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Rising 9th-grade students will apply to VPCC- ACE in accordance with the guidelines outlined by HCS. Admissions requirements are as follows:
I. Completion of Algebra I in middle school
II. Passing score on Algebra I SOL
Rising 10th-grade students will apply to VPCC- ACE in accordance with the guidelines outlined by HCS. Admissions requirements are as follows:
I. Completion of Geometry in ninth grade
II. Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, as required by Virginia Peninsula Community College for dual enrollment
III. Passing score on Algebra I SOL
Once admitted into VPCC- ACE, students will pursue the Advanced Studies Diploma course of study. During the sophomore year, students will take the PSAT, which is required by Virginia Peninsula Community College for dual enrollment placement.
The VPCC- ACE Academy is highly competitive, offering only 100 slots per grade level. As such, it is imperative that families honor all deadlines. Students are advised to work closely with their school counselor and college and career coach to ensure they have the proper foundational courses for their designated track in their schedules each term.
Degrees and Credits Awarded
Associate of Social Science
This degree is designed for students who wish to complete a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences. Students earn a minimum of 61 credit hours through curriculum and enrichment learning programs that emphasize cultural and social understanding, critical thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative and scientific reasoning, and information literacy to develop skills required in the workplace or for baccalaureate studies in programs such as psychology, economics, education, political science, anthropology, history, and sociology.
Common careers with an Associate of Science – Social Science degree include: paralegal, teacher assistant, instructional aide, administrative assistant, social service assistant, data entry clerk, educational office administrator, personal assistant, helpline operator, police officer, fire or ambulance dispatcher, home health and personal care worker, and social science research assistant for city, state or federal government agencies.
Associate of Science
This degree focuses on physical or natural science and is designed for students interested in a pre-professional or scientific program. Students will earn a minimum of 60 credit hours through curriculum and enrichment learning programs that focus on training students to think scientifically and develop skills required in the workplace or for baccalaureate studies in programs such as science, mathematics, or computer science.
Common careers with an Associate of Science degree include: medical assistant, dental hygienist, physical therapist assistant, nuclear medicine technologist, medical stenographer, home health aide, nursing assistant, air traffic controller, radiation therapist, web developer, electrical and electronics engineering technician, and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians.
