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Address: 7611 Marbach Road, San Antonio TX 78227| Phone: 210-397-2700| Principal: Teresa Cuellar-Hernandez

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John Jay Early College High School

The Early College High School (ECHS) at John Jay High School offers an unparalleled opportunity for students and their families. This innovative high school allows students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate's degree, at no cost to them, all within a supportive, comprehensive high school environment. By enrolling into ECHS, students gain access to college-level courses, extracurricular activities, and the full high school experience, which is designed to foster academic achievement and personal growth.

Benefits

  • Cost Savings 
    Families save thousands of dollars on college tuition by earning 60 college credit hours while in high school.
  • Enhanced College Readiness 
    Students graduate with the skills, confidence, and academic credentials needed to succeed in higher education, setting them apart from their peers.
  • Increased Access to Higher Education 
    ECHS benefits students providing them with the tools and support they need to achieve their academic and career goals.
  • Comprehensive Support 
    The integration within a traditional high school setting ensures that students can enjoy extracurricular activities and athletics while receiving the focused academic support of an early college program.

Enrollment Process*

  • Step 1 - Visit Our Website
  • Step 2 - Complete the ECHS Enrollment Form and review the school’s expectations for students.
  • Step 3 - Complete the Dual Credit application process.
  • Step 4 - Students will be notified via email upon confirmation of their enrollment.

*ECHS is only available to students who will attend Brennan, Jay, Holmes, Marshall, Stevens, Taft, and Warren.

Parent Information Meetings

Enrollment opens in November.
Learn more about Jay Early College High School by attending one of our upcoming Parent Information Meetings:

  • Nov. 4 - Taft - LGI Room, 6:30 to 7:30
  • Nov. 5 - Stevens - LGI Room, 6:30 to 7:30
  • Nov. 6 - Holmes - LGI Room, 6:30 to 7:30
  • Nov. 11 - Warren - LGI Room, 6:30 to 7:30
  • Nov. 12 - Jay - Auditorium, 6:30 to 7:30
  • Nov. 13 - Brennan - LGI Room, 6:30 to 7:30
  • Nov. 19 - Marshall - Auditorium, 6:30 to 7:30

Academic Pathways

Students at Jay Early College High School follow academic plans that combine high school and college coursework, helping them graduate with both a high school diploma and up to 60 hours of college credit.

Sample 4-Year Plans

Note: The 4-year plans provided are sample pathways designed to give you an idea of a possible academic journey. Each student’s path can be tailored to reflect their unique needs, prior coursework, and academic goals. We’re committed to working together to create the best fit for your student, so these plans are meant to be flexible guides rather than fixed schedules.

ECHS Crosswalks

These crosswalks offer a side-by-side comparison of high school graduation requirements and the dual credit courses needed to earn an Associate’s degree.
Select the one that aligns with your math pathway:

Sample 4-Year Plans

These plans break down each academic year in greater detail, showing potential course schedules:

CTE Programs of Study

In support of the State of Texas’ college and career planning initiative, Northside ISD has developed multiple Programs of Study (POS). These combine rigorous academics with relevant career and technical education to create a plan of study that has real focus and purpose for students.

A POS consists of a recommended sequence of courses based on the student’s interests, skills, and career goals. It provides students and families with a seamless transition to employment and/or postsecondary education, leading to high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand jobs in the workforce.

📘 View Programs of Study by Campus

Frequently Asked Questions

We are partnered with Northwest Vista College which is part of the Alamo Colleges network in San Antonio

Our ECHS program is a school-within-a-school model housed at Jay High School.  This means students will take all of  their college classes at Jay, and will be mixed with other Jay students for electives and high school classes.

All college credits earned during your four years at our ECHS may be transferred to any public college or university in Texas and could be transferred to out of state public and private schools depending on their transfer of college credit policies.

Every ECHS student will have the opportunity to earn a 60-hour Associate of Arts degree.

No, your student does not have to be a “straight A” student, but they do need to be focused on academics and hard work.  Dual credit classes are rigorous and should be taken seriously.

Yes, students are encouraged to be involved in Northside extracurriculars (athletics, band, choir, theater, CTE, etc.) and clubs.

Yes, all dual credit courses will be aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards.

We believe that every student has the ability to be a successful ECHS student, but they must be willing to work hard, be open to feedback, and ask for help when it is needed.

Yes. Information on bus routes will be provided to students as needed. 

8th graders who are in the Brennan, Jay, Holmes, Marshall, Stevens, Taft, and Warren attendance zones are eligible to attend ECHS.