Early College High School (ECHS), located on the Palmer Campus of Trident Technical College is a small, personalized learning program for students enrolled in Charleston County School District (CCSD). ECHS is a partnership between Charleston County School District and Trident Technical College (TTC). Early College High School serves students who have the academic potential, desire, and determination to be successful in high school and beyond.

ECHS is designed to allow students the opportunity to complete up to two years of college credit while earning a high school diploma as part of a coherent educational program that serves the developmental and intellectual needs of young people. As part of a research-based model, students participate in a summer bridge program after eighth grade and spend ninth grade focusing on high school courses while mastering the life and organizational skills required for success in college. When they demonstrate that they are ready, students will begin to take college classes, dual credit courses, and work at internships and apprenticeships. 

All applicants must be a rising ninth-grade student and have the following minimum winter MAP scores:
Math RIT 225 
LEXILE 900

Students who have been identified as Gifted and Talented are not eligible to apply.

EOC & Exam Dates:

May 16 English I and II EOC - Writing portion (Eng. II is a pilot test)

May 21 English I and II EOC - Reading portion (Eng. II is a pilot test)

May 29 Algebra I EOC

May 31 Biology EOC

June 3 First and Second Period Final Exams

June 4 Third and Fourth Period Exams

June 5 End of Year Award Celebrations

June 6 End of Year Barbeque and Fun Day

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