Rochester Early College International High School
Rochester Early College International High School
School Information
Start Time 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal Time 2:30 p.m.
Grade Level 9-12
85 Adams Street, Rochester, NY 14608
Phone 585-454-3525
Email/Text recihsinfo@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/recihs
85 Adams Street, Rochester, NY 14608
Phone 585-454-3525
Email/Text recihsinfo@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/recihs
Rochester Early College International High School is a Secondary School.
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What Every Family Should Know
Rochester Early College is the only high school in the Rochester City School District that offers the Early College model. Our school offers an accelerated and rigorous instructional program that is semester based which provides an opportunity for our scholars to not only earn a high school diploma but also earn 24- 60 college credits in four years of high school. Scholars who want to get a head start on a two-year or four-year college degree should consider Rochester Early College International High School. The school has a close partnership with Monroe Community College and provides a small school environment. Scholars who seek the personal attention of a smaller setting with college course offerings will find success at Rochester Early College International High School. Scholars who are highly motivated, college bound, and have strong work ethics are welcome to apply.
Program Features
Busing: Yellow Bus
Foreign Languages: Spanish, Mandarin Chinese
Honors Classes: No
Tutoring/After School: Yes
Summer Programs: Yes
Dual-Credit Courses: Yes
Advanced Placement (AP): No
English Language Learners: Yes
Health/Wellness Center: No
Extended/Expanded Day: Yes
Business/College/Faith Partnerships: Monroe Community College, Hillside Work Scholarship, University of Rochester, Upward Bound, Army JROTC, and Center for Youth
Formal Application Required: Yes
Unique Features
- Scholars are expected to complete at least 24 college credits while still in high school. Look no further! The only high school in the RCSD that offers the Early College Model.
- Dual credit courses and college credits begin at grade 9. Areas of dual credit include: Art, Health, Microsoft Office, Personal Money Management, English, Science, Math, Spanish, Mandarin and Introduction to Business.
- Eligible scholars have an opportunity to take college courses at the MCC campus in grades 11 and 12.
- Each scholar is expected to take a full course load all four years either at the high school or college. Behavior disruptions will not be tolerated in the school environment. Only serious scholars who are willing to complete extensive homework and are committed to exemplify model behavior should apply.
- Summer credit attainment opportunities for both high school and college are expected.
- Diversity in all facets is celebrated and respected.
- Scholars are expected to tackle accelerated and rigorous academic coursework ins semester based schedule and embrace all individuals’ differences on a daily basis.
- College graduation is an expectation for all.