Affords highly motivated middle school students beginning in Grade 7 the opportunity to earn up to four high school credits and one college credit.

This program provides students with reading enrichment designed to promote success in advanced level courses, postsecondary readiness, and success on Florida’s Postsecondary Education Readiness Assessment (PERT) in Reading. Participation in Pre- Early College may lead to High School Acceleration Programs including Early College, AICE, IB and AP Capstone.

Grade 7 Pre-Early College Advanced Reading

• Level 3 or Higher on the Grade 6 FAST Reading or Level 4 or 5 on (DM 3) (At least one of these must be met)

• Overall middle school GPA 2.5 or Higher

• Teacher Recommendation

Grade 8 Pre-Early College

• Proficient standardized test scores in Grade 7

• Annual middle school GPA 3.0 or higher

• Earn a "C" or better in the 7th Grade PEC Reading Course

• Earn a score of 85 or higher on the Reading portion of the Post-Secondary Readiness Education Test (PERT)

• Participation in up to four high school courses

***Teacher Recommendation***

Pre-Early College (PEC) students are mature socially, emotionally, and academically to meet the expectations of the program. PEC students are good managers of time and possess good organizational skills. Students are willing to ask questions, express concerns, be open to guidance and balance school and extracurricular activities. Students can set realistic academic and personal goals and understand the importance of exploring career options.

PEC students know key adults at the school and establish connections with peers.

These traits and many more aid in the successful completion of the Pre-Early College Program.