Mission Early College High School
Home of the Phoenix
#190 of 14,000+ US High Schools
#10 of 1193
Texas High Schools
“Beating the Odds”
Newsweek 2014
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
College First Philosophy
College Campus Environment
Flexible Scheduling
Personal Responsibility
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 –
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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.
Associates Degree
Disciplines Offered
• Architecture
• Engineering Industrial
Engineering
• Architecture
• Biological Science: PreDentistry, Pre-Medicine, PrePharmacy, Pre-Veterinary
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Engineering Civil, Electrical,
Industrial, Materials , Mechanical
• 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.
Course Progression
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9th Grade:
High School:
Algebra/Geometry
Spanish*
PAP World Geography
PAP English I
Dual Credit:
Business Information
3cr
Biology Lecture
3cr
Biology Lab
1cr
4.
Tech. Writing/EDU1300
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Summer Elective (1)
3cr
3-4cr
Max College Credits Possible: 14
10th Grade:
High School:
1. Algebra II/Geometry
2. Chemistry
3. Financial Literacy (Sem.)
4. Spanish*
5. PAP World History
6. PAP English II
7. PE/Fine Arts*
Dual Credit:
1. Government
6cr
2. Speech
3cr
3. College Elective
3-4cr
Summer Elective (2)
6-8cr
Max College Credits Possible: 21
Course Progression
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11th Grade:
High School:
Algebra II/Pre Calculus
PE
Physics
Spanish
Dual Credit:
English III
6cr
US History
6cr
College Course
6-8cr
College Course
6-8cr
Summer Elective (3) 9-12cr
12th Grade:
High School:
1. Astronomy/ AP Environmental
BIO/ Anatomy Physiology
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Fine Arts*
Math*
PE*
Spanish*
Dual Credit:
1. English IV
2. College Course
3. College Elective
6cr
6-8cr
6-8cr
Max College Credits Possible: 40
Max College Credits Possible: 22
Course Progression
9th Max College Credits
10th Max College Credits
11th Max College Credits
12th Max College Credits
14
21
40
22
Total
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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
Succeed at a
High Level
With Support
Work Hard
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What makes MECHS special!
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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 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
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
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
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Sacrifices
No High School Athletic Programs
Intramurals
MECHS Dance Teams: Immortals &
Flames
Fine Arts & UIL
Limited Facilities
1:1 Lap Tops
100% Access to ALL EPCC facilities
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Campus Life
MECHS Clubs and Organizations:
*Freshmen Class (2018)
*Sophomore Class (2017)
*Junior Class (2016)
*Senior Class (2015)
Academic Decathlon
Accounting Club
Book Club
Business Professionals of America
(BPA)
Computer Club
Chess Club
Dance Teams - The Immortals & Flames
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Health Occupations Students of America
(HOSA)
Intramurals (Coed)
Key Club (Formerly CSO)
Literary Anthology
Mathletes
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Persuasive Speech
Science Bowl
Science Fair
Science National Honor Society
Speech and Debate Team
Student Council
Teen Court
"The Phoenician Newspaper"
UIL Competitive Teams
Yearbook
Youth for Christ
TBD…
Campus Life
Campus Life
Campus Life
Campus Life
Campus Life
Student Profile
• 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.
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)
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.
How to Apply
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)
1. Student and Parent Information (Purple)
2. Parent Agreement/Contract (Purple)
3. Student Agreement/Contract (Yellow)
Application Timelines
January 9, 2015
Application due to middle school counselor.
January 16, 2015
Middle school counselors deliver application packets.
January 16 - February 15, 2015
Programs review applications.
February 19, 2015
Students receive program notices (acceptance/denial)
February 19 - March 4, 2015
Students accept/decline program enrollment.
Campus Life
For more Information
Always Rising!
www.sisd.net
915-937-1200
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