1. Tyler Early College High School
School of Choice

2. Tyler ISD Early College High SchoolM
Tyler ISD Early College High School
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3. What is an Early College High School?
Tyler ISD is Early College High School in a partnership with Tyler Junior College. ECHS blends high school and college work to allow students to graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours.

4. Tyler ISD ECHS Partnership
Students have an opportunity to earn up to 60 hours and an Associates degree free of charge to students
* 9th and 10th grades at A.T. Stewart campus
* 11th and 12th grades on the T.J.C. campus

5. Early College High School Compared to Dual Credit
ECHS
Dual Credit
Independent school model
Program offered in districts
Blended high school and college curriculum beginning in the 9th grade
College courses offered in 11th and 12th grade
60 college credits and/or Associates degree for all students and a planned program of study
24 college credits maximum
Academic, social, and emotional support
Limited or little focus on academic services
Must be at no cost to students (tuition, fees, textbooks, entrance exams)
Students are charged tuition and may or may not be charged for textbooks
Targets various backgrounds to apply
Serves college-bound students

6. Tyler ISD Early College High School Admission Criteria
Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Priority may be given to specific areas.
Completed Applications must be submitted – Applications should will be available on February 5th
Deadline to submit application is February 18th
Students must write an essay, the essay may be written in English or Spanish
Interviews – Conducted between February 20 – 23
Students will be notified of acceptance the week of March 4th

7. For additional information
Contact: Ms. DelSenna M. Frazier
Principal of Early College High School
Tyler Independent School District