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COASTNOTES COLLEGIATE
ACADEMY:
Homecoming Court, October 2017
Hstory and photos courtesy of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
igh school students can get MGCCC, Collegiate Academy expands a college degree through learning opportunities for students, Mississippi Gulf Coast providing up to 60 hours of college Community College and credit transferable to universities and/ complete it while still or an industry certification credential.
Putting high school students on the fast track to college degrees
Graduation, May 2018
in high school. Through Collegiate Academy, now in its third year, students in South Mississippi high schools can simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate degree. The Academy’s inaugural graduating class, comprising 13 Gulfport High students, participated in MGCCC’s commencement ceremony in May.
“Collegiate Academy is a stellar example of the opportunities we offer high school students at MGCCC, allowing them to immerse themselves in the college experience,” said Dr. Mary S. Graham, MGCCC president. “For highly motivated students, the Academy promises a head start on their college education, whether they are planning to get a technical degree and go straight to work, or continue their education at a four-year institution of higher learning.”
Comprising high school juniors and seniors enrolled in dual-credit courses at their high schools and at
It is a customized high school experience with the rigor of college and offers a transition to college in a flexible, supportive and academically enriched environment. It provides an environment that surrounds students with positive role models; helps them acclimate to college-level standards; and engages full immersion into
both the high school and collegiate environment.
Through Collegiate Academy, counselors work closely with the
school district and students to ensure students are getting the required coursework for both college and high school. Classes are flexible, allowing students to participate in the high school activities they choose and college activities. Collegiate Academy students also have access to the college’s Learning Resource Centers, which offer individualized attention from college instructors and a wide array of research materials.
Graduation, May 2018
Collegiate Academy Reception, May 2018
Collegiate Academy www.mgccc.edu
CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES
Dr. Terri Sasser
Jackson County Campus
Dr. Suzi Brown
Jefferson Davis Campus
Dean Bobby Ghosal
Perkinston Campus
terri.sasser@mgccc.edu 228.497.7633
suzana.brown@mgccc.edu 228.896.2506
bobby.ghosal@mgccc.edu 601.928.6207
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