Early Enrollment Program at Barrington High School All Barrington High School Economics students have the opportunity to earn 3 Rhode Island college credits while taking the college prep Economics class, Anthropology, Music Theory and Survey of Music (History of Music) offered here at BHS.These credits are accepted at many colleges.  Please see the brochure your student brings home to see some of the many colleges that accept these credits.  The cost is $60.00 per credit (3 X $60=$180.00) + $10 registration fee). A corresponding course in a university setting can cost up to $3,000 !   Each semester students will bring home the information for parents/guardians to look over.   This is a unique opportunity to gain 3 college credits while taking BHS's college-prep level economics course.  Don't miss out on this wonderful new opportunity to get a head start on college !  By the way, if you want to see how big a difference a college education will make in your life, click on  http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/p23-210.pdf If you have any questions, please email the EEP Coordinator, Ms. Miller: millert@bpsmail.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) Q.  Does my child have to plan to attend Rhode Island College to be part of this program? A.  No....these credits are transferable to many colleges ( see colleges that have accepted these credits in the brochure) Q.  If my child takes more than one EEP course ( e.g. Anthropology and Economics) do I have to write two separate checks? A.  No.  You can write one check Q.  How much does it cost to take a course through the EEP? A.  It costs $ 190.00  (includes the cost of the 3 credits and the $10.00 registration fee)   Q.  Do I have to pay two registration fees if my child signs up for two courses? A.  No.  You only have to pay the $10.00 registration fee once per semester Q.  Should I fill out one or two registration forms if my child is taking 2 EEP courses ? A.  Fill out a separate registration form for each course.  Be sure that you  have the correct call number for each of the courses. Q.  Will my child have to take a different exam than the rest of his/her BHS classmates? A.  No.  Your child will take the BHS common end of course exam Q.  What grade gets put on the college transcript? A.  The same grade that is earned at BHS. Q.  How do I request a copy of my official transcript ? A.  Download form from: http://www.ric.edu/recordsoffice/pdf/transcriptrequestform.pdf Q.  Where do I send the written request for a transcript? A.   Rhode Island College        Building # 4         Records Office        600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue        Providence, RI   02908 Q.  Is there a charge for sending the transcript? A.  No. The transcript is free