Welcome to the Sinclair Community College Office of Pre-College Programs' website.  The Office of Pre-College Programs is designed to supplement students’ academic experience and provide college preparation.  In addition to rich academics, Pre-College Programs offer cultural activities and personal development experiences to strengthen the preparedness of participants.  Sinclair’s founder, David H. Sinclair’s motto, “Find the need and Endeavor to meet it,” is embedded in every aspect of Pre-College Programs.  We welcome the opportunity to facilitate learning by offering an interactive curriculum that stretches students’ imaginations and provides care for participants.  Furthermore, we support personal growth, rewarding and lifelong technological experiences in a learning centered college environment that’s recognized as one of 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges in North America.  I welcome your interest and application.

Professionally,

Mortenous A. Johnson

Manager, Office of Pre-College Programs

Advanced College Entry (ACE)  Grades K-12  Participation is open to all K-12 students, except those high schools students enrolled in Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program, Tech Prep, or Quick Start classes.  Enrollment in any course at Sinclair is at the discretion of the ACE Coordinator and the academic advisor.  Please contact the ACE Coordinator at 512-2495 for more information.

Quick Start Grades 11-12  A collaborative program designed for participating high schools to enroll students for college level of instruction in technical subject areas of allied health, robotics, visual communications/printing, and computers.  These students earn college credit while enrolled in high school.

Upward Bound Grades 9-12  Upward Bound is a federally funded, pre-college program that helps provide motivation and academic skills for students to complete their high school education successfully, enroll in, and graduate from college.

Young Scholars Program Grades 8-12  Prepares first-generation students within Montgomery County to be academically ready to pursue higher education.  The program covers topics for student's personal, academic, and career development, leadership, and college preparation. The program is open to first-generation, incoming eighth grade students in Montgomery County.

Sinclair Community College's Pre-College Programs are designed to:

1. Offer a variety of age appropriate learning opportunities for students
2. Strengthen existing partnerships with area school programs by providing supplemental education to students
3. Provide social, cultural and academic readiness activities
4. Encourage personal growth and development for students
5. Expand operations to support Out of School Youth initiatives and Fast Forward Center students