Early College Recognized by Department of Education

Stonegate Early College High School recognized by Dept. of Education

Source: Indystar.com

Dr. Tony Bennett, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, recognized Stonegate Early College High School at the March 4, 2009 Indiana State Board of Education meeting. Stonegate Early College has been named an Endorsed model site for Early College High Schools by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning. This endorsement came from CELL after an extended process of evaluating the Early College High Schools from around the state of Indiana. Stonegate was one of only six schools from around the state to receive this recognition.

Stonegate Early College High School for Science and Technologies, a fairly new Mayor accredited charter high school, is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This urban school is designed to meet the needs of students for whom a smooth transition into college could be challenging. First generation college students and financially challenged families located anywhere in the State of Indiana are the targeted population. Stonegate Early College is open to any student located in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Students may earn an Associate's degree while acquiring a core 40 diploma from high school at the same time.

Stonegate is focused on attracting new students for the fall semester of the 2009-2010 school year. Stonegate Early College will pay the tuition for any student enrolled in the school seeking dual credits from Ivy Tech. According to Executive Director Dr. Scott Syverson, "we want motivated students who are focused on getting to college." "This recognition is a direct reflection of our students, staff, supportive parents and involved school board."