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First Annual Progress Report
February 19, 2008
First Annual Progress Report
ECH freshman top the District & State pass rate for State End-of Course Tests in English I and Algebra I.
99% of Early College freshmen earn high school credits to be promoted to 10th grade.
24% of ECH freshmen deemed “college ready” for the sophomore year of high school.
What students are saying:
Early College is a phenomenal experience.
The teachers prepare you for the
real world and help you when you need it.
Megan Lambrecht, Class of 2010
Early College has made me a more determined
and driven student.
Melissa Reidy, Class of 2010
Early College has really opened up my
eyes and made me realize that there are
always changes in life. One can either go
with change or let it pass you up.
Robert Beatty, Class of 2010
The Horry County Early College High School opened
doors in August 2006
A small, personalized academic program targeted to those who
are underrepresented in postsecondary education. Located on the
Conway campus of Horry-Georgetown Technical College, the Early
College program represents a unique public-private partnership
among Horry County Schools, Horry-Georgetown Technical
College, and Business/Education Expectations Partnership (BE2).
First Year Statistics
Students - 134 students
- Gender - 80 Females - 54 Males
- Ethnicity - 69% White - 25% African American
- 4% Hispanic - 2% Other
- Socio-economics - 61% Free/Reduced Lunch
Staff - 12 Horry County Schools’ employees
- 9 teachers - 1 guidance counselor
- 1 principal - 1 secretary
An AVID high school
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a student
support system to prepare students in the academic middle for
four-year college eligibility. Implemented at our ECH, it has a
proven track record in bringing out the best in students, and in
closing the achievement gap.
95% of ECH freshmen passed Algebra I End-0f Course Test
Eighty-one percent of HCS freshmen passed while
80% passed at the State* level.
86% of ECH freshmen passed English I End-0f Course Test
Sixty-seven percent of HCS freshmen passed while 76%
passed at the State* level.
*State scores available for 2006 only.
CLOSING THE GAP
There is no gap in academic achievement for ECH African
American and Hispanic students from their white
counterparts.
95% RETENTION RATE
127 of 134 freshmen returned to ECH for their sophomore
year. Four returned to their HCS base high schools and
three moved out of the area.
COMPASS TESTING- COLLEGE ADMISSION
The number of Freshmen who met college admission
scores
- 48 students met entrance requirements in Reading
- 22 students met entrance requirement in Mathematics
- 22 students met entrance requirement in Language
Third Semester Progress Report
% Pass Rate
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Fall 2007 Course Results
Approximately 20% of ECH Sophomores took and completed their first college credit courses
successfully.
• 27 ECH Sophomores - SPA 101 Elementary Spanish
• 30 ECH Sophomores - COL 105 Freshman Seminar
Spring 2008
Approximately 90% of ECH Sophomores are enrolled in college credit courses.
HGTC is proud to be a partner in what we know will make a positvie academic impact on
high school students. The Early College is a concept with the goal of helping students
graduate high school and earn college credits in a college setting with faculty and staff that
truly care about their success.
Dr. Marilyn Fore, Senor Vice-President, Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Business Education Expectations (BE2) is proud to serve as the enrichment arm
of the Horry County Early College High School. By providing them with opportunities
that feed their career and business world opportunities, we truly know
that “together we have the power to transform lives.” Please visit our new website
to be constantly updated on our services or to volunteer as a mentor or to
contribute to our organization www.horrycountybe2.com.
