Two Rivers High School
Early College High School Program
A New Kind of College Prep
The Rising Phoenix Early College High School Program is an innovative collaboration between the Two Rivers Public School District and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to provide high school students an opportunity to get a head start on college. A group of current sophomore students at Two Rivers High School will be admitted to the program and will enroll during their junior and senior years. Students will become dually enrolled in college credit courses at Two Rivers High School and UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus. Students have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and a two-year Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree. The cost of the program is covered by the Two Rivers Public School District and with no cost to families for a group of 10 students based on targeted admissions criteria. The cost of the program will be shared by the district and students and families for those who may fall outside of the targeted admissions criteria group. The program will also offer quality educational partnerships that will support student learning and growth in the Two Rivers community. The first cohort with Two Rivers High School started in Fall 2021.
Information Sessions (February 2023)
Information sessions will be held for parents and students to learn more about the program. The goal is to help students and families understand how the program works, discuss the support available and share the benefits of the program to ensure that it is a fit for the student and their family.
IN-PERSON Information Session (students only)
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Time: During ACP, 9:44am-10:31am
Location: Two Rivers High School
VIRTUAL Information Session (students and families)
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Access Zoom recording
Student Benefits
Student Schedule Example
A student’s schedule may include a manageable blend of classes at the high school, on the UW-Green Bay Manitowoc campus or online.
Legend: Purple = Two Rivers High School; Green = UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus
Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
1st Hour
8-8:49 a.m. |
COMM SC 198:
First Year Seminar |
COMM SCI 198:
First Year Seminar |
COMM SCI 198:
First Year Seminar |
COMM SCI 198:
First Year Seminar |
COMM SCI 198:
First Year Seminar |
2nd Hour
8:53-9:42 a.m. |
MATH 104:
Precalculus |
MATH 104:
Precalculus |
MATH 104:
Precalculus |
MATH 104:
Precalculus |
MATH 104:
Precalculus |
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12:45-2 p.m. |
ENG COMP 100:
First Year Writing |
POL SCI 101:
American Government
& Politics |
ENG COMP 100:
First Year Writing |
POL SCI 101:
American Government
& Politics |
ENG COMP 100:
First Year Writing |
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2:15-3:35 p.m. |
HUM BIOL 102:
Intro to Human
Biology |
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HUM BIOL 102:
Intro to Human
Biology |
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Cost Info
Targeted Admissions Criteria Group
Priority admission will go to a group of 10 students who meet academic readiness criteria and who are also first-generation college students and/or qualify for free or reduced lunch. For this Target Admissions Group the cost of the program will be covered by the Two Rivers Public School District with no cost to families.
Estimated Cost Savings for Families* |
Per Semester (15 College Credits) |
$3,134 - $4,337 |
Completion of Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree
"60 College Credits) |
$12,536 - $17,348
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* Savings based on UW-Green Bay tuition rates.
Students Outside Targeted Admissions Criteria Group
Students who meet the academic readiness criteria but are not first-generation nor qualify for free or reduced lunch are also encouraged to apply with the responsibility for costs shared between the school district and families. Estimated cost for those students and families would be about $4,200 or about $1,000 a semester for the entire two-year program.
Estimated Cost Savings for Families* |
Per Semester (15 College Credits) |
$2,034 - $3,287 |
Completion of Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree
"60 College Credits) |
$8,336 - $13,148
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* Savings based on UW-Green Bay tuition rates.
Application Process
Students are encouraged to:
- Attend an information session or meet with your School Counselor to learn more about the program.
- Complete the application for program admission.
- Upon admission, attend student welcome and registration.
Priority Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
Student Application
Complete online application by 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Short answer responses and student and parent/guardian expectations and FERPA forms are required.
We recommend preparing your responses to the essay questions prior to starting the online form. Essay questions include:
- Why are you interested in participating in the Rising Phoenix Early College High School Program?
- Describe a time when you overcame a serious challenge. Explain the details of the situation and how you handled things and worked through things.
- As a Rising Phoenix student, you will take college-level coursework at your high school, online, and/or on one of the UW-Green Bay campuses in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette, or Sheboygan. How will you utilize social and academic resources and support during your journey? Please be specific.
See
example responses if you need some help with where to start.
Teacher Recommendations
Teachers submit recommendations online. Two recommendations are required, one in a core subject area (English/language arts math, social studies, science).
Student Transcript & Attendance Record
Email high school transcript and attendance record to risingphoenix@uwgb.edu. School counselor or district staff member provides documents to review committee.
Admissions
Students are notified of admissions decisions by early April 2023.
Questions?
Lisa Klein
Two Rivers Career and College Readiness Coach
Tel. 920-793-2291 Ext. 6119
Email.
lisa.klein@trschools.k12.wi.us