PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Sonia M. Sotomayor Early College High School A Small School With A Big Heart Rosa M. Rakay, Sonia M. Sotomayor ECHS Principal Guadalupe Chavez, College Readiness Director

PSJA ISD Quick Facts School Design Curriculum and Instruction Student Support Services College Transition Memorandum of Understanding Partnerships Student Persistence/Completion Data SWOT Questions, Discussion, Idea Sharing Topics Of Conversation 2

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The Community Challenge 4 PharrSan JuanAlamoTexas Hispanic Population93%96.7%84.6%37.6% HS Attainment %55.8%59.4%81.2% BA Degree 25+13%9.3%10%26.7% Median HH Income$32,087$33,893$34,926$51,900 Below Poverty Level35.9%31.7%28.9%17.6% Language other than English at Home88.3%91.6%79.7%34.7% Source: United States Census Bureau

Tri-City Public School District 1 Early Start Pre-K School 26 Elementary Schools 8 Middle Schools 6 Early College High Schools 3 Alternative High Schools 32,000 Student Body 3,000 Dual Enrollment students High school, college, online, hybrid, capstone Class of 2014 Over 500 Associates/Certificates Combined Over half with college work Quick Facts 5

School Design Early College High School Model Associate Degree 60 College Hours Texas Core Complete Target Population: 124 Student Enrollment Demographics 100% At-Risk 100% Hispanic or Latino 98.4% Economically Disadvantaged 43.5% Language English Proficient 12.9% Migrant Marketing and Recruitment Enrollment and Intake Sonia M. Sotomayor ECHS Model 6

Curriculum and Instruction Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Common Instructional Framework Model Instructional Coach Support System Rio Grande Valley Center for Teaching and Leading Excellence Instructional Data Room Professional Learning Communities Learning Crosswalks Professional Development Support Inside the Classroom 7

Academic Support Services Academic Intervention Tutorial Sessions Supplemental Instruction EAGLES Mentoring Program Lending Library Laptop Program Hotspots for Homebound Students Texas Success Initiative (College Readiness Assessment) Testing Site Texas Success Initiative Tutorial Sessions Support Services 8

Social/Emotional Support Services Mothers of Mad Scientists (MOMS) “Transformation Begins With Me” Program Saturdays Book Club Program Day Care Support and Transportation Incentive Store Rio Grande Valley Food Bank Texas Workforce Commission Community Engagement Support Services 9

Other Services College Café Center College Transition Center Counselor/Academic Advisor South Texas College Senior Clearance Event Entering Freshmen Orientation Cap/Gown Confirmation Commencement Participation Creation of a Center for Learning Excellence Enhancing a College-Going Culture 10

College Transition Specialist Connecting Bridge to South Texas College Degree Plan Alignment Academic Advisement Selection of College Classes Financial Aid Officer College Applications and Essays Federal and Texas Financial Aid Application Assistance Scholarship Search and Essays Resume Writing Seamless College Transition 11

Memorandum of Understanding Leadership Team (K-12 and IHE) Access to all IHE Facilities, Services and Resources Faculty Professional Development Collection and Sharing of Student Data Summer Bridge Program Program Costs Curriculum Alignment Student Enrollment and Attendance Policies South Texas College Partnership 12

Other Partnerships Texas Education Agency Educate Texas and the Rio Grande Valley Focus South Texas College Early College High School Liaison School District Department of College Readiness School District Department of Information and Technology Teacher Incentive Fund Grant Collective Impact 13

Moving Forward On-College Campus Summer Dual Enrollment On-Campus Center for Learning Excellence On-Site Service Day Care On-Site Pediatric Clinic Community Café College Centers Family Adult Basic Education Seminar Series Reading Classes GED Classes Computer Classes Soft Skills Other In The Making 14

College Connected 3 Certificate of Completion: Medical Office Specialist 13 Certificate of Completion: Multimedia Specialist 9 Certificate of Completion: Human Resources Assistant 2 Associate Degree: Criminal Justice 2 Associate Degree: Nursing 32 Medical Terminology Class 12 College Algebra and/or College English Class 12 Intro. to Sociology Class: Texas A&M University Class of 2014: 20 College Certificate Graduates Current College Engagement 15

Strengths (internal) Resilient Staff and Faculty Support College-Going Culture and Climate Data Room and Student Performance Outcomes Weaknesses (internal) Student Attendance Student Retention Parental Involvement Recruitment STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES 16

Opportunities (external) College and Community Alliance Grant Funding Opportunities Expansion in College Course Offerings Threats (external) Other High Schools within/outside District Average Daily Attendance Funding External Student Burdens OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS 17

Questions, Discussion and Idea Sharing THANK YOU 18

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