2. MECHS Mission
Mission Early College High School is founded on the belief that many high school students are ready and eager to do serious college work.
Through a partnership with the El Paso Community College (EPCC), the MECHS degree plan enables highly motivated students to accelerate in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, earning an associate’s degree.

3. What makes MECHS special
Smaller classes
Excellent comprehensive fine arts program
Student clubs, and organizations (compared to other ECHS)
Access to all EPCC facilities
Advanced academics
HS Diploma
Associates Degree
Opportunity to begin a 4 year degree
Facilitates the transition to higher education (academically and socially)
Saves time and money

4. Financial Obligation There is NO financial obligation…FREE
MECHS and EPCC cover the cost of tuition and texbooks!
Can save from $20,000 to $60,000 for first two years of college

5. MECHS Clubs & Organizations
*Freshmen Class (2017)
*Sophomore Class (2016)
*Junior Class (2015)
*Senior Class (2014)
Academic Decathlon
Accounting Club
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Community Service Organization (CSO)
Computer Club
Dance Team - The Flames
Environmental Club
Intramurals
Literary Anthology
Mathletes
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Persuasive Speech
Principal's Student Advisory Committee
Science Bowl
Science Fair
Science National Honor Society
Speech and Debate Team
Student Council
Teen Court
"The Phoenician Newspaper"
UIL Competitive Teams
Yearbook
TBD…

6. Associates Degree Disciplines Offered Art Business Business Accounting
Chicana/Chicano Studies 
Communication: Advertising, Journalism, Radio & Television
Computer Science  
Criminal Justice
Economics
Multidisciplinary Studies –
Educator Preparation 
English 
Music  
Philosophy  
Psychology  
Speech Communication  
Texas Symbol Courses 
Theater
General Studies 
Dance
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is transferable to four year colleges and universities and is endorsed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All students will receive 42 ‘core’ hours. The final 18 elective hours can be taken in any of the following disciplines.

7. Associates Degree Disciplines Offered Architecture
Engineering Industrial Engineering 
Biological Science: Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary
Biology  
Chemistry  
Engineering Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Materials , Mechanical 
General Studies
Geological Sciences 
Kinesiology: Exercise,
Pre-Occupational Therapy,
Pre-physical Therapy, Physical Education
Mathematics  
Physics
Psychology
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is transferable to four year colleges and universities and is endorsed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All students will receive 42 ‘core’ hours. The final 18 elective hours can be taken in any of the following disciplines.

8. Student Profile
MECHS welcomes ALL students who embrace an academic challenge and express an interest in a non-traditional high school experience.
Mission Early College High School focuses on creating a smooth transition into post-secondary education.
MECHS is committed to substantially increasing the number of low-income students and first generation students who will pursue advanced studies. 75% (from 69%) of current students are on Free or Reduced Lunch.
Students do not have to be in the Gifted Program to participate.

9. MECHS Admissions
All incoming high school ninth grade students are invited to apply who:
…have a sincere interest in academics
…have very good work ethic and habits
…reside in the Socorro ISD

10. MECHS Admissions (continued)
Students are accepted to MECHS based on:
Attendance (Met state compliance)
MECHS application packet
Campus Involvement Survey

11. MECHS Admissions (continued)
MECHS Student Information Nights:
6 – 7 PM in the MECHS Cafeteria. Attend by feeder pattern.
November 18, 2013 – Socorro HS
November 19, 2013 – Americas & Eastlake HS
December 2, 2013 – El Dorado HS
December 3, 2013 – Montwood HS
The meeting is MANDATORY for applying students. The students must complete a written portion (personal narrative)for their application packet. Students must attend only one meeting. They may attend outside of their feeder pattern.

12. How to Apply
Complete the application packet and include all required documents. Place all documents in the application envelope.
NEW! Campus Involvement Survey will replace Teacher Recommendation.
Turn in all forms to the middle school counselor by January 10, 2014

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