ECHS Informational Meeting September 25, 2018 Montwood High School

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 100-100 Of 8th 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 2x as likely to complete a degree within 6 years

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

Frequently Asked Questions Can I Participate in extra-curricular activities? Will ECHS students have their own graduation? What are the requirements to get into an Early College?? Is transportation provided to and from EPCC?

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.

Typical 9th Grade Schedule High School Course High School Credits EPCC Course College Hours Biology 1.0 BIOL 1306, 1106 BIOL 1307, 1107 8 Financial Literacy 0.5 EDUC 1300 3 Speech SPCH 1315 PAP English 1a - AP Human Geography Foreign Language PAP Algebra I or PAP Algebra II PE TOTAL CREDIT 8.0 TOTAL HOURS 14

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 Multi-disciplinary (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%20Catalogs/2018-2019_Catalog.pdf

Popular Associates Degrees Associates of Science Multi-disciplinary (Most Flexible) Biological Sciences for Pre-Med (STEM) Engineering (STEM - Engineering) SiSd201910@Epcc SiSd201910@Epcc For a full list of Associates Degrees, visit: http://www.epcc.edu/Catalog/EPCC%20Catalogs/2018-2019_Catalog.pdf

Expectation Grading & Protocol to speak to teacher Plagiarism probation & suspension Procedures for program removal Packets for RECSBO REC students report to Llamas Attendance & LOC Spirit pack (t-shirt, polo,

Grading Standard Dual Credit courses will follow EPCC grading policy and instructor syllabus On-site DC teacher may speak to parent to address student behavior/grade Facilitate teacher may speak to teacher but is not the teacher of record at EPCC FERPA Form needed for EPCC instructor to release information to parent Mrs. Llamas, REC Counselor, can provide form upon request

FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; commonly known as FERPA, the Privacy Act or the Buckley Amendment. It is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of educational records to establish the right of students to inspect and review their educational records and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate and misleading data through informal and formal hearings. DO NOT CONTACT EPCC Instructors

Grading Questions/Concerns Chain of Command Contact the teacher Set up a conference, if needed Contact counselor, if needed Set up conference with all parties Administrator will attend, if needed

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Your OWN work EPCC will provide a detailed workshop on this topic during NSO (already took place)

EPCC Status Good Standing Academic Probation Academic Suspension Maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA Academic Probation Failed 1 semester – limited course allowed Meeting with parent/student to discuss an intervention plan Academic Suspension Failed 2 semester in a row – sit out for 1 semester and must complete a petition Meeting with parent/student to discuss REC status

Textbooks No upfront charge for DC books Books must be returned in good condition Book fee will be assessed if book is lost or returned in bad condition If a fee is incurred, no new DC books will be issued until fee is taken care of

Attendance & LOC Student must be in class 90% of the semester No more than 8 absences per sesmester Students with LOC needs to get it cleared before the end of the following semester No student with LOC will be allowed to participate in REC activities or attend Summer School at EPCC

ECHS TSI Bridge Camps ECHS Bridge Camp is Mandatory for all incoming REC students October 1 – October 5, 2018 Location: Montwood High School Time: 8am – 12pm TSI Testing will take place Tuesday & Thursday March 11 – March 15, 2019 Location: Montwood High School  TSI Testing will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2019 June 3 – June 6, 2019 TSI Testing will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2019

RECSBO Rams Early College Student Body Organization Complete & submit the application packet Ballot will be created and place in the REC office REC students will be allowed to vote for officers and class representatives Application Due Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Voting will take place on Thursday & Friday, October 18-19, 2018

Spirit Pack Cost is $70.00 Royal Blue REC Polo Kelly Green REC Hoodie Black REC T-shirt Receipt along with shirt size must be submit to Mrs. Hernandez in the REC office Payment must be made in the Montwood HS Business office no later than October 31, 2018

Contacts Carlos Guerra, Principal 915-937-2400 email: cguerr08@sisd.net Orlando Hairston, REC Director       915-937-2710  email: ohairs@sisd.net Sandra Llamas, REC Counselor        915-937-2711   email: srodri01@sisd.net Mireya Hernandez, REC Secretary      915-937-2701     email: mherna3141@sisd.net