1. GPISD CTE Early College High School
WELCOME CLASS OF 2019!

2. What is an Early College High School (ECHS)?
A partnership between Galena Park ISD and San Jacinto College North.
Gives students a head start on the rest of their lives!
Allows students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree or a certificate of technology (up to 60 college hours) FREE!

3. What is GPISD’s CTE Early College High School?
Open in August of 2015
High School located at the San Jacinto College North Campus
Students take high school courses along with college courses

4. Who Can Attend GPISD CTE ECHS?
8th Grade students will apply
Must pass the Reading STAAR at 1st administration
Must have no drug related discipline
Student must have good attendance
As of January 2014 – 64 across the state. More opened up in Aug 2014 and more will open in Aug. 2015

5. Who Can Attend GPISD CTE ECHS?
Student must have the desire and determination to attend college
Parental support
A lottery will be used to select students from those eligible (125 students maximum)
As of January 2014 – 64 across the state. More opened up in Aug 2014 and more will open in Aug. 2015

6. Benefits for the Students
Students will graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate of Applied Science
Students will have certification so the student is ready to enter the workforce upon graduation

7. Benefits for the Students
Students will be part of a smaller school
Students will not have to pay for the Dual Credit classes, textbooks, required supplies, etc.

8. CTE ECHS is a Galena Park ISD High School
Offer free/reduced breakfast and lunch
Bus transportation provided
Principal and staff

9. What can I do with an Associate of Applied Science or a Certificate of Technology?

10. Associate of Applied Science
Emergency Medical Technology
Welding Technology
Air Conditioning Technology
Electrical Technology
Diesel Technology
Process Technology
Health Information Management
Engineering Design Graphics

11. Certificate of Technology
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician

12. AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
Air Conditioning Technology
Projected # of Jobs – 50,000 or more
2012 Median pay $43, 640 per year
Average $20.98 per hour

13. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Projected # of Jobs – 1000 or more
2012 Median pay $51,980 per year
Average $24.99 per hour

14. ELECTRICIAN Electrical Technology Projected # of Jobs – 90,000 or more
2012 Median pay $49, 840 per year
Average $23.96 per hour

15. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Pharmacy Technician
Projected # of Jobs – up 31% through 2018
Average $ $16.25 per hour

16. Traits of an Ideal CTE ECHS Student
Hard worker
Drug free
Eager and willing to learn
Willing to trade traditional high school experience for Early College High School
Good communication skills
Consistently punctual
Committed to your FUTURE

17. Next Steps Recruitment begins in March
March 9th Applications become available on District Website
March 24th District wide parent information meeting at GPMS
March 26th District wide parent information meeting at NSMS
April 10th Applications due to 8th grade Counselor
April 24th Student lottery for admissions

18. Questions?