Week #7 Article #3
Vara-Orta, Francisco (2013, October 17) Somerset joins early college HS trend. San Antonio Express News
http://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/Somerset-joins-early-college-HS-trend-4901879.php
Category of problem: Education
Level of problem: Local
This article concerns:
The growing trend of incorporating College courses and credit into High School classes to give students a head start into their college careers.
Importance/affect on families/individuals:
This is important to families and individuals because it is providing high school students to have up to 60 college credit hours along with their high school diploma, which would give them a head start on not only a Bachelor's Degree, but also help those who are in financial situations that may benefit from these credits.
My input:
I think that this is a fantastic move for this school and others like it. Providing college credits to high school students that count both towards a diploma and a degree is a huge benefit for these students, their families, and their wallets. The idea of getting 60 college credit hours at the same time as taking the classes that you already have to take in high school for a diploma is amazing. If that kind of program existed when I was in high school, knowing what I know now about the cost of school, I would have been all over that kind of deal. In fact, my husband and I have agreed that if these programs exist for our children, and they should, that we would have them enrolled. This is a great motivator, especially for students that are at risk or disadvantaged. If you told a student that they could get a diploma and half of their college education done at the same time, they would probably be all about it, and be motivated to do well for that sole purpose. This makes the opportunity of attending college greater for more students, and the reduction of financial issues and reduction amount of time this program takes from a regular 4 years after high school is also appealing.
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