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2026 APPLICATION

ECHS Application Timeline for 2026

  • Counselor Presentations to middle schools:  January 5 – February 17
  • ECHS 8th Grade Open House February 19, 6:00 -7:30
  • Applications and Recommendations for incoming 9th graders are due to ECHS no later than March 10.  Any applications received after March 10, will be considered second round applicants.
  • Interviews TBD
  • Decision letters mailed by April 17
  • Application due date for incoming sophomores April 17
  • Registration packets due back May 8. 

Application Process

Early College High School (ECHS) is a non-traditional school option for students within the Salem-Keizer School District.  In partnership with Chemeketa Community College, Salem-Keizer offers ECHS to students in grades 9-12.  They will enroll in college preparatory high school courses with the option to begin attending CCC classes their junior and/or senior year at the expense of the school district.

In order to be considered for ECHS an applicant must demonstrate passing grades with a C or better, good attendance, and be a positive role model.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Application Packet

All students interested in participating in ECHS must complete the following forms:

  1. ECHS Student/Parent/Guardian Information
  2. ECHS Student Form
  3. Teacher Recommendation
  4. School Counselor Recommendation

Please email Kelly Tiscornia if you are interested in applying.

New Application documents coming soon

 

Final Candidates

Final candidates will be invited to an interview.  Interviews will take place at the student's middle school in late March/early April.