Transcript Grant from Texas Education Agency Cedar Hill Collegiate High School opened its doors in August 2008 During its first year 96 freshmen.

Grant from Texas Education Agency
Cedar Hill Collegiate High School opened its doors in August 2008
During its first year 96 freshmen were accepted into the Program
To provide traditionally undeserved students an opportunity to earn a
high school diploma and 60 credit hours towards an associates degree
As of the 2008-09 school year, the Early College High School Initiative
started more than 200 schools in 24 states
Targeted Student
Population
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First Generation College Student
At-Risk Students
Economically Disadvantaged
Students of Color
Admission Criteria
• Two letters of recommendation from core
content teachers
• Complete Application for Admission
• Student must write an essay
• Parent/Student Interviews
• Individual interviews
• Attendance
• Test scores (TAKS and ITBS)
• Grades
Student Expectations
• Commitment
• Strong Work Ethic
• Excellent Attendance
• Responsible Behavior
Benefits
• Ensures students a “jump start” on college education
• Provides small classes in a supportive learning environment
• Saves time and money by integrating high school and
college-level work
• Gives support, guidance and coaching for students and their
families
• Enables students to take dual credit classes
• Integrates students into College Activities
 Rigor – exposes students to challenging curriculum to build content
knowledge and learning habits
 Relevance –focuses students on connecting to real-life applications
 Relationships – motivates, promotes, and supports students to self
actualization for success
Demographics Fall 2008
Male
60
Female
53
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40
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38
25
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10
6 5
Hispanic
3 2
Asian
4 7
Black
White
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Total
First Year GPA – ECHS Students
GPA
TAKS Math
Students Passed
96%
Students Commended
55%
Students Average Scale Score
2383
Number of Students Tested
91
Standard Scale Score
2100
Commended Performance Scale Score 2400
TSI Results
82 out of 91 students met
the TSI writing standard
88 out of 91 students met
the TSI Reading standard
College Resources
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Supportive Environment
Tutoring Center
Library
Bookstore
Student Life Center
On Campus Workshops for Students,
Faculty, and Staff
Accept 100 ninth-graders annually
Within four years CHCHS will transition into a full high school with
9th through 12th grade students
Blend high school and college curriculum
Compress the time it takes to complete a high school diploma and
the first two years of college
Primary goal is to increase student achievement, as evidenced
through on-going academic improvement, focusing on Rigor,
Relevance and Relationships.
Mission Statement
The Mission of Cedar Hill Collegiate High School is to offer a
smaller, more personalized learning community that wil
prepare students for a challenging program of study by
developing academic rigor, providing relevant coursework and
building school and community relationships for the twenty
Collegiate Faculty
Usamah Rodgers
Principal
Rosalind Freeman
Counselor
Brian Andrews
Mathematics
TeRaze Mickle
Mathematics
Amed Clinton
World History
Reagan Greer
World Geography
Bridgett Barton
English
Stacey Jynes
English
Stephanie Clay
Spanish
Clay Hancock
Biology
Ashley Duncan
Chemistry
Robin Ford
Reading Applications
and Study Skills
College Courses Taught at
Collegiate High School
• Physical Education 1100 – Beginning Lifetime Sports Activities
• Physical Education 1130 – Intermediate Lifetime Sports Activities
• Art 1301 – Art Appreciation
• Physical Education 1304 – Health for Today
• Human Development 1300 – Learning Framework
• Speech Communication – Intro. To Speech Communication
• Music 1306 – Music Appreciation
• Philosophy 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy
• English 1301 – Composition I
• Computer Technology BCIS 1405 – Business Computer Applications
Comparative Differences
Between Traditional High
School & ECHS
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Environment
High Expectations
College Exposure
Small Classes
College Workshops
Study Skills & Time Management Classes
Dual Credit Offerings
Complete AA Degree and High School
Diploma at the Same Time
School Activities
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Student Council
Advisory Sessions
Student Ambassadors
Field Trips
Student Government Association
Participate in Cedar Valley College
student activities
Parental Support
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Six hours of volunteer time required
Involved in PTSA committees
Involved in student projects
PTSA membership
Field Trip Chaperones
Friday Family Night
What Students Traded
to attend CHCHS
• Participation in team sports and
other extracurricular activities
• Traditional high school experiences
such as pep rallies
• Continued schooling with most
middle school classmates
First Year Results
• All students successfully completed at least 8 college credit hours
• 95% of students successfully completed 3-9 additional college hours in
summer
• 93% of students – GPA of 2.0 or higher
• 80% of students – GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Student retention rate – 97%
• Collegiate High School received EXEMPLARY rating from TEA
• Principal of the Year - Usamah Rogers
• Teacher of the Year - Brian Andrews, Mathematics
Cedar Hill Collegiate
High School Students
2008 - 2009
“The Opportunity of a Lifetime”