W.W. Samuell Early College High SchoolWELCOME: 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

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:

(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.

Acceptance Packet: Letter of acceptance Dallas ISD transfer paperwork Summer activity calendar Field trip permission forms Uniform order form

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