This school year Methodist Children’s Home has 17 youth from
the Waco campus and Boys Ranch who are participating in the dual credit
program. The University Charter School (UT-UCS), located on the Waco campus
offers this program which provides juniors and seniors the opportunity to
enroll in courses that will earn them both college and high school credit.
Students will be attending classes at either McLennan
Community College (MCC) or Texas State Technical College (TSTC). Each will earn
dual credit or certifications in the following courses; freshman English, Psychology,
Sociology, Texas Government, College Transition, Welding and Electronics.
Two of our students are participating in the Greater Waco
Advanced Health Care Academy (GWAHCA). GWAHCA is a new program affiliated with
the Health Science program at MCC where students are able to earn a certificate
as an Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant.
“What a great opportunity for our juniors and seniors to
better prepare themselves for college and vocational careers,” said Betty
Morrow, school coordinator. “By being exposed to college level rigor and
routine, these students potentially have greater success when they graduate
from high school and enroll in college.”
These students all had to have a 3.0 grade point average, in
addition to having passed the college readiness test in order to qualify to
take these courses. Good luck!
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