Hempstead ISD will host an Early College High School family information night at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, in the Hempstead High School Auditorium.
Hempstead Early College High School launched this Fall with the inaugural cohort of ECHS students. The Early College High School model is a blend of high school and college coursework that gives students the opportunity to earn up to 60 hours, or two years, of tuition-free college credit while earning a high school diploma. This model increases college readiness, remove financial barriers, provides rigorous instruction and coursework as well as academic and social support.
The program will be open to all current 8th-grade students to apply later in the school year. This program specifically encourages participation of diverse student groups who are typically underrepresented in college courses. Interested students should possess a high level of commitment, academic tenacity and show the potential to do college-level work while in high school. The ECHS program provides supportive measures throughout the program to encourage young learners who have the potential to do advanced academic work.
“We are excited to offer this transformative opportunity for our students,” Coordinator of Advanced Academics/CTE, Tanya Simons, said. “This program will open doors to higher education and remove financial barriers, empowering our students to earn college credit while still in high school. We are helping to build a future where all students, regardless of their background, can reach their full potential and graduate with a head start in life.”
Hempstead ISD students will benefit from this program at no cost. By providing high school students the option to earn an associate degree, or up to 60 hours of college credit from the Hempstead Early College, families have an opportunity to decrease the burden of college debt and be a step ahead for their future.
Early College High School is open to all incoming 9th graders, and is designed to support students who:
might be at risk of dropping out of high school
might be the first in their family to attend college
want to attend college but need a no-cost solution
are motivated to challenge themselves with in depth college-level course work
are open to accepting academic guidance from dedicated, collegiate teachers and professors
are interested in earning dual credit while participating in student clubs and other activities
Those interested in learning more about Early College High School are encouraged to attend. Applications will be accepted from current Hempstead ISD 8th graders following the November 6 meeting.
For questions or more information please visit our Hempstead Early College High School webpage.