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!

It has been a productive first full week of the 2024-2025 school year. We are very proud of our Owls for a strong start within their high school classes.

Last week, Mrs. Ross and I had the pleasure of visiting some classrooms where our students were collaborating, questioning, and processing together. Seeing active classrooms is the best and our teachers are doing a great job of supporting all students while making learning engaging and interactive! OWL Friday, August 23rd, began Week #1 of our ECHS Club Rush! This was an opportunity for all Owls to try out some of the 2024-25 proposed Enrichment Clubs.They will have a chance to try out more Clubs during Week #2 of Club Rush this Friday, August 30th.The student club leaders did a nice job facilitating their proposed clubs! Highlights are included within the OWLstanding News section. As a friendly reminder, ECHS OWL Friday Attendance is mandatory and expected.There is an expectation that all ECHS students are in attendance from the beginning of their school day until the close of their school day. Attendance will be taken throughout all portions of the school day (ie. Nest Time, Advisory, Enrichment Clubs and Office Hours) on C Days.

Tomorrow (August 26th), our 10th through 12th grade students will begin in their ACC classes! Our ECHS students who are registered in ACC classes for the Fall 2024 semester, should have received needed information regarding accessing their electronic books and/or picking up paperback books for courses through the office.

It is wonderful being part of our wonderful Early College High School (ECHS) Community. Thanks for what each of you add to ECHS!

Please reach out if you have any questions.

GO OWLS!

Dr. Wilson

August 26th: First Day of ACC Classes for the Fall Semester

August 30th: OWL Friday - Club Rush Week #2

September 2nd: Labor Day - Student & Staff Holiday

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.

The price for transcripts is $5.00 each. This includes both electronic and certified paper transcripts.

Shout Out to our ECHS Seniors and AVID IV teachers (Mrs. Lucero & Mr. Clinscales) for welcoming guest speakers during some class sessions. Last week’s guest speaker was Caroline Holmes, recent Carnegie Mellon graduate and daughter of our own ECHS counselor, Mrs. Helen Holmes! Caroline presented to the AVID 4 seniors about her academic journey; along with how she created, revised, and has continued to utilize her personal learning portfolio (PLP) on her professional journey. Thanks to Caroline for sharing!

CONGRATULATIONS to our ECHS Special Education teacher, Ms. Robin Foerster! She was a recipient of the Partners in Education Grant she submitted! On Friday, August 23rd, Ms. Foerster received a PIE Grant to launch UIL Academics at Early College High School! Our thanks to the RRISD Partners in Education Foundation.

As of today, August 25, our membership has already hit 139 members!!! In an effort to meet our goal, and to celebrate Mrs. Reass’s 48th birthday today, we’re looking for 48 people to join ECHS PTSA.

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

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!

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Website: https://earlycollege.roundrockisd.org/
Location: 4400 College Park Dr, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA
Phone: 512-704-1650
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