College Connections College Connections is a partnership between Tourtellotte Memorial High School and Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson. College Connections is absolutely FREE. The purpose of the partnership is to enable secondary students to receive credit for coursework that is equivalent to college level coursework in Computer Applications, Accounting II, Manufacturing Math, Computer Aided Design I, Interpreting Engineering Drawings, and Advanced Excel. College credit is granted with an official transcript from QVCC. Any or all of these credits may be transferable to other colleges depending on transfer guidelines. In some cases, these courses may satisfy college prerequisites. What are the advantages of College Connections for students? ● College credit is granted for courses taken in high school ● Students receive a college transcript for their work ● Parents and students can potentially save money on college tuition ● The student is guaranteed acceptance into the community college UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT EARLY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE UConn Early College Experience (ECE) provides academically motivated students the opportunity to take university courses while still in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree. ECE instructors, who are certified as adjunct professors by UConn faculty, create a classroom environment fostering independent learning, creativity and critical thinking – all pivotal for success in college. Tourtellotte Memorial High School offers ECE courses in English. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut library resources are also available to students. ECE students must successfully complete the course with a grade of C, achieving a grade of 73 or better on UConn’s requirements, in order to receive university credit. University credits are highly transferable to other universities. Students are currently charged a $25 per credit fee. For additional information visit: www.ece.uconn.edu. Nichols College Accelerator Program The Accelerator Program gives local high school students an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to do college level work, and to acquire skills that will help them succeed not only in college but also in their remaining high school courses. The courses offered through the Accelerator Program at Nichols College offer content that is compelling and challenging. One class will be taught each semester on the Nichols College campus allowing students to experience a college campus atmosphere and earn college credits at the same time. The courses are taught by experienced Nichols College faculty members with the help of a teaching assistant. The course is offered at a discounted rate.
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