Early College High School Programs

Apply for Early College High School  Application is due January 31, 2025

 

View the Early College High School Handbook

Smart Transfer

32 students selected each year

Location: Center City Campus

• • are enrolled in advanced coursework in 8th grade
  • 4-year commitment
  • mandatory program requirements and accelerated academic track
  • 6-week Summer Program required

Applying students have:

• • the academic average of 75%-90%
  • the goal of earning 60 college credits or an associate’s degree by high school graduation
  • the plan to transfer to a 4-year institution after high school graduation

Smart Scholars

Up to 200 students selected each year

Location: Schenectady High School

• • have the potential to benefit from a rigorous academic curriculum
  • flexible program requirements
  • 6-week Summer Program required during first summer before 9th grade, and then other summers are optional

Applying students have:

• • the academic average of 65%-80%
  • the goal of earning an average of 24 college credits by high school graduation
  • the opportunity to earn the bulk of college credits during summer or CHS courses
  • the ability to participate in other programming opportunities at SHS

Smart Tech

32 students selected each year

Location: Center City Campus

• • have the potential to benefit from a rigorous academic curriculum
  • 4-6 year commitment
  • mandatory program requirements and accelerated academic track

Applying students have:

• • the academic average of 65%-80%
  • an interest in the field of STEM
  • the goal of earning an average of 24-60 college credits by high school graduation
  • the opportunity to earn college credits during summer, CHS courses, and after high school graduation