ECHS OWL Update

Mission Statement

Our ECHS Owls are taught to have H.O.P.E.--faith in the premise that they can create OPPORTUNITY and a better future through EFFORT, HARD WORK, and PERSONAL COURAGE. This idea of H.O.P.E. is woven into the fabric of our ECHS family.

Greetings ECHS School Community!

We hope all members of our ECHS school community have been safe and enjoying this summer as vacation time approaches its culmination.

Monday, August 5th, is the first day for all Round Rock ISD teachers. We are excited to greet our new and returning Early College High School (ECHS) teachers tomorrow to begin together!

Within the upcoming weeks, we will continue sharing pertinent information regarding “Coming Attractions” for this school year. We began by making our students, families and staff aware of our NEW Drop Off and Pick Up Locations, as noted in the Campus Reminders.

Looking forward to beginning the 2024-2025 school year with the members of the ECHS community very soon.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

GO OWLS!

Dr. Wilson

July 1st - August 4th: ACC Summer Session #2

August 3rd: Round Rock ISD Back to School Celebration

August 5th: First Day Back for RRISD Teachers

August 13th: First Day of School

Beginning this school year 2024-2025, our ECHS Drop Off and Pick Up location has moved.

Due to several construction projects happening on campus, one being OUR BUILDING, student drop off & pick up will be located in Parking Lot K & L. In addition, bus drop off and pick up will take place along the drive near the 8000 building.

Please see the map below.

All ECHS students will need to be prepared each day with their laptops and chargers. As well as having access to the items below as a starting point:

• Pens

• Pencils

• Highlighters

• Composition Notebook

• Notebook Paper

• Sticky Notes

• Graph Paper

• Crayons/colored pencils

• Glue Stick

OPTIONAL Supplies for ECHS students:

• Calculator- TI-84

• Computer Mouse (if desired)

***PLEASE NOTE: ECHS teachers will also share their syllabi with the students and highlight any other school supplies needed for their classes.

Schedules will be handed out at the ECHS Back-to-School Night on Friday, August 9th from 5-7PM. Schedules not picked up that evening can be picked up the first day of school. They will also be viewable in Home Access Center beginning August 8th.

Transcripts can be requested here. Please allow up to 2 business days for processing after payment is submitted. You will receive an email after the transcript is sent electronically, or when it is ready for pickup.

District-Wide Transcript Price Increase - On July 1, 2024 the price for transcripts increased to $5.00 each. This includes both electronic and certified paper transcripts.

Members of the Early College High School team represented our school community during the AVID Summer Institute in San Antonio from July 16th - July 18th, 2024.

Campus teams composed of administrators, teachers and staff, joined with Michelle Moak (RRISD Coordinator of Gifted and Advanced Academic Services), to collaborate together on strategies for executing an effective AVID College & Career Readiness System and the best instructional practices.

MANY THANKS to our Wonderful ECHS team including: Mr. Lynch, Mrs. Reaux, Ms. Foerster, Mrs. Wagliardo (AVID Site Coordinator) and Dr. Eggers!

The 24-25 Memberships & ECHS Spirit Wear portal opened up on August 1, 2024. Currently, our membership numbers are at 21 (amazing in just 3 days!) Our membership goal for August is 207 and I know we can exceed those numbers!

Helen Holmes (Students whose last names begin with M-Z)

helen_holmes@roundrockisd.org

Valerie Laugier (Students whose last names begin with A-L)

valerie_laugier@roundrockisd.org

ACC Accommodations

Do you have a 504 or IEP? If you want to receive accommodations in your ACC classes, remember to visit the ACC Student Accessibility Service page and click on the orange button (REQUEST SAS SERVICES) and complete the form. Submit your most recent 504 report or IEP. ACC reviews your high school accommodations at an appointment, determines what they can offer you, and submits a notice to your professors.

The appointment must be repeated each semester.

If in doubt, speak with your ECHS counselor soon!

Accommodations are not retroactively applied to past assignments.

Are you interested in fostering a positive school culture at ECHS? Get involved with Project Culture. . .Join the Wellness Team to promote mental, physical, academic, and social health, or join AISA (Active Input in Student Affairs), our Student Voice Group supported in part by our PTSA!

2024-2025 is sure to build upon what we have started and solidify our school culture through, not only mental and physical wellness, but also belonging. Community is the cornerstone of innovative schools. It’s what ensures that everyone feels emotionally safe and is thriving. To foster belonging, we emphasize student-to-student support, and relationship building. To get involved, contact the following sponsors:

Wellness - Mrs. Foerster & Mrs. Holmes

AISA - Mrs. Reass & Mrs. Holmes

Check out our YouTube channel and the fantastic videos the student Wellness Team has made!

Crisis resources for anything related to mental health, dating violence, and substance use. This includes a 24-hour hotline and text line.

Community resources including financial, food, medical, dental, and mental health assistance.

More student and parent resources can be found on the district Counseling Services and Behavioral Health websites.

RRISD Health Services website for info and medical forms:

https://roundrockisd.org/health-services/

RRISD Covid website:

https://roundrockisd.org/covid/

ACC RESOURCES

• ACC library - Resources now online

• Study Resource Tips

• Need more study resources tips, meet with an Academic Coach

• FREE online tutoring here.

• Student Accessibility Services

• Counseling Mental Health Resources

• Student Help desk

Early College High School is on Facebook and Twitter!

Please like us on Facebook @RRISDECHS and follow us on Twitter @ECHS_RRISD to see what is happening at ECHS!

In an effort to maintain our good health, safety and well being; we are ALL encouraged to please continue following the current restrictions instituted within our school district, city, state and nation.

Please take care of yourselves!

Email: web_master@roundrockisd.org
Website: https://earlycollege.roundrockisd.org/
Location: 4400 College Park Dr, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA
Phone: 512-704-1650
Facebook: facebook.com/RRISDECHS
Twitter: @ECHS_RRISD