Woodlawn High School

Welcome to the Early College Program at WHS!

 Program Coordinator: Ashley Bennett (Jackson)

Program Resource Teachers: Lynn Jacobs and Diane Crockett

Program Counselor: Shedana Hayes-Agent

Program Description

This program provides students with a college preparatory program that combines high school and college in a supportive, yet rigorous educational environment. Through the partnership between the Community College of Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools, students will have the opportunity to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts in General Studies degree or up to 60 credits toward a Bachelor’s degree, which may be eligible for reciprocal credit at a four-year college or university.  Students will earn credits through coursework completed at both the high school campus and/or at the community college campus. College credits are tuition free, and students are provided textbooks for their classes.

Noteworthy Classes

Communications 101

Theater 101

PEFT 101 (PE equivalent)

Philosophy 101

Psychology 101

Student Development 103 (career and life planning)

English 101 and 102

History 112

Economics 111 (personal finance)

Appropriate math and lab science courses

Assorted electives

In grades 9 and 10, students will take Honors or GT level English, Honors or GT level Science, and AP level social studies courses

All students are enrolled in Honors level AVID

Message From the Coordinator

Applications for the Early College (Magnet) Program are accepted in grade 8 for entry in grade 9. Existing Woodlawn High School 9^th grade students may be eligible for admittance in grade 10. Be sure to check our Magnet Page for updated application dates and deadlines. Parents and students can inquire about the admissions process by contacting Mrs. Bennett (Jackson) at [email protected].

Admitted students will also complete a CCBC application. Upon completion of that application, students will be enrolled at both Woodlawn High School and CCBC.

Admitted students should plan to participate in a summer orientation. Dates will be shared with the parents and guardians of admitted students. 

Transportation is provided for students zoned to attend high schools in the Northwest or Southwest areas.

Meet our Department Members Below!