W.W. Samuell Early College High School WELCOME: Class of 2018 Open House Night January 23, 2014

What is an Early College H.S.? The W.W. Samuell Early College High School seeks provide a seamless transition between high school and college. The Samuell ECHS will provide more opportunity for the Southeast Dallas, Pleasant Grove, and East Dallas communities. What is an Early College High School? Up to 60 hours of college credit or an Associate’s Degree while earning a high school diploma for FREE Up to 50% of the slots will be open to the Samuell H.S. feeder pattern and the remaining slots will be designated for Southeast Dallas. The remaining slots will be open to all Dallas ISD students and non Dallas ISD students

Early College High School – Framework Design Principles College Ready Articulated program of study for grades 9-12 leading to an Associate’s degree College readiness activities Teaching and Learning High quality instruction Student & faculty collaboration Common standards Ongoing professional development Purposeful Design Located on college campus Small size Integration with college Intermediate Outcomes Increased student attendance Higher level courses & improved student achievement Student management of behavior College aspirations Long Term Outcomes Graduation & completion rates increase College enrollment increases Graduation from 2 & 4 year college/university increases

Implementation Fall 2012 – Samuell Early College Opened Fall 2014 – Samuell Early College H.S. 100 Openings for incoming 9th grade students Fall 2014 – 11th grade students will transition to the Eastfield College campus with Dallas ISD staff

Eligibility Eligibility is based on these criteria: (a) the desire and determination to attend college (b) academic performance (c) first-generation college attendee (d) parental support (e) recommendations from previous teacher (f) student and parent interview (g) signed parent/student/ECHS team contract

Friday, February 28th by 4:00 p.m. Application Process What do I need to submit? Completed application Completed essay question 2 Teacher Recommendation Forms Recommendations MUST be in a sealed envelope! Students who do not currently attend Dallas ISD: 8th Grade Report Card Student Transcript STAAR/EOC Scores COMPLETED applications must be delivered to Samuell Early College H.S. by: Friday, February 28th by 4:00 p.m.

Student & Parent Interviews What will happen during the interview? The student and parent will be interviewed in order to ensure their commitment to the Early College. When will the interview take place? Once you have submitted your completed application we will call you to schedule your interview.

Dual Credit What is Dual Credit? Courses offered for dual credit stem from agreements between high schools, universities and community colleges whereby a high school student enrolls in a college course and simultaneously earns college credit and high school credit for the course Do all ECHS students enroll in dual credit courses? Students must first pass the college placement exam prior to enrolling in dual credit courses. The TSI exam will be administered their freshman year.

Summer Activities Are there required summer activities? Once accepted into the Early College H.S. you will be required to attend summer activities. TBD – Dates will be determined once you received your letter of acceptance.

Uniforms Will I be required to wear a uniform? Yes, all Early College H.S. students will be required to abide by the district and campus dress code. Early College H.S. students will wear the following: Black Polo – ECHS Logo Khaki or Black pants, shorts or skirts

Dallas ISD Services Provided Transportation Provided by Dallas ISD from your home campus Extracurricular Clubs & Activities Students in good academic standing may participate in Samuell H.S. athletics Cheerleading, Drill Team, Band, ROTC, Choir, Theater Arts Before/After School Clubs

Notification of Acceptance Students and parents will be notified after the completion of all ECHS interviews. Please ensure we have a current address and phone number on file. Acceptance Packet: Letter of acceptance Dallas ISD transfer paperwork Summer activity calendar Field trip permission forms Uniform order form

W.W. Samuell Early College H.S. Q&A Eastfield College