1. 1001 Southridge Rd. Houston, Texas 77090 Ph. 281-891-6880 earlycollege.springisd.org L. Claudia Glasper, Academic Dean Regina Owens, Principal Application and Selection Process

2.  Purpose: To address the guidelines and procedures for ECAS admission  Discussion Items: 1. ECAS Overview 2. Application Process 3. Student Assemblies 4. Parent Meetings 5. Interviews 6. Acceptance

3.  Rigorous and supportive academic program of study  Student will graduate with high school diploma and an Associate of Arts Degree 60 College Hours  Scholarship and funding provided by an agreement between Lone Star College North Harris and Spring ISD with no charge to the families

4.  Applications are due on March 1, 2012  Completed applications should be given to Counselor/Lead Counselor  Counselor/Lead Counselor check application Note: Any partial application will not be considered, any applications received after the due date will be placed on the wait list  Letter of recommendation required

5.  Window is from January 17 – January 30  Presentation will last approximately 30 minutes  8 th grade students only  Students may be assembled in small, medium, large, or classroom groups. Note: Please ensure that all eligible students and parents have access to enrollment and promotional documents. This is critical to ensure equal access and opportunity to apply is provided.

6.  Window: January 17 – January 30  Time: Evenings as determined by schools  Duration: Approximately 1 hour  ECAS will hold a Parent Meeting from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on February 1, 2012 Note: Please refer to your folders for a Parent Meeting schedule

7.  If a parent can not attend the meeting on your campus, he/she may attend a meeting at any other middle school.  A final Parent Meeting will be held at ECAS on February 1, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:30 to ensure all community members have an opportunity to ask questions and receive information.  All promotional information will be included on the Early College Academy website, earlycollege.springisd.org, if parents can not attend their home campus meeting.

8.  Location: Early College Academy at Southridge Campus  Date: Saturday, April 14, 201 (Awaiting LNH Confirmation)  Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Content: Write on-site essay; complete basic skills mathematics assessment Note: Please note time for essay and mathematics assessment may change.

9.  Student and Parent Information Sessions January 17-30, 2012  ECAS Parent Information Session February 1, 2012  Applications Due March 1, 2012  Notification of Eligibility TBA  Notification of Interviews Week of March 19  Notification of Selection Week of May 31 - Letter will be mailed home by May 31  Acceptance Ceremony TBA  FISH Camp for students TBA – Mandatory Attendance Required

11. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND SERVICE!