Franklin gets grant to send students to college as high school seniors
Seniors to Sophomores funds go to Franklin, Warren County center.
Friday, May 16, 2008
FRANKLIN — Franklin High School has received grant money to help implement the governor's new Seniors to Sophomores program next school year.
The district and the Warren County Career Center are the only schools in the area to receive the $100,000 grants — the maximum amount given — making them some of the first in the state to adopt the program.
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Seniors to Sophomores allows high school seniors to attend a college full time and tuition free during their last year of high school.
Students will graduate high school with their diploma and ideally enough college credits to rank them as a sophomore.
"It seems to be an exciting opportunity to get some of our kids into college," said Franklin High School Assistant Principal Ryan Cherry, who attended a conference this week to learn more about the program and grant.
"I am in favor of it," said Superintendent Doug Lantz. "I think it's a win for parents and a win for the kids who are capable. It's a huge savings for the families."
Some school administrators around the state have been vocal about concerns about losing state funding for students participating in the program, but Lantz said that loss is nothing compared to what the students will gain.
Franklin High School and other early adopters will design programs next school year, which could then be used in all schools in the state, both public and private, according to the governor's office.
