Are you interested in attending
Henderson County Early College?

HCECĀ is not a traditional high school.

Students who attendĀ HCEC will graduate in five years with a high school diplomaĀ and an opportunity to earn aĀ two-year associate degree with transferable credits to a four-year university.

Students interested in attending must complete an applicationĀ and be accepted to HCEC. Students who attendĀ HCEC must be willing to accept the responsibility for their academic growth in a rigorous environment and have the potential to succeed in college classes with the support of a caring faculty.

Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available soon in the front office or contact Mandi Willingham at ajwillingham@hcpsnc.org or Sherry Heath at spheath@hcpsnc.org for an electronic copy.

8th grade presentation – 2024

Frequently asked questions

We are located at 300 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock, N.C. 28731 in the Innovative High Schools building. We are located in the Parkhill building.

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Directions to HCEC

  • HCEC Open House – February 7, 2024 from 5:00-6:00
  • The deadline for student applications to their school counselors will be February 15, 2024.
  • Prospective Student Interviews March 14, 2024 from 4:00-8:00

 

 

Student interviews are an essential piece of the application process and in order to be considered you must attend.

Each time frame will last approximately 1 hour. If you have any issues with your scheduled time, please call the Early College.

 

If you pass Step 1 of our application process, you will be asked to come to a Student Interview Night.

 

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