FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY …1. SELECT CAMPUS - Please rank the ECHS in numerical order of preference with “1” as your first choice. You may apply for a total

EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL2018-19 APPLICATION PACKET

FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

DUNBAR COLLEGIATE ACADEMY AT DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL

MARINE CREEK COLLEGIATE HS

TCC SOUTH CAMPUS / FWISD COLLEGIATE HS

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 2018-19 APPLICATION PACKET

Application Criteria, Important Information, and Selection Process

Early College High Schools take into consideration certain student populations as part of their recruitment efforts:1. First-generation college students, or belong to any group traditionally underrepresented in college2. Students who lack access to the academic preparation needed to meet college readiness standards3. Students for whom the cost of college is challenging4. Students who participate in the English as a Second Language program (ESL)

Conditions for admission to an Early College High School. Students must complete: 1. Choices application2. ECHS application form including recommendations, student responses, and parent responses 3. A copy of your most recent academic record (report card) 4. Attend parent/student orientation - scheduled by the campus5. Make a commitment to attend a summer transition program

All documents must be submitted to 100 N. University, Suite NE243 before the December 1 at 5:00p.m. deadline.

Please note: Upon acceptance to an ECHS, you must submit evidence of being immunized against meningococcal meningitis. Residents of Fort Worth ISD have first priority; students in TABS Prep program at Stripling Middle School receive priority in placement at TABS.

EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL


1. SELECT CAMPUS - Please rank the ECHS in numerical order of preference with “1” as your first choice. You may apply for a total of no more than three programs, including other Schools and Gold Seal Programs of Choice.

2. Student’s Full Name

3. Address

4. Phone

5. Email Address

6. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) FWISD Student ID#

7. Gender Male Female

8. Do you currently qualify for free or reduced lunch? Yes No

9. How many brothers or sisters does the applicant have that live in the same household?

10. What is your position in the family?

Oldest Child Middle Child Youngest Child Only Child

11. Ethnic Background (optional) Please indicate which of the following groups best describes your ethnic background.

White, Non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaskan Native

Black, Non-Hispanic Hispanic Other

12. Parents/Guardians Previous Education

Father/Legal Guardian

No High School Some High School High School Diploma or GED

Some College Bachelor’s Degree Graduate/Professional Degree

Mother/Legal Guardian

No High School Some High School High School Diploma or GED

Some College Bachelor’s Degree Graduate/Professional Degree

13. Are you a first generation college student? Yes No You are a first generation college student if both parent(s) or guardian(s) did not complete a bachelor’s degree.

Last First Middle Suffix (Sr/Jr)

Street Apt. #

City County State Zip Code

Home Cell

EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL2018-19 APPLICATION

_______ Marine Creek Collegiate High School

_______ TCC South / FWISD Collegiate High School

_______ Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences

_______ Dunbar Collegiate Academy at Dunbar High School


STUDENT RESPONSES (Write in black ink):If one of your friends asked you why you want to attend an ECHS how would you respond? Include your career goals and how ECHS will support you in achieving your goals. Your answer should be written in complete sentences and paragraphs.

EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENT AND PARENT RESPONSES


STUDENT RESPONSES CONTINUED:

PARENT RESPONSES (Write in black ink):

If your child attends an Early College High School, they will begin their college career as a 9th grader. Being a college

and high school student at the same time can be challenging. What support do you feel your child would need in order

to be successful in an ECHS setting? What support will you provide? What support will you need from the school?



PARENT RESPONSES CONTINUED:

Is there any additional information you would like us to know about your child?


For office use only Application Packet Record: Yes No Date: Opt Out: Yes NoNotes:

Admin Initial


TO BE COMPLETED BY CORE CONTENT AREA TEACHER- MATH, ENGLISH, SCIENCE OR SOCIAL STUDIES:

I (teacher name and subject taught), recommend

(student name) for admission to an Early College High School because

Teacher Signature Date

EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLTEACHER RECOMMENDATION

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Fort Worth Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and expression, military/veteran status, in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination

policies: June Davis, 504 Coordinator/Foster Care Liaison, 100 N University Dr., SW210, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817.814.2875, Yassmin Lee, Interim Title IX Coordinator, 100 N University Dr. NW 130-D, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817.814.2727 or Cynthia Rincón, Title VII Coordinator, 100 N. University Dr., NW 130-I, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817.814.2724.

Documents

FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY …1. SELECT CAMPUS - Please rank the ECHS in numerical order of preference with “1” as your first choice. You may apply for a total