Leander ISD

Early College High School

We believe in Empowering Scholars through Equitable Access, Academic Rigor, and Leadership Opportunities to create a Legacy of Positive Impact on our Global Community.

What is an ECHS?

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• School of Choice

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• At the end of 4 years:
• LISD Distinguished with Honors
• Associates of Arts in General Studies

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• LISD + ACC = ECHS
• LISD: Curriculum, Transportation, Child Nutritional Services, Special Programs, IT, Testing

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• ACC: Facilities, Learning Lab, Police Department, Student Support, Student Accessibility Services

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• Community

Similarities and Differences

• Similar
• High school grad requirements, PSAT/SAT
• GPA/Rank- Top 10%
• 504/ARD- Paperwork follows to all high school classes
• Free/Reduced lunches,
• Senior Application Process

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• Differences
• Smaller class size >20 students
• Intentional Academic Rigor WITH Supports.
• NO UIL (band, athletics, choir, etc)
• Special Program Services (504/ARD/EB)- May look different... ACC Accommodations are possible!
• All High school and ACC classes are on the ECHS/ACC campus.
• Earn an Associate’s Degree from ACC- ACC classes start in 9th grade.

Date: June 1-4

Purpose: Orientation to HS/ACC

Activities: Team Building w/ Peers and Staff,

Academic Workshops/AVID, College Readiness/TSI

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4 Year Plan Sample

4- Year Course Sequence SAMPLE

• ECHS does not participate in any UIL. (No subcampus.)

• What Associate’s degree?
• AA in General Studies because it is the most versatile. Students that are more math/science focused, take more math/science, those with a focus in liberal arts take more liberal arts.
• Classes taken at ECHS are all part of the Dual Credit program where students earn high school & college credit at the same time.
• Do the credits transfer?
• Yes! ACC classes are guaranteed to transfer to any Texas state public university ... also the most likely to transfer to any university. 95% of universities require English Comp, US History, US Government, science, math etc.
• Are students concerned transfer students upon graduation?
• NO! All classes are taken in high school, so students will apply as first-time freshman. (Very important to be evaluated/compared to other high school students.) BUT after graduation, students can elect to stay at ACC to take additional classes.
• Automatic/Assured Admissions-
• Yes! ECHS does have the same ranking/GPA as other LISD schools....with one exception, ACC classes DO count in the weighted scale (6pt class.)
• Fees?
• All classes, books, & fees are taken care of during the school year! (Summer classes- tuition is covered, but there may be books needed.)
• UIL
• ECHS does not have organized UIL sports, band, theater, etc. We do have sports, performing arts, and music club during the day. We also have a lot of students to do club sports, community theater, etc.
• Is ECHS a sub campus program?
• No. All high school and ACC classes are on the ECHS/ACC-San Gabriel Campus.
• Does ECHS accept transfers? Any qualifications to apply?
• ECHS can accept any student for 9th grade. 10th grade student if they take and pass the TSI (ELAR), pending space available in cohort.

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Still have questions?

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• Ask!
• Call us: 512-570-1300
• Email us: echs@leanderisd.org
• Come to a Townhall: In-person at ECHS, or a Middle School ECHS night
• Chat with us at the ECHS tables at LISD 9th Grade Parent Nights
• Check out our website and social media

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Application link: https://bit.ly/ECHS2030

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