Application Deadline April 29
th
of 10
th
grade year
Revised 08.22.22
JSD/STLCC EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY
Get a high school diploma and college credits towards
An Associate’s Degree at the same time.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the JSD Early College Academy (ECA). The ECA is an early-entrance-to-
college program located on the campus of STLCC – Flo Valley. Students attend the ECA for two years, replacing the
junior and senior years of traditional high school. While in the ECA, students are enrolled in a curriculum consisting of
all college coursework taught by professors at STLCC – Flo Valley. Upon successful completion, students earn an
Associate of Arts degree as well as a high school diploma. This is an opportunity for high performing and dedicated
students to socialize and study in a learning community of peers.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All students are expected to complete a JSD ECA application packet and once accepted into the program complete an
STLCC application online. The deadline for submission of all material is April 29th. Prospective students apply to the
ECA during their sophomore year (10th grade) in high school. The ECA program takes the place of a student's 11th and
12
th
-grade years of traditional high school. Students should have a strong foundation in Algebra II and Geometry before
enrolling, but the ECA Committee looks at the overall picture of a student's academic performance by considering the
following:
● Classroom Performance (Grades in courses taken in 9th and 10th grades)
● Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
● Official student disciplinary record from the high school
● Recommendations from two teachers and one from another source not related to the student
● ACCUPLACER Next Generation minimum scores (Reading- 250, Writing- 250, Math: QAS- 264 or AAF-200)
● An essay (at least one page) written by the student (the essay must reflect the effort of the student alone)
● A signed agreement to abide by the expectations and responsibilities of the JSD Early College Academy
● Students must have attended JSD school during both 9
th
and 10
th
grades
DEADLINES
● Students must take the ACCUPLACER test at a Flo Valley testing site. All testing must be completed by May 5,
2023.
● If taking the ACT students must take the test by the April testing date of their sophomore year.
● All materials must be in by May 6th of the student’s sophomore year.
RESOURCES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Students will have access to a full-time high school counselor/college advisor.
● Students will have access to the Flo Valley Student Resource Center, Library, and computer labs as well as
student clubs and campus activities.
● Students will be responsible for their transportation to and from the Flo Valley Campus.
● Students will follow the STLCC –Flo Valley’s academic calendar and are required to be on time and in
attendance at all classes.
● The district will cover the tuition, books, and fees of college classes each semester. Students are required to
maintain passing grades (C or better) in all classes. If a student makes a grade of D or F then the
student will be responsible to repay the district the full cost of the course including fees
and may lose eligibility in the ECA.
● Students may return to their home high school for extracurricular activities including sports, Student Council,
dramatic performances, debate, etc.