FAQs
- Why would I want to attend the Mt. SAC Early College Academy?
- Who can apply?
- How can I apply?
- Where can I get an application?
- What is the application procedure?
- What kinds of things do you look for in a prospective student?
- Can I attend this school if I do not live in the WCUSD attendance area?
- What if my student needs special education services?
- I missed the application deadline. Can I still apply?
- I have submitted my application. Now what?
- My student was NOT accepted. Can I appeal this decision?
- How does college enrollment work?
- Are there requirements to maintain enrollment?
- Is transportation provided?
- Are there lockers?
- Will I need to pay for my high school or college textbooks?
- How much does it cost to attend?
- How much homework will I have?
- What are the start and end times for a typical school day?
- Is there an athletics, choir, band, or theater program?
- Are there dances, activities, etc.?
- Will students be able to fulfill the University of California A-G requirements?
- If I decide that I want to return to my previous school, can I?
- What is the difference between the Mt. SAC Early College Academy and dual enrollment?
- Are Honors, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate classes offered?
- What is the difference between the Mt. SAC Early College Academy and Advanced Placement?
- Why are students encouraged to earn up to two years of college credit through Mt. SAC Early College Academy?
- Is the Mt. SAC Early College Academy only for students who plan on attending Mt. SAC after high school?
- Can this school accommodate students with special needs?
- What types of classes are available?
- Are the college classes for high school students only?
- How many courses may I take?
- Are there any courses that I would be restricted from taking?
- Do prerequisites apply to dual enrollment students?
- When are classes offered?
- What Mt. SAC College resources are available to the Mt. SAC Early College Academy students?
Why would I want to attend the Mt. SAC Early College Academy?
Who can apply?
How can I apply?
Where can I get an application?
What is the application procedure?
What kinds of things do you look for in a prospective student?
Can I attend this school if I do not live in the WCUSD attendance area?
What if my student needs special education services?
I missed the application deadline. Can I still apply?
I have submitted my application. Now what?
My student was NOT accepted. Can I appeal this decision?
How does college enrollment work?
Are there requirements to maintain enrollment?
Is transportation provided?
Are there lockers?
Will I need to pay for my high school or college textbooks?
How much does it cost to attend?
How much homework will I have?
What are the start and end times for a typical school day?
Is there an athletics, choir, band, or theater program?
Are there dances, activities, etc.?
Will students be able to fulfill the University of California A-G requirements?
If I decide that I want to return to my previous school, can I?
What is the difference between the Mt. SAC Early College Academy and dual enrollment?
Are Honors, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate classes offered?
What is the difference between the Mt. SAC Early College Academy and Advanced Placement?
Why are students encouraged to earn up to two years of college credit through Mt. SAC Early College Academy?
Is the Mt. SAC Early College Academy only for students who plan on attending Mt. SAC after high school?
Can this school accommodate students with special needs?
What types of classes are available?
Are the college classes for high school students only?
How many courses may I take?
Are there any courses that I would be restricted from taking?
Do prerequisites apply to dual enrollment students?
When are classes offered?
What Mt. SAC College resources are available to the Mt. SAC Early College Academy students?
Final Notes: The Mt. SAC Early College Academy is not a charter school or a credit recovery program, and does not graduate students early. We are looking for students who desire to be challenged while beginning their college career in a supportive and caring environment.
Thank you for considering the Mt. SAC Early College Academy.