College classes provide head start for high school students interested
The Educational Enrichment Program is a program offered at Clovis Community College which gives students a head start for their college careers. The classes are offered for free and count towards the student’s college credit.
To qualify for the program Juniors and Seniors must have a GPA of at least 2.5 Sophomores at 3.0. Approval from the high school counselor, principal and parent is required for acceptance. Although classes are free, students are responsible for paying for any supplies needed for the class.
Students are required to have an online State Center Community College District Admissions Application, Educational Enrichment application with signatures from a high school counselor, principal and parent, a copy of the students current high school transcripts and if requested, a Clovis Community College Center Placement Exam for a student to register for classes. They also must submit the complete application each semester.
FC Academic Advisor, Michelle Warkentin believes the program is a great opportunity for students who are planning to finish college units while still in high school.
“The Educational Enrichment Program is great for students who are looking to get some college units out of the way while still in high school,” Warkentin says. “The biggest challenge to the program is finding a class that will work with a student’s high school schedule. It is probably not the ideal option for students who are highly involved in sports and other extracurricular activities. However some night classes are offered which may work for some students.”
The last meeting will be on at the Herndon Campus, Building B-308, Nov. 13.
For more information please contact Dr. Erica Johnson Clovis Community College Center Counselor at (559) 325-5230, Counselor Courtney Sparrow (559) 325-5230 or the Advantage Program, Rachel Garcia (559) 325-5230.
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