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| Toledo Early College High School | |
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2225 Nebraska Avenue , , 43607 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°38′34″N 83°35′47″W / 41.64278°N 83.59639°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Coeducational |
| Established | 2005 |
| School district | Toledo City School District |
| Principal | Dr. Robin Wheatley |
| Number of students | 250 |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Website | toledoearlycollege.com |
Toledo Early College High School (TECHS) is a public high school located in Toledo, Ohio. It is part of the Toledo Public Schools system and was founded in 2005. As of 2014, the school principal is Dr. Robin Wheatley. The school was a part of the KnowledgeWorks Foundation Early College Initiative.
As a KnowledgeWorks school, Toledo Early College High School may accept up to 100 freshman students each year. Eligible students include ethnic minorities, ESL students, students who qualify for free/reduced lunches, and students who are the first generation to attend college.[1] The school was ranked 17th in the state of Ohio in 2012[2] and during its second year of operation achieved an "Excellent" ranking.[3]
Toledo Early College High School is affiliated with the University of Toledo.
History of Early College High School
In 2005, Toledo Early College High School began its first school year with the freshman class of 2009. The principal was Valerie Naperalski. The four core curriculum teachers were Paulette Dewey, Randy Nissen, Timothy Bollin, and Paul Tierney. In 2006, the second graduating class - the class of 2010 - entered with four new staff members: Emily Francis, Mona Al-Hayani, Paulette Cole, and Sharon Storm.
Current teachers at TECHS now include Paul Tierney, Steve Tomczak, Robert Shawver, Mona Al-Hayani, Paulette Cole, Sharon Storm, Randy Nissen, Timothy Bollin, Eric Pilcher, Christine Hablitzel, and Jan Lehman.
In 2010, Toledo Public Schools considered closing TECHS as part of budget cuts.[4] TPS later eliminated closing the school, along with Toledo Technology Academy, in favor of closing Libbey High School.
TECHS academics
On average, TECHS OGT scores are particularly high. In the 2006-2007 school year, the first administration had passing rates of 100% (Writing), 100% (Reading), 100% (Math), 96% (Social Studies), and 88% (Science).[5]
The high attendance rate at Toledo Early College High School is crucial to the school's Excellent rating.[6]
This quote may be found on the Toledo Early College school website:
Toledo Early College High School has earned an "Excellent" rating on the Toledo Public Schools report card that was issued by the Ohio Department of Education for the 2006-2007 school year. The "Excellent" rating was based on Toledo Early College High School's daily attendance record and Ohio Graduation Test scores.[5]
How Toledo Early College works
Students who attend Toledo Early College High School begin taking college classes when they are a freshman. This first class is taught on the Scott Park campus and directed by a college instructor. During the student's sophomore year, he or she begins taking classes on the main campus of the University of Toledo.
During the student's junior and senior year, most if not all classes are taken on the University of Toledo campuses, including the Center for Visual Arts at the Toledo Museum of Art.
Students can graduate from TECHS with up to 60 college credits, equivalent to two years of credit at UT.
School clubs and organizations
Toledo Early College High School has several clubs and student activities. Principal Robin Wheatley said the school has "a competitive quiz bowl team, yearbook staff, Youth to Youth, drama club, chess club, a community dance troupe and an American Sign Language club, to name a few."[3]
- Yearbook Staff
- Quiz Bowl Team
- Chess Club
- Drama Club
- Science Club
- Health and Fitness Club
- Sign Language Club
Notable alumni
The first class of students officially graduated on May 21, 2009. 43 students graduated at the ceremony in Nitschke Hall at the University of Toledo.[7] And most recently the class of 2013, which is the largest graduating class at the school with a total of 52 graduates on May 21, 2013
Many of the graduates from 2009 through 2014 are continuing their college education at The University of Toledo and other colleges.
References
- ^ Toledo Early College - FAQs
- ^ "TPS gets low mark in Ohio rankings," The Toledo Blade
- ^ a b "High school students given chance at college before graduation", The Toledo Free Press
- ^ "What Toledo Public Schools will cut to balance its budget," WTOL 11 Toledo
- ^ a b Toledo Early College - Scores and Stats
- ^ Toledo Early College - Attendance
- ^ "Toledo Early College celebrates major milestone," WTOL 11 Toledo