1. CHS Information Session

2. Participating Districts
Abundant Life Christian School
Clear Creek ISD
Dickinson ISD
Friendswood ISD
Hitchcock ISD
Odyssey Academy
Santa Fe ISD
Texas City ISD

3. *
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Mission
It is the mission of Collegiate High School to help students earn college credits in order to achieve their goals by providing a foundation of self-confidence through strong academic, interpersonal and work-readiness skills, leading to further education and employment in high demand occupations in the Gulf Coast and global economies. *

4. CHS at a Glance Location: Target Students: Goal:*
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CHS at a Glance
Location:
All classes taken at College of the Mainland
Target Students:
Students who want the rigor and challenge of college courses, first generation college students, underserved student populations and students from families of low socio-economic status
Goal:
All students will work toward high school graduation and associate degree requirements simultaneously
Multiple entrance
Exit, and occupational options
CONSORTIUM SUPPORT w/personnel
Refer to eval results - Attracts stronger students
COMPETITION FOR EMPLOYEES *

5. *
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CHS at a Glance
Enrollment in public high school campus or as a private school student
Attendance and grades reported through public high school campus or maintained at CHS for private school students
Participation in high school and college extra-curricular activities is encouraged
CHS Graduation Banquet and public high school graduation ceremonies with CHS cords
Multiple entrance
Exit, and occupational options
CONSORTIUM SUPPORT w/personnel
Refer to eval results - Attracts stronger students
COMPETITION FOR EMPLOYEES *

6. CHS at a Glance All academic course work is done on COM campus.
Students may enroll in more than two college courses per semester. (HB 505)
Students may begin taking college classes as early as their ninth grade year based on their school district’s policy. (HB 505)

7. CHS at a Glance
CHS students have a 40 percent tuition waiver (12 hours approximately $485).
Textbooks are provided.
College Transition classes provide students with activities to learn how to be successful in college and the workplace.

8. Admissions Requirements
Junior or senior classification or permission from high school
Passing all state assessments
College reading level (12.6)
Prefer completion of
Algebra I
Foundation Graduation Plan

9. Admissions Requirements*
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Admissions Requirements
Student:
Meet with high school counselor for school procedures
Complete online application for COM (ApplyTexas)
Pass the TSI Assessment (ACT/SAT)
Practice test site:
Complete CHS application (
Parents sign and complete recommendation form
Teacher, counselor and assistant principal recommendations
Write a personal essay
Submit completed application to your counselor or to the CHS office for private school students
Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination required
IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF:
EMPLOYEES IN EACH AREA
FACULTY FROM EACH AREA
REP FROM EACH ISD
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MGMT. REP - “CHAMPION”
LABOR UNION
SECONDARY REP
POST-SECONDARY REP
TO KEEP UP THE MOMENTUM *

10. Admissions Requirements*
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Admissions Requirements
High School-Varies according to district:
Provide attendance and discipline records and official transcript
Review and approve applications
Make recommendations and/or forward to Collegiate High School staff
Collegiate High School
Review application and test scores
Student and parent interview
CHS Staff make the final decision
IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF:
EMPLOYEES IN EACH AREA
FACULTY FROM EACH AREA
REP FROM EACH ISD
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MGMT. REP - “CHAMPION”
LABOR UNION
SECONDARY REP
POST-SECONDARY REP
TO KEEP UP THE MOMENTUM *

12. *
07/16/96 *

13. College Grades
43%
32%
16% 5% 3%

14. Other Components College Workshops/Seminars Employability Skills
Portfolios
Senior Mentoring
CHS Success Course
Extra-curricular activities
University, educational, community field trips

15. Critical Success Factors
High Academic Standards Maturity Self-Motivation Responsibility Goal Oriented

16. Nu Psi
D’Feet Run/Walk
Toy drives
Food drives
Relay for Life
Recycling

17. Contact Information:
Sandi Belcher, Director
Ramona Wadding, Administrative Assistant
CHS Application:
(link is towards the bottom on left side)
TSI Practice Test Site: