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Welcome Grand BlancStudents & Parents

Text questions to 810-771-8517early-college.grandblanc.schoolfusion.us umflint.edu/k12/grand-blanc-early-college

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GBEC MISSION STATEMENT

Grand Blanc Early College will establish high standards, engaging academic experiences, and post-secondary opportunities within a supportive environment, resulting in high

levels of student achievement.


BENEFITS OF GBEC• Earn 48 transferable college credits• College classes taught at GBHS in 11th and 12th grade• Ease the transition from high school to college• Dedicated support staff to mentor students• Participants may be eligible for GBEC scholarship• Reduced financial burden

*Although UM-Flint credits are widely transferable, colleges and universities maintain their own credit transfer policies.


FACTS ABOUT GBEC

• Commit to 3-year early college• Student transportation required for grade 13

college courses• Senior Activities with Class of 2018


GBEC 11TH GRADESAMPLE SCHEDULE


First Semester CRGB Class HSGB Class HSGB Class HS*GB Class (optional) HSUM-Flint FIN 269 3 Personal FinanceUM-Flint ART 130 3 Studio Survey/Materials & Methods

Second Semester CRGB Class HSGB Class HSGB Class HS*GB Class (optional) HSUM-Flint ENG 11 3 College RhetoricUM-Flint HCR 20 3 Personal Health

*Additional cost applies for the optional GB elective in grades 11 & 12.

GBEC 12th GRADESAMPLE SCHEDULE


First Semester CRGB Class HSGB Class HSGB Class HS*GB Class (optional) HSUM-Flint ENG 112 3 Critical Writing & ReadingUM-Flint HIS 114 3 20th Century World History

Second Semester CRGB Class HSGB Class HSGB Class HS*GB Class (optional) HSUM-Flint COM 210 3 Intro to Public SpeakingUM-Flint EHS 220 3 Building a Sustainable Community

*Additional cost applies for the optional GB elective in grades 11 & 12.

GBEC 13th YEARSAMPLE SCHEDULE


First Semester CRGB Government Online HSUM-Flint UNV 100 3**UM-Flint Electives 9

Second Semester CRGB Economics Online HS**UM-Flint Electives 12

**UM-Flint electives to be selected based on student’s intended major.GBEC students are required to complete a math related course at UM-Flint in the 13th year.

UM-FLINT OFFERSOVER 120

DEGREE OPTIONS!

GBEC COST COMPARISON


Cost of 48 credits for a Traditional UM-Flint student

$20,168

Cost of 48 credits for aGrand Blanc Early College student

$1,394

GBEC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OPTIONS


Option 1• 3 high school classes in 11th & 12th grade• Estimated tuition & fees $1,394

Option 2• 4 high school classes in 11th & 12th grade• Estimated tuition & fees $3,154

GBEC TEXTBOOKS & COURSE FEES


• Textbooks are an additional costRent | Purchase new | Purchase

used‒ 11th grade – estimated $270 - $620‒ 12th grade – estimated $220 - $585

• Course fees are an additional cost

GBEC PAYMENTS & DUE DATES


• Deposit• Balance• Payments are made to GBHS• Payment method• Due dates

‒ May 1, 2016 – $100 deposit‒ September 16, 2016 – 1st semester balance due‒ December 1, 2016 – 2nd semester balance due

GBEC VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS


• 100 hours of verified community service.

• Or minimum 40 hours of verified career exploration, internship, job shadowing or clinical experience.

• Or a combination of the two that equals 70+ hours.

GBEC COLLEGE COURSES


• Course selection process

• How professors were selected

• Transferability

STUDENT SUCCESS & ACADEMIC ADVISING


• Support for students‒ Orientation‒ Academic Advising‒ Tutoring‒ Career Services

• Students will have access to Recreation Center University of Michigan Library system (Ann Arbor, Flint and Dearborn campus as well as online) The Marian E. Wright Writing Center Student Success Center Academic Advising Many UM-Flint student activities, clubs, etc.

GBEC SCHOLARSHIP


• Eligible GBEC students who wish to continue to pursue their undergraduate degree immediately upon graduation from the GBEC

• Competitive and merit-based.• Eligibility based student’s academic

achievements.• This scholarship is in addition to all merit and

scholar-based scholarships

GBEC ACADEMIC CALENDAR


• Follow the UM-Flint calendar

• UM-Flint will honor Grand Blanc High School Spring Break

• Key dates are outlined in the info packet

HIGH SCHOOL VERSUS COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS


• Amount of study time required• What is studying

Reading the text Studying your notes Completing assignments Utilizing multiple resources to improve your

understanding of materials Repeat the above OFTEN

• Actively seek knowledge and understanding

Mr. Larry NicholsUM-Flint, Management Lecturer


• What to expect in college courses‒ Challenges‒ Expectations‒ Opportunities

• How to decide if this program is right for YOU

GBEC PROGARM QUALIFICATIONS


• Current GBHS sophomore‒ Cumulative GPA 3.0+‒ Interest in post-secondary study‒ Ready for college rigor‒ Strong writing and reading skills‒ Favorable recommendation

GBEC APPLICATION PROCESSSubmission Deadline – Tuesday, December 22, 2015


• Application form• Student essays• 2 recommendation forms• Signed parent and student agreementTest scores, attendance and discipline records will be pulled by the district and added to the completed applications after submission for acceptance consideration.

GBEC SELECTION PROCESS & TIME LINE


• Review application• Student interview• 50 students selected • Notification of admission in late March 2016

GBEC FAQ


Overcoming the greatest reservation – the 3 year commitment/5th year of high school or 13th grade.The HS experience remains the same, it’s just enhanced!- Students can remain in sports, clubs and traditional HS activities (grades

9-12).- Students go to prom and walk for commencements.- The final year of the program is on the college campus, plus 1 online HS

class. Students do not attend an extra year on the HS campus.

GBEC FAQ


What the benefit of participating in GBEC instead of graduating and attending college traditionally?• 48 College Credits vs 24-30 College Credits (end of 2019)

• Dedicated College Support Staff & Guided Transition• $20,168 Cost Savings (based on 3 HS courses & 48 college credits)

GBEC FAQ


• GBEC Students will be considered incoming freshman and eligible for scholarships.

• Most college funds can be used for early college expenses.

• Students are not eligible

GBEC QUESTIONS


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