Early College Academy. Structured Dual Enrollment programs that provide students an opportunity to acquire their associate’s degree through a cohort class model. Students join the program with a group of students and take a predetermined sequence of courses that will eventually lead to an associate’s degree. LSSC’s current Early College Academies include the Health Sciences
Early College Academy. (A program to concurrently earn an Associate’s Degree from RCC and a High School Diploma) Lancaster High School is proud to offer the Early College Academy, a program for high achieving students. The Early College Academy provides a pathway for qualifying juniors and seniors to complete requirements for a high school diploma and concurrently earn an Associate’s Degree through Rappahannock Community College. An Early College Academy student receives two years of a college education, and the RCC course credits transfer to many Virginia colleges. Students selected to participate in the Early College Academy will begin taking college courses in the summer. Summer courses will be required between the sophomore and junior years and also between the junior and senior years. Some courses may be offered at the Kilmarnock and/or Warsaw campuses of Rappahannock Community College while other courses will be held at the high school. Admission is competitive and is based on previous core courses, teacher recommendations, standardized achievement testing, writing skills, and honors. Students may apply for admission during their sophomore year. For specific criteria and an application, a prospective sophomore should contact the high school counseling department.
Early College Academy. Structured Dual Enrollment programs that provide students an opportunity to acquire their associate’s degree through a cohort class model. Students join the program with a group of students and take a predetermined sequence of courses that will eventually lead to an associate’s degree. LSSC’s current Early College Academies include the Health Sciences Collegiate Academy and Criminal Justice Early College Academy in Lake County and The Villages Early College Academy at The Villages High School. The stipulations of the Early College Academies are covered in their own, separate agreements. For more information, visit LSSC’s Early College Programs website at xxxx.xxx/XXX.
