What is the Early College Academy at AIHS?

• A Red Clay Consolidated School District program exclusively at AIHS
• A new approach to high school, providing the opportunity for students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and college credits
• A program partnered with a local university
• A head start on a successful career

The Early College Academy:

• Embodies a collaboration among Alexis I. du Pont High School, the Red Clay Consolidated School District, and Wilmington University
• Targets students entering ninth and tenth grades
• Represents a new approach to high school, with the opportunity to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and college credits
• Jump starts the college experience for eligible high school students
• Accesses the rigor of college in the context of a supportive environment
• Transitions students into a university community
• Provides access to resources and materials to assist them with their coursework
• Affords the same opportunities to participate in sports and extra-curricular activities

What are some main qualities an Early College Academy student should exhibit?

• Independence
• Reliability
• Flexibility
• Resilience
• Persistence
• Self-awareness
• Academic drive
• Self-management
• Responsibility
• Time management
• Self-advocacy
• Collaboration 

Students in the ECA will still have the opportunity to:

• Participate in sports
• Participate in extra-curricular activities, including the band
• Enjoy all opportunities available to the AIHS community

 How Do I Get Admitted to the Early College Academy?

• Completely fill out the application in accordance with all posted deadline
• We will notify those selected via email after the application deadline has passed