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RUSSELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
I n n o v a t i o n S n a p s h o t
Anchor University
Russell County High School will provide an innovative, accelerated pathway for high-‐achieving seniors. They will provide an opportunity to earn college credit while still being part of Russell County HS.
K e y E l e m e n t s
k id -‐FR IENDLy Suppor t s • G.R.I.T. • FRSYC Funds • Symposium • Community of Learners • Community of Practice • Cultural Proficiency Institute
Preparing Every Student to be College or Career Ready
RUSSELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Anchor University Mission Statement
The mission of Anchor University is to ensure that Russell County High School’s highest achieving students are receiving the most benefit from the education process by providing them with an innovative pathway to accelerate their learning opportunities. This will ensure that our highest achieving students will have the opportunity to earn college credit while still being a part of Russell County High School.
Anchor University Admissions Criteria
• €Senior student at Russell County High School ���
• €ACT Benchmarks met by March of Junior Year ���
• €Cumulative GPA of 3.7 ���
• €Provide their own transportation (working with district to fund transportation if transportation ���is a barrier for participation) ���
• €Assume responsibility of all costs associated with the program including fees, book costs, tuition, ���etc. (Mary Jo Young Scholarship, district funding if necessary, YSC funding if necessary) ���
• €Attend an orientation meeting hosted by Russell County High School ���
• €Sign Anchor University contract ���Anchor University Program Requirements ���During the student’s participation in Anchor University, he/she must... ���
RUSSELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL • €Take a minimum of FIVE courses for the year (this is a requirement to earn
KEES money) ���
• €Take a minimum of TWO college courses EACH semester ���
• €Take a maximum of FIVE college courses EACH semester ���
• €Complete all Russell County High School graduation requirements ���
• €Be present at all Russell County High School mandated testing OR mandated senior-‐related activities ���
• €Comply with the attendance policy of Russell County High School AND the post-‐secondary institution. ���
• €Report mid-‐term grades to Russell County High School ���
• €Report final grades at end of each semester to Russell County High School ���
• €Communicate with leader of the Anchor University (through Remind 101, email, texts, etc.) ���Other Information ���
• €Students will be awarded credit at Russell County High School on a Performance Based Credit System ���
• €ALL courses will affect the student’s high school GPA ���
RUSSELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL