Summer Bridge I - 2024 Registration Form
Presentation/Slides 2024 Summer Bridge
Day One Handout
Bus Stops for Summer Summer Bridge I ONLY
Summer Bridge I Dates (June 3 - June 13 - Mondays - Thursdays only): It is highly recommended that students attend all days of Summer Bridge. Additional opportunities for Student Orientation, TSI Reviews, and TSI prep during the school year will exist. Summer Bridge is just for students. Parents may attend future parent sessions and parent-teacher conferences once the school year starts. Go here for further details, the registration form, and the schedule: Summer Bridge II Registration Form - 2024
What we will do during Summer Bridge?:
- Test Preparation: Prep for the English TSI test & tutorials
- Testing: TSI Testing - this is the test you need to pass to start taking college courses.
- Visit your future College: ACC South Austin Campus Tours - Bridge I ONLY
- Prepare for College: ACC Application, Enrollment, & College Readiness Lessons
- Learn about Akins ECHS: Student Orientation, Meet new Students, & Teachers, and get to know your campus and programs through enrichment activities and lessons.
- Parent Afternoon Session: learn about our support for your student & our programs.
Summer Bridge I Calendar*:
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6/3 Mon - Orientation
Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM in the Cafeteria
Orientation, Icebreakers, Tour of Campus
Instruction
Overall Goals of the Academy
What is the TSI session?
Lunch in Cafeteria - 12:00 - 12:30 PM
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6/4 Tue - All TSI Test
Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM in the Cafeteria
TSI Prep on format - 30 mins
TSI Review - 30 mins
TSI Testing Sessions
( TSI Testing Day 1 )
Loc: 149
ALL Students Test for ELAR. If students are already ELAR-ready at the start of day, they take Math. If students are ELAR and Math ready, they may begin ACC application steps or remain with College Readiness Teacher.
Lunch in Cafeteria - 12:00 - 12:30 PM
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6/5 Wed - Main TSI Review Day
Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM in the Cafeteria
TSI Review and Prep for those that did not pass on Tues.
MasteryPrep Boot Camp with MP tutors
Loc: Library
ALL Students Review for ELAR. If students are already ELAR-ready at the start of day, they may either skip this day, or focus on math with self-guided reviews, or If students ELAR and Math ready, they may continue ACC application steps or remain with College Readiness Teacher.
Lunch in Cafeteria - 12:00 - 12:30 PM
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6/6 Thurs - Mixed Rotation Day & TSI Test
Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM in the Cafeteria
( TSI Testing Day 2 )
Loc: 149
ALL Students Review & Test for ELAR. If students are already ELAR-ready at the start of day, they may either skip this day, focus on math with self-guided reviews, or If students ELAR and Math ready, they may continue ACC application steps or remain with College Readiness Teacher.
Lunch in Cafeteria - 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Parent PM Info Session in the Library during Drop Off
1:45 - 2:15 PM
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6/10 - ACC Application Steps & College Readiness Day
Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM in the Cafeteria
Instruction
ACC Account/Application Steps
Lunch in Cafeteria - 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Loc: Cafeteria
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6/11 - Mixed Rotation Day & TSI Test
Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM in the Cafeteria
Instruction/TSI Prep Day
If needed - ( TSI Testing Day 3 )
Lunch in Cafeteria - 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Loc: Cafeteria
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6/12 - ACC Tour Day
Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM in the Cafeteria
Tour/Field Trip To SAC ACC campus & Highland Campus
Instruction
MasteryPrep Boot Camp
Permission Slip
Lunch in Cafeteria - 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Loc: Cafeteria
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6/13 - Mixed Rotation Day & TSI Test
Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM in the Cafeteria
Celebration Day!
Lunch in Cafeteria - 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Loc: Cafeteria
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*Subject to changes, facilities availability, and personnel availability.
Can't make it to Summer Bridge I, there is a mini Bridge II in August.
Some students are unable to attend our longer Summer Bridge I. We have a Summer Bridge II in August. It is highly recommended that students attend all 2 days of Summer Bridge II. There will be additional opportunities for Student Orientation, TSI Reviews, and TSI prep in the Fall of their freshman year. Summer Bridge II is just for students. Parents may attend future parent sessions and parent-teacher conferences once the school year starts. Go here for further details, the registration form, and the schedule: Summer Bridge II - 2024
Summer Bridge II Calendar*: 2024 (will be updated end of June)
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Day 1 – Tuesday 8/8
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Day 2 – Wednesday 8/9 - TSI Review & Test
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Event: Breakfast
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:05 AM
Location: Cafeteria
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Event: Breakfast
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Loc: Cafeteria
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Event: Eagle Camp (All Academies Freshmen)
Time: 9:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Location: Gym and Theater
Eagle Camp
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Event: TSI Prep and Testing Sessions
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Loc: Library and TSI Testing Lab 227 or 149
ALL Students Test for ELAR. If students are already ELAR-ready at the start of the day, they take Math. If students are ELAR and Math ready, they will complete college-readiness lessons. Students may leave once they are done testing.
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Event: ECHS Summer Bridge II Orientation
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Location: Library
Orientation, Icebreakers, Tour of Campus
Instruction on the TSI Test
Overall Goals of the Academy
What is the TSI Test session?
NO TSI Testing
Dismissal at 3:30 PM
No District Transportation provided for Summer Bridge II
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Dismissal at 1:30 PM
No District Transportation provided for Summer Bridge II. Students may leave once they are done testing.
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*Subject to changes, facilities availability, and personnel availability.
TSI Testing during the School Year: NEW and returning ECHS/PTECH students may sign up to take a TSI test outside our New-Person Summer Bridge. (check out this space for details about TSI Testing). Additional testing will be available once school starts. Check your advisory teacher and outside computer lab 227 for more information.
New Student Registration Questions: Visit our campus registration page for information about student registration.
Having Technology Issues?: Students do NOT need their own device for Summer Bridge. Please visit the following links for tech support. Austin ISD Curbside Tech Help:
AISD Technology Help
The goal of being in the ECHS Programs: Video
*schedule subject to changes.
Contacts & Support
ECHS Project Specialist II: John A. Rodriguez - john.a.rodriguez@austinisd.org ext. 71224
Counselor (ECHSA): Christine Hankins - christine.hankins@austinisd.org ext. 71186
Academy Coordinator: Juan Martinez - juan.martinez-esqueda@austinisd.org ext. 71248
Administrator: Manuel Garcia - manuel.garcia@austinisd.org ext. 71158
