The Wisconsin's Youth Options Program has been "replaced" by the Early College Credit Program (for 4 year public/private institutions) and Start College Now Program (for 2 year technical institutions). The programs allow students who meet certain requirements to take postsecondary courses at a UW institution, a Wisconsin technical college, or participating private nonprofit institutions of higher education. Approved courses count toward high school graduation and college credit.
The programs open the door to greater learning opportunities for motivated students considering a technical career, wishing to begin college early, or preparing themselves to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation.
Tech School Application http://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/student-success/career-prep/new-start-college-now-(formerly-youth-options)
4 Yr Public School Application https://dpi.wi.gov/dual-enrollment/eccp
4 Yr Private School Application-found on their school web page (if they participate in the program)
*Application forms are also available in the Guidance Office
Students must:
- be in excellent academic and disciplinary standing
- meet the criteria and timelines established by the college/university where they have requested to take a class
- have exhausted all course offerings at Deerfield HS in the subject area of interest
Applications are due in the Guidance Office by:
March 1st (3:30 pm) for the next Fall semester classes
October 1st (3:30 pm) for Spring semester classes
*Students must contact the Guidance Office prior to the above deadlines to discuss how this would impact their Deerfield class schedule.*
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