Southwest Early College Campus A World of Opportunity.

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Southwest Early College Campus A World of Opportunity

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Southwest Early College Campus

A World of Opportunity

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Southwest Early College Campus(816) 418-7977

Overview

Early College school for grades 6-12

Math/ Science emphasis

Open Enrollment, no entrance exam required

Opens August 2008 with 6th & 9th grades

Limit of 120 students per grade

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Overview

Project-based learning

Opportunity to earn college credit

Ongoing campus experiences at UMKC

Classes taught by master teachers & college professors

Math/ Science related internships & mentors

Extended day & summer enrichment

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Southwest Early College Campus(816) 418-7977

Partners

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CurriculumCore Curriculum Accelerated Mathematics & Science Communication Arts Social Studies World Language

Elective Curriculum Science/Mathematics Learning Lab METS Internships METS Research Project Math Lab experiences

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Supports

School day supports mid-day tutoring around lunch periods Zero and 8th hour tutoring

Additional supports Saturday school (TBD) Summer School Immersion experiences

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Outstanding Facilities

On-site Planetarium*

Horticultural Green Houses*

State-of-the-Art Science Laboratories

* With support from The Kauffman Foundation

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Parental/Community Involvement

Deep family commitment

Family Advocacy System

Active involvement in school evolution, mission, and vision

Coalition of willing business partners

Southwest

Parents &Community

Groups

BusinessPartners

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Student enrollment

Cap of 120 students per grade

Wait list for 9th grade

Close to capacity for 6th grade (limited seats may be available)

Representation from all 6 sub districts in the school district

Demographic characteristics mirror that of the district as a whole