1. Welcome to Collegiate Academy Parent Informational meeting
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2. Today’s Agenda
The purpose of today’s meeting is to give students and families an overview of the Early College High School model. The presentation will include a response to the following questions:
What is an Early College High School (ECHS)?
What is the key difference of an ECHS?
What is the difference between an ECHS vs. Traditional Dual Credit?
What are the ECHS Logistics?
Who is the Higher Education partner?
Where can I get more information about ECHS?

3. What is an Early College High School?
Collegiate Academy is an Early College High School (ECHS) created in collaboration with Tarrant County College Northeast and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD giving GCISD students another Pathway to College readiness. ECHS’s blend high school and college course work simultaneously to give students the opportunity to earn up to two years of FREE college credit (60 hours) while they finish high school.
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4. Collegiate Academy Basics
ECHS students:
May earn equivalent to 2 years of college
FREE Tuition, books, instructional fees
Are grouped in a small cohort No more than = 100 students in each class
Able to participate in clubs and activities of their choice

5. Collegiate Academy Basic
Able to earn both college and high school (dual) credit.
May choose to transfer ECHS credits to most Texas public colleges and universities. Acceptance policies for private and out of state universities vary.

6. The Difference – ECHS vs. Traditional Dual Credit
Traditional High School
DUAL CREDIT
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Typically between 3 and 24 hours of credit
Offers up to 60 college credit hours free
Usually only offered in grades 11 and 12
Structured sequence of courses leading to associate degree or towards a bachelor's degree
Students take courses at high school campus during the day or college campus outside the school day or summer
Students begin taking college courses as early as 9th grade
Collegiate Academy is located on the TCC campus. Students get to experience the college culture

7. Average annual cost tcc students fall & Spring
In District  at Home with Parents
In District  Off-Campus
Out of District  at Home with Parents
Out of District  Off-Campus
Tuition and Fees  (27 hours)
$1,593
$2,862
Books and Supplies
$1,561
Room and Board
$3,956
$8,924
Transportation
$2,496
Personal and Misc.
$2,018
Total
$11,624
$16,592
$17,861
Earning your Associate degree as a high school student could
result in a savings of over $10,000!

8. Average annual cost tcc students fall & Spring
Earning your Associate
degree as a high school
student could
result in a savings of
over $10,000!

9. benefits
Gives students opportunities for possible internships, job shadowing and community service experiences and opportunities to network with business leaders.
Makes it possible for students to learn from the best high school teachers and college professors.
Provides academic programs that boost academic achievement. and outstanding extracurricular activities.

10. benefits
Includes visits to four-years colleges and universities, and cultural events.
Transportation provided through GCISD
Students are taught study skills and organizational strategies to help them in their academic studies.
Students will be challenged with a meaningful course of study and real world applications.
Time provided to support student learning.

11. CA Student Course Selection Handout
“The Early College model is gaining national attention due to its success in raising high school graduation and college retention rates for students at risk of not graduating. The program provides student support systems, including tutoring, counseling, and mentoring while reducing barriers to college for students who might not otherwise achieve postsecondary success”
- Texas Early College High School Website
Counselor Section

12. Collegiate Academy Clubs
Clubs & Activities
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Collegiate Academy Clubs
Soccer Art UIL Math
Volleyball Destination Imagination
Theater Creative Writing Debate
Alternative History Helping Hands Beats
Basketball What’s your passion?

13. Meet our students
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We have given you a lot of information and before we answer your questions we wanted to introduce you to a few of our students. Our students are able to give you information about the campus from first hand experience.

14. Collegiate Academy Recruitment
Collegiate Academy applications for the 2018/2019 school are available online or can be picked up from your middle school counselor. Deadline to apply is
January 12, 2018
Collegiate Academy
Open House
January 11th
6:30-7:30
All potential students and parents are welcome to attend our campus open house on January 11th. This is the perfect opportunity to visit the school, learn more about our program, and meet our wonderful staff.

15. Questions?