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Several Baldwin Seniors Take Classes At Nassau Community College
It's a joint partnership with the Baldwin Union Free School District and the college where the students can start earning college credits.
BALDWIN, NY — Baldwin High School seniors are eligible to participate in a new initiative with Nassau Community College.
Through the SUNY Nassau's Dual Enrollment Program, pre-qualified seniors starting this month can earn college credit with courses directly on campus.
Thirteen students from Baldwin's Class of 2021 enrolled at the SUNY Nassau campus.
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Baldwin is the first district to participate in the dual-enrollment partnership.
"We are excited to launch our partnership with Nassau Community College and provide our students with the best all-around college experience before graduating high school," Dr. Shari Camhi, Baldwin UFSD superintendent said in a statement. "The collaboration is part of the district’s mission to ensure that every student in Baldwin graduates future-ready."
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The students are taking up to six classes this semester: math, political science, economics, science, English, and physical education.
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