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Isaac Bear Early College High School Juniors Ready for the Transition to UNC-W

Isaac Bear Early College High School (IBECHS) has met another milestone in its preparation to have students ready to take college classes during their third year of high school. The early college opened school year 2006-2007 and is now housed on the campus of the University of North Carolina - Wilmington. On July 30th and 31st, the first class of Isaac Bear, Cohort I, will participate in an orientation for the upcoming academic year at UNC-W. Approximately, 72 students are enrolled in classes for the upcoming fall semester, taking on average 200 classes. On July 31st, parents will attend orientation with their student and will be given information as to how to make a smooth transition from high school to college life at such a young age. The highlight of that day will be when students actually pick up their books at the university bookstore.

Isaac Bear Early College High School will have three cohorts beginning in August 2008. Cohort I will still be supported by the high school and the upcoming sophomores, Cohort II, are returning with the anticipation of following in the footsteps of the junior class and a new group of freshmen will arrive on campus for the first time on August 11th for a week-long summer orientation.

IBECHS achieved its AYP goal for mathematics, according to the results released earlier this week. Tilly Gurley, school principal, credited students and staff's hard work and high standards to achieve these results. Mrs. Gurley said, "I am very pleased with the continued success of Isaac Bear and the credit for this success goes to the talented hardworking teachers and students and the unending support of our parents. Isaac Bear is a testament to the ability of a small learning community to make a difference for all students."

IBECHS currently has 201 students and looks forward to growing and serving more students.

 

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7/24/08