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Everman Early College High School Introduction to Everman Early College High School

Early College High School Early College High Schools (ECHS) are innovative high schools that allow students least likely to attend college an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and 60 college credit hours. Early College High Schools: provide dual credit at no cost to students offer rigorous instruction and accelerated courses provide academic and social support services to help students succeed increase college readiness, and reduce barriers to college access.

Foundation Coursework • English-4 credits: English I, II, III, and Eng. 4 or other advanced English class • Math- 4 credits: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II or other advanced math course, and a math required by endorsement Science- 4 credits: Biology, IPC or Chemistry, Physics or other • advanced science course, and a science required by endorsement • Social Studies- 3 credits: World History, US History, Government/Economics • Foreign Language- 2 credits (Spanish at Everman HS) • Fine Arts- 1 credit • Physical Education- 1 credit • The remainder of credits are made up of elective credits from the student’s chosen endorsement for a total of 26 credits.

Associate’s Degree Requirements 60 Hours of College Credit Courses required determined by Major/Endorsement English Comp I & II US History I & II Speech Kinesiology Fine Arts

Associate’s Degree Requirements 60 Hours of College Credit Courses required determined by Major/Endorsement Social Sciences: Psychology, Sociology Life and Physical Science: Biology, Geology Health Sciences: Nutrition, First Aid Education: Foundations of Education, Education Psychology Computer Design and Drafting

Associate’s Degree Requirements 60 Hours of College Credit 2 classes Freshman year (at EHS) 2 classes Sophomore year (at EHS) 8 classes Junior year (at TCC) 8 classes Senior year (at TCC)

ECHS Admission Process Application Student and Parent sections Student and Parent Expectations Student Essay Teacher Recommendation DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2018 – NO EXTENSIONS Parent Information Night: Wednesday, January 31 st , 6:30p, EHS Auditorium Application Reviews – Feb. 19 th -23 rd Student/Parent Interviews Acceptance Notification/Academic Signing – March, 2018

ECHS Eligibility Priority Status First generation to attend college Disadvantaged/At Risk English Language Learner Underserved Hard Worker High Achiever

ECHS Expectations Commitment Focused Flexible Determined Prepared Receptive

ECHS Provides Support Opportunity Growth Challenge Engagement Advantage