News Releases
Page 3 of 15
Results 41 - 60 of 297
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15DECA Program Boasts Highest Grad Rate in DeKalb
05/22/2013
For Immediate Release
DeKalb Early College Academy, a joint venture between Georgia Perimeter College and DeKalb County School District, has the highest graduation rate among high schools in DeKalb County, according to a state report.
The Georgia Department of Education released the 2012 four-year cohort graduation rates for all state schools, and DECA has a graduation rate of 94.74 percent. That’s compared to the state average of 69.72 percent.
DECA allows college-ready high school students from underrepresented groups to spend their first two years of high school at DECA in Stone Mountain and their upperclassmen years at GPC Clarkston Campus. These students earn high school and college credits simultaneously through dual enrollment.
Early college students are not required to complete an associate degree, but they all graduate from high school with some college credits in the bank. This May, 18 DECA students graduated with associate degrees before being awarded their high school diplomas.
“The program’s success can be attributed to the collaboration that takes place among the program partners including: DeKalb Early College Academy, DeKalb County School District, Georgia Perimeter College, University System of Georgia, parents and students. Setting the students’ sights on college early and giving the students the tools to be successful makes graduation from high school an expected and attainable result,” said Kathryn Hall, GPC’s DECA program coordinator. “I applaud all of our efforts, and I look forward to providing continued support for the students’ current and future academic progress.”
-# # # -
Georgia Perimeter College, the largest state college of the University System of Georgia, serves approximately 23,000 students through four campuses and several sites in metro Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.gpc.edu.
More Top Stories rss/index.php• GPC Political Science Professor to Weigh In on Post-Election Results
Georgia Political Science Professor Adam Stone has been invited to join a panel of analysts who will "deconstruct" the election results on Wednesday. Tune into WXIA-Ch. 11 during the 6 a.m. Wednesday broadcast to listen to Stone and others talk about the ... full story
• "Praying for Sheetrock" Lawyers Come to GPC
What was it really like for the African-American residents of McIntosh County, Ga. during the 1970s reign of Sheriff Tom Poppell? Find out Wednesday, when key attorneys in the Thurnell Alston case visit GPC. ... full story
• GPC Awarded $80,000 Grant from Kaiser Permanente
Grant will aid nursing students, faculty.... full story
• GPC Newton Symposium to Spotlight "My Generation"
Events run from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1.... full story
• GPC Presents Classic Comedy Play "Tartuffe" from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4
French play pits a con man against a naive family.... full story
• Presidential Predictor Abramowitz To Speak At GPC
Will the next U.S. President be a fait accompli or a complete surprise? Come to Cole Auditorium Tuesday at 1 p.m. to hear Emory University's Alan Abramowitz's prediction. ... full story
• GPC to Host Open Houses Oct. 23 to 25
Application fee waivers for those who pre-register.... full story
• Duke University's Dr. Dick Engstrom to Speak on Gerrymandering
What are the consequences of redistricting for a vote, and how has it changed elections?Learn more Oct. 4, when Duke University's Dr. Dick Engstrom comes to GPC as part of a special GPC Reads program. ... full story
• "Praying for Sheetrock" Comes to Life in Song
GPC Reads presents, "Power, Praise and Politics, a unique night of song and narration, showing the force of the Black church in bringing about political change as it relates to the GPC Reads book, "Praying for Sheetrock." ... full story
• GPC Named Military Friendly School
GPC Named in top 15 percent of schools in country.... full story
• Award-Winning Author Kicks Off Speaker Series
Thomas Mullen, winner of 2012 Townsend Prize, is featured speaker.... full story
• GPC Newton Campus boasts more full-time high school students
More area high school students are becoming full-time college students at Newton County's Georgia Perimeter campus than at any of the college's other locations.... full story
• Slow Food Expert to Speak at GPC Dunwoody
Can we leave our fast food expectations and return to a "slow food" style of eating and living? Join Le Cordon Bleu chef Amy Ponzoli Sept. 20 at GPC Dunwoody to learn more about the slow food movement.... full story
• Newton Harvest Helps Food Pantry
Although Newton math professor Dr. Sallie Paschal taught online this summer, she spent time on the Newton Campus gardening three plots. The result: more than 150 pounds of produce donated to the Community Food Bank of Newton.... full story
• Young parent understands importance of completion
Hours after his daughter was born, Juan Betancur left the hospital to attend a college orientation program.... full story
• GPC Professors Rated Top in the Nation
Marjorie Lewkowicz and Kyle Barbieri ranked top professors.... full story
• GPC Staff, Faculty Participate in AJC Decatur Book Festival
GPC family showcases talent at festival.... full story
• GPC National Champion Menford Owusu Honored at U.S. Open
Menford Owusu named to All-Star team.... full story
• GPC has plan to overcome challenges
Even in the midst of the pain, the college continues to move forward with new programs, including a bachelor's degree in health informatics - using technology to improve medical record keeping - which will be housed at the Newton County campus.... full story
• GPC Wins National Grant for Student Financial Literacy
Higher One Financial Literacy Counts grant to help students.... full story
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15
