1. ECHS Informational Meeting
September 25, 2018
Montwood High School

2. Texas Early College High School
By blending high school and college coursework, ECHS gives students, particularly historically underserved and at-risk students the opportunity to earn up to two years of college credit (60 hours), tuition-free, while earning a high school diploma. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) launched the initiative to increase the college readiness of students across Texas by providing rigorous instruction and coursework as well as academic and social support. Early College High School provides students with highly personalized attention and encourage lasting relationships with teachers and classmates. The experience creates a college-like culture that encourages students to continue their higher education journey.

3. College Success is a problem across Texas and it’s worse for economically disadvantaged students
Of 8th graders enrolled in 2003
57-68
Graduated from High School
38-52
Enrolled in Higher Education
10-20
Received a Higher Education Degree or Certificate

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

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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.

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
Financial Literacy
0.5
EDUC 1300 3
Speech
SPCH 1315
PAP English 1a -
AP Human Geography
Foreign Language
PAP Algebra I or PAP Algebra II PE
TOTAL CREDIT
8.0
TOTAL HOURS 14

9. Typical Core Curriculum Courses
High School Course
EPCC Course
Biology (1.0)
BIOL 1306, 1106 BIOL 1307, 1107 (8)
Financial Literacy (.5)
EDUC 1300 (3)
Professional Communication (.5)
SPCH 1315 (3)
English III (1.0)
ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302 (6)
Government (.5)
GOVT 2305 & 2306 (6)
Economics (.5)
ECON 2301 (3)
US History (1.0)
HIST 1301 & HIST 1302 (6)
Pre-Calculus (1.0)
MATH 1314 & MATH 2412 (7)
Fine Arts (.5)
ARTS 1301 or MUSI 1310 (3)
Humanities (.5)
PHIL 1301 (3)
Endorsement Courses (4)
Field of Study Courses (18)
TOTAL CREDITS: 11/26
TOTAL HOURS - 66

10. 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:

11. 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:

12. Expectation Grading & Protocol to speak to teacher Plagiarism
probation & suspension
Procedures for program removal
Packets for RECSBO
REC students report to Llamas
Attendance & LOC
Spirit pack (t-shirt, polo,

13. Grading Standard
Dual Credit courses will follow EPCC grading policy and instructor syllabus
On-site DC teacher may speak to parent to address student behavior/grade
Facilitate teacher may speak to teacher but is not the teacher of record at EPCC
FERPA Form needed for EPCC instructor to release information to parent
Mrs. Llamas, REC Counselor, can provide form upon request

14. FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974
FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; commonly known as FERPA, the Privacy Act or the Buckley Amendment. It is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of educational records to establish the right of students to inspect and review their educational records and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate and misleading data through informal and formal hearings.
DO NOT CONTACT EPCC Instructors

15. Grading Questions/Concerns Chain of Command
Contact the teacher
Set up a conference, if needed
Contact counselor, if needed
Set up conference with all parties
Administrator will attend, if needed

16. Academic Integrity Plagiarism Your OWN work
EPCC will provide a detailed workshop on this topic during NSO (already took place)

17. EPCC Status Good Standing Academic Probation Academic Suspension
Maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA
Academic Probation
Failed 1 semester – limited course allowed
Meeting with parent/student to discuss an intervention plan
Academic Suspension
Failed 2 semester in a row – sit out for 1 semester and must complete a petition
Meeting with parent/student to discuss REC status

18. Textbooks No upfront charge for DC books
Books must be returned in good condition
Book fee will be assessed if book is lost or returned in bad condition
If a fee is incurred, no new DC books will be issued until fee is taken care of

19. Attendance & LOC Student must be in class 90% of the semester
No more than 8 absences per sesmester
Students with LOC needs to get it cleared before the end of the following semester
No student with LOC will be allowed to participate in REC activities or attend Summer School at EPCC

20. ECHS TSI Bridge Camps
ECHS Bridge Camp is Mandatory for all incoming REC students
October 1 – October 5, 2018
Location: Montwood High School
Time: 8am – 12pm
TSI Testing will take place Tuesday & Thursday
March 11 – March 15, 2019
Location: Montwood High School 
TSI Testing will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2019
June 3 – June 6, 2019
TSI Testing will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2019

21. RECSBO Rams Early College Student Body Organization
Complete & submit the application packet
Ballot will be created and place in the REC office
REC students will be allowed to vote for officers and class representatives
Application Due Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Voting will take place on Thursday & Friday, October 18-19, 2018

22. Spirit Pack
Cost is $70.00
Royal Blue REC Polo
Kelly Green REC Hoodie
Black REC T-shirt
Receipt along with shirt size must be submit to Mrs. Hernandez in the REC office
Payment must be made in the Montwood HS Business office no later than October 31, 2018

23. Contacts Carlos Guerra, Principal
Orlando Hairston, REC Director 
       
Sandra Llamas, REC Counselor  
       
Mireya Hernandez, REC Secretary