Program Structure

Each student at Chandler Early College is monitored by our Program Director and Counselor, who will track the student's progress through a respective school year. CEC is a program designed to help students make the most of the opportunities of both high school and post-secondary opportunities. Although not all students see post-secondary options in their future, below is consideration for those on this path.

• Early College Phase I (grades 9-12): In this stage the students will begin with a minimum of three (3) high school classes at CEC each semester and should take the EdReady college placement through CGCC.
• Early College Phase II (grades 9-12): While still completing high school requirements, students will begin to consider their college classes to participate in concurrent credit opportunities that include the areas of Humanities, PE, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, or any elective course. Students will also be encouraged to consider the FYE101 or FYE103 First Year Experience course as an introduction to the college class experience.
• Early College Phase III (grades 11-12): Students can work with our CGCC Advisor Liaison to help identify a program of study (pathway) while continuing both high school and college courses. Students begin courses in higher level math courses and consider Eng101/102 as a replacement for English 12.
• Early College Phase IV (grade 11-12): During this final stage, students will be finishing their high school requirements while working to graduate and determine their transition to post-secondary opportunities.