participation in this study is entirely voluntary. Opting out of the study does not opt your student out of the Early College Hight School Program or excuse the student from any coursework requirements. You may choose not to participate or withdraw from the study at any time without any penalty, loss of benefits, or loss of legal rights to which you are entitled. Before you decide, you should know why the research is being done and what it involves. Please read this form carefully and take your time to decide. Ask the investigator any questions you may have. You may take an unsigned copy of this form home with you to read again. You have been selected to participate in this research study because one or more of your children are currently participating in the Early College High School Program which is a partnership between Union Public Schools and Tulsa Community College. Why is this study being done? The purpose of the study is to evaluate the Early College High School Program and partnership between Tulsa Community College and Union Public Schools. This evaluation will lead to recommendations to improve the Early College High School Program. Early College High School
How will you protect the information you collect about me, and how will that information be shared? Results of this study may be used in publications and presentations. Your and your child’s data will be handled confidentially. If results of this study are published or presented, individual names and other personally identifiable information will not be used. To minimize the risks to confidentiality, we will collect and store data in accordance with FERPA and Tulsa Community College stated Institutional Review Board policies. We may share anonymous data we collect from you for use in future research studies or with other researchers. If we share the data that we collect about you, we will remove any information that could identify you before we share it. Will I be compensated for my participation? Participation in this study will involve no cost to you. You will not be paid for participating in this study. Who can I contact if I have questions or concerns about this research study? If you have questions, you are free to ask them now. If you have questions later, you may contact the researcher at: Jason Featherngill, MPA Educational Researcher Institutional Research and Assessment Tulsa Community College 6111 East Skelly Drive: Suite 518 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-595- [email protected] You can contact the IRB at [email protected]. You are encouraged to contact the IRB if: ● Your questions, concerns, or complaints are not being answered by the research team. ● You cannot reach the research team.
● You want to talk to someone besides the research team. ● You have questions about your rights as a research participant. ● You want to get information or provide input about this research. Student Assent Form Project Title: Early College High School Pilot Research and Program Evaluation My name is Jason Featherngill. I work at Tulsa Community College. I am inviting you to participate in a research study about the Early College High School Program. Your parent/ guardian knows we are talking with you about the study. This form will tell you about the study to help you decide whether or not you want to take part in it. What is the key information about this research study? The following is a short summary of this study to help you decide whether you want to be a part of this study. Information that is more detailed is listed later on in this form. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Early College High School Program. You will be asked to complete a survey and may also be asked to participate in a focus group with other students. We expect that you will be in this research study the whole time you are in the Early College High School Program. The primary risk of participation is being asked questions that you might not want to answer, but you don’t have to answer anything you do not want to. The main benefit is the results from this study will be used to help improve the Early College High School Program. Why is this study being done? The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Early College High School Program and partnership between Tulsa Community College and Union Public Schools. You are being asked to take part in the study because you have been accepted into the Early College High School Program. What do I need to do? If you decide to be in the study, I will ask you to complete a survey once each school year that should take less than 10 minutes to complete. You may also be asked to participate in focus groups with other students, which could take up to 1 hour each. What are the benefits to me? Taking part in this study may not have direct benefits to you, but it will help us evaluate the Early College High School Program. The study results will be used to improve the Program for all students.
All my current questions about the study, possible risks and side effects have been answered to my satisfaction. I acknowledge I am allowed to ask more questions at any time. I voluntarily consent to my and my child’s participation in this study, but realize I can remove my consent at any time by contacting the researcher or the IRB listed above. I understand that I have or will receive a signed copy of this consent form. I understand that I may withdraw from this study at any time without penalty (e.g., class standing, grades, employment, etc.) or loss of benefits.
Participant Signature Child’s Name Date/ Time
Participant Printed Name Investigator Statement I have discussed this research with the participant using language which is understandable and appropriate. I acknowledge that the nature and purpose of this research, the risks involved, and the possibility of complications or unintended results were fully explained to the research participant or his/her representative by me before the research participant consented.
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Student Assent Form Project Title: Early College High School Pilot Research and Program Evaluation My name is Jason Featherngill. I work at Tulsa Community College. I am inviting you to participate in a research study about the Early College High School Program. Your parent/ guardian knows we are talking with you about the study. This form will tell you about the study to help you decide whether or not you want to take part in it. What is the key information about this research study? The following is a short summary of this study to help you decide whether you want to be a part of this study. Information that is more detailed is listed later on in this form. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Early College High School Program. You will be asked to complete a survey and may also be asked to participate in a focus group with other students. We expect that you will be in this research study the whole time you are in the Early College High School Program. The primary risk of participation is being asked questions that you might not want to answer, but you don’t have to answer anything you do not want to. The main benefit is the results from this study will be used to help improve the Early College High School Program. Why is this study being done? The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Early College High School Program and partnership between Tulsa Community College and Union Public Schools. You are being asked to take part in the study because you have been accepted into the Early College High School Program. What do I need to do? If you decide to be in the study, I will ask you to complete a survey once each school year that should take less than 10 minutes to complete. You may also be asked to participate in focus groups with other students, which could take up to 1 hour each. What are the benefits to me? Taking part in this study may not have direct benefits to you, but it will help us evaluate the Early College High School Program. The study results will be used to improve the Program for all students. Are there any risks to me if I decide to be involved in this study? There are no foreseeable risks, however some questions you may be asked could be awkward. Please feel free to skip any questions that make you feel uncomfortable.
