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Welcome, Future ECHS Scholars!

YOU are in the right place if you're ready to get a jumpstart on your college education!

Take a moment and talk with your family about this awesome opportunity.  College tuition and textbooks are paid for by Pasadena ISD. Yes, that's right - ECHS is a chance for you to earn two years of college credit for FREE. 

On this site, you will find information about the Early College High Schools in Pasadena ISD, links to the ECHS campus websites, information about the enrollment process, as well as, participation in extracurricular activities at your home high school campus.

APPLY TODAY!

Application Process - PISD Student Instructions

STEP 1 - You must complete and submit the online application by January 5th, 2025.

STEP 2 - Check your PISD email account for a confirmation email which contains detailed instructions on how to submit your ECHS Vision Statement.

STEP 3 - Use the ECHS Vision Statement Form to submit your Vision Statement by January 12th, 2025.

STEP 4 - Check your PISD email account on February 19th to view your notification letter.

STEP 5 - Click on the student application link in your notification letter to accept or decline your seat in ECHS by February 23rd.

The logo for Early College High School, Pasadena ISD, features the school's initials, a graduate holding diplomas, and the school's name and founding date.

Karen McCarley

Director, Counseling and College Readiness

PASADENA ISD

kmccarley@pasadenaisd.org

Office – 713-740-0919

Logo for Early College High School, J. Frank Dobie, established in 2017.

J. FRANK DOBIE ECHS

Dean - Mr. Peel

RPeel@pasadenaisd.org

Counselor - Ms. Watkins

AWatkins@pasadenaisd.org

 

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The logo for Early College High School, featuring the school's initials, a graduation cap, and a horse's head.

PASADENA MEMORIAL ECHS

Dean - Mr. Thompson

JThompson@pasadenaisd.org

Counselor - Mrs. Milam

LMilam@pasadenaisd.org

 

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The logo for Early College High School in Pasadena, California, features a graduation cap and two wings, symbolizing the school's focus on college preparation.PASADENA ECHS

Dean - Mr. Prado

APrado@pasadenaisd.org

Counselor - Ms. Owens

JOwens1@pasadenaisd.org

 

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Logo for Early College High School, featuring the school's initials 'ECHS' and the text 'Sam Rayburn Early College High School - Est. 2017 - Texans'.

SAM RAYBURN ECHS

Dean - Mrs. Lee

llee@pasadenaisd.org

Counselor - Mrs. San Miguel

NSanMiguel@pasadenaisd.org

 

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The logo for Early College High School, featuring the school's initials, a graduation cap, and a Roman helmet.

SOUTH HOUSTON ECHS

Dean - Mr. Wingard

jwingard@pasadenaisd.org

Counselor - Mrs. Santillan

CSantillan@pasadenaisd.org

 

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