8th Grade Student Information for Early College HS
REC’s Mission REC will provide SISD students a unique educational opportunity to attend both high school and college in a special campus environment that will challenge students to excel in their academic and personal endeavors. Students will have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and a transfer two-year Associate's Degree (from EPCC) upon graduation from the Rams Early College.
Frequently Asked Questions: What is an early college high school? Stand alone vs. school within a school Qualities of a REC Student What benefits can the student obtain from REC? Associate’s Degree (saves $) 2 years of college Free college tuition & textbooks
Frequently Asked Questions: Will students be able to participate in band or sports? Yes! Will transportation be provided to & from EPCC? Yes ! Will REC students have their own graduation? * REC students will graduate with their class at Montwood HS * Montwood HS graduation & EPCC graduation at UTEP Don Haskins
Dual Credit Classes for High School Graduation EPCC Credits High School Credits Dual Credit Classes for High School Graduation & Associates Degree
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE 60-63 Credit Hours Core Classes Plus Field of Study Associate degrees to transfer hours to Field of Study: Education Criminal Justice Nursing Engineering Pre-Med Computer Science Computer Technology/Programming Others listed at EPCC-transfer guides
UTEP SCHOLARSHIP for ECHS students 11th grade Associates in Arts or Science (UTEP in 12th) 12th grade Associates in Arts or Science Attend UTEP -Senior Year at REC Opportunity to Earn 9 credit hours towards a Bachelor’s Degree Before High School Graduation
Important information Application is due to middle school counselor by Friday, January 5, 2018 Student selections will be on Friday, February 2, 2018 Students’ will receive a letter on Monday, February 12, 2018. MANDATORY Spring break and Summer Bridge Camp Apply to EPCC, TSI testing and orientation
Find us at: Montwood HS website: https://www.sisd.net/montwoodhs Twitter: @REC_MHS
Contacts Carlos Guerra, Principal Email: cguerr08@sisd.net Brandon Rios, Rams Early College Director Email: mrios11@sisd.net Gabriela Shimshock, Counselor Email: gshims@sisd.net