Kingsville ISD

College and Career Attainment for all Students through Quality Programs, Educators, Partnerships and Community Support.

Early College: National Overview

Early college high schools provide students with an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and a substantial number of college credits, up to an Associate’s Degree, by the time they graduate from high school.

Typical early college models use a

small-school approach 100 students per grade 400 students total in each

school

Today, there are 109 early college high schools in Texas.

Early college high schools focus on broad student populations

underrepresented in postsecondary education, including:

Low-income youth First-generation college-goers English language learners Students of color

Creating A College-Going Culture College Becomes a

Visible Presence

College banners line the

walls of the schools Students wear college t-shirts on select days Career Talk Relevancy

Parent Engagement

District shares with

parents best ways to support students academically

District helps parents

advocate for their children’s college and career goals

Aligned College and Career Courses

More rigorous middle school curriculum aligned to early college program

Freshmen take course on “University Success.” By junior or senior year, students take college courses on campus.

Middle school students take career exploration courses. High school students select a career path.

Our Commitment: What makes Kingsville ISD an

Early College District?

College credits for all students College-going culture Academic alignment and rigor Career and technical pathways Comprehensive student supports Supportive policies

College and Career Attainment for All

Marketable Skills Level 1 Certification

Automotive Technology Accounting

Business Technology Administrative Assistant-Medical Office

Automotive Technology

Computer Information Technology Business Technology Administrative Assistant-Medical Office

Law Enforcement Computer Information Technology

Medical Records Coding Drafting & Design

Nursing Law Enforcement

Oil & Gas Medical Records Coding

Welding Nursing

Welding – FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) Oil & Gas

Welding

Career Readiness

Summer Bridge 9th Grade 10th Grade

TSI Prep Program

CBC & KISD 8th Grade Class

3 weeks

University Success Computer Information

Systems

TSI Exam Art/Music Appreciation

(Art - $1600) 4 Sections

Speech

High School Counselor

ECHS Needs

Quality Support Programs

Career Pathways

Counseling Services: Develop an environment where students are

encouraged to explore their interests, skills and career goals.

KISD Career Pathways: Arts and Humanities Business and Industry Public Service STEM Multidisciplinary

KISD Early College High School Pathways

Coastal Bend College Associates of Applied Arts & Sciences Nursing – Level I (46) Accounting – Level I (40) Automotive Technology – Level I (42) Medical Records (42) Pharmacy Technology – Level I (54) Oil & Gas Technology – Level I (27) Criminal Justice – Level I (15) Business Technology – Level I (40) Automotive Technician Civil Drafting – Level I Welding Computer Information Technology – Level I Electronics Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC)

TAMU-Kingsville Core Area Courses STEM: - Pre-Engineering - Pre-Health

Science - Pre-Veterinarian

Marketable Skills

Community Partners

- Coastal Bend College - Blake Fulenwider - Diesel Mechanics

Marketable Skills

High School Only

0 Hours

High School +

TSI Ready

High School +

HB 1

12 Hours

High School +

Core Ready

42 – 45 Hours

60 Hours

High School +

Associates Degree

Dropouts *Options

KISD College Progression

Quality Educators

Quality Educators

Culture “Students First” “Total Team Effort” “Every Student. Everyday.” “No Excuses Philosophy” “Beyond Exemplary: One Student at a Time”

Support Mentoring Process Professional Growth

Opportunities Leadership for Learning

Quality Partnerships

Partners in Education

Institutions of Higher Education Texas A&M University – Kingsville Coastal Bend College

Organizations Education Service Center – Region Two Community Support Business Partnerships