(l-r) Terra State President Dr. Jerome Webster, Fostoria Learning Center Director Tracey Lawton, Fostoria City Schools Superintendent Andrew Sprang

TERRA STATE, FOSTORIA CITY SCHOOLS AND FOSTORIA LEARNING CENTER CREATE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS TO EARN BOTH A DIPLOMA AND DEGREE

Fostoria, Ohio, May 7, 2018 – Terra State Community College and Fostoria City Schools have partnered to offer the Early College High School program through the Fostoria Learning Center.  Early College High School will allow Fostoria Senior High School students to begin work on and possibly earn an Associate Degree from Terra State while attending high school.

“Fostoria City Schools and Terra State Community College are taking the right steps to raise the college attainment rate in Fostoria,” said Fostoria City Schools Superintendent Andrew Sprang.  “Our students will be able to either get a jumpstart on a college degree or complete coursework to receive an Associate Degree with their diploma upon high school graduation.”

Fostoria Senior High students will be able to take classes at the Fostoria Learning Center during regular school hours.  Classes will be taught by Terra State instructors with credit going towards their diploma and degree.  There is no cost to the student to participate in Early College High School program.

“This collaboration between Terra State, Fostoria City Schools and the Fostoria Learning Center will further the educational opportunities for students,” said Terra State President, Dr. Jerome Webster.  “The end goal of Early College High School is for these students to receive an Associate Degree so they can enter the workforce trained and ready to contribute or continue their education by pursing a four-year degree.”

Terra State Community College is a two-year accredited, state-supported, commuter college located in Fremont, Ohio. Terra State has a long history of service to the community and providing students with an education that is both accessible and affordable. Terra State offers twenty-two Applied Degrees and Certificates to students.