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William B. Travis Early College High School
Early College High School Program Application
Spring 2016
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 21st
William B. Travis Early College High School
Spring 2016 ECHS Program Application
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in the Early College High School program at Travis. We are looking forward to
adding new students to our talented cohort of exceptional ECHS students. By exceptional we mean
students with academic and career goals, students who want to learn and explore new ideas, students
with the desire to attend college, students who see education as their path to success, and students who
want to push themselves to create their future. Your completed application will help us better
understand you as a potential candidate for the program and to determine if it will best meet your needs.
All of the required information must be submitted before we can begin to process and review your
application. This application is to enter the program in the Spring of 2016 and it is open to current 9th or
10th graders already enrolled at Travis High School. Spaces are limited, so be sure that you submit your
completed application by Wednesday, October 21st to Mrs. Orozco (ECHS Coordinator), at the GO Center,
Room 600.
Application Instructions:
(Use the application checklist at the end of this packet to organize your application.)
1. Application Form: Please make sure that this information is legible and accurate. Include your AISD
student number that can be found on your report card. Your parent/guardian must sign this form.
2. Application Essay: Write an essay that is at least two typed pages that addresses one of the
following prompts:
 Why is ECHS the right choice for you? What do you hope to accomplish during your time in this
program and how will you help to create a positive environment and experience for you and your
fellow students?
 Write about a challenge that you have overcome in your life. Describe the steps you took in order
to overcome the challenge and what you learned through that experience.
 Our society is built upon many freedoms: freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of
speech, etc. Which freedom do you think is most important to society’s advancement? Explain why
you think this way, and include an example of how you’ve been affected by this personally.
3. STAAR scores: See your counselor for copies of last year’s STAAR scores. (If no STAAR scores,
standardized tests like ERB & ITBS are acceptable.)
4. Report Card: Be sure to turn in your report card with last year’s final grades and your most recent
progress report grades.
5. Semester attendance: Ask your counselor to give you a copy (for last year and current semester) if
this information is not included on you report card.
6. Teacher Recommendation Forms (2): You may turn in these forms or your teachers may prefer to
turn in directly or mail to Mrs. Orozco. At least one recommendation must be completed by your
current teacher in English/language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies.
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you or your parents have any questions, please call Mrs. Vangie Orozco, ECHS Coordinator, at 512-4147715 or send an email to [email protected].
Sincerely,
Ty J. Davidson
Principal
William B. Travis Early College High School
Preparatoria de Universidad Temprana William B. Travis
Solicitud de Admisión
Programa de Universidad Temprana (ECHS)
Primavera 2016
Fecha límite de solicitud: Miércoles, 21 de octubre
Preparatoria de Universidad Temprana William B. Travis
Solicitud del Programa ECHS Primavera 2016
Estimado aspirante:
Gracias por tu interés en el programa de Preparatoria de Universidad Temprana (ECHS). Esperamos poder añadir
nuevos estudiantes a nuestro talentoso y excepcional grupo de estudiantes ECHS. Por excepcional queremos
decir estudiantes que tengan metas académicas y profesionales, que quieran aprender y explorar nuevas ideas,
que deseen asistir a la universidad y que ven la educación como su camino al éxito, y que deseen esmerarse para
crear su futuro. Tu solicitud nos ayudará a conocerte mejor como un posible participante en este programa y a
determinar si es la mejor opción para cubrir tus necesidades. Debes entregar toda la información requerida antes
de que podamos tramitar y revisar tu solicitud. Esta solicitud es para ingresar al programa en el semestre de
primavera del 2016, y sólo estudiantes en los grados 9 y 10 que ya están cursando en Travis High School pueden
solicitar. El cupo es limitado, así que asegúrate de entregar tu solicitud antes del miércoles, 21 de octubre a la Sra.
Orozco (Coordinadora de ECHS) en el GO Center, salón 600.
Instrucciones para llenar la solicitud:
(Para organizar tu solicitud, usa la lista de verificación que está al final de este paquete).
1. Formulario: Asegúrate de que la información sea legible y correcta. Incluye tu número de estudiante del AISD, el
cual aparece en tu reporte de calificaciones. Tu padre, madre o custodio debe firmar el formulario.
2. Ensayo: Escribe un ensayo a computadora, de por lo menos dos páginas, sobre uno de los siguientes temas:
 ¿Por qué es el programa ECHS la mejor opción para ti? ¿Qué esperas lograr durante tu tiempo en
este programa? ¿Cómo ayudarás a crear un ambiente y una experiencia positiva para ti y tus
compañeros de clase?
 Escribe sobre algún reto que hayas superado en tu vida. Describe las medidas que tomaste para
superar el reto, y lo que aprendiste de esa experiencia.
 Nuestra sociedad se creó con base en muchas libertades: libertad de culto, libertad de prensa,
libertad de expresión, etc. ¿Cuál libertad crees que es la más importante para el avance de la
sociedad? Explica por qué piensas así. Incluye un ejemplo que explique cómo te ha afectado
personalmente.
3. Calificaciones de la prueba STAAR: Pide a tu consejero(a) copias de las calificaciones de la prueba STAAR del año
pasado. (Si no tienes calificaciones de la prueba STAAR, también se aceptan las pruebas ITBS y ERB).
4. Reporte de calificaciones: Asegúrate de entregar tu reporte de calificaciones que incluya las calificaciones
finales del año pasado y tus reportes de progreso mas reciente.
5. Asistencia escolar del semestre: Pide a tu consejero(a) una copia (del año pasado y semestre actual), si esta
información no está incluida en tu reporte de calificaciones.
6. Hojas de recomendación de maestros (2): Puedes entregar estas hojas con tu solicitud, o tus maestros pueden
entregarlas directamente a la Sra. Orozco, o mandarlas por correo. Por lo menos una de las recomendaciones
tiene que ser completada por tu maestro actual de artes del lenguaje, matemáticas, ciencias o estudios sociales.
¡Esperamos recibir tu solicitud!
Si tú o tus padres tienen cualquier pregunta, favor de llamar a la Sra. Vangie Orozco, Coordinadora del Programa
ECHS, al 512-414-7715, o enviar un correo electrónico a [email protected].
Atentamente,
Ty J. Davidson
Director
William B. Travis Early College High School
William B. Travis Early College High School
APPLICATION FORM for Spring 2016
(Please type or print)
Student Name:
AISD Student Number: _________________________ Birth Date:
Student Mailing Address:
Zip Code:
Current Grade (2015-16): 9th ______ 10th _____
Parent/Guardian Name(s):
Telephone Numbers: Home/Cell
Work
(Mother/Guardian)
Home/Cell
(Mother/Guardian)
Work
(Father/Guardian)
(Father/Guardian)
Ethnic Origin (circle one):
1. American Indian/Alaskan Native
2. Asian/Pacific Islander
3. Black, not of Hispanic Origin
4. Hispanic
5. White, not of Hispanic Origin
6. Other ________________
In order to know if the student is a first generation college student, please answer the following:
Highest level of education from father:
Did Not Complete High School____ High School Diploma_____ Some College____ College degree____
Highest level of education from mother:
Did Not Complete High School____ High School Diploma_____ Some College____ College degree____
Signed:
Date:
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
Austin Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, disability, or English
language skills in its programs and activities.
William B. Travis Early College High School
Teacher Recommendation Form
Student Name: __________________________________
Current
AISD
Grade ______________ Student ID __________________
Teacher Name: ____________________________________School: _______________________________
Circle:
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Please evaluate the student in relation to other students of the same age/grade you have taught and
check the appropriate box for each item below. Thank you for completing this form.
Below
Average
Average
2
1
Above
Average
Excellent (top 10%
this year)
One of the Top Few
I have Ever Met
3
4
5
Academic Ability
Academic Performance
Academic Skills
Oral Communication
Skills
Written Communication
Skills
Curiosity
Motivation
Work Ethic
Industry
Homework Completion
Initiative
Ability to Work
Independently
Peer
Relationshi
ps
Responsibility
Empathy
Cooperation
Interactions with Peers
Comments (feel free to continue on the back)
Please send via campus mail to Vangie Orozco, ECHS Coordinator, Travis ECHS,
or email to [email protected]
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
William B. Travis Early College High School
Teacher Recommendation Form
Student Name: __________________________________
Current
AISD
Grade ______________ Student ID __________________
Teacher Name: ____________________________________School: _______________________________
Circle:
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Please evaluate the student in relation to other students of the same age/grade you have taught and
check the appropriate box for each item below. Thank you for completing this form.
Below
Average
Average
2
1
Above
Average
Excellent (top 10%
this year)
One of the Top Few
I have Ever Met
3
4
5
Academic Ability
Academic Performance
Academic Skills
Oral Communication
Skills
Written Communication
Skills
Curiosity
Motivation
Work Ethic
Industry
Homework Completion
Initiative
Ability to Work
Independently
Peer
Relationshi
ps
Responsibility
Empathy
Cooperation
Interactions with Peers
Comments (feel free to continue on the back)
Please send via campus mail to Vangie Orozco, ECHS Coordinator, Travis ECHS,
or email to [email protected]
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
William B. Travis Early College High School
Spring 2016 ECHS Program Application
Use this Application Checklist to organize and arrange your application in this order:
_____This Application Checklist (page 1)
_____Application Form (page 2)
_____Typed application essay (page 3)
_____Copy of most recent STAAR scores (page 4)
_____ Copy of last year’s report card and this semester most recent progress report (page 5 and/or 6)
_____ Last Year and current semester attendance (on report card or separate form) (page 6 and/or 7)
_____ 2 Teacher Recommendation Forms (pages 7 and/or 8)
(Teacher recommendations can be included in this packet or mailed separately by teachers)
Turn in your completed application to:
Mrs. Vangie Orozco
ECHS Coordinator
Room 600 – GO Center
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Don’t forget these important dates:
Oct 21:
ECHS Program Application due
Oct 27-30:
TSI testing for new applicants
Nov 1-20:
ACC application and enrollment activities for new qualifying students
Parent & student meeting for new qualifying students