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Cumberland County Schools has entered into a partnership with the North Carolina New Schools Project, the Center for International Understanding, and Fayetteville State University (FSU) to plan an early college high school that will eventually be housed on the campus of FSU with an international studies theme.  A freshman class will be selected for the 2011-2012 school year. Students will participate in language acquisition courses in Arabic, Mandarin, or Spanish.  Graduates of the program will earn both a high school diploma and college credit.  A transportation district will be determined.  Students selected for attendance from other areas of the county may attend if parents provide transportation.

Vision

All students will graduate globally competent, prepared to communicate, collaborate and compete locally, nationally, and internationally.

Mission

All students will graduate globally competent, prepared to communicate, collaborate, and compete locally, nationally and internationally.  This will be accomplished at the Cumberland International Early College High School for Language, Culture, and Diplomacy through dedication to:

• Proficiency in a secondary language of strategic interest
• Global and cultural connections
• Relevant and authentic project-based instruction that engages students in global issues, and
• College-level courses and experiences
   

There are two parts to the application process.

1. Complete a CCS’ Governed Choice Program application located at http://www.choice.ccs.k12.nc.us and send applications to the Student Assignment Office, postmarked no later than February 15, 2011.  Applications will be available January 4, 2011. Completed applications must be mailed to Cumberland County Schools, Student Assignment Office, P. O. Box 2357, Fayetteville, NC 28302. 
    

2. Complete an Early College Admissions Packet, and return it to the Eighth Grade School Counselor.  Beginning January 4, 2011 packets can be downloaded by clicking here or obtained from a school counselor. A completed packet should include:

1. Early College Admissions Application
2. Student essay explaining why he/she wants to attend Early College
3. Copy of the final 7th grade report card, and most recent 8th grade report card
4. Teacher Recommendation Form
5. School Counselor Recommendation Form
6. Administrative interview (as needed)

For more information about the admission process contact Robbin MacGregor, Counseling Coordinator, at (910) 678.2402 or Saundra McNeill, Student Assignment Program Manager at (910) 678.2616.