January 25, 2012 - Polk State College’s pair of public, charter collegiate high schools will offer several information sessions for prospective students.

Students at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School in Winter Haven and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School fulfill high school requirements while also earning college credit. In many cases, students graduate with both their high school diplomas and their associate degree.

In addition to the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs, Polk State’s collegiate high schools also offer courses that lead to industry certification in computer programming and infrastructure and allied health. A criminal justice track is also available at Polk State Chain of Lakes.

Current high school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply to the schools. Requirements include a minimum 2.5 grade-point average and a passing score on the PERT (Postsecondary Education Readiness Test).

Prospective students are encouraged to attend an information session at any of the following locations and times:

Polk State College Winter Haven Campus, 999 Ave. H N.E.
Student Center (WST) 126
Feb. 2, 7, 23
All at 6:30 p.m.

Polk State College Lakeland Campus, 3425 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) auditorium
Feb. 6, 13, 20
All at 6:30 p.m.

Applications will be available at the information sessions or at the school offices. The application deadline for lottery admissions is March 2.

For more information, visit www.polk.edu or call Polk Sate Chain of Lakes Collegiate at 863-298-6800 or Polk State Lakeland Collegiate at 863-669-2322.