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 attaching their high school transcripts to 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
Tech Prep Director
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
Students who have recorded grades from Centralia College are eligible to pick up their official transcripts by contacting the Centralia College Admissions 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, Centralia College, and the following:- Adna School District
- Centralia School District
- Chehalis School District
- Morton School District
- Mossyrock School District
- Napavine School District
- Onalaska School District
- Pe Ell School District
- Rochester School District
- Tenino School District
- Toledo School District
- White Pass School District
- Winlock School District
For more information
For more information, contact:Connie Smejkal, Tech Prep Director
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