KAUFER EARLY COLLEGEHIGH SCHOOL

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Admission Policy and Procedure

Purpose of ECHS:An early college high school blends high school and college

curricula into a simultaneous educational experience that

gives traditionally under-served students (low socio-

economic, first generation, students of color, etc.) the

chance to earn up to two years (60 hours) of college credit

while finishing high school.

WRITTEN ADMISSION POLICY

Students take college courses at Kaufer ECHS, Coastal Bend College, and Texas A&M

University- Kingsville. This makes higher education more accessible and helps

students become more comfortable in a higher education environment. Riviera ISD

provides all transportation.

L O C A T I O N

K A U F E R E A R L Y C O L L E G E H I G H S H C O O L

Create a means to higher-education for first generation college-going students

Provide dual credit at no cost to students

Deliver course work that mimics a college setting

Increase college attendance and success rates

Strengthen the connections between high schools and higher education

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WRITTEN ADMISSION POLICY

K A U F E R E A R L Y C O L L E G E H I G H S H C O O L

Students from underrepresented backgrounds are emphasized for designated

ECHS; however, students of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

In accordance with the Texas Education Agency rules for ECHS Blueprint

Benchmark 1, academics, discipline, state assessments and/or teacher

recommendations cannot be considered in the selection process.

P R O C E D U R E S

Kaufer Early College High School is an open enrollment campus, and as a

designated school wide model, all students entering in Riviera ISD are

admitted.

Every student entering high school in the ninth grade will have the

opportunity to participate in Early College. KECHS will continue to promote

the early college and career and technical education programs.

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WRITTEN ADMISSION POLICY

K A U F E R E A R L Y C O L L E G E H I G H S H C O O L

Students are offered a Career and Technical Education course to prepare them

for entry into the ECHS program.

G R A D E S 7 - 8 T H

ALL students have the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credit hours. Students

will earn these college credits as they earn a high school diploma at no cost to

his/her family. Students have an equal opportunity to graduate with an Associate

Degree from Coastal Bend College. These courses may be transferred to any public

university in Texas.

ECHS provides dual credit offers rigorous instruction and accelerated courses,

provide academic and social support services to help students succeed, increases

college readiness, and reduces barriers to college access.

G R A D E S 9 - 1 2 T H

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HOW DO I ENROLL IN KECHS?

The application for enrollment is posted on:https://www.rivieraisd.us/domain/17

Transfer students must apply and go through the transfercommittee to be accepted into the district.

All 9th grade students are required to attend Summer Bridge prior to freshman year.

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IS EARLY COLLEGE FOR ME?

L A S T , B U T N O T L E A S T . . .

yes!

You'll save time and money by completing your first two years of collegeat Kaufer ECHS.

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IS EARLY COLLEGE FOR ME?

yes! Kaufer ECHS will prepare you to be successful by providing

beneficial college field trips. You will have the opportunityto visit many college campuses throughout your four years

at Kaufer ECHS.

R E L E V A N C E - E V E R Y T H I N G T H A T T A K E S P L A C E A T K A U F E R E C H S I S I N P R E P A R A T I O N

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THREE R'S AT KAUFER ECHS

R I G O R - T H E H I G H S C H O O L C U R R I C U L U M I S D E S I G N E D W I T H A L E V E L O F R E G O R T H A T

B E T T E R P R E P A R E S S T U D E N T S F O R A S U C C E S S F U L L I F E A F T E R H I G H S C H O O L .

R E L A T I O N S H I P S - K A U F E R E C H S S T U D E N T S F U N C T I O N I N A C O L L E G E E N V I R O N M E N T

A N D W I L L B E G U I D E D B Y A D U L T A D V O C A T E S T O D E V E L O P A S E N S E O F

R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y F O R T H E I R O W N L E A R N I N G .