Akins Seniors Page Honors Criteria for ACC Candidates
ACC / Akins ECHS Help Page (for Students)
ACC Student Resources (from Ms. Katie Poe)
Graduates:
Graduating this year? Here are some helpful forms and steps for you if you want to continue at ACC or another university:
Graduating Students Steps: Follow these steps to remove your holds and get an ACC transcript after graduating high school.
Contact an ACC advisor after Graduation: Find out who your NEW counselor is after graduating high school.
"Reverse" Transfer Steps: Finish your Associate degree while completing your Bachelor's Degree after graduating from high school.
Graduates: To find out the steps to remove your HOLDS after graduation, go here: ACC Traditional Students
AISD Sponsorship for the Summer after graduation?: If you need one or two courses from ACC to complete your Associate Degree, see the Akins ECHSA office and speak with an ACC Advisor to learn about the AISD sponsorship process. Students may be able to have tuition covered for those two courses needed for their Associate degree with the intent to obtain the degree by August after their high school graduation. Please allow adequate time for the process.
Graduation Caps & Gowns:
ACC Cap & Gown Borrow Request Form
ACC & Akins ECHS Graduation Events Page
Current ACC Students:
Parking At ACC becomes mandatory to have a FREE digital pass: Go here to start the process: ACC Parking
Returning/Current Students: Access this ACC Bus Schedule, Help, & More for help during ACC course semesters.
NEW / Incoming Students: we will help you apply to ACC and register for your courses when Akins ECHS school starts in August. For now, focus on the TSI! You will take your first college class in the Spring of your freshman year once you are ELAR/TSI-ready. For information about the TSI, go here.
ACC Parent Email Newsletter: To check out previous Newsletters from ACC, go to ACC Newsletter. Sign up for High School Program News Here: ACC High School Programs
ACC Academic Honesty & Integrity Policies: To learn more about ACC's policies related to academic honest & integrity, including the appeals process and contacts, visit this page.
ACC Schedule and Instructor Contacts: This is for students who are taking ACC courses. MOST freshmen will only be taking classes at Akins ECHS with Akins faculty. This list may NOT include all courses being taken by our ACC students. Students in ACC courses will have their virtual classes using the Blackboard system. Go here for assistance with the Blackboard system: Blackboard Tech Support
You can also email Mr. Rodriguez @ john.a.rodriguez@austinisd.org
Remember to always check the ACC Akins Guide Document and the ECHSA Blend Course for updates, deadlines, and help. #AkinsEagles #RiverBats #AustinCommunityCollege.
ACC References and Helpful Links:
ACC Application, Registration, and Student ACC Portal:
- Handbook
- Information ACC Graduation
- ACC Student Resources
- ACC Texas Core Curriculum
- Numerical Grade Request Form
- ACC Course Withdrawal
- ACC HS Application and Steps
- Alternative Number ACC
- ACC Self-service
- Dual Credit
Frequently Asked Questions - High School vs College Accommodations
ACC Tutoring Opportunities and Services
- Online
- Parking At ACC becomes mandatory to have a FREE digital pass: Go here to start the process: ACC Parking
- In-person
- Student Skills
- Workshops
- Learning Labs
- Special Services (504) SPED at ACC
- ACC Special Services (504/SPED)
TSI & CLEP Test Information:
- Akins TSI Document, Help, Reviews, and Sign Up
- TSI online (during COVID-19)
- Where are my TSI scores?
- CLEP - College Level Examination Program (through College Board)
Here are the steps to withdraw from an ACC Course*: 1. You have met with the ECHS leaders to discuss your current progress and grades in ACC: have you completed all possible assignments/assessments and/or extra credit? Come during FIT.
2. You have met with your professor either in-person or virtually (office hours) or after/before class sessions.
3. You have regularly attended your ACC courses on time.
4. You have attended tutorials either through ACC or Akins ECHS: https://bit.ly/3DIZxdz
5. You have utilized your off-periods, FIT, and ACC study periods efficiently.
6. Your parents/guardians are aware of this request and/or you are aware that this may affect future courses in ACC. Also, ACC advisors may place you on an academic hold (or possibly probation) and inform you of additional advising. You will most likely have to meet with ACC advisors in the next semester.
7. Withdraw from a course here: https://students.austincc.edu/help/myacc-and-online-services-instructions/course-withdrawal-drop-instructions/ AND complete this Withdrawal Form.
8. See your high school counselor and obtain an updated schedule. Return any textbooks for the courses you withdrew from. Please note that Withdrawals may follow you after high school graduation. If you are withdrawing and/or failing a course that you need for high school credit, you may be placed in Akins ECHS courses to recover that credit. Students that do not follow the process, may receive a high school grade of "0%" as their course-equivalent grade. For specific "consequences of withdrawals," visit the ACC Withdrawals page.
*pending high school campus, district, and Austin Community College updates.