Mission Early College High SchoolPhoenix

Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Exemplary HS 2006-2012

U.S. Department of Education 2012 National Blue Ribbon School

Welcome to MECHS!• Welcome & Introductions• MECHS Basic Information

Academic

Behavior

• MECHS/EPPC Dual Credit & Course of Study• House Bill 5 (HB5) Presentation• MECHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)!

• First Days of School at MECHS

Transportation

Schedules

Supplies• Second Thoughts• Questions?

College First Philosophy

College Campus EnvironmentFlexible Scheduling

Non-negotiable Due DatesSilent Bells

Personal Responsibility

Expectations

5

Succeed at a High

Level

With Support

Work Hard

Academic Expectations

Keep up with all school work.

Turn in assignments complete and on time.

Maintain averages in ALL classes above 70% at every grade report (3wks).

No academic dishonesty.

Campus Life

Academic Assistance

Monitor Grades Every Three Weeks

Mandatory Lunch Tutoring

Tuesday/Thursday Tutoring and Transportation (after 1st 3wks)

Intersession Tutoring

Academic Consequences

After 1st 9 weeks report card,

placed on academic contract

Excused from MECHS at the end of semester

Any act of academic dishonesty (plagiarism) will result in expulsion from EPCC and removal

from MECHS.

Behavior Expectations

Open Doors

Respect ALL

Throw ALL Trash

Class on time (no bells)

No bullying (cyber or other)

Behavior Consequences

ANY level discipline offense might result in removal from MECHS.

Level 3 & Level 4 offenses as defined by Texas and the SISD Student Code of Conduct will result in a mandatory removal from MECHS.

Students will be charged and sent to DAEP as required.

Socorro ISD HB5 Website

http://www.sisd.net/HB5

What is HB5 and What Does it Change?

• Reduces the number of STAAR/EOC tests to five: English I , English II, Algebra I, Biology and US History.

• Requires each student entering 9th grade after 2014-15 to graduate under the new graduation plans.

• Requires each student entering 9th grade after 2014-2015 to choose an endorsement.

What are Other Changes?

• New attendance requirements:

o If a student is not in attendance 90% of the time, student will receive “LOC” instead of a grad and will receive no credit until the LOC contract is completed.

If you graduate with an SISD Endorsement, you graduate Distinguished Level of Achievement (DLA) (The DLA is similar to the old DAP). SISD has prescribed the DLA for all students.

SISD Foundatio

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SISD Foundation

plus Endorsement

Distinguished Level of Achievement

(SISD Foundation, plus Endorsement and

Algebra II)Automatic admission

to most 4 year TX public universities (Top 10% + DLA)

Postsecondary

Education

ALL MECHS Students!

English Math Science Social Studies

ENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th

English Math Science Social Studies

ENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th

ENG II – 10th Geometry – 10th Chemistry – 10th World Geography – 10th

English Math Science Social Studies

ENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th

ENG II – 10th Geometry – 10th Chemistry – 10th World Geography – 10th

English III – 11th Algebra II – 11th Physics – 11th US History – 11th

English Math Science Social Studies

ENG I – 9th Algebra I – 9th Biology – 9th World History – 9th

ENG II – 10th Geometry – 10th Chemistry – 10th World Geography – 10th

English III – 11th Algebra II – 11th Physics – 11th US History – 11th

Advanced English – 12th(Advanced English can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):

Advanced Math – 12th (Advanced math can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):

Advanced Science – 12th (Advanced science can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following):

Government/Economics – 12th

• English IV • Pre-Calculus • Earth and Space

• Literary Genres • AQR • Astronomy

• Creative Writing • Discrete Math • Anatomy & Physiology

• Journalism • Calculus AB • Forensic Science

• Business ENG

What is an Endorsement?

What is an Endorsement:• An Endorsement is similar to a college major.

• This is the plan that you will choose to determine your course of study in high school.

• You must choose an Endorsement before you register for high school.

STEM•Project Lead the Way•Engineering and Design•Biomedical Engineering•Computer Science

Business and Industry• Agriculture, Food and Natural Science• Architecture and Construction• A/V Technology and Communication• Business Management and Administration• Hospitality and Tourism• Information Technology• Manufacturing• Marketing• Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Public Service

• Education and Training• Health Science• Human Services• Law, Public Safety and Security

Arts and Humanities

• Performing Arts• AP Social Studies• IB Social Studies• LOTE• American Sign Language• Legal Services

Multidisciplinary

___ STEM

___ Arts and Humanities

Multidisciplinary

___ Business and Industry

___ Public Service

Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form

___ STEM

Science Technology Engineering and Math

___ Arts and Humanities

Multidisciplinary

___ Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Veterinary Technology

(EDHS /EHS) Landscape Management

(EDHS/EHS) Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)Architecture and Construction Architecture HVAC Technology (EDHS)A/V Technology & Communications Animation Audio and Video

Production/Media Tech and Film Production (Broadcasting)

Fashion Design (MHS) Newspaper Public Speaking JournalismBusiness Management and Administration Business ManagementFinance Banking and Financial ServicesHospitality and Tourism Culinary ArtsInformation Technology Computer and Network Systems Computer Programmer Digital Interactive MediaManufacturing Welding (AHS/EDHS)Marketing Marketing and Sports

Promotion (EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Automotive Technology

___ Public Service Education and Training Teacher Preparation(AHS) Government and Public Administration Libertas Academy-Government

(Libertas accepted students only) Libertas Academy-Public

Administration (Libertas accepted students only)Health Science Athletic/Personal Trainer *Biomedical Engineering under STEM Health Occupations (Non Academy) Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted

students only) Emergency Medical Technician

(SHS/HPA accepted students only) Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA

accepted students only) Physician (SHS/HPA accepted

students only) Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted

students only)Human Services Cosmetology Early Childhood Development (Child

Care Management)Law, Public Safety and Security Corrections *Emergency and Fire Management

Services (EDHS, SHS) Police Officer and Law Enforcement Security and Protective Services Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS

Libertas accepted students only) *Legal Services will move to Arts and

Humanities

Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form

___ STEM

Science Technology Engineering and Math Project Lead the Way Engineering and Design *Biomedical Engineering Synergi (MHS) Computer Science-SATA

(EHS) IB (EDHS)

___ Arts and Humanities

Performing Arts (art, dance, etc.)

(Find Performing Arts in the Arts and AV Technology in the CCRP) AP Social Studies The same language in a

language other than English (LOTE)

*Legal Services (Find Legal Services in Law & Public Safety in the CCRP)

Multidisciplinary

___ Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Veterinary Technology

(EDHS /EHS) Landscape Management

(EDHS/EHS) Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)Architecture and Construction Architecture HVAC Technology (EDHS)A/V Technology & Communications Animation Audio and Video

Production/Media Tech and Film Production (Broadcasting)

Fashion Design (MHS) Newspaper Public Speaking JournalismBusiness Management and Administration Business ManagementFinance Banking and Financial ServicesHospitality and Tourism Culinary ArtsInformation Technology Computer and Network Systems Computer Programmer Digital Interactive MediaManufacturing Welding (AHS/EDHS)Marketing Marketing and Sports

Promotion (EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Automotive Technology

___ Public Service Education and Training Teacher Preparation(AHS) Government and Public Administration Libertas Academy-Government

(Libertas accepted students only) Libertas Academy-Public

Administration (Libertas accepted students only)Health Science Athletic/Personal Trainer *Biomedical Engineering under STEM Health Occupations (Non Academy) Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted

students only) Emergency Medical Technician

(SHS/HPA accepted students only) Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA

accepted students only) Physician (SHS/HPA accepted

students only) Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted

students only)Human Services Cosmetology Early Childhood Development (Child

Care Management)Law, Public Safety and Security Corrections *Emergency and Fire Management

Services (EDHS, SHS) Police Officer and Law Enforcement Security and Protective Services Libertas Academy-LAW (AHS

Libertas accepted students only) *Legal Services will move to Arts and

Humanities

Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form

English 4 P.E. 1.5 EDUC 1300I Found Mastering Educ ExecellenceII IIIII CommunicationIV 0.5 ENGL 1301

Health ENGL 1302Math 4 SPCH 1315Algebra I 0.5Geometry Comm Natural SciencesAlgebra II BIOL 1406Pre-calculus Spanish 3 BIOL 1407

IScience 4 II HumanitiesBiology IIIChemistryPhysics Fine Arts 1 Visual/Performing ArtsAnatomy/Phys

Social Studies 4 Electives 2.5 Social/Behavioral ScienceW Geography GOVT 2305W History GOVT 2306U.S. History HIST 1301Gov/Econ HIST 1302

ECON 2301Technology 1BIMM I

Financial Literacy

• Mission ECHS Students will graduate with a Distinguished Diploma

• 26 credits• Every semester is 0.5

credits per course• HB5 (House Bill 5)

requires all students beginning with the class of 2018 to take a Financial Literacy Course

• 4 credits of English• 4 credits of Math• 4 credits of Science• 4 credits of Social

Studies• 1 credit of Technology• 1.5 credits of Phys. Ed• 0.5 credit of Health• 0.5 credit of Speech• 3 credits of Spanish• 1 credit of Fine Arts• 0.5 credit of Financial

Literacy• 2 credits of Electives 26 Credits

EPCC Associates of Arts Degree followed by MECHS

EDUC 1300 3 Mathematics 3Mastering Educ Execellence 9th MATH 1314 11th-12th

Communication 9 Field of Study 18+ENGL 1301 11th Will vary by degreeENGL 1302 11th BIOL 2401 10th-12th SPCH 1315 10-12th BIOL 2402 10th-12th

CHEM 1411** 11th-12th Natural Sciences 8 CHEM 1412** 11th-12th BIOL 1406 9th MATH 2412 11th-12th BIOL 1407 9th SPAN 2313 9th - 12th

BCIS 1305 11th-12th Humanities 3 ENGL 2322 12th

10th ENGL 2323 12th

Visual/Performing Arts 310th

Social/Behavioral Science 15GOVT 2305 10-11thGOVT 2306 10-11thHIST 1301 11thHIST 1302 11thECON 2301 10-12th*

42-45 Cr. Hours Core + 18 Cr. Hours Electives 60+ Cr. Hours (Associates Degree) EPCC

**DEPENDING ON DEGREE

DUAL CREDIT COURSES OFFERED AT MECHS

* OFFERED STARTING 2014-2015

English I English I

DC Biol (4) DC Biol (4)

Lab Lab

W. Geography W. Geography

Math Math

BIM I BIM I

Research Writing EDUC 1300 (3)

Spanish Spanish

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English II English II

Chemistry** (4) Chemistry ** (4)

W. History W. History

Math Math

GOVT 2305/2306 (3) GOVT 2306/2305 (3)

PE Found PE Found

HEALTH/SPCH (3) SPCH (3)/HEALTH

Spanish Spanish

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DC English III (3) DC English III (3)

Physics Physics

DC U.S. History (3) DC U.S. History (3)

Math * (3) Math * (3 or 4)

ELECT (3) ELECT (3)

PE (Aero /Wghts) ELECTIVE (3)

PSAT (ELECT) (3) ELECTIVE (3)

Spanish DC Span 3B* (3) / Span

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Science (4) Science (4)

Math * (3) Math * (3 or 4)

Financial Literacy (HB5) ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

12th

• Art • Business• Business Accounting• Chicana/Chicano Studies • Communication: Advertising, Journalism,

Radio & Television • Computer Science  • Criminal Justice • Economics• Multidisciplinary Studies – • Educator Preparation 

Associates Degree Disciplines Offered

• English • Music  • Philosophy  • Psychology  • Speech Communication  • Texas Symbol Courses • Theater • General Studies • Dance

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is transferable to four year colleges and universities and is endorsed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All students will receive 42 ‘core hours. The final 18 elective hours can be taken in any of the following disciplines.

• Architecture  • Engineering Industrial Engineering • Architecture  • Biological Science: Pre-Dentistry,

Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary

• Biology  • Chemistry  • Engineering Civil, Electrical,

Industrial, Materials , Mechanical 

Associates Degree Disciplines Offered

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is transferable to four year colleges and universities and is endorsed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All students will receive 42 ‘core hours. The final 18 elective hours can be taken in any of the following disciplines.

• General Studies• Geological Sciences • Kinesiology: Exercise, • Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-physical Therapy, Physical Education• Mathematics  • Physics• Psychology

TSI Assessment BasicsALL MECHS students must take and pass the TSI Assessment to be enrolled in Dual Credit Courses.Mathematics: a score ranging from 350 to 390 in the multiple-choice section

Reading: a score ranging from 351 to 390 in the multiple-choice section

Writing: a score of 5 in the essay section. You can also place in a college course if you receive a 4 on the essay and a score ranging from 363 to 390 on the multiple-choice section.

TSI Assessment Basics (Math & Writing)

TSI Assessment Basics (Writing cont.)

TSI Assessment Basics (Reading)

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

PTSA has grown from 3 members to over 100 in the last three years and has raised/spent over $20,000 on MECHS students. MECHS PTSA was one of the Top Five PTSAs in SISD (2013).

PTSA at MECHS:

Fundraisers (Thursday Nachos, PTSA Shirts, Chocolate Sales, etc.)

Chaperone for prom and other field trips

Volunteer for MECHS spring career days

Provide $2000 PTSA scholarship

Assist with Teacher Appreciation Week, teacher work days and Graduation Watch Party

Provide financial assistance to MECHS clubs/organizations

Purchase supplemental items for the campus such as: trophy case, flags and shade structures

PTSA - New Freshman Cupcakes

PTSA - Shade 1

PTSA - Shade 2

PTSA – Trophy Case

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

Please Join MECHS PTSA!

First Days of School at MECHS

Transportation:Routes are posted on line at SISD website.SISD Home Page > Departments > Transportation > Campuseshttp://www.sisd.net/page/679

Class Schedules:Will be distributed out to students on first day in the MECHS cafeteria.

First Days of School at MECHS

Supplies:Bring basics: pens/pencils/paper/spiral notebooks

Lap Top Computer Distribution:Computers will be distributed during the first three weeks of school.

Second Thoughts?

We are excited for you to be here!

However, if you have a lot of lingering doubts, let us know asap. 170 students did

not get in. Many were heart-broken.

Questions?

For more Information

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www.sisd.net915-937-1200

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