- B.R. Johnson Career & Tech Center
- ECHS Information (for Designation)
Benchmark 1: Target Population
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Target Population
PDF: Target Population
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Admission Procedures
ECHS Recruitment
The Early College High School (ECHS) concept at Crowley Collegiate Academy (CCA) provides high school-age students a “seamless” pathway from high school to college. Housed on the second floor of the Bill R. Johnson Career & Technology Education Center which is the TCC South Crowley Campus, CCA offers our scholars assimilation into college coursework in an environment of support. This integration requires dual enrollment, with each scholar demonstrating mastery of the knowledge and skills necessary for success (Texas Success Initiative Assessment [TSI-A] and other requisite tests). Scholars who graduate from the CCA would have earned their high school diploma, accumulated 63 college credits and earned an Associate Degree, transferable to a senior college/university or leading to employment. CCA will provide strong support to scholars and their families to obtain entrance to, and success in, college or the workplace.
Students accepted into CCA would have completed an application with several essays describing their desires and determination. CCA, as an ECHS in Texas, is committed to serving students who are underrepresented in higher education by recruiting low-income students, students who are at-risk of dropping out of school, racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college goers, and English language learners.
CCA will use a recruitment strategy that includes a marketing campaign to 8th grade students, including written material as well as messages on social media to ensure that parents and students are aware of the ECHS program. The district will provide a series of parent meetings where an overview of the Crowley Collegiate Academy will be presented. Parents/Students will also be given instructions on the application process as well the deadline for application submission.
An enrollment strategy will exemplify the intent that ECHS demographics meet or exceed the district's proportional demographic representation in the areas of at-risk and economically disadvantaged students. Presentations are made to educate middle school counselors, principals and teachers on the program and the intended population to aid the communication process to parents and students. CISD will use a weighted process similar to the AVID selection process with a strategy to exceed the ECHS eligibility requirements.
In order to facilitate the selection process, CISD will use online student registration management software where students will complete the application. There will be an application point system that breaks down as follows:
1. Economically-disadvantaged students will receive 5 points
2. Students with an at-risk marker will receive 5 points
3. Historically under-served in college courses 5 points
4. First generation college goer 5 points
5. Students enrolled in Spanish I or Algebra I in 8th grade will receive 1 point for each course.
Once the demographic intent has been met, all remaining students will be selected for admission through a blind lottery.
Applications for Crowley Collegiate Academy are available atGetting Started. Students, you should write the required essays to tell us more about you.
Here is a preview of the application: CCA Application Preview
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Recruitment Plan
October or November
• 8th Grade Endorsement Signing Night at H.F. Stevens, Crowley Middle School and Summer Creek Middle School
• CISD College Fair and CTE Information Night
December
• Advanced Academics/Dual Credit Information Night
• CCA Information Meetings
• Middle School Information Meetings
• Application window opens
January
• Application window closes
• Acceptance Letters
February and March
• Acceptance Meetings (applicant and parent/guardian required to attend)
June or July
• TSI Camp and testing
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Marketing
Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow
In partnership with Tarrant County College, Crowley Collegiate Academy (CCA) is an innovative option for students in Crowley ISD to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate degree, with tuition and textbooks provided at no cost.
PDF: Marketing Plan
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Communication Plan
District-Wide MyChoice Program Communication
• Marketing banner posted on district and campus websites
• Social media announcements
• Online application and timeline
Crowley Collegiate Academy Targeted Communication
November Through February
• Middle school AVID class presentations for targeted audiences
• Presentations to 8th grade at-risk targeted students
• Presentation to parents of 8th grade at-risk targeted studentsMarch Through May
• Individual meetings with targeted students and parents
Benchmark 2: Partnership Agreement
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Partnership Agreement
PDF: Partnership Agreement
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Memorandum Of Understanding: TCC and CISD
Benchmark 3: P-16 Leadership Initiatives
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P-16 Leadership Initiatives
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ECHS/IHE Leadership Meetings
ECHS Director and IHE Liaison Meetings
• Weekly on Thursday afternoons and as needed
Standing Agenda
• ECHS celebrations and updates
• ECHS concerns
• TCC celebrations and updates
• TCC concernsStrategic Priorities
- Increase the number of Embedded instructors in ECHS, in collaboration with DC across CISD
- Develop a data agreement for efficient exchange of data between CISD and TCC
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School Board And Board of Regents Presentations
Crowley ISD
Homepage October 26, 2023
Homepage: December 6, 2018
Homepage: December 7, 2017TCC
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Leadership Member Roles
Crowley Independent School District
• Dr. Michael McFarland, Superintendent
• Connie Isabell, Deputy Superintendent of School Leadership
• Dr. Pamela Berry, Executive Director of Secondary Leadership
• Annette Duvall, Director of College and Career Readiness
• Tralissa Griffin, Academic Dean ECHS
• Mike Mundt, Academic Coordinator
• Angie Wilkinson, Academic Coordinator
Tarrant County College South Campus
• Dr. Daniel Lufkin, President
• Dr. Shannon Ydoyaga, Vice-President of Academic Affairs
• Dr. Stephanie Chalon Hill, Vice President for Student Development
• Dr. Terry Aaron, Executive Director of Community Education and Engagement
• Demetrice Thompson, Manager of CATE Center, South Crowley Center
• Felisha Battels, Coordinator of Academic Affairs, Soth Campus
Benchmark 4: Curriculum & Support
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Curriculum and Support
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CCA Degree Plans
PDF: CCA Degree Plans
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Family Outreach Events
CCA Family Outreach Events
August
New Parent Orientation Meeting
Meet the TeacherSeptember
CCA Parent Booster Club MeetingDecember
CCA Parent Booster Club Meeting
Dual Credit Information MeetingJanuary
Parent Information MeetingFebruary
MyChoice Program Showcase Nights (parent information meetings)March-April
New Student & Parent Mandatory Admission MeetingsMay
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AVID - Study Skills Curriculum
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a global nonprofit organization that operates with one guiding principle: Hold students accountable to the highest standards, provide academic and social support, and they will rise to the challenge.
AVID’s kindergarten through higher education system brings research-based curriculum and strategies to students each day that develop critical thinking, literacy, and math skills across all content areas. At CCA scholars learn AVID skills for college success such as focused notetaking and the Cornell University process, time management with planners, close reading and annotation strategies, graphic organizers and mind mapping for writing, Costa's levels of questioning, collaboration with partners and team members, etc.
Learn more about the AVID SYSTEM. Please visit the following website below to learn more about the AVID Program.
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Bell Schedule
CCA Bell Schedule
1st period block: 8:40-9:20 a.m.
2nd period block: 9:25-10:55 a.m.
3rd period block: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
4th/5th period block: 12:35-2:20 p.m. - includes lunch and a constant class
6th period block: 2:25-4 p.m.
All classes will follow a college class schedule either Monday & Wednesday (A-Day) or Tuesday & Thursday (B-Day) with a Friday schedule providing additional A and B days during each semester.Lunch period will be a 30-minute time during 4th or 5th block attached to a class that meets every day.
• A-lunch (afternoon TCC students only) 11:15-11:45 a.m.
• B-lunch 12:35-1:05 p.m.
• C-lunch (morning TCC students only) 1:00-1:30 p.m.
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CCA Master Schedule
PDF: CCA Master Schedule
Benchmark 5: Academic Rigor & Readiness
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Academic Rigor & Readiness
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TSI Exam Calendar
TSI Exam Calendar
June 2018
June 4-7: TSI Bootcamp; TSI Exams, June 7
June 11-14: TSI Bootcamp; TSI Exams, June 14
November 2018
November 28-29: TSI Exams
May 2019
May 15-16: TSI Exams
June 2019
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Summer Bridge Program and Curricula
Benchmark 6: School Design
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School Design
PDF: School Design
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Mentor/Induction Program
Staff
To address and minimize the challenges of staff turnover, we begin during the interview of prospective teachers and staff. Our interview process includes a review of the professional development and ECHS philosophy commitment teachers and staff will make upon being hired. Annually, we start the school year with a review of our mission and vision incorporating all stakeholder voices into any revisions. Because we have a very small staff, new members are guided to one or more staff who serve as mentors, e.g. someone in the same subject and another with close classroom proximity. We continue to discuss expectations, celebrations and challenges among the staff approximately each quarter, and we problem-solve as a team.
Students
Each CCA teacher will be assigned a group of students for an Achieve class. Our vision of this class is to use the scheduled activities to build relationships, provide social & emotional supports, while teaching business soft skills, as well as provide these areas of study: expectations of academics & behavior, expectations of clothing attire in various situations (business casual, business professional, spirit days, and college days). -
Professional Development Plan
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ECHS Leader/IHE Liaison
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