Benchmark 3:
Target Population

The Early College High School (ECHS) shall target and enroll historically underserved students. The campus must enable students who are at-risk of dropping out or those who wish to accelerate completion of high school to combine high school courses and college-level courses. Every ECHS must enroll at least a 9th grade class during their first year of implementation. If an ECHS phases out their services, the academy must be prepared to provide services to each enrolled cohort through graduation.

3.2 - Documenting Enrollment Procedures

Written admission policy
Enrollment application
Assurances
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Recruiting Events
Recruitment Materials
Communication Plan

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Written Admission Policy

Students attending Early College High School are given the tools to succeed while immersed in a higher education experience, beginning their freshman year of high school and ending with an associate’s degree or up to 60 hours of college credit.

Apply to attend Early College High School

Students are encouraged to declare interest in Early College High School early to reserve their spot. ECHS is an innovative high school. College-focused, success-oriented.

Students can earn a high school diploma AND up to 60 transferable college credit hours in four years at NO COST.
The equivalent of two years of college includes tuition, and books.
Small school environment,
More personalized instruction with class opportunities to complete assignments,
College campus environment with college expectations,
College courses are taken for college and high school (dual) credit, and
UIL activities, such as athletics, cheerleading, etc., are available.

A Future ECHS student

Must attend High Island Independent School District,
Will meet all requirements for promotion from eighth grade to ninth grade.
Must complete the full declaration, including all letters of recommendation, and return all documents to Dr. Medina
Must attend the freshman orientation (Summer Bridge) program July 2024.

Early College High School is made possible by partnering with Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT). Students attend school daily at the High Island ISD campus at 2113 6th St. High Island, TX 77623.