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• Overview

  Overview

  The Early College Academy is an open access, student-focused high school offering rigorous programs that lead students toward the successful completion of post-secondary credit. The Early College Academy challenges students to perform at high academic levels and facilitates simultaneous attainment of college credit in a dynamic high-tech career pathway. Students complete their core high school coursework in the morning and then either access courses at the Career Enrichment Center or begin college coursework . While it is possible to begin college as soon as the sophomore year, students are guided towards courses that are attainable and appropriate. Through careful guidance and rigorous academic habit, students in the ECA obtain a strong college preparatory education and receive college credit that can be applied to an associate or university degree.

• Mission/Vision

  Mission and Vision Statements

  Mission Preparing for the future, one student at a time, Early College Academy connects students to high-skill/high-wage careers through dual enrollment in college courses. Dual Enrollment is the centerpiece strategy to improve college access and the successful transition of students from secondary to post-secondary education. Vision Every Student, Every Day, College Bound

• Admissions

  Admissions

  Students may apply online for the Early College Academy. All students must fill out and submit a written application form and transcripts. There are a limited number of slots allotted for students in each grade level of the ECA. Applications for the 2009-2010 school year that are received by April 1, 2009 will be considered 'Early Decision' pending verification of grades; those 'Early Decision' applications will be used to fill openings in the Academy based on date of application submission. If any openings remain, all applications received after April 1 will be entered into a lottery system to determine student acceptance. If no openings remain, applicants can request to be placed on the aiting list.

• Is ECA Right for You?

  Is the ECA Right for You?

  Are you a highly-motivated learner? Do you want a strong college-preparatory education? Do you like small class sizes (~20 students)? Would you like to earn college credit while you are in high school? Do you like a small school environment (~240 students maximum)? Would you like the opportunity to take a variety of electives offered at the CEC, CNM, and UNM? If your answers are "Yes", the ECA might be right for you!

• Entrance Requirements

  Entrance Requirements

  Grade 9: 8th grade Language Arts and Mathematics, 2.75 GPA Grade 10: 5 credits including 1 credit in English 9, Algebra I, and Biology, 2.75 GPA Grade 11: 11 credits including 1 credit in English 9, English 10, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, and Chemistry, 2.75 GPA Grade 12: 17 credits including 1 credit in English 9, English 10, English 11, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, 2.75 GPA

• Graduation Requirements

  Graduation Requirements

  Coursework Units Coursework Units English   4.0 Mathematics   4.0 Lab Science   3.0 NM History   0.5 Government   0.5 US History   1.0 World History   1.0 Economics   0.5 Health   0.5 Phys Ed   1.0 Foreign Language   2.0 Practical/Fine Arts   1.0 Electives   4.0 Total Units: 23.0 Students must complete a college class.

• Location

  Location

  ECA classes are held at the CEC campus at 807 Mountain Road NE, just west of I-25 and south of Albuqueque High School. A detailed map showing the campus locations is available on the maps page.

• Transportation

  Transportation

  Bus transportation to and from the CEC/ECA campus is available every regular school day. Buses convey students from the thirteen traditional high schools to the CEC/ECA campus each morning so that the students arrive by 7:30 AM. Bus transportation from the CEC/ECA back to the thirteen traditional high schools is available at 1:50 PM and 5:25 PM. To find out the exact times at which the buses leave and arrive at the thirteen high schools, please phone your local high school or the ECA (247-3658). A detailed map showing the locations of the CEC/ECA, and thirteen traditional high schools is available on the maps page.