1. Early College Student Meeting

2. Campus Mission
This unique school is founded on the belief that many young people are ready and eager to do serious college work. It enables highly motivated students to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, earning the associate of arts (A.A.) degree. Students from many different backgrounds who have a strong record of excellence and diverse interests will benefit from MECHS curriculum. Students will become equipped with the analytical skills needed to pursue their passions.

3. If a student enrolls in Dual Credit they are 2x as likely to complete a degree within 6 years

4. An Early College Graduate saves over $16,500 on…
Tuition and Fees for top local Universities:
NMSU: $7,368/year
UTEP: $7,998/year
UT: $10,606/year
Texas Tech: $11,045/year
Books
Transportation
Tuition & Fees

5. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Participate
in extra-curricular activities?
Will ECHS students have their own graduation?
What are the requirements to get into an Early College??
Is transportation provided to and from EPCC?

6. What are the requirements?
Application
Due Date TBA
School Counselor
Lottery
Middle of February
135 drawn
Acceptance
Sign and Return Acceptance/Denial Letters
Waitlist
#136, in the order the names are selected.

7. ECHS Bridge Camps
First Bridge Camp takes place the first week of the March Intercession. Times will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Second Bridge Camp will take place the first week of June. Times will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Transportation is provided both weeks.

8. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
High School Course
High School Credits
EPCC Course
College Hours
Biology
1.0
BIOL 1306, 1106 BIOL 1307, 1107 8
Research & Technology
0.5
EDUC 1300 3
Speech
SPCH 1315
PAP English 1a -
AP Human Geography
Foreign Language/ Elective
PAP Algebra I or PAP Algebra II PE
TOTAL CREDIT
8.0
TOTAL HOURS 14

9. Popular Associates Degrees
Associates of Arts
Multi-disciplinary
(Most Flexible)
Criminal Justice
(Public Service - Law Enforcement)
Teaching
(Public Service -Teacher Education)
For a full list of Associates Degrees, visit:

10. Popular Associates Degrees
Associates of Science
Multi-disciplinary
(Most Flexible)
Biological Sciences for Pre-Med
(STEM)
Engineering
(STEM - Engineering)
For a full list of Associates Degrees, visit:

11. Campus Specific Competition BPA Orchestra HOSA Guitar DI Piano
Science Fair
Choir
Mock Trial
Literary Anthology
High Q
Science Bowl
AcaDec
Robotics

12. Campus Specific
Community Services
Key Club
NHS
NTHS
SNHS
StuCo

13. Campus Specific Funsies Anime Club Robotics SSA V-girls Film Club
Drama Club
Chess
Yearbook
Engineering Club
Broadcast
Art Club
Class of 2023

14. Campus Specific Intramurals Athletics Basketball Football Volleyball
Soccer
Soccer Team vs ECHS
The Flames (Dance Team)

15. Campus Contacts Mrs. Veronica Reyes, Principal
Ms. Leslie Goldmann, Assistant Principal
Ms. Alicia O’Quinn, Counselor
Contact Us at or

16. Awards & Accolades National Blue Ribbon School: 2018, 2012
National Center for Urban School Transformation Silver School: 2016
U.S. News & World Report Recognized School both in Texas and Nationally
Texas Education Agency Exemplary School each year
SchoolDigger.com ranks MECHS as Top 1% of High Schools in Texas
Niche.com ranks MECHS an A school
Greatschools.org ranks MECHS 10/10
All 6 TEA Distinctions earned 2016, 2015
Children at Risk ranks MECHS 10 out of 1,193 in closing the gap: 2014
America’s Top High Schools Award: 2014
Newsweek ranked MECHS 190 of 14,000 U.S. High Schools for “Beating the Odds”: 2014
Gates Foundation Scholarship Graduates
Terry Scholarship Graduates
Educational Results Partnership & Institute for Educational Productivity, Texas Honor Roll School: 2016

17. Now an Active member of the Peace Corp Serving in Swaziland.
MECHS Success Story
Jade Williams C/O 2014
Now an Active member of the Peace Corp Serving in Swaziland.

18. MECHS Success Story Angel Corralejo C/O 2015
Currently studying in Beijing and has received offers from PespsiCo & IBM

19. MECHS Success Story Ashley Argueta C/O 15
In New York to start her career as an Internal Audit Analyst with Morgan Stanley

20. MECHS Success Story Jordon Lopez C/O 2011
Completed a Masters in Accounting works at 4 Fortune 500 Company, which lets him travel the world

21. MECHS Success Story Michelle C/O 2013
Already working on her PhD in Psychology at the age of 23. And with the National Alliance on Mental Illness

22. MECHS Success Story Ernesto Olivos C/O 2015
Graduated from American Musical & Dramatic Academy in NYC a year after High School

23. MECHS success story Kat Salas C/O 2012
is a Doctoral student studying Environmental Science & Engineering and working with the Green Project in Peru which focuses on water management and sustainable practices.

24. MECHS Success Story John Vargas C/O 2015
Completed his Bachelors at the age of 20, student body president at CCU. Volunteering his free time to tutor students

25. MECHS Success Story Carolina Valle C/O 2011
Completing a medical degree at Yale and working with Alzheimer's Disease Research Unit at age 23

26. Highschool sweethearts who are married as of 14 weeks ago
MECHS success story
Waldo & Aide C/O
Highschool sweethearts who are married as of 14 weeks ago

27. Question & Answer