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Gateway to College©
Early College High School Provides at-risk youth, 16-21 who have dropped out of high school,
or who are near dropping out, with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while achieving college success.
Students simultaneously accumulate high school and college credits.
After successful completion of the first college preparatory experience (The Foundation Term), students transition
to regular college classes
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Gateway to College © program at Holyoke Community College serves at-risk youth, 16 to 21 years old, who have stopped attending Holyoke and
Springfield High Schools and for whom high school completion is at-risk. The program gives students the opportunity to earn a high school
diploma while transitioning to a college campus. Students may simultaneously accumulate high school and college credits, earning their high
school diploma while progressing toward an associate’s degree or certificate.
Gateway to College © students learn how to succeed in an educational setting, under the guidance of a caring team of instructors and student
support specialists with experience and interest in at-risk youth. In their first term, students take foundational courses as part of a
learning community. This experience builds their academic and personal skills, preparing them for college courses with the general student population.
During the Foundation Term, students take reading, writing, and math, plus a college survival and success class where students learn how to take
effective notes, study for tests, and juggle school, work and family life. After completing the Foundation Term, students take a career development
class to help them focus their academic goals and select a major. In addition, Gateway to College © will identify educational and career opportunities
for students.
Information Sessions for Springfield students:
-- Must reserve your place by calling 552-2013
-- Must bring a completed application
-- Must attend both evenings (Students are only asked to come the second day if they pass the API test.)
Wed/Th, 10/13 and 10/14, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Wed/Th, 11/3 and 11/4, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Wed/Th, 12/8 and 12/9, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Holyoke students should contact Kim Perry or Doug Arnold at Holyoke High School for information about Gateway.
Gateway to College staff:
Vivian Ostrowski, Interim Director, 413-552-2370, vostrowski@hcc.edu
Elizabeth Cantor, Resource Specialist, 413-552-2563, ecantor@hcc.edu
Jada Waters, Resource Specialist, 413-552-2043, jwaters@hcc.edu -- on leave until January
Julissa Colon, Office Manager, 413-552-2013, jcolon@hcc.edu
Gateway to College© is part of the National Early College High School Initiative to improve student success.
Gateway is a national network of 18 community colleges and over 50 local school districts which began at Portland Community College,
Portland, Oregon. Gateway is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and its partners.
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