MECHS Mission
Mission Early College High School is founded on the
belief that many high school students are ready and
eager to do serious college work.
Through a partnership with the El Paso Community
College (EPCC), the MECHS degree plan enables
highly motivated students to accelerate in four years
from the ninth grade through the first two years of
college, earning an associate’s degree.
What makes MECHS special
Smaller classes
Excellent comprehensive fine arts program
Student clubs, and organizations (compared to other ECHS)
Access to all EPCC facilities
Advanced academics
o HS Diploma
o Associates Degree
o Opportunity to begin a 4 year degree
• Facilitates the transition to higher education (academically
and socially)
• Saves time and money
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Financial Obligation
• There is NO financial obligation…FREE
• MECHS and EPCC cover the cost of tuition
and texbooks!
• Can save from $20,000 to $60,000 for first two
years of college
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MECHS Clubs & Organizations
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*Freshmen Class (2017)
*Sophomore Class (2016)
*Junior Class (2015)
*Senior Class (2014)
Academic Decathlon
Accounting Club
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Community Service Organization (CSO)
Computer Club
Dance Team - The Flames
Environmental Club
Intramurals
Literary Anthology
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Mathletes
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Persuasive Speech
Principal's Student Advisory Committee
Science Bowl
Science Fair
Science National Honor Society
Speech and Debate Team
Student Council
Teen Court
"The Phoenician Newspaper"
UIL Competitive Teams
Yearbook
TBD…
Associates Degree
Disciplines Offered
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Art
Business
Business Accounting
Chicana/Chicano Studies
Communication: Advertising,
Journalism, Radio & Television
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics
Multidisciplinary Studies –
Educator Preparation
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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.
Associates Degree
Disciplines Offered
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Architecture
Engineering Industrial Engineering
Architecture
Biological Science: Pre-Dentistry,
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, PreVeterinary
Biology
Chemistry
Engineering Civil, Electrical,
Industrial, Materials , Mechanical
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General Studies
Geological Sciences
Kinesiology: Exercise,
Pre-Occupational Therapy,
Pre-physical Therapy, Physical Education
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
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.
Student Profile
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MECHS welcomes ALL students who embrace an academic
challenge and express an interest in a non-traditional high
school experience.
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Mission Early College High School focuses on creating a
smooth transition into post-secondary education.
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MECHS is committed to substantially increasing the number of
low-income students and first generation students who will
pursue advanced studies. 75% (from 69%) of current students
are on Free or Reduced Lunch.
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Students do not have to be in the Gifted Program to
participate.
MECHS Admissions
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 (continued)
Students are accepted to MECHS based on:
 Attendance (Met state compliance)
 MECHS application packet
 Campus Involvement Survey
MECHS Admissions (continued)
MECHS Student Information Nights:
6 – 7 PM in the MECHS Cafeteria. Attend by feeder pattern.
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November 18, 2013 – Socorro HS
November 19, 2013 – Americas & Eastlake HS
December 2, 2013 – El Dorado HS
December 3, 2013 – Montwood HS
The meeting is MANDATORY for applying students. The students
must complete a written portion (personal narrative)for their
application packet. Students must attend only one meeting.
They may attend outside of their feeder pattern.
How to Apply
• Complete the application packet and
include all required documents. Place all
documents in the application envelope.
• NEW! Campus Involvement Survey will
replace Teacher Recommendation.
• Turn in all forms to the middle school
counselor by January 10, 2014
Questions About
Mission Early College High School?
915-937-1200
www.sisd.net
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