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A collaboration between Socorro Independent School District, El Paso Community College and the Texas High School Project of the Communities Foundation of Texas.
Background
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In August of 2005 Socorro Independent School District and the El Paso Community College jointly created Mission Early College High School (MECHS). This unique school is founded on the belief that many young people are ready and eager to do serious college work. It enables highly motivated students to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, earning the associate of arts (A.A.) degree. Students from many different backgrounds who have a strong record of excellence and diverse interests benefit from MECHS curriculum. |
Mission Statement: Mission Early College High School will promote a highly rigorous academic environment to ensure that students earn a high school diploma, as well as an Associate of Arts degree from El Paso Community College.
Mission ECHS is located on one of El Paso Community College campuses in Mission, Texas. |
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Mission ECHS was established to promote the highest standards expected of a college student attaining an Associate of Arts Degree, as well as meeting the required criteria to receive a Distinguished Achievement High School Diploma. Socorro Independent School District, in conjunction with El Paso Community College, has set the very foundation by which their goals can be reached.
- Limited incoming class size of 125 freshman.
- Program open to students in the Socorro Independent School District who are motivated and prepared for rigorous course work.
- Students graduate with a two-year Associate of Arts Degree which may be applied to a four-year program in Texas as well as other universities.
- Students can pursue any academic degree that is offered at El Paso Community College.
- Located on the Mission Del Paso campus of El Paso Community College
- Saves money and time by integrating high school and college level work.
- First graduating class will make history with double degrees in 2010.
- Twenty-three junior-level students will complete their Associate's Degree in May 2009 and will spend their senior year in high school also as a junior at University of Texas at El Paso!
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The principal with two juniors graduating soon with an associate's degree |
Mission ECHS celebrates Mardi Gras |
A sophomore visits with assistant principal |
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Initiative: Early College
Service level: 9-11
Areas of specialty:
Dual credit classes
College preparation
Demographics:
First Generation: 85%
Economically Disadvantaged: 67%
English Language Learners: 51%
Hispanic: 93%
African American: .4%
White: 6%
American Indian: 0%
Location:
10700 Gateway E
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 831-7148
Contact person(s) & position:
Dr. Amando Aquirre, Principal
Ivette Savina, Assistant Principal
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