| The Calhoun County High Class of 2008 had only 75 students.
Fifty-one of those students or 68% who just graduated, earned college credit hours.
The 51 students completed a total of 650 college credit hours, many of these were free of charge to the students or at a reduced rate.
CHS students earned college hours in three different ways: EDGE, articulation and EEP (early entrance program).
EDGE, Earn a Degree Graduate Early, is designed to assist students pursuing a 2-year degree.
EDGE credits may be earned in classes such as Advanced Computer Applications and Web Page Design at the high school and several of the classes available the career center.
The credits are accepted at many colleges around the state offering 2-year degrees.
Articulation agreements have been signed between Calhoun Gilmer Career Center and a variety of post-secondary schools such as Glenville State, West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Northwestern University, Washington State Community College, and Concord University.
Students earned a total of 110 articulated hours in a variety of the programs available at the career center.
If you or your child have questions concerning the advanced college credits available through the career center, please call the school at 354-6151.
Calhoun High, Calhoun Gilmer Career Center and Glenville State College offered students the opportunity to take college level work without leaving the county.
Students were required to meet the college guidelines for early entrance.
The high school offered English 101 and English 102 as a dual credit with Honors English.
Glenville State held classes at the career center during the school day and an evening class was offered at the high school.
Regular college credit earned by seniors totals 300 hours.
These statistics only reflect the Class of 2008.
Members of the junior and sophomore classes are currently earning college credit as well.
The school administration and staff want to keep parents informed about the opportunities, so students can plan and prepare for the future.
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