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Everman Early College High School
Introduction to Everman Early College High School
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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
- ffer rigorous instruction and accelerated courses
provide academic and social support services to help students succeed increase college readiness, and reduce barriers to college access.
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- 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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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 31st, 6:30p, EHS Auditorium Application Reviews – Feb. 19th-23rd Student/Parent Interviews Acceptance Notification/Academic Signing – March, 2018
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ECHS Eligibility Priority Status
First generation to attend college Disadvantaged/At Risk English Language Learner Underserved Hard Worker High Achiever
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ECHS Expectations Commitment Focused Flexible Determined Prepared Receptive
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ECHS Provides Support Opportunity Growth Challenge Engagement Advantage
