College Connection

What is College Connection?
The College Connection Program is a self-contained, alternative program located on the Butte College campus.  The goals of the program are to assist students in developing necessary study survival skills to successfully transition to college level work and to provide students the opportunity to take challenging courses in an enriched learning environment.  Students may participate in College Connection during the senior year as PHS students.  They will earn college credits as well as use these credits for their high school graduation.

How to be part of the program?
Recruitment for College Connection begins the spring semester of the junior year.  All students are eligible to participate in the application and interview process.  Once the students have been selected, they will meet with their parents/guardians and the College Connection advisor to develop their college schedules.  These schedules will be tailored to reflect the goals of each individual student, whether they are college bound or vocationally oriented.  Approximately 30 students will participate in this voluntary program.

When will students attend?
Students enrolled in College Connection will follow the Butte College academic calendar.  Students will be transported to and from Paradise by Butte College buses, or, with parent permission, they may use their own vehicles.

Please email Mr. Don Bailey, our College Connection Advisor/Teacher, with questions: BaileyDo@butte.edu

Helpful Documents

A Brief History of College Connection
Curriculum:
  1. High School
  2. College
Selection Process and Paperwork
Pros and Cons of the Program
Profile of a Successful College Connection Student