{"id":345517,"date":"2019-11-12T17:51:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T17:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/?page_id=345517"},"modified":"2022-11-14T12:25:54","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T12:25:54","slug":"bcec","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/bcec\/","title":{"rendered":"Branch County Early College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/BCEC1.png?resize=559%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Branch County Early College Logo\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"585\" width=\"559\" title=\"BCEC1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tBranch County Early College\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The Branch County Early College Program is a unique opportunity that will allow your child the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma, transferable college credits, an associate degree, a technical certificate, or any combination of these. Your local High School works in collaboration with Kellogg Community College, and when applicable, the Branch Area Career Center, to provide your child with this educational opportunity.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Early College Overview<\/h3>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XtL7vlss-P4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe>\n\t<p>All Sophomore students are eligible to apply to the Branch County Early College Program. Students who are accepted into the program will have a bonus year of high school where they will be attending KCC classes to meet their educational goals. The advantage of participating in this program is two-fold. First, the student is able to be a full time college student, but your local high school will cover most all the cost of classes and books . Secondly, the student has the added support of both high school and college staff to help guide the student through the first year of full time college classes helping to ensure a successful transition to full time college life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To be accepted into the program students must complete the application and earn a qualifying score on the Accuplacer test. Once a student is accepted into the program, students and parents will have an interview with the Branch County Early College team to ensure that this program is a good fit.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">What is an Early College?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>Bonus year of high school<\/li>\n<li>Financial assistance for up to 62 college credits, tuition, books, and fees<\/li>\n<li>Support in your first year of college<\/li>\n<li>College visits<\/li>\n<li>FAFSA assistance<\/li>\n<li>College application assistance<\/li>\n<li>Scholarship assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Who can apply to be a part of the Branch County Early College (BCEC)?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>High school sophomores who meet academic eligibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">What is the process of applying to the BCEC?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>Student presentations begin in February<\/li>\n<li>Parent\/Guardian presentations begin in February<\/li>\n<li>Accuplacer testing happens at each high schools in February\/March<\/li>\n<li>Student interviews happen at each high school in March\/April<\/li>\n<li>Planning classes happens individually in March\/April\/May<\/li>\n<li>Orientation is required and is in August for incoming students<\/li>\n<li>Registration is open in June and is handled by KCC staff<\/li>\n<li>First-Year Seminar Course (FYS 101) is in June or August for incoming students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\">How far can this program take me?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>Associate Degree from Kellogg Community College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Two classes per semester in 11th grade, three per semester in 12th, 30+ credits in 13th<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n\n<li>Transferable credits to another college or university<\/li>\n<li>Industry certificate<\/li>\n<li>MEMCA certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\">But I really wanted to ________________________ in high school:<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>Take extra math\/science\/english\/social studies\/foreign language classes<\/li>\n<li>Take as many electives as possible<\/li>\n<li>Go to the BACC<\/li>\n<li>Take AP courses<\/li>\n<li>Dual enroll<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You still can, these are all options for many of the programs!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-5\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-5\">How do I know if this is a good fit?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-5\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-5\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t<ul>\n<li>Were you planning on college courses after high school?<\/li>\n<li>Were you planning on attending Kellogg Community College?<\/li>\n<li>Michigan Transfer Agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then the BCEC is a great fit for you!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-6\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-6\">What is the next step?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-6\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-6\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t<ol>\n<li>Submit application &#8211; usually due in March, some schools February<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your Local Guidance Counselor<\/li>\n<li>Accuplacer Testing &#8211; March<\/li>\n<li>Student\/Parent interview, advising, planning &#8211; March\/April\/May<\/li>\n<li>Registration &#8211; opens in June, KCC staff help with this process<\/li>\n<li>Orientation &#8211; required and usually in August for incoming students<\/li>\n<li>First Year Seminar (FYS 101) &#8211; June or August for incoming students<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t<p><b>Need more information, Contact us!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Searls<\/p>\n<p>Branch ISD &amp; KCC &#8211;\u00a0Early College &amp; Career Development<\/p>\n<p>269-420-7739 &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:searlsj@branch-isd.org\">searlsj@branch-isd.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Branch County Early College The Branch County Early College Program is a unique opportunity that will allow your child the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma, transferable college credits, an associate degree, a technical certificate, or any combination of these. 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