Mission Early College High School Home of the Phoenix #58 of 14,000+ US High Schools “Beating the Odds” Newsweek 2016 #10 of 1193 Texas High Schools 2014 2016 Silver Texas Education Agency (TEA) Texas High Schools (cohort) 2016 7 of 7 Academic Distinctions U.S. Department of Education 2012 National Blue Ribbon School

Campus History & Information Began 2006 with 125 students Gates Foundation Grant In May 2009, first 23 (Juniors) earned an Associates of Arts “College First” Environment Flexible Scheduling Personal Responsibility Small Campus (125 per grade/ 500 maximum)

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Associates Degree Disciplines Offered Art Business Business Accounting Chicana/Chicano Studies  Communication: Advertising, Journalism, Radio & Television Computer Science   Criminal Justice Economics Multidisciplinary Studies – Educator Preparation English  Music   Philosophy   Psychology   Speech Communication   Texas Symbol Courses  Theater General Studies  Dance The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is transferable to four year colleges and universities and is endorsed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All students will receive 42 ‘core’ hours. The final 18 elective hours can be taken in any of the following disciplines.

Associates Degree Disciplines Offered Architecture Engineering Industrial Engineering  Biological Science: Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Biology   Chemistry   Engineering Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Materials , Mechanical  General Studies Geological Sciences  Kinesiology: Exercise, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Physical Education Mathematics   Physics Psychology The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is transferable to four year colleges and universities and is endorsed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All students will receive 42 ‘core’ hours. The final 18 elective hours can be taken in any of the following disciplines.

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What makes MECHS special!? Small campus and class sizes (120-130 students per grade level/ 20 students per class) Students are held to high academic expectations and are given systematic support. A family atmosphere that facilitates trust among all stakeholders. Gradual, controlled student exposure to a real college environment Flexible scheduling – “Flex Friday” A wide variety of student clubs, and organizations (compared to other ECHS)

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Course Progression (A) 9th Grade: High School: Algebra/Geometry Spanish* AP Human Geography PAP English I BIM 1 Dual Credit: Biology Lecture 6cr Biology Lab 2cr Tech. Writing/EDU1300 3cr Summer Elective (1) 3cr *AP Human Geography Max College Credits Possible: 14 10th Grade: High School: Algebra II/Geometry Chemistry Financial Literacy (Sem.) Spanish* AP World History PAP English II PE/Health/Fine Arts* Dual Credit: Government 6cr Speech 3cr Summer Elective (2) 6-8cr *AP World History Max College Credits Possible: 17

Course Progression (A) 11th Grade: High School: Algebra II/Pre Calculus PE Physics Spanish Dual Credit: English III 6cr US History 6cr College Course 6-8cr Summer Elective (3) 9-12cr Max College Credits Possible: 40 12th Grade: High School: Astronomy/ AP Environmental/ Anatomy Physiology/ R & Design Fine Arts* Math* PE* Spanish* Dual Credit: English IV 6cr College Course 6-8cr *UTEP College Courses 9 -18cr *AP Environmental Science Max College Credits Possible: 30

Course Progression (A) 9th Max College Credits 14 10th Max College Credits 17 11th Max College Credits 40 12th Max College Credits 30 Total 101 Only need 60 credits to earn AA. 42 core hours and 18 in discipline area. EPCC will not allow students to continue after 60. *AP offerings in grades 9,10 and 12 for possible additional credit. *After Associates’ Degree – UTEP!

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Flexible Scheduling (B)

Flexible Scheduling (B)

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MECHS Clubs and Organizations (C): *Freshmen Class (2019) *Sophomore Class (2018) *Junior Class (2017) *Senior Class (2016) Academic Decathlon Accounting Club Book Club Business Professionals of America (BPA) Computer Club Chess Club Dance Teams - The Immortals & Flames Drama Club Environmental Club Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Intramurals (Coed) Key Club Literary Anthology Mathletes Mock Trial National Honor Society National Technical Honor Society Persuasive Speech Running Club Science Bowl Science Fair Science National Honor Society Speech and Debate Team Student Council Teen Court "The Phoenician Newspaper" UIL Competitive Teams Yearbook Youth for Christ TBD…

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There is NO financial obligation…FREE MECHS/SISD and EPPC cover the cost of tuition, textbooks and transportation*! Can save from $20,000 to $60,000 for first two (plus) years of college

Student Profile MECHS welcomes ALL students who embrace an academic challenge and express an interest in a non-traditional high school experience. Mission Early College High School focuses on creating a smooth transition into post-secondary education. MECHS is committed to substantially increasing the number of low-income students and first generation students who will pursue advanced studies. 74% of current students are on Free or Reduced Lunch. Students do not have to be in the Gifted Program to participate.

MECHS Admissions Student applications are scored by MECHS teachers based on criteria including: advanced academic enrollment, attendance, campus engagement, family & student need, packet completion, and student interest. Per the Texas Education Agencies Early College High School Blueprint; GPA, class rank and state assessment scores cannot be considered when reviewing student applications to state designated early college high schools. MECHS administration does not review application packets. MECHS administration only facilitates the application review process.

How to Apply Complete the application packet and include all required documents. Return to Middle School Counselor by January 6, 2017: SISD Advanced Academics Common Application (MS Campus) Student and Parent Information (Yellow) Campus Participation Survey (Yellow) Complete at MECHS tonight: Parent Agreement/Contract (Pink) Student Agreement/Contract (Green)

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