College Partnership Programs

East Lyme High School, in partnership with other schools and colleges, offers students the opportunity to earn college credits by taking high school courses. Details about courses that are part of the partnership programs will be made available by the classroom teacher where appropriate. Potential partnership programs include UConn Early College Experience (ECE), College Career Pathway (CCP) program with Three Rivers Community College, the Three Rivers High School Partnership Program, and the New London Scholars Program (Connecticut College).

University of Connecticut - Early College Experience (ECE) UConn Early College Experience 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 financial head start toward a college degree. UConn ECE instructors are high school teachers, certified as adjunct professors by UCONN. UConn ECE courses are considered dual enrollment courses and foster independent learning, creativity, and critical thinking –all important for success incollege. East Lyme High School offers UConn ECE courses in English, Human Development, Math, Science, World Language, and Applied Mechanics. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut offers academics resources, including library and online c l a s s r o o m access to all UCONN ECE students. UConn ECE students must successfully complete the course with a grade of C or better to receive university credit on a UConn transcript. University credits are transferrable to many colleges and universities. For a complete list of transfer options, navigate to: Eceapps.uconn.edu/credit_transfer_database/ Students are charged a nominal per credit fee. For complete program information visit: www.ece.uconn.edu.

College Career Pathways (CCP) This dual enrollment program sponsored through the Connecticut State Department of Education and Three Rivers Community College, allows East Lyme students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to earn college credit while enrolled in courses at the high school at no cost. These courses are taught by high school teachers who have been approved as adjunct instructors by Three Rivers Community College. Upon graduation, students can request an official Three Rivers transcript to be sent to their attending college. Students are under no obligation to attend Three Rivers Community College.

Three Rivers High School Partnership Program Currently available for eligible high school juniors and seniors who wish to study subjects not offered in high school. Eligible students will attend classes at Three Rivers Community College and will be funded for one college course per semester on a space available basis. Special fees may apply and are the student’s responsibility. Each high school has a limited amount of space available.

New London Scholars Program (Connecticut College) Nominated seniors may enroll at Connecticut College in an entry level academic course. Upon completion, students can obtain a college transcript from Connecticut College at no cost.