GENESEE EARLY COLLEGE“Transforming Potential Into Success”

School Profile

2010-11 Genesee Early College High SchoolSchool Code: 231549 Main Office: (810) 591-5115 Counseling Office: (810) 591-5115www.geneseeearlycollege.orgPrincipal: Sandra E. Morgan-Jones School Counselor: Lynnette Peppler

CommunityGenesee Early College (GEC) is located in Genesee County, which spans 639 square miles. The school is operated by the Genesee Intermediate School District, a premier regional service agency that serves over 83,000 students. Genesee Early College is located on the campus of the University of Michigan-Flint (UM-Flint). In full partnership with UM-Flint, GEC students have access to the services and facilities of the University, which is situated on 76 acres in downtown Flint. Genesee Early College also partners with many of the medical/health facilities and educational organizations that include, but are not limited to: Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce, Genesys Regional Medical Center, Greater Flint Health Coalition, Hamilton Community Health Network, Hurley Medical Center, McLaren Regional Medical Center, Mott Children’s Health Center, Mott Community College, and all 21 school districts in Genesee County. The population of Genesee County is 74% White (not Hispanic), 19% Black, 3% Hispanic/Latino, 1% Asian, and 3% Other.

SchoolGenesee Early College is a comprehensive five-year public early college high school, focused on helping students explore options in medical and health-related professions. Currently, GEC enrolls 150 students in grades 9 through 13. The school opened in the fall of 2007 and graduated its first class in the spring of 2010. Genesee Early College is accredited by North Central Association (NCA) and is a member of the Middle College National Consortium (MCNC). Genesee Early

College adheres closely to the six (6) design principles of Early College High Schools.

CurriculumThe academic program is a college preparatory curriculum that focuses on helping students explore and prepare for the rigors of medical and health-related careers. Grades 9 and 10 students enroll primarily in high school coursework and may begin to dual enroll at the University of Michigan-Flint as early as grade 10.

The high school curriculum includes a focus on research and writing, math, science, and soft skill development. Students earn credit for high school courses after receiving a minimum 70% course average.

The high school schedule and calendar are closely aligned with the University’s schedule and calendar. Most high school courses are blocked as two or three-day-a-week courses, and the year is divided into fall, winter, and spring semesters. Students enroll in a Medical Career Foundations course in grade 12 in which they obtain several certifications (CPR, First Aid, OSHA, BBP, HIPAA, and OSHA), are trained in basic patient care, and experience a minimum of five two to three-week clinical rotations at Hurley Medical Center. In grade 13, students complete a 120-hour work-based learning experience with a facility closely aligned with their career pathways.

Dual enrollment courses are taken in conjunction with high school courses. Beginning in grade 11, students may dual enroll in up to 20 credits per year for a maximum of 60 transferable college credits before graduating high school. Genesee Early College students are not cohorted in dual-enrolled courses but enroll in college courses as would any first time in any college student (FTIAC).

Grading and Ranking

A 94 – 100 4.0A- 90 - 93 3.7B + 89 3.3B 84 - 88 3.0B- 80 - 83 2.7C+ 79 2.3C 74 – 78 2.0C- 70 - 73 1.7

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E 0 - 69 0.0

RankSchool policy eliminated class valedictorian and salutatorian beginning with the Class of 2011. Class ranking is based on current cumulative grade point averages.

GPA CalculationGPA is computed using the above quality points. All high school courses are included on the high school transcript. Beginning in grade 9, all high school courses (except pass/fail courses) and dual-credited courses are included in the computation. A minimum of 25.5 credits (for the class of 2011) and 25 credits (for the class of 2012 and beyond) is required for graduation. The credits required for graduation include successful completion of a three-semester Medical Career Foundations course followed by a 120-hour work-based learning experience. In addition, students are required to earn 25 community service hours, successfully complete a yearly Educational Development Plan (EDP), a senior exit presentation and portfolio, and take all required school/state assessments.

Transcript data is recorded at the end of fall (December), winter (April), and spring (June) semesters. Dual enrollment courses are occasionally dual-credited to meet high school graduation requirements. All high school and dual-credited courses are listed on the student’s permanent transcript and are used to compute the semester and final grade point averages.

Class of 2010There were 39 graduates in the Class of 2010.

2 earned a 4.0+ 11 earned 3.5–3.9914 earned 3.0–3.49 9 earned 2.50–2.99 3 earned 2.0–2.49

The average dual enrollment credits earned were 45.5 credits with an average

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grade point of 2.883 . Distinctions 2009-20101 National Merit Finalist1 National Merit Semi Finalist

Dual Enrollment

Class of

# of Students

# of College Credits

Attempted

# of College Credits Earned

College Class Pass

Rate %Average College

GPA

2010 39 2018 1775 88% 2.8832011 39 1286 1164 91% 2.8942012 27 319 280 88% 2.9062013 15 26 26 100% 3.88Total Average 92% Average GPA 3.14

Standardized Test Results

100% of the Class of 2010 (39) took the ACT

26 - 33 620 – 25 1318 - 19 914 - 17 11

Class Average = 20.6

Post-High School Placement85% matriculated to 4-year colleges and/or universities13% matriculated to 2-year institutions 2% unknown

Colleges Currently Attended by Genesee Early College Graduates

University of Michigan-Flint

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Art Institute of Atlanta

Baker College

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Note: The class of 2010 received numerous scholarships that are not listed.

Case Western University

Catholic University of America

Lansing Community College

Mott Community College

Oberlin College

Simmons College

Mission Statement“Genesee Early College is dedicated to providing students with rigorous and relevant instruction in an environment that supports seamless and successful post-secondary transition and baccalaureate degree attainment in a healthcare-related profession. Genesee Early College graduates will be adept critical thinkers/problem solvers and responsible citizens.”

Contact InformationSandra E. Morgan-Jones, Principal Email: smorgan@geneseeisd.org

Lynnette Peppler, CounselorEmail: lpeppler@geneeseeisd.org

Glenda Letavis, Program SecretaryEmail: gletavis@geneseeisd.org

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