Page 9 Early College Program lets students graduate with diploma, two-year degree The 2018-19 school year will be the fourth successful cohort of the Wilson High School Early College Program. The program allows students to graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts Degree from FlorenceDarlington Technical College. Students take classes at FlorenceDarlington Tech campus along with some courses at Wilson High School to complete the program. The program began in the 2015-2016 school year with one student earning enough credits to receive an Associate’s degree. From there, students from across Florence 1 were identified to begin the application process. Students were accepted into the program based upon grades, placement test scores, and teacher recommendations. This year, we have 15 students on track to graduate in May 2019 with an Associate’s degree. Current senior Janiya Plowden said the program has given her a head start on college coursework. “This program has given me the opportunity to earn 64 college credits while in high school, with little to no cost,” Plowden said. “I have been able to take my college general education courses while in high school.” Current Chemistry 101 instructor, Dr. Fasauldeen, said “I am excited about teaching in the program because it allows me to teach students at an advanced level and it prepares them for college.” The Early College Program allows students to earn college credit with a very minimal price to parents and reduces the amount of time required to graduate from a fouryear college program. Students that have graduated from the program attend such colleges as Northwestern University, Clemson, and Winthrop. If you are interested in finding out more about the Wilson High School Early College Program, please contact the School Counseling Department at Wilson High School.
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