Emily Seward is proud of what she’s accomplished in high school and is looking forward to what her college career, 以及她的余生, 储存起来. And, she’s off to a record-breaking start.
When Emily walks across the stage at nearby Tunkhannock High School in June, she will do more than receive her high school diploma. She will also be awarded an associate degree in early childhood 教育 from 重点大学. 这样做的时候, she will become the first high school student ever to earn enough college credits to be awarded an associate degree from 重点大学.
Listen to dual enrollment student, Emily Seward, who graduates this spring with both a high school diploma and an associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
Emily has achieved that feat by taking advanced credit, 虚拟, and in-person college classes as part of Keystone’s dual enrollment program with the Tunkhannock Area School District. 这个项目, which Keystone maintains with other school districts as well, enables students to take advanced-level, state certified high school courses and actual college courses to earn college credits while still in high school. To obtain her associate degree, Emily enrolled in courses such as biology, 数学, 通信, 儿童心理学, 等, to obtain 63 credits needed for her associate degree, which can now be applied toward her bachelor’s degree.
In addition to a significant saving in tuition, Emily knows her hard work and dedication will lead to bigger things down the road as she prepares to pursue college degrees in early childhood 教育 and special 教育.
“I’m really proud of the work I’ve completed,” she said. “当然, it’s been challenging at times but I know I’m off to a great start as I begin my college career.”
While taking advanced levels courses has meant extra commitment, Emily has shown she can pursue numerous other activities such as being involved in the National Honor Society, 曲棍球队, the Envirothon team for two years, and a member of Future Farmers of America. Outside of school, she has been a member of the 4-H Club in the Tunkhannock region.
“I like being busy and accomplishing new things,” she said.
“We’re so proud of what Emily has achieved,格雷格·埃尔斯沃思说, director of the Tunkhannock Area’s Career and Technology Education program. “She has really exceeded our expectations in every way, and I know her family and everyone at Tunkhannock is thrilled for her.”
While she’s proud to be graduating with both a high school and college degree, 艾米丽感谢她的父母, Bradley and Jennifer Seward, for encouraging her every step of the way, as well as the support she has received from Faye Ziegler, a teacher at the Tunkhannock Area Primary School where Emily interned, and her early childhood 教育 teacher Lori Bishop.
Emily also credits Keystone for providing her with an excellent opportunity.
“I’d like to encourage other high school students to take advantage of this program if they possibly can,艾米丽说. “It’s a great way to save money and get your foot in the door as you begin your college career.”
To learn more about the 重点大学 pre-college and dual enrollment programs for high school students, 访问 www.梯形.edu/dualenrollment.
Recognized as one of the best 教育al values in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Keystone offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree options in liberal arts and science-based programs in business, 通信, 教育, 自然科学, 环境科学, 以及社会科学. Located on a beautiful 276-acre campus 15 minutes from Scranton, Pa. and two hours from New York City and Philadelphia, Keystone is known for small class sizes and individual attention focused on student success through internships, 研究, 社区参与.
