College Credit in High School
Turbocharge With College Credit
Turbocharge with College Credit is a K-16 partnership between the Green Bay Area Public Schools, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay with a shared transformational vision to create a college going culture. It is an intentional effort by the partners to successfully transition high school graduates to postsecondary education by having them earn college credit towards a certificate, credential or degree upon graduation.
University Of Wisconsin And Wisconsin Private Colleges "Early College Credit Program"
High school students at public and private high schools in Wisconsin can earn college credit through the Early College Credit Program (ECCP). A student selected for the program may be permitted to enroll in a UW System institution, or a private, non-profit institution of higher education (IHE) to take one or more courses for which the student may earn high school credit, post-secondary credit, or both.
Students looking to take courses must turn in the application by March 1 for fall semester courses, October 1 for spring semester courses, and February 1 for summer courses. A separate form should be submitted for each semester.
Students wishing to apply for the Early College Credit Program at a UW System institution can learn more and view the application.
Students wishing to apply for the Early College Credit Program at a Wisconsin private college or university can learn more and view the application.
NWTC "Start College Now" Program
“Start College Now” provides greater learning opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors. If you wish to begin college early, or want to prepare to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation, you will be interested in "Start College Now."
Students looking to take courses must turn in the application by March 1 for fall semester courses and October 1 for spring semester courses. A separate form should be submitted for each semester. Learn more about NWTC "Start College Now".
District Processes for Early College Credit Program and Start College Now
Application Process
Student Responsibility
Applications are submitted to school counselors.
School Counselor Responsibility
Applications are reviewed with students. During review, counselors should make students aware of the policies on failure and repayment of failed courses.
Following review, applications are turned into the Secondary Teaching & Learning Department no later than the following due dates:
- For Summer Enrollments - February 1
- For Fall Enrollments - March 1
- For Spring Enrollments - October 1
Review & Notification
The Review
Applications are reviewed by the Secondary Teaching and Learning Department. Students applications are approved or denied based on established criteria.
Notification
Following approval or denial letters are sent prior to these dates:
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For Summer Enrollments - March 15
- For Fall Enrollments - April 15
- For Spring Enrollment - November 15
Enrollment
Student Responsibility
Following approval students register with the post-secondary institution. Following denial, (depending on circumstance) amended applications are accepted.
School Responsibility
Upon notification from Teaching and Learning, master scheduler creates courses in Infinite Campus. School Counselor enrolls student in course(s).
Couse Completion
District Billing
Near completion of the enrolled course the district receives a bill. Payment is made to the respective post-secondary institution.
Grade Reporting and Failure
The failure of a course that has been enrolled through either the Early College Credit or Start College Now Program must be repaid to the district. If the cost is not repaid, the student becomes ineligible to enroll in future Early College Credit or Start College Now courses, meaning any courses approved for the following semester will be unapproved and unenrolled.