College Preparation Program at Transition 

Transition at BCSSSD is so excited to be offering a college preparatory program to your young adult.  This program was designed for eligible students interested in taking courses at the collegiate level while attending our program.   Our strong partnership with Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) and our newly approved curricula at BCSSSD will build a solid foundation for our students who want to go on to college.   This program can only be successful with your young adult's strong desire and commitment to the program along with your parental support and involvement.  

The college readiness program will occur at our campus based location on year one.  Here, our young adults will exhibit college readiness skills in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics and have a focus and motivation to continue to be lifelong learners and seek and maintain competitive employment opportunities in the local community. During year two of the program, our young adults will participate in college coursework on the RCBC college campus or online on our campus. In addition, the young adult will have access to utilize college resources and have access to the social life within the college community.  

The ACHIEVE consists of three phases to prepare our students for anticipated successful experience at college. The first two phases are divided into two full semesters (one school year) here on our Transition Campus.  The areas of focus will be on academic preparation in taking the accuplacer- college level entry test; helping them become familiar with the technology used at a college level, simulating the academic expectations to include course requirements and self management, and understanding the college language and resources available to them on the college campus. All students during each phase of this program will continue to be involved in our Structured Learning Experiences (SLE) at least one day per week to prepare them for the work world as this experience and skill set is needed for all of our students.

Phase 3 involves the student participating in a college level course either on the RCBC Mount Laurel or Mt. Holly Campus or an online program through RCBC.  Students may take one course up to 3 credits per semester which BCSSSD will cover the cost for the course and parents/guardians are responsible for purchasing any textbooks. BCSSSD will provide a staff member on the college campus during the academic class and provide transportation to and from the college campus on district school days and school hours.  Families are asked to make the commitment to ensure their young adult attends class on non BCSSSD school days, provide guidance on self management at home for completion of course requirements, and to ensure the student has access to a computer for college academics and communication to professors and peers.  

This is a big step for your young adult and we are so excited to be part of this journey with both you.