The Program was initiated by the Louisiana Board of Regents. It is another recommendation of the High School Redesign Commission. The commission felt by providing students to obtain either academic or career oriented classes dual credit, the student will more likely to remain in high school and be successful in the real world.
St. Martin Parish is partnered with The South Community College and Louisiana Technical College Systems. Our program was initiated in the Spring of 2008 at our three high schools. At that time, we only had the academic version. We offered dual credit in English 1V, Advanced Math, Chemistry, and Developmental English. This year we are expanding and offering dual credit with LTC for the 08-09 school year.
For more information, check with your high schools counselors or log on to the Louisiana early Start Website at http://www.osfa.state.la.us/EarlyStart.htm The Early Start Program is a great opportunity for students to get a jump start on their future. Students receive college credit free of charge. Check out the program if interested.
Contact the officials at the high schools and they will be able to tell you if you qualify and what classes are offered. .
