Mapleton Early College – Highway to High School

1. Mapleton Early
College High School
MEC
2020-2021

2. Internship Experiences Learning through Internships
→ 1 day per week off-campus at
internship site
→ Students learn skills needed
for college and beyond
→ Passions & interest based
→ Real world learning

4. Academics
MEC graduates attend post-
secondary institutions across the
country
2020 - Almost $800,000 in
scholarships were awarded to
MEC students
Colorado State University * NYU * Texas State * Mills
College *Johnson & Whales * University of Colorado *
Northeastern University * Colorado College * Rice * SDSU

6. Advisory
→ Advisory is the core structure of our school
→ Often described as a "second family" by students
→ Students stay with their advisor for two years
where relationships are built that can last a lifetime
→ Community
→ Learning Plan Meetings - Advisors meet with
families 2 x year

8. College Classes
→ MEC students took a combined 133 college
courses during the 2019-2020 school year
→ 67 MEC students took college classes during
the 2019-2020 school year
→ Students may attend college classes in person
on Tuesdays at Front Range Community
College and/or they can take zero-hour classes
within the school district

10. Personalized Learning
Learning Plans
→ Personalized Learning Plans for
each student
→ Learning Plan Meetings between
the student, family and advisor take place
twice per year
Exhibitions
→ Students present their work at the end of
each semester
→ Families, peers, advisor, and others come to
watch and reflect on learning and outcomes

12. Clubs
MEC offers a variety of clubs for students created by students
→ Art Club
→ Paradox (film production)
→ Gay-Straight Alliance
→ NHS (National Honor Society)
→ Environmental Club
→ Yearbook
→ Student Leadership
→ Video Game Club
→ Dungeons and Dragons
→ Restorative Justice Student Group
→ Peer Mentors

14. We asked students,
What makes MEC work for you?
"It's very inclusive, and it's easier to get help from teachers"
"It helps me pursue my interests and passions through internships"
"I like the community and resources"
"I like the independent projects and the college class opportunities"
"I love how the teachers genuinely care"
"The teachers push us to do our best"