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Mission Early College High SchoolPhoenix

Texas Education Agency (TEA) Exemplary HS 2006-2012

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

Welcome to MECHS!Welcome & IntroductionsMECHS Basic InformationAcademicBehavior MECHS/EPPC Dual Credit & Course of StudyHouse Bill 5 (HB5) PresentationMECHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)! First Days of School at MECHSTransportationSchedulesSuppliesSecond ThoughtsQuestions?

College First PhilosophyCollege Campus EnvironmentFlexible SchedulingNon-negotiable Due DatesSilent BellsPersonal Responsibility

55Academic ExpectationsKeep up with all school work.

Turn in assignments complete and on time.

Maintain averages in ALL classes above 70% at every grade report (3wks).

No academic dishonesty.Campus Life

Academic AssistanceMonitor Grades Every Three Weeks Mandatory Lunch Tutoring

Tuesday/Thursday Tutoring and Transportation (after 1st 3wks)

Intersession TutoringAcademic ConsequencesAfter 1st 9 weeks report card, placed on academic contract

Excused from MECHS at the end of semester

Any act of academic dishonesty (plagiarism) will result in expulsion from EPCC and removal from MECHS. Behavior ExpectationsOpen Doors

Respect ALL

Throw ALL Trash Class on time (no bells)

No bullying (cyber or other)

Behavior ConsequencesANY level discipline offense might result in removal from MECHS.

Level 3 & Level 4 offenses as defined by Texas and the SISD Student Code of Conduct will result in a mandatory removal from MECHS.

Students will be charged and sent to DAEP as required.Socorro ISD HB5 Websitehttp://www.sisd.net/HB5 What is HB5 and What Does it Change?Reduces the number of STAAR/EOC tests to five: English I , English II, Algebra I, Biology and US History.

Requires each student entering 9th grade in 2014-215 to graduate under the new graduation plans.

Requires each student entering 9th grade in 2014-2015 to choose an endorsement.What are Other Changes?New attendance requirements: If a student is not in attendance 90% of the time, student will receive LOC instead of a grade and will receive no credit until the LOC contract is completed.

If you graduate with an SISD Endorsement, you graduate Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) (The DLA is similar to the old DAP). SISD has prescribed the DLA for all students.SISD FoundationSISD Foundation plus EndorsementDistinguished Level of Achievement(SISD Foundation, plus Endorsement and Algebra II)Automatic admission to most 4 year TX public universities (Top 10% + DLA)

Postsecondary EducationALL MECHS Students!EnglishMathScienceSocial StudiesENG I 9thAlgebra I 9thBiology 9thWorld History 9th EnglishMathScienceSocial StudiesENG I 9thAlgebra I 9thBiology 9thWorld History 9th ENG II 10thGeometry 10thChemistry 10thWorld Geography 10th EnglishMathScienceSocial StudiesENG I 9thAlgebra I 9thBiology 9thWorld History 9th ENG II 10thGeometry 10thChemistry 10thWorld Geography 10th English III 11thAlgebra II 11thPhysics 11thUS History 11th EnglishMathScienceSocial StudiesENG I 9thAlgebra I 9thBiology 9thWorld History 9th ENG II 10thGeometry 10thChemistry 10thWorld Geography 10th English III 11thAlgebra II 11thPhysics 11thUS History 11th Advanced English 12th(Advanced English can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):Advanced Math 12th (Advanced math can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):Advanced Science 12th (Advanced science can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):Government/Economics 12th English IV Pre-CalculusEarth and Space Literary GenresAQRAstronomyCreative WritingDiscrete MathAnatomy & PhysiologyJournalismCalculus ABForensic ScienceBusiness ENGWhat is an Endorsement?What is an Endorsement:An Endorsement is similar to a college major.

This is the plan that you will choose to determine your course of study in high school.

You must choose an Endorsement before you register for high school.STEMProject Lead the WayEngineering and DesignBiomedical EngineeringComputer ScienceBusiness and IndustryAgriculture, Food and Natural ScienceArchitecture and ConstructionA/V Technology and CommunicationBusiness Management and AdministrationHospitality and TourismInformation TechnologyManufacturingMarketingTransportation, Distribution and LogisticsPublic ServiceEducation and TrainingHealth ScienceHuman ServicesLaw, Public Safety and SecurityArts and HumanitiesPerforming ArtsAP Social StudiesIB Social StudiesLOTEAmerican Sign LanguageLegal ServicesMultidisciplinary___ STEM ___ Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary

___ Business and Industry ___ Public Service Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form ___ STEM

Science Technology Engineering and Math___ Arts and HumanitiesMultidisciplinary

___ Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesVeterinary Technology (EDHS /EHS)Landscape Management (EDHS/EHS)Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)Architecture and ConstructionArchitectureHVAC Technology (EDHS)A/V Technology & CommunicationsAnimationAudio and Video Production/Media Tech and Film Production (Broadcasting)Fashion Design (MHS)NewspaperPublic SpeakingJournalismBusiness Management and AdministrationBusiness ManagementFinanceBanking and Financial ServicesHospitality and TourismCulinary ArtsInformation TechnologyComputer and Network SystemsComputer ProgrammerDigital Interactive MediaManufacturingWelding (AHS/EDHS)MarketingMarketing and Sports Promotion (EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsAutomotive Technology___ Public Service Education and TrainingTeacher Preparation(AHS) Government and Public AdministrationLibertas Academy-Government (Libertas accepted students only)Libertas Academy-Public Administration (Libertas accepted students only)Health ScienceAthletic/Personal Trainer*Biomedical Engineering under STEMHealth Occupations (Non Academy)Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Emergency Medical Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Physician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Human ServicesCosmetologyEarly Childhood Development (Child Care Management)Law, Public Safety and SecurityCorrections*Emergency and Fire Management Services (EDHS, SHS)Police Officer and Law EnforcementSecurity and Protective ServicesLibertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted students only)*Legal Services will move to Arts and Humanities Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form ___ STEM

Science Technology Engineering and MathProject Lead the WayEngineering and Design*Biomedical Engineering Synergi (MHS) Computer Science-SATA (EHS) IB (EDHS)

___ Arts and Humanities

Performing Arts (art, dance, etc.) (Find Performing Arts in the Arts and AV Technology in the CCRP)AP Social StudiesThe same language in a language other than English (LOTE)*Legal Services (Find Legal Services in Law & Public Safety in the CCRP)

Multidisciplinary

___ Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesVeterinary Technology (EDHS /EHS)Landscape Management (EDHS/EHS)Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)Architecture and ConstructionArchitectureHVAC Technology (EDHS)A/V Technology & CommunicationsAnimationAudio and Video Production/Media Tech and Film Production (Broadcasting)Fashion Design (MHS)NewspaperPublic SpeakingJournalismBusiness Management and AdministrationBusiness ManagementFinanceBanking and Financial ServicesHospitality and TourismCulinary ArtsInformation TechnologyComputer and Network SystemsComputer ProgrammerDigital Interactive MediaManufacturingWelding (AHS/EDHS)MarketingMarketing and Sports Promotion (EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsAutomotive Technology___ Public Service Education and TrainingTeacher Preparation(AHS) Government and Public AdministrationLibertas Academy-Government (Libertas accepted students only)Libertas Academy-Public Administration (Libertas accepted students only)Health ScienceAthletic/Personal Trainer*Biomedical Engineering under STEMHealth Occupations (Non Academy)Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Emergency Medical Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Physician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Human ServicesCosmetologyEarly Childhood Development (Child Care Management)Law, Public Safety and SecurityCorrections*Emergency and Fire Management Services (EDHS, SHS)Police Officer and Law EnforcementSecurity and Protective ServicesLibertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted students only)*Legal Services will move to Arts and Humanities Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form

Mission ECHS Students will graduate with a Distinguished Diploma26 creditsEvery semester is 0.5 credits per courseHB5 (House Bill 5) requires all students beginning with the class of 2018 to take a Financial Literacy Course4 credits of English4 credits of Math4 credits of Science4 credits of Social Studies1 credit of Technology1.5 credits of Phys. Ed0.5 credit of Health0.5 credit of Speech3 credits of Spanish1 credit of Fine Arts0.5 credit of Financial Literacy2 credits of Electives 26 Credits

EPCC Associates of Arts Degree followed by MECHS

ArtBusinessBusiness AccountingChicana/Chicano StudiesCommunication: Advertising, Journalism, Radio & Television Computer Science Criminal Justice EconomicsMultidisciplinary Studies Educator Preparation Associates Degree Disciplines OfferedEnglishMusic Philosophy Psychology Speech Communication Texas Symbol CoursesTheater General StudiesDance

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 EngineeringArchitecture Biological Science: Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-VeterinaryBiology Chemistry Engineering Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical Associates Degree Disciplines OfferedThe 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.General StudiesGeological SciencesKinesiology: Exercise, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-physical Therapy, Physical EducationMathematics PhysicsPsychology

TSI Assessment BasicsALL MECHS students must take and pass the TSI Assessment to be enrolled in Dual Credit Courses.Mathematics: a score ranging from 350 to 390 in the multiple-choice section

Reading: a score ranging from 351 to 390 in the multiple-choice section

Writing: a score of 5 in the essay section. You can also place in a college course if you receive a 4 on the essay and a score ranging from 363 to 390 on the multiple-choice section.

TSI Assessment Basics (Math & Writing)

TSI Assessment Basics (Writing cont.)

TSI Assessment Basics (Reading)

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)PTSA has grown from 3 members to over 100 in the last two years and has raised/spent over $20,000 on MECHS students. MECHS PTSA was one of the Top Five PTSAs in SISD (2013).

PTSA at MECHS:

Fundraisers (Thursday Nachos, PTSA Shirts, Chocolate Sales, etc.)

Chaperone for prom and other field trips

Volunteer for MECHS spring career days

Provide $1000 PTSA scholarship

Assist with Teacher Appreciation Week, teacher work days and Graduation Watch Party

Provide financial assistance to MECHS clubs/organizations

Purchase supplemental items for the campus such as: trophy case, flags and shade structures

PTSA - New Freshman Cupcakes

PTSA - Shade 1

PTSA - Shade 2

PTSA Trophy Case

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)Please Join MECHS PTSA!

First Days of School at MECHSTransportation:Routes are posted on line at SISD website.SISD Home Page > Departments > Transportation > Campuseshttp://www.sisd.net/page/679

Class Schedules:Will be distributed out to students on first day in the MECHS cafeteria.

First Days of School at MECHSSupplies:Bring basics: pens/pencils/paper/spiral notebooks

Lap Top Computer Distribution:Computers will be distributed during the first three weeks of school. They might be: old, new or tablets.Second Thoughts?We are excited for you to be here!

However, if you have a lot of lingering doubts, let us know asap. 170 students did not get in. Many were heart-broken. Questions?

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