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BELOIT COLLEGE
There’s a huge difference between getting an education and being so immersed, so transformed, so enthralled with living and learning that your education never really stops.
That’s what you’ll find at Beloit College. Beloit makes sure students have every opportunity to learn and grow in a diverse and supportive environment, with a focus on helping them prepare for their bright futures. Along the way, students learn the importance of contributing their knowledge and skills to the community and the wider world, leaving it better than they found it. Beloit is a tight-knit residential community, and Beloiters care about their neighbors, who hail from around the corner, around the country, and around the world.
Beloit has a proud history of serving students from the Stateline area and throughout the Midwest, and is committed to offering transparency and access for local students, whether they are in Beloit, Chicago, the Twin Cities, or anywhere in between. The Beloit College Commitment provides guaranteed admission and pricing for eligible high school seniors from eight counties surrounding Beloit. Through the college’s Midwest Flagship Match, academically qualified residents of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota pay no more in net tuition at Beloit than what is charged by their home state’s flagship public university.
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BELOIT TURNER SCHOOL DISTRICT
The School District of Beloit Turner is recognized as a district of choice with approximately 33% of its total enrollment of 1,650 consisting of open enrollment students. Beloit Turner prides itself on educating students in a medium size district while providing educational programming and extracurricular activities rarely seen in districts its size.
The district consists of 4 buildings on three sites conveniently located within 1 mile of each other. Powers Elementary serves students in EC-1st grade. The recently opened Garden Prairie Intermediate School serves students in grades 2-5. Turner Middle School and Turner High School are on a shared campus serving students in grades 6-8 and 9-12 respectively. For those interested in virtual learning, Beloit Turner is a participating member of the JEDI Virtual School. JEDI is a consortium of districts whose membership allows students to take a wide range of online curricular offerings both while attending our schools in person, or in a completely immersed virtual experience.
The Board of Education has aligned our strategic plan to focus on three important areas: Whole Student Focus, Public Trust and Communication, and High Quality Staff. Our vision statement is concise in saying that ALL students should be Career, College, and Life Ready.
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BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Blackhawk Technical College is a leader in making a flexible education in a supportive environment accessible to all students. By offering a wide range of programs and courses, the college ensures that every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances, can access high-quality education tailored to their goals and aspirations.
As a proud member of the 16-school Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), Blackhawk is an innovative and productive resource for Beloit and all of south-central Wisconsin. The college actively collaborates with local businesses, organizations and community leaders to create a symbiotic relationship that enhances opportunities for both students and the broader community. Through internships, community outreach programs and collaborative projects, Blackhawk contributes significantly to the region’s economic and social development.
Blackhawk offers associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates in a broad range of subjects, including health sciences, manufacturing, technology, public safety, business, culinary arts, education and agriculture. The college also offers a variety of flexible learning options to best serve its students, including online, flexible or face-to-face courses.
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HENDRICKS CAREERTEK
Hendricks CareerTek, located at the Ironworks Campus in Beloit, is a career-focused education program that is designed to prepare middle and high school students, grades 6-12, for in-demand careers. Established by the Hendricks Family Foundation in 2017, CareerTek offers hands-on learning opportunities through after-school clubs, courses, special events, and summer academies. The facility features high-tech labs with 3D printers, CNC machines, robotics equipment, and medical simulators, giving students experience in interests like health care, hospitality, technology, and trades.
In addition to these programs, CareerTek connects students with job shadowing, youth apprenticeships, resume building, college prep, and financial literacy workshops. They also offer scholarships and tuition-covered CAN programs in partnership with Blackhawk Technical College. All programs are provided free of charge, making CareerTek a great resource for career exploration and workforce readiness in the Greater Beloit Area.
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THE LINCOLN ACADEMY
The Lincoln Academy – A Commitment to Scholar Success Founded in the fall of 2021, The Lincoln Academy (TLA) is a K4-12 public charter school serving Wisconsin residents and committed to reflecting the diversity of Beloit. TLA was built with input from the Beloit community and is chartered through the University of Wisconsin Office of Educational Opportunity.
Access and equity drives TLA as an innovative, high-quality, free public-school option. “We expect ALL scholars to graduate from high school with a clear pathway to success,” says Dr. Kristi Cole, Chief Education Officer at TLA. “Our vision is to be the premier K4-12 school in the state of Wisconsin providing college and career pathways for scholars to lead happy, choice-filled lives.”
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ROCK COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Rock County Christian School (RCCS) was founded in 1985 by a group of pastors from Rock County Evangelical Ministerial Association. Originally named Janesville Christian School, it served students in grades K-6 in a facility located between Janesville and Beloit. Within five years, the school expanded to include grades K-12, made possible by the purchase of a second building in Beloit. With this expansion, the school was renamed to Rock County Christian School, and celebrated its first graduating class in 1991.
Today, RCCS operates two campuses. The Janesville campus serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade, while students in 6-12 attend the Beloit campus. Enrollment typically ranges from 150-275 students, with approximately 125 students enrolled at the middle and high school campus in Beloit. RCCS operates as a nonprofit, interdenominational evangelical Christian organization, supported by parents and overseen by an elected school board.
RCCS provides a Christ-centered education that blends academic excellence with spiritual, social, and physical development. Teachers serve not only as educators but also as spiritual mentors, helping students build critical thinking skills, creativity, and strong study habits in a faith-based environment. Students are encouraged to explore their interests through a range of electives and extracurriculars. RCCS features competitive sports teams in basketball, soccer, and volleyball, as well as elective offerings in art, computer science, fine arts, and Spanish.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BELOIT
We are a diverse and dynamic district with more than 5,200 students. Our mission, values, and goalssupport the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Our district is comprised of an early childhood program; six elementary schools, 4K through fifth grade; two middle schools, sixth through eighth grade; one traditional high school with a Career Academy Model; and one alternative high school.
We pride ourselves on the creative learning opportunities we provide our staff and students. With the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students as our focus, we offer all-day 4K, Dual Language Immersion, Advanced Technical Training, Advanced Learner, 1:1 Chromebook Learning, Career Academies, a Collegiate Academy, the oldest JROTC program in Wisconsin, Craftsman with Character program, GLOBE Environmental Education, arts-focused learning to include music, drama, arts and writing, 24 Advanced Placement courses, and so much more.
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UW-WHITEWATER AT ROCK COUNTY
The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater at Rock County, commonly known informally as “U-Rock,” is a branch campus of UW-Whitewater located in Janesville. Originally established in 1966 as the University of Wisconsin Rock County Center, it became part of UW-Whitewater during a UW System restructuring in 2018.
UW-Whitewater at Rock County offers a supportive learning environment with small class sizes, flexible scheduling options including in-person and online courses, and affordable tuition. Many students choose UW-Whitewater at Rock County as a starting point for pursuing their degree, as the school is designed for smooth credit transfers to any University of Wisconsin campus.
The college offers an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree with emphasis areas like pre-engineering, pre-nursing, and pre-food sciences. Students can also pursue an online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with focus areas such as criminology, leadership, and human services. A new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, in partnership with Edgewood College, allows students to complete training in Janesville.
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HELP YOURSELF PROGRAMS
The Help Yourself Programs are a set of academic and cultural enrichment initiatives designed to help support low-income, underrepresented youth in the Greater Beloit area. Backed by Beloit College, these programs serve students ages 8-18 and help provide traditional school curricula through a wide range of educational support services. The program has been serving the community for more than 30 years as an outreach initiative, helping minority students succeed in school and prepare them for higher education.
Help Yourself Programs are offered year-round and led by Beloit College staff, students, and program alumni. These services include academic advising, ACT preparation, college and scholarship application guidance, family engagement events, financial aid education, and both commuter and residential summer programs for students in grades 6-12. The goal is to provide early intervention and empower students with the tools they need to thrive in post-secondary education. In the past, 100% of recent participants have graduated from high school, and 97% have gone on to attend four-year colleges.
In addition to benefiting youth, the program also provides work experience for Beloit College students. These students serve as tutors, mentors, and residential assistants, which helps them gain hands-on experience that supports their academic learning and career readiness. Funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Beloit College, and past support from organizations such as the Stateline Community Foundation, the program continues to help community and educational development.
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OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNTIES IN BELOIT
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