Jennifer Amis, Principal, LCPS John Walker, DACC

There are over 200 Early College High Schools and growing.

Yes. Unlike many schools targeting low-income students, the 92 percent graduation rate (calculated using the U.S. Department of Education’s methodology) for the first sizable early-college high school cohort suggests that the schools significantly reduce typical dropout rates for underserved youths, by more than 70 percent on average. Source:

Las Cruces Early College High School Multiple pathways to success Degrees and Professional Certifications HS and College Coursework at DACC HS Diploma and 2yr Associates Degree Careers and/or Additional College Jennifer Amis, Principal

PathwayDegree FocusCertificate Apprenticeship ProgramsAssociate of Applied Science  Electrical Apprenticeship  Machinist Apprenticeship Certificates of Completion: Electrical Apprenticeship, Machinist Apprenticeship, Electrical Line worker Automation and ManufacturingAssociate of Applied Science  Automation and Manufacturing Technology Automotive TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science  Automotive Technology Certificate of Completion Computer and Information Technology Associate of Applied Science  IT Specialists  Networking  Programming Certificates of Completion: Industry certifications: Microsoft, Linux/Unix, Cisco Network, Computer Maintenance, Internet Tech, Computer Programming Creative Media TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science  Creative Media Technology  Digital Graphics Technology Certificates of Completion: Digital graphics, Digital Video, Film Crew Training, Game Design, Graphics and Animation, Web Design Drafting and Design TechnologiesAssociate of Applied Science  Architecture Technology  Civil/Survey Technology  Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling  Pre-Architecture Certificates of Completion: Architectural Technology, Civil/Survey Technology, Drafting and Graphics Technology, Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling Las Cruces Early College High School Multiple Pathways to Success HS and College Coursework at DACC HS Diploma and 2yr Associates Degree Careers and/or Additional College Jennifer Amis, Principal

Las Cruces Early College High School Multiple Pathways to Success HS and College Coursework at DACC HS Diploma and 2yr Associates Degree Careers and/or Additional College Jennifer Amis, Principal Electronics TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science  Electronics Technology  General Electronics  Biomedical Electronics  Aerospace Technology Certificate of Completion Water Technology (EPA State Environmental Training Program) Associate of Applied Science  Water Utility Operation Certificate of Completion Welding TechnologyAssociate of Applied ScienceCertificate of Completion Business Administration and Management Associate of Business Occupations  Finance & Banking  General Management Associate of Business Office Technology  Accounting  Legal  Medical  Administrative Bilingual Office Specialists Medical Billing Medical Transcription Associate Degree: Pre-Business

Sample student schedule at LC-ECHS

Sample Student Schedule More dual credit opportunities each year

Every Graduate Must Be:  A critical thinker  A problem solver  An Innovator  An effective communicator  An effective collaborator  A self-directed learner  Information and media literate  Globally aware  Civically engaged  Financially and economically literate Las Cruces Early College High School Multiple Pathways to Success Jennifer Amis, Principal

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