Mission Early College High SchoolHome of the Phoenix

#10 of 1193 Texas High Schools

2014

Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Texas High Schools (cohort) 2014

6 of 6 Academic Distinctions

U.S. Department of Education 2012 National Blue Ribbon School

#190 of 14,000+ US High Schools

“Beating the Odds”Newsweek 2014

College First Philosophy

College Campus EnvironmentFlexible Scheduling

Personal Responsibility

• Art • Business• Business Accounting• Chicana/Chicano Studies • Communication: Advertising,

Journalism, Radio & Television • Computer Science  • Criminal Justice • Economics• Multidisciplinary Studies –

Associates Degree Disciplines Offered

• 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.

• Architecture  • Engineering Industrial

Engineering • Architecture  • Biological Science: Pre-

Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary

• Biology  • Chemistry  

Associates Degree Disciplines Offered

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.

• Engineering Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Materials , Mechanical 

• General Studies• Geological Sciences • Kinesiology: Exercise, • Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-physical Therapy, Physical

Education• Mathematics  • Physics• Psychology

Course Progression9th Grade:

High School:1. Algebra/Geometry2. Spanish*3. PAP World Geography4. PAP English I

Dual Credit:5. Business Information 3cr6. Biology Lecture 3cr7. Biology Lab 1cr8. Tech. Writing/EDU1300 3cr

Summer Elective (1) 3-4cr

Max College Credits Possible: 14

10th Grade:High School:

1. Algebra II/Geometry2. Chemistry3. Financial Literacy (Sem.)4. Spanish*5. PAP World History6. PAP English II7. PE/Fine Arts*

Dual Credit:8. Government 6cr9. Speech 3cr10.College Elective 3-4cr

Summer Elective (2) 6-8cr

Max College Credits Possible: 21

Course Progression11th Grade:

High School:1. Algebra II/Pre Calculus2. PE3. Physics4. Spanish

Dual Credit:5. English III 6cr6. US History 6cr7. College Course 6-8cr8. College Course 6-8cr

Summer Elective (3) 9-12cr

Max College Credits Possible: 40

12th Grade:High School:

1. Astronomy/ AP Environmental BIO/ Anatomy Physiology

2. Fine Arts*3. Math*4. PE*5. Spanish*

Dual Credit:6. English IV 6cr7. College Course 6-8cr8. College Elective 6-8cr

Max College Credits Possible: 22

Course Progression9th Max College Credits 1410th Max College Credits 2111th Max College Credits 4012th Max College Credits 22

Total 97

Only need 60 credits to graduate. 42 core hours and 18 in discipline area. EPCC will not allow students to continue after 60.

After Associates’ Degree – UTEP!

Expectations

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Succeed at a High

Level

With Support

Work Hard

What makes MECHS special!

• Smaller classes (120-130 students per grade level)• Excellent comprehensive fine arts program• Student clubs, and organizations (compared to other

ECHS)• Access to all EPCC facilities• Advanced academics

o HS Diplomao Associates Degreeo Opportunity to begin a 4 year degree

• Facilitates the transition to higher education (academically and socially)

• Saves time and money

What do you get from MECHS?

Opportunities,

Opportunities, more

Opportunities

Prepared to succeed in the college

world!

Chance to have 2+ years of

college paid

Financial Obligation

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There is NO financial obligation…FREE

MECHS/SISD and EPPC cover the cost of tuition, textbooks

and transportation*!

Can save from $20,000 to $60,000 for first two (plus)

years of college

Sacrifices

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No High School Athletic Programs Intramurals MECHS Dance Teams: Immortals & FlamesFine Arts & UIL

Limited Facilities

1:1 Lap Tops100% Access to ALL EPCC facilities

Campus Life

MECHS Clubs and Organizations:

*Freshmen Class (2018)*Sophomore Class (2017)*Junior Class (2016)*Senior Class (2015)Academic DecathlonAccounting ClubBook ClubBusiness Professionals of America (BPA)Computer ClubChess ClubDance Teams - The Immortals & Flames

Drama ClubEnvironmental ClubHealth Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Intramurals (Coed)Key Club (Formerly CSO)

Literary AnthologyMathletesMock TrialNational Honor SocietyNational Technical Honor SocietyPersuasive SpeechScience BowlScience FairScience National Honor SocietySpeech and Debate TeamStudent CouncilTeen Court"The Phoenician Newspaper"UIL Competitive TeamsYearbookYouth for ChristTBD…

Campus Life

Campus Life

Campus Life

Campus Life

Campus Life

• 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. 78% of current students are on Free or Reduced Lunch.

• Students do not have to be in the Gifted Program to participate.

Student Profile

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

MECHS Admissions

Student applications are scored by MECHS teachers based on criteria including:

advanced academic enrollment, attendance, campus engagement, family & student need, packet completion, and student interest.

Per the Texas Education Agencies Early College High School Blueprint; GPA, class rank and state assessment scores cannot be considered when reviewing student applications to state designated early college high schools.

MECHS administration does not review application packets. MECHS administration only facilitates the application review process.

MECHS Admissions (continued)

Complete the application packet and include all required documents. Documents are 1 & 2 only.

1. SISD Advanced Acadmics Common Application (MS Campus)

2. Campus Participation Survey (MS Campus)

3. Student and Parent Information (Purple)4. Parent Agreement/Contract (Purple)5. Student Agreement/Contract (Yellow)

How to Apply

January 9, 2015Application due to middle school counselor.

January 16, 2015Middle school counselors deliver application packets.

January 16 - February 15, 2015Programs review applications.

February 19, 2015Students receive program notices (acceptance/denial)

February 19 - March 4, 2015Students accept/decline program enrollment.

Application Timelines

Campus Life

For more Information

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