EACS approves East Allen University

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Students at East Allen County Schools will be able to earn college credits while earning their high school diploma. At a meeting Tuesday, board members voted to move forward with a plan to partner with Vincennes University.

“East Allen University will be a highly-focus   ed high school program where students can earn an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma while also earning college credits toward an Associate Degree from Vincennes University," said Superintendent Dr. Karyle Green. "The program will include internships with business partners, project based learning, and inquiry learning. One of the key concepts of the school will be a personalized school environment promoting the inclusion and belonging of all students leading to high academic achievement through enhanced support structures."

District leaders said they've been working since early summer to design an innovative 9-12 program to go into the closed Paul Harding High School space. The school is scheduled to open in August with approximately 60-100 freshmen and grow to approximately 350-425 students over the next four years.

Current EACS 8th grade students and their parents will be invited to meetings in January to learn more about the opportunities of East Allen University and how to apply for the new school. In addition, meetings will be scheduled in early February for students outside of the district who may be interested in the Early College Academy at East Allen University.