Students will receive instruction from high-school teachers during ninth and 10th grades and take

Students will receive instruction from high-school teachers during ninth and 10th grades and take college classes, phased in one or two at a time, primarily during their final two years.
High school students will not be permitted in college courses until their teachers give the go-ahead; once on campus, they'll have mentors and be part of peer groups.
The youngsters begin YSU experiences in the seventh and eighth grades, when they spend part of each summer break learning research techniques, writing and math skills.
Recruitment efforts will focus on first-generation college students, children of color, and low-income children.
Students will be required to fulfill both school district and university requirements, as well as meet standards on state Department of Education assessments and the Ohio Graduation Test.
The school will open with a dean, a counselor, an administrative assistant and eight faculty; the dean will oversee the school and report to both the Youngstown superintendent and the YSU provost.
In its first year, the school will have 74 to 100 students. In progressive years, classes of 100 will be added, up to a total of 400.
A contract between YSU and the school district will outline the separate financial responsibilities of each group. The school district will be responsible for the school.
Contracts will be signed with students and parents regarding expectations.
The school will have a no-tolerance discipline policy. Students will be kicked out for unacceptable behavior.
Students will participate in athletics, music other groups at one of the traditional Youngstown high schools or could develop their own groups within the on-campus school.
Faculty at YSU and teachers of the school district will engage in professional development training together.