ECHS Approved by Charlotte County School District
Feb 17, 2009
Charlotte County – Edison State College Charlotte Campus will welcome 9th grade students this fall. The Edison Collegiate High School received final contract approval from the Charlotte County School Board Tuesday, February 10, 2009.
The board unanimously approved the charter school’s contract and welcomed ECHS to the school district.
“If you are successful our students are successful,” said board chairman Barbara Rendell. “I sincerely wish the best for this new addition to the Charlotte school system.”
“This gives our students another option, and it may not be for everyone, but it may be for some,” said School Board member Andrea Messina. “It’s in the best interest of the students of Charlotte County to have options and parents to have options. I look forward to working with Edison and I think it’s going to be a fine partnership."
The purpose of ECHS is to provide a quality academic experience for high school students seeking the challenge of high academic standards, rigorous curricula, and college-level study at a small innovative high school. The four-year curriculum will provide the opportunity for students to complete a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously.
"I am very excited for the students of Charlotte County,” said ECHS Principal Tammi Harvey. “This is an extraordinary opportunity that is not only an academic benefit for students, but also a huge financial savings for parents."
This fall the school will admit 100 Freshman. ECHS plans to admit additional classes of 9th graders until reaching a maximum enrollment of 400 students. ECHS is now accepting applications. The primary application deadline is March 20, 2009.
Applications can be downloaded at: http://echs.edison.edu/documents/echs_application.pdf
For more information the public is invited to attend one of the upcoming Open House Meetings at Edison State College, Charlotte Campus:
- February 17, 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm Auditorium
- March 10, 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm Room SA 117
Please RSVP via email at or call 941-637-5673.
Last Updated: February 17, 2009
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