Challenge Early College High School
Challenge Early College is a high school where students are given the unique opportunity to take college classes along with the regular high school curriculum.
Housed on the HCCS West Loop campus, with articulated sharing of space and staff, CECHS allows the high school student to gradually integrate into college course work through his or her traditional high school degree plan.
For more information, visit the about page, download the student handbook, or call (713) 664-9712.
I've Been Accepted to Challenge... What's next?
Please be sure to read our summer announcements for freshmen. The full list is available here.
Upcoming Highlights
- End of School Social - Friday, May 29th 10am-11am. Students: join us for a walk around the Challenge campus to say hello to your new faculty, staff, and administration.
- Paperwork Due Date - Friday, June 19th. Final report card, Stanford test scores, and TAKS scores must be received by Ms. Alma Webber by this date.
- CECHS Fish Camp - Monday, July 27th - Friday, July 31st. This mandatory freshman camp is designed to give our new students an early start in high school academics, culture, assessment, and social life. Each day will include a session in English, math, science, information, and activities.
Challenge Ranks in Top 10 in Children at Risk's List of Top High Schools
Some of Houston's top high schools are known for their stringent discipline, snappy uniforms and extended school days.And then there's Challenge Early College High School.Debuting at No. 8 on Children at Risk's list of Houston's top high schools, Challenge is known for its laid-back atmosphere. While the campus' 412 students earn their high school diplomas and concurrently work toward associate's degrees, they lounge on sofas, play soccer and work out in a weight room. Read the full article (Houston Chronicle)...
Graduation
The Challenge HS graduation will take place on May 30, 2009 at 6:30 PM at Delmar Fieldhouse [MAP]. Seniors are expected to be at Delmar Fieldhouse by 5:45.
COMPASS Testing
COMPASS testing is now taking place. If you need to take the COMPASS: read this flyer, take a look at the HCC testing calendar, and see Ms. Hernandez in the GO center for more information and to schedule a test.
Attention Graduating Class:
All potential graduates for the 2008-2009 school year, please see your GUIDANCE counselor regarding deadlines and special events (scholarships, FAFSA, and college information sessions). Parents: Please email Ms. Alma Webber at awebber@houstonisd.org in regard to your child’s graduation status. Place the name of the student in the subject line.
Other Important Information
- The 2008-2009 Student Handbook is now available: [PDF] [DOC]
- Be sure to view our Calendar regularly.
- Check out our school's report card on greatschools.net.
- Student web site for colleges, applications, and scholarships: Challenge Early College PrepHQ
- Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for viewing many of the documents on this site.
- Please note that for the remainder of this school year students are advised not to place anything of value in their lockers. Read this letter for more information.