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The Harrison County School District launched an exciting new program this school year that allows students to earn a college degree while they are still in high school. This innovative program is called Collegiate Academy, and it is only offered in South Mississippi through Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

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Collegiate Academy is a small, family-centered community of about 350 students committed to small class sizes and a low student to teacher ratio. We seek to create an engaging learning environment that develops creative problem-solvers in a college preparatory model which both challenges and supports our students. This course listing is provided to Collegiate Academy students and parents in order to outline course expectations, and to help the student determine the level of interest in various courses offered at Greenbrier Christian Academy. Additional information related to academic expectations and policies may be found in the GGA Student Handbook.

A MESSAGE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN THE HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT: We want to make you aware of a new program this year that allows students in the district to graduate with two diplomas: high school and an associate’s degree!Check out this video to learn more about this exciting opportunity!#EmpoweringExcellenceinEveryone

Posted by Harrison County School District MS on Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Through Collegiate Academy, students at D’Iberville High, West Harrison High and Harrison Central High can now earn their high school diploma AND their associate’s degree at the same time. Collegiate Academy gives highly-motivated high school juniors and seniors who enroll in dual credit courses the opportunity to earn up to 60 hours of college credit. That means students can graduate high school with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science Degree. The credit hours are transferable to universities in Mississippi, or an industry certification that will allow students to start working immediately.

Students in the program will be exposed to a rigorous college curriculum, get individual attention through faculty tutoring, and be involved in both high school and college activities. The classes are taught at the high school and at the MGCCC campus or online. MGCCC will work with the students to customize their schedules.

Middle school and 9th graders are encouraged to start planning early, so they can be prepared to apply for the program prior to their junior year.

Earn a High School Diploma and Associate Degree at the Same Time

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Collegiate Academy allows students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an Associate Degree. The student body consists of high school juniors and seniors enrolled in dual-credit courses at their high school and MGCCC.

Highlights of Collegiate Academy

  • Expands learning opportunities for highly motivated students.
  • Provides up to 60 hours of transferable college credit to universities and/or an industry certification credential.

How to Become Part of Collegiate Academy

  • Meet all eligibility criteria for dual credit/dual enrollment.
  • Be a high school junior (14 core Carnegie units) in good standing, with a GPA of 3.0 or above.*
  • Submit an unconditional written recommendation from your high school principal or guidance counselor.
  • Demonstrate appropriate, responsible, and respectful behavior on the high school campus.
  • Demonstrate the maturity to cope with the challenges and relative freedom of a college environment.*Alternative admission is possible with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum composite ACT score of 30 or equivalent SAT score.

What Students Can Expect

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  • A customized high school experience with the rigor of college.
  • A transition to college in a flexible, supportive, and academically enriched environment.
  • A chance to get a head start on a college degree while earning a high school diploma.
  • 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.

What to Expect After Completion of the Program

  • High school graduation
  • Associate degree from college and/or industry certification credentials
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Accumulation of up to 60 college credits and/or industry certification credentials
  • Strong connection and identification with a community of learners.
  • Increased maturity, independence, and evidence of coping skills

What School Districts Can Expect

  • MGCCC works with each school district to customize Collegiate Academy.
  • The curriculum can be customized within degree requirements to meet the needs of the district. This includes the new Mississippi Graduation Requirements with Endorsement Options, excluding most health care programs.
  • Students attend normal high school activities (athletics, band, choir, etc.) and organize college classes to fit within their schedules.
  • Classes are taught at the high school (up to 29 credit hours), at an MGCCC campus, and online.
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Benefits of Collegiate Academy

  • A customized high school experience with the rigor of college.
  • A transition to college in a flexible, supportive, and academically enriched environment.
  • A chance to get a head start on a college degree while earning a high school diploma.
  • 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.

Join the Collegiate Academy

For more information on how you can earn your high school diploma and Associate Degree at the same time, contact the Collegiate Academy representative on the campus you would attend.

Jackson County

Colleen Hanna
colleen.hanna@mgccc.edu
(228) 522-1416

George County

Will Overstreet
william.overstreet@mgccc.edu
(601) 766-6434

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Harrison County Campus

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Justin Mills
justin.mills@mgccc.edu
(228) 897-9235

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Perkinston / Stone County

Bobby Ghosal
bobby.ghosal@mgccc.edu
(601) 928-6207