Why is Early College High School for you?

Academic Rigor

Early College High School is

A Rigorous and Supportive High School

Through a partnership with Austin Community College (ACC), students 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 and up to 60 hours of college credit.

Early College High School has

An Associate’s of Arts and an Associate’s of Science

Associate of Arts in General Studies

All credits, by law, are accepted at all Texas public universities. *Some credits may be accepted as elective credit.

Associate of Science in General Studies

All credits, by law, are accepted at all Texas public universities. *Some credits may be accepted as elective credit.

9th grade Associate Arts in General Studies

3 college hours

Spring Semester

Advanced English I
Algebra I/Advanced Geometry/Advanced Algebra II
Advanced World Geography or World History
Advanced Biology
PE
Spanish 1, Advanced 2, Advanced 3, Advanced 4
AVID I
EDUC 1300 (Must pass TSI to take college classes)
Electives:
Creative Writing
Study Skills

9th grade Associate of Science in General Studies

3 college hours

Spring Semester

Advanced English I
Advanced World Geography or World History
Advanced Biology
PE
Spanish 1, Advanced 2, Advanced 3, Advanced 4
AVID I
EDUC 1300 (Must pass TSI to take college classes)

Math Pathways:
Algebra I
Advanced Geometry
Advanced Algebra II

10th grade Associate of Arts in General Studies

12 college hours

Spring Semester

Advanced English II
Advanced Geometry/Advanced Algebra II, Advanced Pre-Calculus
Advanced Chemistry
AVID II
Spanish 1, Advanced 2, Advanced 3, Advanced 4
SPCH-1315 Public Speaking
HIST-1302 U.S. History (3)
Elective

10th grade Associate of Science in General Studies

12 college hours

Spring Semester

Advanced English II
Advanced Chemistry
AVID II
Spanish 1, Advanced 2, Advanced 3, Advanced 4
MUSI-1310 American Music (3)
HIST-1302 U.S. History II (3)

Math Pathways:
Algebra I
Advanced Geometry
Advanced Algebra II

11th grade Associate of Arts in General Studies

21 college hours

Spring Semester

Advanced Algebra II/Advanced Pre-Calculus/Calculus
Physics
AVID III
Spanish 1, Advanced 2, Advanced 3, Advanced 4
ENGL-1302 English Comp II (3)
HUMA-1301 Humanities II (3)
ARTS-1301 Art Apprecition (3)
PSYC-2301 Psychology (3)

*Need to be TSI complete in Math by the end of Spring semester of junior year.

11th grade Associate of Science in General Studies

28 college hours

Spring Semester

Physics
AVID III
Spanish 1, Advanced 2, Advanced 3, Advanced 4
Elective
Open Period (only one)
ENGL-1302 English Comp II (3)
CHEM-1312 General Chemistry II (3)
CHEM-1112 Lab (1)
PSYC-2301 Intro to Psychology (3)

ACC Math Course

12th grade Associate of Arts in General Studies

24 college hours

Spring Semester

Advanced Pre-Calculus/Calculus
AVID IV
Spanish Advanced 3, Advanced 4
Open Period (up to two)
PHIL-2306 Ethics (3)
GOVT-2306 Texas Government (3)
BIOL-1309 Life on Earth (3)
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistics (3)

TAG courses available for all advanced core courses.

12th grade Associate of Science in General Studies

25 college hours

Spring Semester

AVID IV
Spanish Advanced 3, Advanced 4
Elective
Open Period
GOVT-2306 Texas Government (3)
BIOL-1407 Structure and Functions of Organisms (4)

ACC Math Course

Early College High School is

College-Focused, Success-Oriented

Early College High School

Program Requirements

• A complete declaration packet, including one Teacher, one Counselor and one Administrator/Community Leader recommendation
• Be prepared for a rigorous course of study
• Parents cannot communicate with ACC professors about student progress. Defer to ECHS Counselors
• College-level maturity & behavior expected
• Pass the TSI by December of 10th Grade
• 10th Grade applicants must pass TSI before being admitted. ACC Testing Calendar

Early College High School is

Personalized Academic Support

• Students are taught study methods and organizational strategies to help them boost their academic skills through AVID.
• Classes are rigorous, with most being advanced (formerly called Pre-AP) or dual credit courses.
• The project-based learning instructional model, challenges students with a meaninful course of study and real-world applications.
• Frequent interventions provides 1:1 academic support and personal encouragement.

Early College High School

504 and Special Education Accommodations

In High School: Teachers and parents remind you of responsibilities.
In College: You manage your own time and coursework.

In High School: Teachers may initiate contact with you.
In College: You will need to initiate contact with instructors.

In High School: Teachers may give notes if you missed class or provide you with assignments and an extended due date.
In College: Instructors expect you to be prepared for class even when you have missed class.

In High School: Content of the program is altered to fit you.
In College: Course content is not altered, although the method of learning may be altered.

In High School: Parents, teachers, counselors and special education professionals track you and your services each year.
In College: You must identify yourself every semester if you want services.

Supportive School Culture

Our Students Say

Early College High School is

Source: Student Climate Survey, Spring 2022

• Student-driven clubs and activities (NHS, StuCo, Prom, PTSA, Owl Con, Talent Show)
• Longer passing period times
• Summer team-building (Freshman Orientation)
• Fridays: Innovative structure with Nest Time and multi-age advisories for social and emotional learning
• Innovative faculty and staff invested in personal and professional growth

UIL activities such as athletics, band, drill team, cheerleading are not available.
*In-District students are eligible for transportation services if they reside more than 2 miles from the ECHS. Stops can be up to 2 miles from a residence

Early College High School provides

Innovative Services

• Students attend classes housed in modern portables, with a fully-equipped labs, common, flexible, and outside spaces, fitness center, and dedicated food truck.
• ACC police on site to provide security
• Students start their ACC degree plan with a college-readiness course
• Cohorts are capped at 125 students
• Upperclassmen utilize ACC lecture halls and classrooms and have access to ACC academic, career and counseling services as well as Student Life events.

College Savings

Early College High School is

An Innovative High School

Students in grades 9-12 can earn:

Higher College Completion Rate

Earning your high school diploma, plus up to 60 transferable college credit hours and an Associate’s degree means that you will close the college readiness gap and will have a HIGHER COLLEGE COMPLETION RATE.

Early College High School is

H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. – faith in the premise that a student can create OPPORTUNITY, and a better future through EFFORT, HARD WORK, and PERSONAL COURAGE.

This idea of H.O.P.E. is woven into the fabric of our ECHS family.

Tuition Comparison:

1 year tuition at ACC: $8,580
1 year tuition at The University of Texas: $30,632
1 year tuition at Early College High School: $0

2 years tuition at ACC: $17,160
2 years tuition at The University of Texas: $61,264
2 years tuition at Early College High School: $0 – total cost = FREE!

Early College High School

After ECHS

Where have ECHS students gone to college? Review our School Profile!

New Mexico State University
Texas State Houston
Stephen F. Austin University
Hawaii Pacific University
Austin Community College
Xavier University of Louisiana
Abilene Christian University
Missouri University of Science and Technology
University of Miami
Western Governors University
University of Texas at Arlington
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
St. Edward’s University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Early College High School is

Opportunity

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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500 Oakridge Drive, Round Rock

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1535 Gulf Way, Round Rock

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Early College High School,
4400 College Park Drive Round Rock

Early College High School is

Opportunity

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Helen Holmes and Valerie Laugier, Counselors
Early College High School
512-704-1650

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