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8th Grade Student Information for Early College HS
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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.
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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
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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
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Dual Credit Classes for High School Graduation
EPCC Credits High School Credits Dual Credit Classes for High School Graduation & Associates Degree
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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
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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
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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
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Find us at: Montwood HS website: https://www.sisd.net/montwoodhs
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Contacts Carlos Guerra, Principal
Brandon Rios, Rams Early College Director Gabriela Shimshock, Counselor
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