Promising Practices
Prepare for College
& Career
Prepare for College
& Career
In today’s fast paced, highly specialized economy, a college education is indispensible. Unfortunately for many low-income students, graduation from college is still too uncommon. To combat this trend, many successful expanded-time high schools have developed innovative programs geared toward preparing their students for success after graduation. Schools with large populations of students who will be the first in their families to attend college use an expanded schedule to provide classes that: build their students understanding of the value of a college education; support students through the college selection, application, and admissions processes; and prepare students for the type of independent learning they will experience in college settings. Furthermore, some schools partner with colleges to create dual enrollment programs so students can earn college credit while in high school. Other schools partner with businesses and community organizations to expose students to various career pathways and to help them build workplace skills.
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Promising Practice 6
In this chapter of Time Well Spent, read about how successful, expanded-time schools use time to prepare students for success after graduation.
In this chapter of Time Well Spent, read about how successful, expanded-time schools use time to prepare students for success after graduation.
An Achievable Dream High School, Newport News, VA
Expanded time high schools are intentional in preparing their students for college and career. Read about how An Achievable Dream partner with local businesses to create a curriculum that teaches the skills their students need in the workplace.
Expanded time high schools are intentional in preparing their students for college and career. Read about how An Achievable Dream partner with local businesses to create a curriculum that teaches the skills their students need in the workplace.
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy, Dallas, TX
Dual enrollment offers students a unique opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. Read about how Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy provides a rigorous curriculum during its expanded day that allows students to succeed in dual enrollment courses.
Dual enrollment offers students a unique opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. Read about how Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy provides a rigorous curriculum during its expanded day that allows students to succeed in dual enrollment courses.
Brooklyn Generation School, Brooklyn, NY
In preparation for the 21st century workplace and college, students need exposure to a wide variety of opportunities. Read about how Brooklyn Generation leverages a longer school year to provide their students with numerous opportunities at various universities, businesses, and organizations.
In preparation for the 21st century workplace and college, students need exposure to a wide variety of opportunities. Read about how Brooklyn Generation leverages a longer school year to provide their students with numerous opportunities at various universities, businesses, and organizations.