Mission Early College High School - Requirements

Requirements

Due to the nature and academic rigor of an early college high school program, students in the Socorro Independent School District must meet certain requirements to be admitted into the freshman class.

1. Potential students must possess a good discipline record
2. Students should exhibit a sincere interest in academics and be prepared to fit into an adult environment
3. Student should exhibit a sincere willingness to work hard to meet the high standards of Mission Early College High School
4. All students must reside in the Socorro Independent School District to apply
5. Students should have a minimum average of 88 during the student’s 8th grade core subjects
6. Students must meet the minimum requirements on the 8th grade mandated Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
7. Applying students must be in compliance with the state attendance policy.

Those students interested in the program must fill out an application provided by their middle-school counselor, have a teacher fill out the letter of recommendation, and go through the whole selection process. Due to the limited number of slots (125), students are urged to attend the school only if they truly have a desire to.