WHO: College of the Mainland (COM) will host an orientation for nearly 150 incoming ninth-grade students of La Marque High School and Texas City High School who are participating in the newly launched Early College High School (ECHS) program.
WHAT: The summer orientation will allow participating ECHS students to get a glimpse of college life through a variety of hands-on team building and educational activities that will prepare students for the transition to college instruction.
In partnership with College of the Mainland, Texas City ISD’s Early College High School program is the first-of-its-kind in Galveston County and allows underrepresented, economically disadvantaged students the opportunity to earn an associate degree, or up to 60 hours of college credit from College of the Mainland while attending classes at their home campus in a familiar, supportive environment. Unlike other early start opportunities like dual credit and Collegiate High School, the Early College High School program is offered at no cost to students and features an additional network of guidance and support to ease the transition to college-level instruction.
WHEN/WHERE: The event will be held on Tuesday, June 13 from 8:30 a.m. – noon at various locations around the College of the Mainland main campus, 1200 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591.
8:30 – 9 a.m. – Welcome kickoff in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) Auditorium, Room 131.
9 a.m. – Noon
- Brain Games (STEAM Outdoor Terrace) – Taught by COM faculty and staff, this interactive activity will allow students to explore the captivating world of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as they learn about potential educational and career pathways in these dynamic and growing STEM fields.
- Team Building (Student Center) – Students will have an opportunity to see college life in action amongst their peers and fellow COM students through a series of critical thinking and problem-solving activities.
