Teens in College

EvCC has a variety of options for young students currently in high school, or in some cases no longer in high school, to participate in college courses.  In some cases these opportunities are within the regular high school environment, and in other cases are on the EvCC campus or at an outlying center.

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Running Start ORCA Teens on Campus
College in the High School Monroe Center SummerSmart
Tech Prep Jackson High School Running Start Newsletter Small PDF Icon
Early College Youth Re-Engagement Foster Youth  

Running Start
A partnership between the College and the public high schools, Running Start provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college-level courses on a tuition-free basis.  Credits earned through Running Start may be used to meet both high school and college requirements. Classes for Running Start students are available on campus, at our Monroe Center, or at Jackson High School, or through our nationally recognized ORCA program.

College in the High School
EvCC faculty and high school instructors collaborate to offer “College in the High School,” a program of college-level courses in selected subjects in the high school. These courses are transferable to most universities and are often related to Advanced Placement offerings in the high school. Students pay a flat fee and receive college credit and grades upon successful completion.

Early College
Located at Tulalip Heritage High School, the Early College program enables Tulalip students to combine high school classes with college-level classes, as well as engage in college visitations and workshops.

Tech Prep
High school students who are enrolled in selected vocational and technical courses in high school and who meet performance standards may be eligible for college credit. EvCC instructors work with high school instructors to identify comparable subject areas. At the end of each semester, students must complete and submit a Tech Prep application, available at each high school, along with the appropriate fees.

Youth Re-Engagement (U-3)
The Youth Re-Engagement Program was created to provide educational opportunities with a strong connection to career development and professional technical job training for youth, age 16-21, who have dropped out of high school.

Teens on Campus
During Fall, Winter and Spring quarters, students who are under the age of 18, and who have not completed high school or a GED, and who are not in the Running Start or College in the High School programs, may enroll upon approval from the Director of the High School Completion program for “special admission”.

Teens on Campus – SummerSmart
Summer quarter offers many opportunities for students under the age of 18 who have not yet earned their high school diploma or GED.  Enrollment in classes for either personal interest or to meet high school requirements is allowed following placement testing and an interview.  In addition, students enrolled through the SummerSmart program attend free special workshops on such topics as College Success Tips, Career Planning, and College Decision-making.

Adult High School Diploma Program
The High School Completion program provides high school level classes to out-of-school youth and adults who need additional credits to finish their high school diploma.

Off-Site Programs
Monroe Center, located at Monroe High School.
Classes open to the public and to Running Start students.
Courses lead to an associate degree.
Call 360-863-4011
Website: www.everettcc.edu/monroe

Jackson High School
Tentatively Planned: Japanese I and II
Classes open to the public and to Running Start Students
Call 425-388-9195

Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA)
Located at the ATTC building of EvCC, near Boeing
Year-long interdisciplinary program focused on marine sciences
Classes open to the public and Running Start Students
Website: Click here

Foster Youth
Looking for independence after age 18?  We can help.  We provide special one-to-one assistance for former foster youth.

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