In today's global society, a high school diploma only serves as a stepping-stone in a student's educational journey. Our Early College Program removes the academic, financial and psychological barriers that prevent too many students from advancing to and succeeding in college. Students receive enhanced supports to help them excel both academically and personally. Since students earn college credit while in high school, the time it takes to complete a college degree is condensed. The Early College Program turn obstances into opportunities for student success!

The Early College Program is conducted in partnership with Ivy Tech College and other area universities as an accelerated program allowing WCHS students to earn a college degree or credential as they achieve their high school diploma. Students in this program will earn their Associates Degree in tandem with their high school diploma.

Our partnership with Ivy Tech also includes campus visits, connections with faculty in various departments and access to orientation-to-college classes. As well as summer internships for academic enrichment.

This new program is being offered starting with our current Freshmen (2024/2025 school year). This program puts an emphasis not only on classwork but skills such as time management and networking. It also encourages the families of the students in the program to be a part of their journey.

If you are a parent(s) of an Early College participant and are interested in being involved with this program, please complete this Google Form (LINK).