Polk County students complete Tennessee Valley Early College program, earn associate degrees

May 5, 2026

Two Polk County High School seniors told the school board they completed the Tennessee Valley Early College program at Cleveland State and will receive their associate degrees just before high‑school graduation; both students said the program accelerated their college progress and eased the transition to university study.

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Two Polk County High School seniors told the Polk County School Board that they have completed the Tennessee Valley Early College program at Cleveland State and will receive associate degrees one week before their high‑school graduation.

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