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Earn a High School Diploma & Associate’s Degree in 4 Years!

College

Accelerator

Program

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The Two Paths of CAP

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Course Plans

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9th and10th

Students take high school classes exclusively on an accelerated pace

11th

Students take classes to satisfy the “pathway.”

12th

  • Students take classes to satisfy the “degree.”
  • Provisions made for:
    • High school classes completed in middle school
    • AP courses completed in High School that count for college credit with AP exam Score

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CAP vs Pender Early College

CAP

PEC

4 YEAR PROGRAM

4 or 5 YEAR PROGRAM

First College Class 11th Grade

First College Class 9th Grade

Traditional Setting

Smaller setting

Shared Liaison (PHS, HTH, THS)

Dedicated Liaison for PEC only

Books and Fees responsibility of the student (Collaboration on needs based plans)

Books and Fees are covered

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CAP vs Pender Early College

CAP

PEC

Transportation not provided

Transportation Provided

Flexibility with retaken a course (C or better)- WILL BE EXITED FROM CAP BUT REMAIN ELIGIBLE for CCP enrollment

Flexibility with retaken a course (C or better) and remaining in the program

No additional requirements for graduation

Volunteer hours and Capstone Project required for graduation

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CAP & Pender Early College

AA/AS

Eligible for Academic Superlatives awards from both CFCC and PCS

Extracurricular activities

Eligible for Deans and President List at CFCC

Tuition paid

Eligible for high school and community college scholarships

CFCC Diploma and PCS Diploma

CTE / CCP options available on a case by case basis

Flexibility on sections and times

Opportunity for advanced personal and academic growth

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Timeline

  • Stakeholder information sessions: January-February 15, 2023

  • Applications Deadline-March 15, 2023
    • The application process for Pender County School College Accelerator Program has two stages.
    • The first, and most comprehensive, is the application and the second stage will be the video interview process.
    • Applications can be found HERE!!!

  • Students must have two recommendation forms( Any school staff or community member)

  • Applicants will be selected and notified of their acceptance by April 10, 2023.

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Questions?