High school students can make considerable progress towards their educational goals either through the College Advantage program and/or the Get Ahead Program (GAP).  Both programs are available to sophomores, juniors, seniors and gifted underclassmen with their principal’s approval.

STUDENT GUIDE - Starting College in High School

College Advantage

Students learn first hand the demands of going to college while still in high school. They experience the process of enrolling in college classes; get a feel for the costs associated with tuition, fees and textbooks; and participate in classes addressing the same outcomes and competencies as courses offered on the Barton campus. Courses vary by participating high school; dual credits are determined by high school administration.

Coursework is available in the fall and spring semesters and is offered right in the student’s high school building. Faculty members are generally high school instructors who serve as Barton associate faculty members. Students participating in the College Advantage program via the North Central Distance Learning Network (NCDLN) receive instruction from Barton’s full-time faculty members.

A student’s transition from high school to college is enhanced and students are introduced to academic enrichment and challenging college coursework. Students and their families are exposed to valuable learning lessons which support remaining college experiences.

"The College Advantage Program has helped me tremendously prepare for college.  It has given me a feel of what college classes are like, and what professors expect from their students.  By having this opportunity at Victoria, it has been very convenient because the class took place during regular school hours.  Taking these classes has allowed me to get ahead of most incoming college freshmen.  I now feel more confident, better prepared and ready to start college after these experiences."  Andrea Dome Victoria High School

SITES

Chase High	Hoisington High	Russell High
Central Plains High at Claflin	La Crosse High	St John High
Ellinwood High	Larned High	Victoria High
Ellsworth High	Lyons High	Wilson High
Great Bend High	Otis-Bison High
Hays High	Pawnee Heights High

 

Get Ahead Program (GAP)

Experience the ultimate college experience while still in high school!! If you live within driving distance of the Barton County Campus, the GAP program offers a chance for you to enroll in coursework right in the midst of the college environment. GAP classes are primarily offered in the afternoons. Course choices include general education and career focused class offerings. Classes traditionally meet Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 1:30-3:00p.m.

GAP Schedule

 
For more information about participating in College Advantage or GAP classes, please contact your high school counselor or Janet Kirmer, Coordinator of Outreach at (620) 792-9294 or 866-813-2460. email: kirmerj@bartonccc.edu.

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Other Helpful Information for High School Students Barton Boost/Incentive Applications Transferability of Classes Barton County Upward Bound Articulation Agreements Online Learning – www.bartonline.org, ($133 per credit hour starting spring 2012)

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