Empire ECHS Informational Meeting Empire Early College High

Empire ECHS Informational Meeting Empire Early College High School is a partnership between EPCC and SISD.

Texas Early College High School By blending high school and college coursework, ECHS gives students, particularly historically underserved and at-risk students the opportunity to earn up to two years of college credit (60 hours), tuition-free, while earning a high school diploma. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) launched the initiative to increase the college readiness of students across Texas by providing rigorous instruction and coursework as well as academic and social support. Early College High School provides students with highly personalized attention and encourage lasting relationships with teachers and classmates. The experience creates a college-like culture that encourages students to continue their higher education journey.

College Success is a problem across Texas and it’s worse for economically disadvantaged students Of 8 th 100 -100 graders enrolled in 2003 57 -68 Graduated from High School 38 -52 Enrolled in Higher Education 10 -20 Received a Higher Education Degree or Certificate

If a student enrolls in Dual Credit they are 2 x as likely to complete a degree within 6 years

An Early College Graduate saves over $16, 500 on… Books Tuition and Fees for top local Universities: NMSU: Transportation UTEP: UT: $7, 368/year $7, 998/year $10, 606/year Texas Tech: $11, 045/year Tuition & Fees

Frequently Asked Questions Can I Participate in extra-curricular activities? What support Systems are there to help Me? Will EECHS students have their own graduation? What if I miss Multiple days for my dual credit Class for school activities?

What are the requirements? Application • Due Date TBA • School Counselor Lottery • Middle of February • 135 drawn Acceptance • Sign and Return Acceptance/Denial Letters Waitlist • #136, in the order the names are selected.

ECHS Bridge Camps Two Required Bridge Camps will held to help prepare students for their Early College High School experience prior to the beginning of Fall 2019. The camps will aim to: Begin to have students get to know and build relationships with each other , staff, and the campus through team building activities. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) testing Students will receive TSI “Bootcamp” and be given an opportunity to test if they have not already passed the Reading and Writing portions of the exam. Camps will be held: 1 st week of Spring Break: March 11 th – 15 th 1 st week of Summer Break: June 3 rd – 6 th

Typical 9 th Grade Schedule High School Course High School Credits EPCC Course College Hours Pre-AP Biology 1. 0 - Financial Literacy 0. 5 EDUC 1300 3 Speech 0. 5 SPCH 1315 3 PAP English 1 a 1. 0 - - AP Human Geography 1. 0 - - Foreign Language 1. 0 - - PAP Algebra I or PAP Algebra II 1. 0 - - Elective 1. 0 - - Support Class 1. 0 - - TOTAL CREDIT 8. 0 TOTAL HOURS 6

Typical Core Curriculum Courses High School Course EPCC Course Biology (1. 0) BIOL 1306, 1106 BIOL 1307, 1107 (8) Financial Literacy (. 5) EDUC 1300 (3) Professional Communication (. 5) SPCH 1315 (3) English III (1. 0) ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302 (6) Government (. 5) GOVT 2305 & 2306 (6) Economics (. 5) ECON 2301 (3) US History (1. 0) HIST 1301 & HIST 1302 (6) Pre-Calculus (1. 0) MATH 1314 & MATH 2412 (7) Fine Arts (. 5) ARTS 1301 or MUSI 1310 (3) Humanities (. 5) PHIL 1301 (3) Endorsement Courses (4) Field of Study Courses (18) TOTAL CREDITS: 11/26 TOTAL HOURS - 66

Popular Associates Degrees Associates of Arts Multidisciplinary (Most Flexible) Criminal Justice (Public Service - Law Enforcement) Teaching (Public Service -Teacher Education) For a full list of Associates Degrees, visit: http: //www. epcc. edu/Catalog/EPCC%20 Catalogs/20182019_Catalog. pdf

El Dorado High School 1. 2. Campus Distinctions • AVID National Demonstration School • Empire Early College High School • International Baccalaureate Program • Aztec Architecture Academy State and Nationally Recognized • Mariachi and Fine Arts • Robotics • It’s Your World • Athletic Programs • Career and Technology 3. State Accountability In August of 2018, El Dorado earned 7 out of 7 distinctions recognized by the state for being a top performing campus in the areas of ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Student Progress, Performance Gaps and Post-Secondary Readiness. El Dorado was one of four high school campuses city wide to earn this honor and the only secondary campus in SISD.

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Contacts Venessa Betancourt, El Dorado Principal Phone: 915 -937 -3200 E-mail: vbetan 01@sisd. net Stephen Fernandez, EECHS Director Phone: 915 -937 -3246 E-mail: sferna 09@sisd. net Mary Golden, EECHS Counselor Phone: 915 -937 -3228 E-mail: mgolde 07@sisd. net