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Board backs early‑college pathway with Virginia Western; approves new courses and a comprehensive Program of Studies
Summary
Superintendent and high‑school leaders proposed an early college pathway with Virginia Western Community College that could let students earn an associate’s degree while completing high school; the board approved several new courses and a consolidated Program of Studies to support the plan.
Franklin County School Board members heard a multi‑part proposal Jan. 13 to expand dual‑enrollment and create an early‑college pathway in partnership with Virginia Western Community College and to publish a unified, preK–12 Program of Studies for the district.
Early college framework Superintendent Eversstreet and high‑school leaders explained a two‑track approach: students who complete 61 college credit hours identified in a mapped plan would receive an associate’s degree when they graduate from Franklin County High School; students who complete a 33‑credit early college certificate would leave with one year of college completed. The proposal relies on dual‑enrollment courses taught either by Virginia Western faculty or by qualified district teachers with…
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