DASD Seniors Earn Associate Degrees Before High School Graduation
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Graduation season is just around the corner at DASD, and several seniors are already celebrating an impressive academic milestone through the Dual Enrollment program. These students are earning associate degrees before receiving their high school diplomas.
DASD Dual Enrollment Students
The following students are participating in DASD’s Dual Enrollment program and are graduating with associate degrees earned while in high school:
Liberal Arts
- Marcella Ballisty, Downingtown West
- Emma Buckman, Downingtown East
- Angela Drake, Downingtown West
- Danielle LaRue, Downingtown East
- Erin Mordosky, Downingtown West
- Emma Olafsson, Downingtown East
- Presley Solt, Downingtown West
- Marcus Stanley, Downingtown West
- Caleb Swansen, Downingtown East
Engineering
- Christian Beck, Downingtown East
- Thatcher Respicio, Downingtown East
Two of these students, Marcella Ballisty and Thatcher Respicio, were recently featured in a CBS3 story highlighting their accomplishments at Delaware County Community College and the impact of DASD’s Dual Enrollment program.
About Dual Enrollment
DASD’s Dual Enrollment program allows juniors and seniors to concurrently enroll in a college level course at a reduced cost. Students participating in dual enrollment coursework simultaneously receive high school credit at AP weight and college credit.
Learn More
Families interested in learning more about Dual Enrollment opportunities at DASD can contact Dr. Troy Podell and read from our Program of Study.