OPEN HOUSE AND TOUR INFORMATION

Our Open House will be Thursday, October 24, 2024. There will be a guided tour at 5:30 PM and an information session beginning at 6:00 PM with floating sessions to follow up until 7:30 PM.

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Students are able to schedule a small group tour or sign-up for our October 24, 2024 Open House at https://bit.ly/tourwecib

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WELCOME!

https://bit.ly/WECIBpresentation

Have No Boundaries

WHAT IS EARLY COLLEGE?

• Has a formal relationship with a post-secondary partner.
• Students take high school courses to obtain a diploma.
• Students take courses with post-secondary partner in their Associate of Applied Science degree program.

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• Application only (no base population).
• Small learning communities.
• Fewer, specialized electives.
• Cannot guarantee courses will transfer to all colleges.

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COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Associate of Applied Science

• Prepares students for immediate employment in a specific field.
• Provides hands-on training and technical skills.
• Credits may not transfer to a four-year program.

Associate of Arts and Science

• Prepares students to transfer into a four-year program.
• Provides academic foundation to various career paths.
• Transfers to UNC System Schools

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WILL MY AAS DEGREE TRANSFER?

Automatic transfer of credits from an Associate of Applied Sciences degree is not guaranteed. Click on the link below to see university transfer options by degree program: https://bit.ly/WTCCTransferOptions.

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Other colleges and universities may accept some WTCC credits, but you will need to contact the schools that you are interested in to find out what credits they will accept.

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HOW IS WECIB DIFFERENT?

• Post-secondary Partner
• 4 Degree Program Areas:
• Biotechnology: Bioanalytical Lab Technology
• Computer Programming
• Cybersecurity
• Network Management

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• Degree Opportunity
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
• Industry Credentials Potential
• e.g., CompTIA IT Fundamentals+, PCAP (Python Certified Associate)

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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

• Opened the 2022-2023 school year with 9th and 10th grade only.
• Added a grade each year until at full capacity (9th – 12th grade).
• Currently 261 students.
• Average class size is 17 students.
• Students apply as rising 9th graders.

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OUR ‘WHY’

Graduating all students with the knowledge, habits, and skills needed to be successful in ANY post-secondary pursuit.

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EOC DATA

Grade-Level Proficient (3s, 4s, 5s):

• WECIB: 99.2%
• District: 62.4%

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College & Career Ready (4s & 5s):

• WECIB: 92.3%
• District: 43.9%

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM 2023–2024

419 Total Industry Certifications

(203 students last year)

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726 College Credits Earned

(10th & 11th graders only)

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178 AP Exams Taken

(WECIB average: 3.548)

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Growth Index: 6.39

(up from 3.11 in 22’-23’)

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WHAT IS A MAVERICK?

• A person of strong convictions
• A person that challenges the status quo
• A person who shows independence of thought and action

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What is Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnologies?

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• Career-Focused Early College
• Wake Tech Partnership
• Application School
• Grades 9-13
• Max Capacity: 88 Students Per Grade
• Target: First Generation College Students
• Project-Based Learning Instructional Focus

WHAT IS WECIB?

ONE UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

FOUR UNIQUE PROGRAMS.

BIOTECHNOLOGY: Bioanalytical Lab Technology

• Curriculum: Students learn hands-on to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of biologists and biotechnologists in research, industrial, and government settings.
• Coursework: Fermentation technology, cell culturing, protein purification, biologic synthesis, assaying and testing, quality control, industrial microbiology, bioprocessing, genetic technology, laboratory/hazardous materials safety, and computer applications.
• Potential Careers: e.g., Bioanalytical Scientist Research Associate, Laboratory/Instrumentation Technician, or QC/QA Technician.

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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

• Curriculum: Students learn to support the software development needs of businesses in a wide variety of industries: healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, finance, and software publishing.
• Coursework: Desktop/web application design and development. Graduates will be proficient in Python, Java, C++, HTML, MVC, REST, unit testing, and SQL.
• Potential Careers: e.g., Programmer Software Developer, Web Developer, Systems Analyst, Software Architect, Computer/Tech Support Specialist, Software Trainer/Tester, or Database Developer.

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CYBERSECURITY

• Curriculum: Students learn to secure/defend computers, servers, mobile devices, networks, and information from malicious attacks.
• Coursework: Security administration with regards to safeguarding data systems, information security policy implementation, ethical hacking and penetration testing, network security, cloud security, and investigating cyber incidents. Graduates will be prepared for industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity, networking, and operating systems.
• Potential Careers: e.g., Security Analyst/Consultant, Ethical Hacker, Security Architect, Cryptographer, Incident Responder, Security Engineer, or Forensic Expert.

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NETWORK MANAGEMENT

• Curriculum: Students learn how to utilize technologies for data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education.
• Coursework: Design, installation, configuration, and management of local- and wide-area network hardware and software. Graduates may be qualified to take certification examinations for various network products, depending on their local programs.
• Potential Careers: e.g., Local-Area Network Manager, Network Analyst/Operator/Technician, Computer User Support Specialist, Network Support Engineer/Specialist, Computer Network Architect, Computer System Analyst, or System Support Specialist.

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Available on our school website

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tinyurl.com/WECIB-Program-Areas

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OUR

‘HOW’

WHAT IS PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL)

PBL is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects.

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WECIB PBL EXAMPLES

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SPANISH 2

10th GRADE CIVIC LITERACY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3A9JnyuRTI

REAL WORLD PBL EXAMPLES

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SPARK

An advisory program offering opportunities to develop college & career readiness skills and knowledge through theme-based events.

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SPARK EXAMPLES

• Mock Interviews
• Resume Workshops
• Time Management
• Professional Communications
• Career Exploration
• Program of Study-Specific Content

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FUTURE FOCUSED, CAREER READY

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Equipping students with a variety of skills to help them succeed on their journey after high school.

Education & Career Planning

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Subject Matter Micro-Credentials

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Financial Awareness

Resume Workshops

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Interview Prep Activities

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Post-Secondary Exploration

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CREATING YOUR CAREER PLAN

PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER

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Future-Focused, Career-Ready

Embodying the “Portrait of a Graduate.”

Career Connections

Explore, engage, and connect

with future careers.

Self-Awareness

Using a variety of assessments to learn who you are & what are your interests.

SPARK LAB Discovery > Experience > Career Navigation

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• Open at lunch and after school until 3:00 PM for WECIB students.
• Provides resources and an opportunity to explore high-tech career pathways.
• Choose 6 units (8 total) to earn one HS credit.
• Luxury chairs, big-screen TVs, and computer lab.

Donald Evans, Spark Lab Leader

devans3@wcpss.net

SPARK LAB – ROOM 117 IN RT-1 BUILDING

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MAVERICK TIME

Scheduled during the school day to provide extra support for students. It allows them to make up work, redo assignments, or get help in a smaller group setting without having to stay after school.

Students are required to attend Maverick Time when:

• They have an average below 80%.
• They have ANY missing assignments.
• A teacher requires it.
• A teacher assigned lunch detention.

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MAVERICK TIME SCHEDULE

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WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE AT WECIB?

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9th Grade Example

WHAT IS 5TH PERIOD?

WECIB students can stay after school starting in the Spring semester of their 10th grade to earn additional general education credits for their Associate Degree from Wake Tech in their WECIB program area.

• Classes may transfer to UNC System schools.
• Participating in after-school athletics or extra-curricular activities might impact the ability to take fifth-period classes.

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WHAT IS GRADE 13?

• A 5th year to continue classes in current Wake Tech program and one WECIB class.
• Take part in senior activities and graduation ceremony in the 4th year only. Don’t receive diploma until after the 5th year.
• Grade 13 course offerings may vary by student.
• Is likely needed to complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree

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ACADEMIC & INDUSTRY PARTNERS SUPPORT

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Guest Speakers

Field Trips

Job Shadowing

Internships

Externships

Apprenticeships

Fundraising

Audiences for PBL

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Our Space: Wake Technical Community College RTP Campus

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WHERE IS WECIB?

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NEW FOR 2025

Brand new facility for 9th and 10th �graders, located at 6333 Little Drive, �Morrisville 27560:

• ~3 miles to our current campus.
• Opening in November 2025.
• Smaller class sizes and increased opportunities.
• Equipped with a gym for 9th grade and offering Healthful Living Honors 1 class.

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OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Calendar?

Transportation?

Athletes?

Clubs & Electives?

Will this associate of applied science degree transfer to ____?

Application Process?

AP Classes?

WECIB’s Application Process?

APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2024–2025

October 14 – December 12, 2024

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Apply at:

www.wcpss.net/applicationprocess

wcpss.schoolmint.com

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THE IDEAL WECIB APPLICANT

• Motivated academically.
• Thrive in our early college environment.
• Enthusiastic about participating in honors and AP classes.
• Passionate about one of our unique programs.

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APPLICATION CRITERIA

• Must be enrolled in WCPSS and have WCPSS PowerSchool ID
• Current grades and 2 years of prior grades + 2 years prior standardized test scores (EOG/EOC).

(e.g., for a 9th rising grade, your application team will review final grades for 6th and 7th grade and current grades from 8th grade.)

• Three recommendations: one from an ELA teacher, one from a Math teacher, and one from an administrator or counselor.
• Student essay.

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ESSAY QUESTION

Submit one essay that addresses ALL of the following:

1. Explain why you want to attend the WECIB? Please be specific.
2. Attending an early college requires students to display maturity and willingness to work hard from day one. Explain how you currently display maturity and a willingness to work hard.
3. Describe your interest in any of the following programs: biotechnology, computer programming, cyber security, network management.

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• AP Classes

• AP Environmental Science (Coming Soon)
• AP World History
• AP Government & Politics
• AP US History
• AP English Language
• AP English Literature

• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Pre-Calculus
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC (Coming Soon)
• AP Statistics

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WECIB CALENDAR

• We have a 4 x 4 block schedule.
• Our calendar matches Wake Tech.
• 2024-2025 calendar →

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TRANSPORTATION

• Express Busing
• Carpool
• Ridesharing
• Student Drivers
• Morrisville Shuttle

BUS STOPS FOR 2024–2025

Current express stops:

• Ballentine ES
• Harris Creek ES
• Hunter ES
• Stough ES
• Turner Creek ES

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* Bus stops may change each school year � depending on enrollment.

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Students participate in athletics and marching band through Green Hope High School

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

• Student Council Association
• Key Club
• Maverick In The Spotlight
• Art Club
• Girls in STEM
• Cultural Appreciation Club
• Public Speaking/ Young Authors
• Ready, Set, Code

• National Honor Society
• National Technical Honor Society
• Speech & Debate Club
• Yearbook
• WECIB Book Club
• Science Olympiad
• Trading Card Game

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CURRENT ELECTIVES

• Python Programming I & 2
• CompTIA IT Fundamentals
• Cisco Network Engineering Tech 1 & 2
• Spanish I, 2 & 3
• AP Computer Science Principles

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• Microsoft Word & Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel Honors
• Research Methods (BT only)
• WTCC Program of Study Electives

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Thank you for your time!

Shaun Markham, Magnet Coordinator

smarkham@wcpss.net

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(919) 335-1454

www.wcpss.net/infobiotechec

@WECInfoBioTech @WakeIBTechEC