Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) in collaboration with Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is offering scholars at Ottawa Hills High the opportunity to experience the best of high school and college simultaneously.
The program will allow scholars to complete the requirements for a high school diploma by completing a rigorous college preparatory course of study, while gaining valuable college readiness skills, and earning up to sixty (60) transferable college credits towards their undergraduate degree and/or an Associate Degree program from Grand Rapids Community College. This opportunity provides each Ottawa Hills High School scholar enrolled in the Early Middle College Program a free “jump start” on their four (4) year college education, or completion of an Associate degree, or a certificated program of study.
Scholars are selected in their 9th grade year, based on a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Freshmen from all Grand Rapids Public Schools meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Course Selection Guide
| Requirements | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | Year 13 |
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| Required Core Courses (All AME scholars) | - English 9
- Algebra 1
- Biology 1
- US History
| - English 10
- Geometry
- Chemistry
- World History
| - English 11 or AP English Language and Composition
- Algebra II
| - Mathematics (choice)
- Economics
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| Required Electives | | | | - Elective Choice
- GRCC Elective
| - GRCC Elective
- Math Elective
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| College Offerings | | - PY 100 Strategies for College Life and Success
- BI 125 Personal Health
| - PY 201 General Psychology
- MUS 110 The Appreciation of World and Western Music
- PS 110 American Government
- TH248 Intro to Theate
| - EN 101* English Composition I
- EN 102 English Composition II
| - MA (MTA Math Course): Level is TBD
- Science (w/Lab)
- Elective Choice
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Scheduling Recommendations and Information
- Denotes Michigan Merit Curriculum requirement and counts as college credit
- Note: Selections may change
- Year 13 courses will be determined with the College Advisor and tailored to scholar needs/desires
- Early Middle College Scholars must complete the minimum Michigan Merit Curriculum plus up to 60 college level credits (some may count as College Credit and High School credit), an Associate Degree or a MEMCA Technical Certificate (a minimum of 15 college credit hours, and complete either 100 hours of community service or 40 hours of career exploration, internship, job shadowing, or clinical experience, or a combination of the two that equals 70+ hours, or an Industry recognized Certificate.