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Southwest Early College Campus
A World of Opportunity
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
Southwest Early College Campus(816) 418-7977
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
Southwest Early College Campus(816) 418-7977
Partners
Southwest Early College Campus(816) 418-7977
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
Southwest Early College Campus(816) 418-7977
Supports
School day supports mid-day tutoring around lunch periods Zero and 8th hour tutoring
Additional supports Saturday school (TBD) Summer School Immersion experiences
Southwest Early College Campus(816) 418-7977
Outstanding Facilities
On-site Planetarium*
Horticultural Green Houses*
State-of-the-Art Science Laboratories
* With support from The Kauffman Foundation
Southwest Early College Campus(816) 418-7977
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
Southwest Early College Campus(816) 418-7977
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