Welcome to the 8th Grade Information Page!

Welcome to this site! Here you will find essential information

for 8th graders transitioning to our Annex 9th Grade campus.

Please keep checking this page for updates on a monthly basis.

Information about testing, magnet programs, and early college

opportunities will be announced as we receive it from

the person in charge.

Stay tuned for the latest updates to ensure a smooth

and informed transition to your next academic adventure!

The document contrasts the "Early College" and "Early Start" programs for students, focusing on requirements, deadlines, admission processes, enrollment capacities, and other key differences. Here’s a detailed description of the content:

Early College Program:

• Requirements: Current 8th-grade student
• Grade Level: 8th grade
• Deadline: January of the 8th-grade year
• Admission: Performance-blind lottery
• Enrollment Capacity: 100 students for AHS, UHS, USHS, & BLSIA; 125 for LBJHS
• TSI: Not required for admission; required for 10th-grade college course enrollment
• Magnet Participation: Allowed if accepted into the same campus
• Campus Eligibility: Can apply to the campus in the student’s attendance zone. BLSIA accepts students from all high schools.
• College Hours: Associate of Arts degree/Associate of Science Degree (BLSIA) or up to 60 college hours.

Early Start Program:

• Requirements: 85 GPA & TSI ELAR
• Grade Level: 8th-11th grade
• Deadline: May of 8th-11th grade
• Admission: Based on meeting requirements
• Enrollment Capacity: No enrollment limit
• TSI: TSI ELAR required for admission; TSI Math required for Math and Science college courses
• Magnet Participation: Allowed if accepted into the same campus
• Campus Eligibility: Can apply to the campus in the student’s attendance zone.
• College Hours: Up to 33 college hours with additional summer opportunities available.