Improving the public education system so that every Texas student is ... Number of years spent in the Early College High
Student Feature Questionnaire A leading catalyst for progress, Educate Texas, formerly known as the Texas High School Project, is an innovative alliance of public and private groups that share a common goal: - Improving the public education system so that every Texas student is prepared for success in school, in the workforce, and in life.
Thank you for your willingness to share your success story as a feature on the Educate Texas Facebook page! To create your feature, we would like to get some basic information on your experience with Educate Texas and any personal anecdotes you would be willing to share from your time in the Early College High School program or T-STEM Academy. The questions below cover the general information we are looking to include, but certainly feel free to add any additional details or thoughts you might want to share. If you have any questions as you complete your responses, please feel free to reach out to Jessica Bassett at
[email protected]. Additionally, we would love for you to submit a photo of yourself to be included in the feature – a photo from your time in the program would be wonderful, but if such a photo is not available, any current photo will also work. Photos can be submitted along with this form to Jessica Bassett at the email address above. Once we receive your answers, we will send you a preview of your spotlight and give you an exact timeframe of when it will appear. Thanks again for your interest in sharing your story, and be sure to like our Facebook page at facebook.com/EducateTexas. Please Tell Us About Yourself:
Name: Email address: What type of school have you attended? (Please check one)
Early College High School
T-STEM Academy
A combined Early College High School and T-STEM Academy
High School Name and City
Number of years spent in the Early College High School program or T-STEM Academy? (Please check one) 1 2 3 4 5
Are you a current high school student or graduate? (Please check one)
Current Student
Expected Graduation Date:
Already Graduated
Year of High School Graduation:
If you are a high school graduate, are you currently enrolled in college or another continuing education program? No
Yes
Please provide the name and city of the college or program:
Please Tell Us About Your Experience In The Program:
Why did you decide to enroll in the Early College High School program or T-STEM Academy? Ex: I was excited to join the Early College High School program because I wanted to be better prepared for educational and career opportunities after high school. My goal was to gain college credit hours that would help me get ahead on earning my college degree….
What are your plans for the future? (School and/or career) Ex: Once I graduate, I plan to attend Texas State University to major in... OR Now that I have graduated and am attending the University of Texas at Austin, I plan to pursue a career in...
How have you progressed toward/achieved your educational goals because of the program? Ex: Through the Early College High School program I was able to earn 48 college credit hours at no cost to me while I finished high school, which gave me a huge jump-start once I graduated...
What about the T-STEM Academy or Early College High School program helped you succeed or gain interest in your education? Ex: The progress I achieved while in the Early College High School program got me really excited about and comfortable with the idea of attending college and working towards earning a degree...
What is your favorite memory from your time in the Early College High School program or T-STEM Academy? Ex: I have loved being part of the Early College High School program – I became friends with other students with similar goals as mine and the teachers really fostered my interest in science and took the time to help me prepare for college. One science assignment that was particularly memorable for me was….
Who is/was your favorite teacher from the Early College High School program or T-STEM Academy and why? Ex: Mr. XX was my favorite teacher – he made the subject of XX so interesting and helped me realize it was an area of study I wanted to pursue for my future career….
What is/was your major or favorite subject in school? Ex: My favorite subject is XX thank to the Early College High School program OR I’m majoring in XX now that I’m attending college and deciding on that major was definitely a result of what I learned in the ECHS program….
What advice would you offer to other students who may be considering joining an Early College High School program or T-STEM Academy? Ex: I really think anyone interested in getting a jump-start on their college education should take advantage of the Early College High School program. It’s a great way to get college credit at no cost – it made a huge difference for me; because of the ECHS program I’m a junior and will be able to graduate with my degree a year and a half early. That said, I would tell students if they do enroll, to be committed to their schoolwork and be aggressive in taking advantage of the opportunities the program offers….
Is there any other information you would like to share about your experience with the Early College High School program or T-STEM Academy?
