Early College Academy at CHHS
About ECA AT CEDAR HILL HIGH SCHOOL
The Cedar Hill High School Early College Academy is designed to offer scholars a personalized and supportive college-preparatory environment as well as a chance to earn an associate degree from Cedar Valley College. Scholars can take advantage of the fine arts, athletics, and other programs available at a comprehensive high school. Students who apply to available career and technical education pathways can receive industry certifications and internships.
Early College Academy at Cedar Hill High School:
- creates a means to higher education for first-generation college-going students
- provides dual credit at no cost to scholars, saving families thousands on the cost for college
- allows scholars to earn college credits while attending a comprehensive high school and participating in extra-curricular activities
- increases college attendance and success rates for all scholars
- offers rigorous instruction and accelerated courses
- provides academic and social support services to help scholars succeed
- increases college readiness
- reduces barriers to college access
TEA Benchmarks
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has developed a designation process for Early College High Schools. The designation process ensures that school districts and colleges operating Early College High School campuses maintain the integrity of the model, which was researched and designed to specifically target and serve students who might not otherwise attend college. The TEA Early College High School Blueprint—which guides the designation process—includes six benchmarks.
Each benchmark includes a set of design elements, activities and products. More information on the ECHS Blueprint can be found on the relevant pages of the TEA website.
As a designated Early College High School, Crockett is working towards implementation of the ECHS Blueprint. More information on the benchmarks can be found via the links below.