Quincy College Offers Bridge Program to Hull High School Students

Quincy, MA- In an effort to increase the number of area high school students going on to college, Quincy College has signed a dual-enrollment agreement with neighboring Hull High School. The agreement will allow Hull High School juniors and seniors to enroll in college level classes that will be taught at the high school. In addition to taking college level courses, successful dual-enrollment students at Hull High School will be guaranteed admission to all Quincy College associate degree programs, excluding Allied Health.

President of Quincy College, Sue Harris is excited about the opportunity to reach out to local high school students and let them see that a college education is a very viable option. “According to recent studies including The Toolbox Revisited (U.S. Dept. of Education, February 2006), one of the keys for student success in college is for educational institutions to work together to help young people formulate educational goals and a plan that will allow for their future success. We hope that our dual-enrollment program with Hull High School will be one step toward joining with other local school departments to foster this type of long-range planning that our young people need to be involved in at an earlier age,” said Harris.

According to Hull High School Principal Jonathan Ford, “The agreement is a win-win situation for everyone that is involved. Students here at the high school can receive a year of college courses under their belt at a reduced cost, there are more course options for students, and our faculty is excited with the new opportunities for teaching college level courses.” Hull High School students will pay a mere $25 per credit for the first year of the program and the College has also agreed to waive the admissions fee for dual-enrollment students. While Quincy College will be providing the college curriculum, instructional partnerships with the college faculty and recordkeeping, Hull High School will be providing classroom space, instructors that meet or exceed Quincy College faculty qualifications, and academic support services for students enrolled in the bridge program. “Bringing Quincy College to our campus will hopefully encourage students to consider the benefits of a community college, particularly a college that is so close to their home. This program can reach those students who tend to shy away from AP courses and the idea of pursuing education after high school,” said Ford.

For more information on the bridge program between Quincy College and Hull High School contact Quincy College at 617-984-1640 or Hull High School Principal Jonathan Ford at 781-925-3000 ext.1103.

Adelman, C. The Toolbox Revisited: Paths to Degree Completion From High School Through College. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education, 2006.

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