The Early College at Guilford
The Early College at Guilford (ECG) is ranked as the number one public high school in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report. It has approximately 200 students and is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school was started in 2002 as a partnership between Guilford College and Guilford County Schools as the first early college high school in North Carolina, allowing students to graduate with a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit from Guilford College.The mission of The Early College at Guilford is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by providing exceptionally challenging educational opportunities that support academic development at the highest standards. Through building bridges at the earliest opportunity between high school, college, and beyond, the Early College at Guilford seeks to awaken and mature the creative, social, and academic abilities of students. The school strives to foster multi-dimensional leadership in varied contexts so that students may succeed in higher education and beyond. The Early College at Guilford offers a writing-intensive, fast-paced curriculum. In ninth and 10th grade, students take honors and Advanced Placement courses. 11th and 12th graders are enrolled in Guilford College courses and take courses taught directly by Guilford College professors alongside Guilford College students. Generally, only two courses at the college level - English and Physical Science - are necessary to fulfill their high school graduation requirements. All other college courses are electives. A college professor serves as their academic advisor, helping them choose among the college’s offerings. In the spirit of Guilford’s liberal arts mission, students explore all areas of the college’s curriculum. Each semester students select courses that bridge at least two academic divisions and three academic departments.The cost of tuition for all Guilford College courses is covered by both Guilford County Schools and the state of North Carolina via funding through the Innovative Education Initiatives Act.
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George Fox Road, Greensboro
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The Early College at Guilford
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27410 Greensboro
North Carolina, United States
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