Edward H. White Military Academy of Leadership

Early College

EWMALIB Points of Pride

2016-2017 Dedicated Magnet Implementation Military Leadership Academy Career Pathways Aerospace Technologies Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment

Management Bio-Medical Science Computer Science & Game Design

JROTC – Navy IB Diploma Programme (DP)

2016-2018 Increased dual enrollment options Edward Waters College (EWC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ)

NEW 2017-2018 IB Programme converted to Early College Program

Dual EnrollmentEWMAL

PERFORMANCE IN DE COURSES

School Year Number of DE Courses Taken

Number of DE Course Passed

% of DE Courses Passed

2013-2014 205 195 95.12%

2014-2015 120 112 93.33%

2015-2016 279 266 95.34%

2016-2017 356 350 98.31%

Early College Performance Breakdown

Early College Students Graduating in Spring 2017

DCPS Early College HS FSCJ Campus

# of Students

in Original Cohort

Students Awarded

AA Degrees in May 2017

Percentage of Students 4 Earning AA

Degrees

Robert E. Lee Kent 53 40 75%

Jean Ribault North 15 14 93%

Englewood South 15 14 93%

Sandalwood South 65 64 98%

District Totals 148 132 89%

WhyEarly College? Support from

DCPS & FSCJ

CareerExploration

Explore interest before

declaring a major

Higher College GPA

than Peers

Access to College

Resources

Save time & money

Take courses not available

at high school

AA Degree Cost

Savings for Parents

Cost Comparison – Traditional AA v. Early College AA

Degree Traditional AA Degree Cost Early College AA Degree Cost

Cost $9,831.00 $7,190.98

Duval County students earned an Associates degree at a fraction of the price; a difference of $2,622.02

Parents save $9,813.00 for tuition and textbooks when students earn an A.A. Degree from a community/state college.

The cost of two (2) years for tuition and textbooks at state university is about $16,800.00.

Long-Term Earning Benefits for Students &

Impact on Local Economy

ANNUAL EARNING BENEFIT Individuals with an Associate’s Degree on average earned

$127 more each week/$6,604 annually, in comparison to their counterparts with just a high school diploma.

LIFE TIME EARNING BENEFIT Over an average career span of 30 years, these individual

students will earn $198,120 more than those who have received only a high school degree.

$6,604

$198,120

United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (2016)

CAREER SPAN EARNINGS $4.9 million Collectively, a cohort of 25 Early College Graduates will

earn almost $5 million more than a like group of 25 adults with only a high school diploma over an average of 30 years. These earnings can positively impact the community in the west quadrant of Jacksonville.

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Minimum Eligibility

Requirements

Algebra I

Minimum Level 3 on Grade 7 FSA in both Reading and Math

Minimum 2.75 middle school GPA

Acceptance is merit based and highly competitive.

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Continuation Requirements

SLS 1103 Spring of Grade 9 Earn at least 9 credit hours by the end of

Grade 10 College Ready Scores PERT, ACT or SAT Grade 9: Reading and WritingGrade 10 Math

Yearly Maintain minimum 2.0 FSCJ cumulative GPA 3.0 unweighted cumulative high school

GPA Adhere to Contract

Sample Schedule

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 121. English I Honors (4x4)2. English II Honors (4x4)3. Geometry Honors or

Algebra II Honors4. Biology Honors5. World History Honors6. US Government

Honors/SLS 11037. World Language8. HOPE9. Summer: Online

Requirement (FLVS Course)

1. ENC 1101/ENC 11022. Algebra II Honors or Pre-

Calculus3. Chemistry Honors or

Physics Honors4. US History Honors5. Economics/Elective6. World Language or

Elective7. PFA8. Elective

Fall1. *Mathematics Course2. *Natural Science

Course with Lab(State Core)

3. Communications Course

4. Humanities CourseSpring1. Mathematics Course2. Natural Science with a

Lab Course3. Social/Behavioral

Science Course4. Elective

Fall1. Humanities Course2. Social/Behavioral

Science Course3. Social/Behavioral

Science Course4. ElectiveSpring1. Elective2. Elective3. Elective4. Elective

*Meets both high school and AA requirement.

High School Quality Points weighted 1 point

State University System Quality Points weighted 1 point(for courses that meet core SUS admissions requirements)

Bright Futures QP weighted 0.5 point

Automatic Bright Futures Award No

Statutory Eligibility Requirements • 3.0 unweighted high school GPA• Pass College Placement Exam(s)• Maintain 2.0 College GPA

Requirement for HS Credit Passing grade in course

Requirement for College Credit Earn grade of “C” or higher in course

Transferability of Postsecondary Credit in Florida Yes(colleges determine how the credit will count)

GPA, Credits, and Postsecondary School

Characteristics of Successful

Students

Self-disciplined

Self-motivated

Problem Solver

Inquisitive

Resilient

Organized

Strong study skills

Possess time-management skills

More than Academics

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES SPORTS Band Business Professionals of

America (BPA) Chorus Commander Chronicles

(school paper & website)

Drama Dance Gay Straight Alliance Marine Miss Ed White

National Honor Society(NHS)

NJROTC (Navy) Project Unify Robotics Senior Men Senior Women Smile Step Team Teacher and City Year

Tutoring Weightlifting

Baseball Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Flag Football Football Girls Weightlifting Golf

Soccer Softball Swimming &

Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

Transportation

Available for EWMAL Early College Students Traditional Bus Route to High

SchoolDrop Off and Pick Up at FSCJ

Options for Transportation Routes to High School (904) 858-6200

Support System and Resources

High School Faculty and Staff School Counselor Teachers Academic Coaches Administration

Early College Peers DCPS Tutoring FSCJ ID (tutoring, discounts, access to computer labs, gym, recreation

center, sporting and school events, movie discounts and more) FSCJ Library Learning Center (tutoring, printing, etc.) Online Resources: MyWriting Lab, MyMath Lab, SmartThinking FSCJ Office of Services for Students with Disabilities FSCJ Dual Enrollment Coordinator Parents

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Application Process

One application

Due by 4:30 PM by Friday, January 26th

Notifications will be mailed Friday, February 9th

Commitment forms due by 4:30 PM Friday, February 23rd

Completing the Application

Completing the ApplicationChoice High School Acceleration Program

ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL – Early College: Associates in Science, I.T. Security^ ATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOL – AP Capstone Diploma School BALDWIN MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL – AP Capstone Diploma School DUNCAN U FLETCHER HIGH SCHOOL – Cambridge AICE Program^ EDWARD H. WHITE MILITARY ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP – Early College: Associates in Arts^ ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL – Early College: Associates in Science, Engineering Technology (Advanced Manufacturing)^FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL – AP Capstone Diploma School JEAN RIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL – Early College: Associates in Arts^ MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL – Cambridge AICE Program ^ PAXON SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES – International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme^ ROBERT E. LEE HIGH SCHOOL – Early College: Associates in Arts^ SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL – International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeSANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL – Early College: Associates in Arts^ SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL – Early College: Associates in Science, I.T. Security Technology^ STANTON COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL – International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme^ TERRY PARKER HIGH SCHOOL – International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL – Cambridge AICE Program ^ WILLIAM M. RAINES HIGH SCHOOL – Cambridge AICE Program ^

Minimum application requirements for all HSAP programs: Minimum Level 3 on Grade 7 FSA and/or NRT in Reading and Math, minimum 2.75 annual middle school GPA and student personal statement (see page 2). Applicants without state standardized test scores and/or grades in the DCPS system for Grade 7 and/or Grade 8 must provide official records with application.^Successful completion of Algebra 1 requiredFor transportation questions, please contact Transportation at (904) 381-RIDE (7433) or https://dcps.duvalschools.org/Domain/4424.

Student Personal

Statement

Short handwritten essay (300-500 words)

Scoring based onFollowing stated directionsOrganized writingResponse

School Choice

Admission is dependent upon space availability and rank ordering of eligible students

Seats are open to students outside the school’s attendance boundaries on a space available basis

Schools with enrollments of 95% or greater may not open seats to students outside the school’s attendance area

School Choice

Accepting an assignment into one of the Acceleration programs will waive the student’s right to participate in the magnet lottery or to receive placement from the lottery. Any existing magnet application will be withdrawn from the magnet lottery.

Accepting admission to an Acceleration program will require the student to relinquish his/her place in any Duval County magnet program.

The First Step Starts with

Commitment

When you complete the magnet application you are opting in to the Military Leadership Academy, and committed to …. Purchasing and dressing in the full

uniform daily Abiding by the school’s Cadet

Manual/District Expectations Cadet Creed Honor Code General Code of Appearance detailed in

the Cadet Manual

School Uniforms All students are required to wear the school uniform as part of establishing

the culture and to demonstrate unity and alignment to the school’s military theme. Students are expected to wear a complete uniform every day. All items listed below will be included in the uniform package: Dri-fit shirt with an embroidered school logo Khaki pants Black canvas military belt Black shoes with black laces and black crew socks Cadet Jacket with an embroidered school logo and the cadets first

initial and last name. (No other outer wear will be permitted.) Student ID

ALL uniform items will be purchased through the school’s uniform vendor, RC Uniforms 11160 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246. Phone: 904-646-0493. Website: www.rcuniforms.com.

Please remain seated. Thank you.

Contact us at copelandd@duvalschools.org.