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Albuquerque Public Schools Home of the "Elements" |
| Overview |
APS and Albuquerque's Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) (previously known as TVI) have formed a joint venture to combine Career Enrichment Center (CEC) courses with identified pathways to allow students to complete both their high school diploma and, optionally, an associate degree within five years. The Early College Academy provides a continuum of instruction from entering high school classes to college classes. A "fast track" to a college degree is possible through the integration of APS and CNM classes in one location, streamlining curriculum, and fostering a strong focus on students. By combining the resources of the CEC and CNM, students in the academy obtain a strong college-preparatory education and receive college credit that can be applied to an associate or university degree. |
| Mission and Vision Statements |
The Early College Academy is an open-access, student-focused high school offering rigorous programs that lead students toward the successful completion of post-secondary credit. The Early College Academy challenges students to perform at high academic levels and facilitates simultaneous attainment of college credit in a dynamic high-tech career pathway. Preparing for the future, one student at a time, Early College Academy connects students to high-skill/high-wage careers through dual enrollment in college courses. Dual Enrollment is the centerpiece strategy to improve college access and the successful transition of students from secondary to post-secondary education. |
| Admissions |
Students may apply online (Select Special Programs) for the Early College Academy. All students must fill out and submit a written application form and transcripts. There are sixty slots allotted for students in each grade level of the ECA. Applications for the 2008-2009 school year that are received by April 1, 2008 will be considered 'Early Decision' pending verification of grades; those 'Early Decision' applications will be used to fill openings in the Academy based on date of application submission. If any openings remain, all applications received after April 1 will be entered into a lottery system to determine student acceptance. If no openings remain, applicants can request to be placed on the waiting list. |
| Is the ECA Right for You? |
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| Location |
ECA classes are held at the CEC campus on Mountain Road, just west of I-25, and at the ECA@CNM campus on the north side of Basehart Drive, just west of University Boulevard. All Freshman classes are held at the CEC campus every day. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes are held at the ECA@CNM campus Monday-Wednesday and Friday; on Thursday, all ECA classes are held at the CEC campus. A detailed map showing the campus locations is available on the maps page. |
| Transportation |
Bus transportation to and from the CEC and ECA campuses is available every school day. Buses convey students from the eleven traditional high schools to the CEC campus each morning so that the students arrive at the CEC before 7:30 AM. At 7:40 AM, a shuttle bus transports students from the CEC campus to the ECA@CNM campus. At 11:40 AM and 1:30 PM, a shuttle bus returns students from the ECA@CNM campus to the CEC. Bus transportation from the CEC back to the eleven traditional high schools is available at 1:50 PM and 5:25 PM. To find out the exact times at which the buses leave and arrive at the eleven high schools, please phone your local high school or the ECA (247-3658). A detailed map showing the locations of the CEC, ECA, and eleven traditional high schools is available on the maps page. |
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| 807 Mountain Rd NE | Phone: (505) 247-3658 |
| Albuquerque, NM 87102 |