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Jumpstart

For Questions, Contact

The Office of School Relations & Outreach 

Angle Viramontes:  viramoa@wlac.edu  (310) 287-4451

John Willimams:     willajd@wlac.edu   (310) 287-4415


“JumpStart” provides:  

You may drop off completed forms in the Office of School Relations & Outreach - AD-13

  • Educational pathways for high school, home-schooled, and continuation students in the areas of engineering technology, applied science, health, business, arts, media and entertainment, and public and human services.
  • Integration of academics and technical subjects which produce a more career-focused student, and
  • Articulation agreements with secondary schools to bolster academy programs at the high schools.

GOALS:

  • Encourage high school level students to get a “jump start” on their college education.
  • Provide high school students with the technical skills and academic knowledge they will need to meet the demands of the 21st Century workplace.
  • Provide assistance in the areas of Career Development and Counseling.

PREREQUISITES/REQUIREMENTS:

Students must be enrolled in high school or equivalent. If not, students must pay the college’s regular tuition and all other applicable fees listed below.


COST/TUITION:

Tuitionis free for all high school students (home-schooled, public, or private) up to and including 11 units.

Books - All students (public or private) must pay for their own text books.

Other Charges

If the class is taken at the high school: Off Campus – $1 student representation fee

If the class is taken at the college: On Campus – $11 health fee + $1 student representation fee

 

 

How do I apply for Admissions?

K-8th GRADE STUDENTS

  1. Obtain an Application for Admission, available online, in the schedule of classes, or in theOffice of Admissions and Records.
  2. Obtain a Supplemental Application for Admission of a Student in Grades K-12 (Supplemental Application) available online, in the schedule of classes or in the Office of Admissions and Records.
  3. Complete the Application for Admission (may be completed online).
  4. Complete the Supplemental Application requiring the student’s signature, the parent’s signature, and the principal (or designee) of the current school of attendance signature.
  5. Bring these forms (plus any identification) to the Office of Admissions and Records.
  6. After submission of these forms the student and parent (legal guardian) must schedule a meeting with the Young Student Committee located in the Vice President of Student Services Office (310) 287-4388.
  7. Student must complete assessment testing prior to meeting.

9-12th GRADE STUDENTS

  1. Obtain an Application for Admission, available online, in the schedule of classes, or in the Office of Admissions and Records.
  2. Obtain a Supplemental Application for Admission of a Student in Grades K-12 (Supplemental Application) available online, in the schedule of classes or in the Office of Admissions and Records.
  3. Complete the Application for Admission (may be completed online).
  4. Complete the Supplemental Application requiring the student’s signature, the parent’s signature, and the principal (or designee) of the current school of attendance signature.
  5. Bring these forms (plus any photo identification) to the Office of Admissions and Records.
  6. A registration appointment will be issued to you. For English or Math classes, you must take an assessment test before you can register for the class.
  7. Students are eligible to enroll for the classes listed on the Supplemental Application, not exceeding 11 units, that has been completed by the High School .
  8. Tuition is free for High School Students.
  9. Prerequisite requirements must be met by completion of the College assessment examination.
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