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WE. A R E. M E C. WE. A R E. M E C. 2010 - 2011. What is Macon Early College ?. A different High School in Macon County. On the Southwestern Community College Campus in Macon County. Begins in the 9 th grade.

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  1. WE A R E M E C WE A R E M E C 2010 - 2011

  2. What is Macon Early College ? • A different High School in Macon County. • On the Southwestern Community College Campus in Macon County. • Begins in the 9th grade. • Earn a High School Diploma and up to Two Years of College Credit in five years.

  3. SCC Macon Campus • Opened in August 2007 • State of the Art facility with 27,000 sq. ft. • A second building was added in 2009

  4. Oscar J. Ledford Building 2009 Houses the high school component of the Early College. The administrative offices and teacher offices are located here along with the high school classrooms.

  5. Do You Have What It Takes? • A good Attendance Record. • A Positive Work Ethic • Commitment • A desire to be challenged academically (Rigor). • Maturity- Able to work independently, and cooperatively in groups.

  6. The Students • Committed to participation • Seeking college classes tuition free • Seeking atmosphere of small classes and a close knit, flexible learning community • Interested in taking personal responsibility for his/her education • Will meet the guidelines and expectations of college students

  7. School Culture • It is a diverse school, reflecting the student population of Macon County Schools. • Acceleration for students ready to move at a faster pace • Tutorials for students struggling with specific areas • Support for all students as needed for success

  8. Benefits of Macon Early College • School on a College Campus • High School Diploma and up to Two Years of College Credit • Creative Courses (Earth Science, and Biology in a Lab setting) • Project Based Learning Opportunities • Service Learning and Internship Opportunities for Juniors and Seniors

  9. Benefits of Macon Early College • Free Tuition and Books for SCC • Small Class Size • Early Identification of Academic Strengths and Weaknesses • Systematic Academic Support • Multiple Evaluation Methods (Tests, Projects, Response Papers… • Many different clubs like FCA, SPEAK, KEY, Student Government, etc

  10. Is Early College Right For You? • Talk to your middle school counselor • Talk to your parents • Bring your parents to the informational meeting at MMS at 6:00 Monday, Feb. 4th OR 6:00 Thursday, Feb 7 at Union Academy. • Contact Macon Early College for any additional questions: • Todd Gibbs or Mary Pittman: 306-7007or 306-7008 • Angie Noland 306-7016 at SCC

  11. What You Won’t Find • Team Sports • Band • Drama • Bells • Large number of high school students per grade WE A R E M E C 2010 - 2011

  12. WE A R E M E C WE A R E M E C 2010 - 2011

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