W.W. Samuell Early College High School
WELCOME: Class of 2018
Open House Night
January 23, 2014
What is an Early College H.S.?
 The W.W. Samuell Early College High School seeks provide a seamless
transition between high school and college. The Samuell ECHS will
provide more opportunity for the Southeast Dallas, Pleasant Grove, and
East Dallas communities.
What is an Early College High School?
 Up to 60 hours of college credit or an Associate’s Degree while earning a high school
diploma for FREE
 Up to 50% of the slots will be open to the Samuell H.S. feeder pattern and the
remaining slots will be designated for Southeast Dallas. The remaining slots will be
open to all Dallas ISD students and non Dallas ISD students
Early College High School – Framework
Early College High
School
Design Principles
Intermediate
Outcomes
College Ready
Articulated program of
study for grades 9-12
leading to an Associate’s
degree
Long Term Outcomes
Increased student
attendance
Graduation &
completion rates
increase
Higher level courses &
improved student
achievement
College
enrollment
increases
Student
management of
behavior
Graduation from
College readiness activities
Teaching and Learning
High quality instruction
Student & faculty
collaboration
Common standards
Ongoing professional
development
Purposeful Design
Located on college campus
Small size
Integration with college
College
aspirations
2 & 4 year
college/university
increases
Implementation
 Fall 2012 – Samuell Early College Opened
 Fall 2014 – Samuell Early College H.S.
 100 Openings for incoming 9th grade students
 Fall 2014 – 11th grade students will transition to the
Eastfield College campus with Dallas ISD staff
Eligibility
 Eligibility is based on these criteria:
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(a) the desire and determination to attend college
(b) academic performance
(c) first-generation college attendee
(d) parental support
(e) recommendations from previous teacher
(f) student and parent interview
(g) signed parent/student/ECHS team contract
Application Process
 What do I need to submit?
1. Completed application
2. Completed essay question
3. 2 Teacher Recommendation Forms
Recommendations MUST be in a sealed envelope!
4. Students who do not currently attend Dallas ISD:
8th Grade Report Card
Student Transcript
STAAR/EOC Scores
COMPLETED applications must be delivered to Samuell
Early College H.S. by:
Friday, February 28th by 4:00 p.m.
Student & Parent Interviews
 What will happen during the interview?
 The student and parent will be interviewed in order to ensure
their commitment to the Early College.
 When will the interview take place?
 Once you have submitted your completed application we will call
you to schedule your interview.
Dual Credit
 What is Dual Credit?
 Courses offered for dual credit stem from agreements
between high schools, universities and community colleges
whereby a high school student enrolls in a college course
and simultaneously earns college credit and high school
credit for the course
 Do all ECHS students enroll in dual credit
courses?
 Students must first pass the college placement exam prior to
enrolling in dual credit courses.
 The TSI exam will be administered their freshman year.
Summer Activities
 Are there required summer activities?
 Once accepted into the Early College H.S. you will be
required to attend summer activities.
 TBD – Dates will be determined once you received your
letter of acceptance.
Uniforms
 Will I be required to wear a uniform?
 Yes, all Early College H.S. students will be required to abide
by the district and campus dress code.
 Early College H.S. students will wear the following:
 Black Polo – ECHS Logo
 Khaki or Black pants, shorts or skirts
Dallas ISD Services Provided
 Transportation
 Provided by Dallas ISD from your home campus
 Extracurricular Clubs & Activities
 Students in good academic standing may participate in
Samuell H.S. athletics
 Cheerleading, Drill Team, Band, ROTC, Choir, Theater Arts
 Before/After School Clubs
Notification of Acceptance
 Students and parents will be notified after the
completion of all ECHS interviews.
Please ensure we have a current address and phone number on file.
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Acceptance Packet:
Letter of acceptance
Dallas ISD transfer paperwork
Summer activity calendar
Field trip permission forms
Uniform order form
W.W. Samuell Early College H.S.
Q&A
Eastfield College