Tech Prep Consortium

Tech Prep at Centralia College

Lewis and South Thurston Counties

Tech Prep is a technical education initiative combining high school and post-secondary education. It is a cooperative agreement between Centralia College and area high schools in Lewis and South Thurston Counties. The program allows a student to simultaneously earn high school and post-secondary credit while enrolled at high school. By earning high school and college credits at the same time, students can graduate earlier from college. Tech Prep's Vision is that all Tech Prep students will be prepared to succeed in gainful employment in a diverse and technological world.

How to Register

Students are eligible for Tech Prep college credit if they are enrolled in a high school Tech Prep Articulated class and can earn a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher, which is equivalent to a "B" at the high school level.

Students register twice a year as high schools are on the semester system, which corresponds with Centralia College's Winter and Summer quarter system. Students may register for Tech Prep by filling out the following two forms, which are provided by their vocational teacher or academic counselor:

Centralia College Tech Prep Application (this form needs to be filled out and signed by a parent or guardian)
Centralia College Class Registration Form

Your teacher must submit your paperwork by the deadline to:
Tech Prep Coordinator
Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd
Centralia WA 98531

Tuition-free

At this time, there is no registration fee for Tech Prep, nor is there a fee for tuition. The high school student must earn a 3.0 or better in Tech Prep courses to receive a grade on a college transcript.

Grades and course completion

After the student has completed the course competencies as listed on the articulation agreement and earned a grade of 3.0 or higher, the teacher will submit the Tech Prep grade to the Tech Prep Coordinator. The student will receive a grade sheet in the mail. Students who have recorded grades from Centralia College are eligible to pick up their official transcripts from the Registration Office.

Target schools in Lewis and South Thurston Counties

The Tech Prep Consortium consists of representatives of a cross section of business, labor, government, the community, and the following:

For more information

For more information, contact:
Connie Smejkal Tech Prep Coordinator
Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd
Centralia WA 98531
Phone: (360) 736-9391 (from Olympia: 753-3433), ext 331
Fax: (360) 330-7504
Email: csmejkal@centralia.edu

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