• A rigorous five-year high school program that combines both high school and college degree requirements
• Students can earn an associate degree or certificate along with their high school diploma
• Students are enrolled in a focused program of study
• Students have access to support services which enhance their success
• Tuition and fees are paid by the local school district up to an allocated amount
   

• EMC provides a supported transition from high school to college
• EMC assists students in completing their credential earlier than a 12th-year graduate and helps them begin their career path sooner.
• Education beyond high school is more important than ever - many careers require one or two years of continued education after high school
• College costs continue to rise
   

• Degrees in Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
• Certificates (CERT)
• Certificates of Achievement (COA)
• Transfer Degrees in Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS)
   

• Self-discipline
• Growth mindset
• Proactive, takes initiative
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Good attendance
• Ability to utilize supports and ask for help when needed

• Local high schools
• KVCC Arcadia Commons Campus
• KVCC Bronson Healthy Living Campus
• KVCC Groves Campus
• KVCC Texas Township Campus
   

• College Success Strategies Course
• EMC students take this course in 10th grade
• Provides students with academic support skills, college survival techniques and access to Xello
• EMC Student Support Meetings
• EMC students entering 11th grade in the fall will attend EMC Kickoff in August
• EMC students entering 12th grade in the fall will attend EMC Refresh in August
• EMC students entering 13th grade in the fall will attend EMC Rising 5th Year in April
• EMC Career Coach
• Dedicated EMC staff member who will regularly meet with student
• Goals include, discussing academic progress, developing success strategies, connecting students with resources and assisting students with the transition from high school to college
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College resources
• Limited transportation is available for classes at KVCC through the KRESA Bus Hub for participating schools
   

Dual Enrollment

• Open entry, open exit
• Limited course selection
• Encouraged to meet with college counselor before enrolling on college campus
• Ends after fourth year of high school

Early/Middle College

• Must be enrolled by beginning of 11th grade
• Planned program goals
• Required college advising twice each year
• Extra supports, including EMC Career Coach