1. 8th Grade Student Information for Early College HS

2. REC’s Mission
REC will provide SISD students a unique educational opportunity to attend both high school and college in a special campus environment that will challenge students to excel in their academic and personal endeavors. Students will have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and a transfer two-year Associate's Degree (from EPCC) upon graduation from the Rams Early College.

3. Frequently Asked Questions:
What is an early college high school?
Stand alone vs. school within a school
Qualities of a REC Student
What benefits can the student obtain from REC?
Associate’s Degree (saves $)
2 years of college
Free college tuition & textbooks

4. Frequently Asked Questions:
Will students be able to participate in band or sports?
Yes!
Will transportation be provided to & from EPCC?
Yes !
Will REC students have their own graduation?
* REC students will graduate with their class at Montwood HS
* Montwood HS graduation & EPCC graduation at UTEP Don Haskins

5. Dual Credit Classes for High School Graduation
EPCC Credits
High School Credits
Dual Credit Classes for
High School Graduation
&
Associates Degree

6. ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE 60-63 Credit Hours
Core Classes Plus Field of Study
Associate degrees to transfer hours to
Field of Study:
Education
Criminal Justice
Nursing
Engineering
Pre-Med
Computer Science
Computer Technology/Programming
Others listed at EPCC-transfer guides

7. UTEP SCHOLARSHIP for ECHS students
11th grade
Associates in Arts or Science (UTEP in 12th)
12th grade
Associates in Arts or Science
Attend UTEP -Senior Year at REC
Opportunity to Earn 9 credit hours towards a Bachelor’s Degree Before High School Graduation

8. Important information
Application is due to middle school counselor by Friday, January 5, 2018
Student selections will be on Friday, February 2, 2018
Students’ will receive a letter on Monday, February 12, 2018.
MANDATORY
Spring break and Summer Bridge Camp
Apply to EPCC, TSI testing and orientation

9. Find us at: Montwood HS website: https://www.sisd.net/montwoodhs

10. Contacts Carlos Guerra, Principal
Brandon Rios, Rams Early College Director
Gabriela Shimshock, Counselor