New Students

Required meetings:

Tuesday, June 2nd or Wednesday, June 3rd, 5:30 pm, Zoom link to be provided 

Recorded session: for review to be posted

Friday, June 12th - Counselor meetings to review schedules - times and link to be provided

These can be turned in at your first in-person meeting. If you prefer to get it taken care of in advance, they can be scanned (no photos please) and emailed to: amy_frewing@beaverton.k12.or.us

ECHS College Expectations

Early College Community Guidelines

SFH-Acknowledgement-Form 

PCC Waiver of Liability

ECHS Transportation Release

When returning forms, please use a document scanner or a scanner app on your phone, rather than sending a photo of the documents. Here is a list of free apps pulled from a quick internet search:

For a free and versatile option, Adobe Scan is a strong choice, offering good scanning quality, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) capabilities, and the ability to save documents as PDFs. It's a popular choice, used by millions worldwide. Another good option is Microsoft Lens, which is a free app specifically designed for scanning documents and whiteboards. It also has features like text-to-speech, especially useful for Microsoft users. 

Here's a more detailed look at some popular choices:

• Adobe Scan:

  • Known for its ease of use and the ability to convert scanned documents into editable, searchable PDFs. It's free to download and uses AI to enhance scans, making them cleaner and easier to work with. 

• Microsoft Lens:

  • Great for capturing documents, photos, and whiteboards, with features like auto-straightening and the ability to save in various formats. 

• CamScanner:

  • An all-in-one scanner app with OCR, PDF creation, and various other features like cloud storage integration and document organization. 

• iScanner:

  • Offers OCR and some unique features, making it a good option for users needing more advanced capabilities. 

• Genius Scan:

  • Known for quick and efficient auto-scanning, making it a good choice for those who need to scan quickly.

• Apple Notes (for iPhone users):

  • Has a built-in scanning feature for a simple, straightforward option. 

Fee waivers:

For BSD students, this needs to be completed online through the required annual enrollment verification in ParentVue.  If you complete the Fee Waiver section during the verification process, you do not need to complete any additional paperwork.

Students who qualify for Fee Reduction/Waiver will receive: 

·      Free Classroom Textbooks from ECHS (see tab with instructions for ordering)

·      Trimet Passes for transportation (see tab with instructions for ordering)

·      Free breakfast and lunch options from our offices at Rock Creek and Sylvania

For out-of-district students, multiple languages can be found on the district website at the bottom of the following page under Additional Student Forms:

https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/information-technology/enrolling-your-child/enrollment-forms

Please drop this form off at either ECHS office or email a scanned, signed copy to amy_frewing@beaverton.k12.or.us (no photos please). A list of free scanning options is provided in the Required Paperwork tab.

Textbook Ordering:

Below is information about ordering textbooks for your classes. Please keep in mind the following:

• Keep an eye on the PCC Bookstore website to see when they will begin selling books for the next term.
• There is a different process for students who qualify for fee waivers (previously Free/Reduced lunch) and those who do not.

• For those students who qualify for fee waivers, be sure that you have completed your online registration verification and answered the Fee Waiver questions. A copy of the Fee Waiver form is also available in the tab below.

  • ECHS pays for your textbooks and there are instructions below for ordering - please do this as soon as possible. We can answer questions at Orientation if you have any trouble.

Ordering textbooks if you qualify for a Fee Waiver

• For students who do not qualify for a Fee Waiver, use the instructions below for ordering books.
  • The Bookstore is the most expensive option for buying textbooks and alternative options are included in the instructions below.
  • We recommend that you have your textbooks by the first day of classes.

  • Do not remove any shrink wrap or packaging until you have attended your first class meeting in case you need to return any items.

Ordering textbooks without a Fee Waiver

All ECHS students who are competing in a sport at their home high school are required to complete the following form and turn it in to their home high school athletic director in order to remain academically eligible.

OSAA Athletic and Activity Eligibility:  2026/2027 OSAA Form for ECHS

Parenting an Early College Student

Starting college is an exciting moment for students and their families. Starting college early can be a daunting and confusing transition for both students and their parents/guardians. Below you’ll find some words of wisdom from the Early College staff for new ECHS families.

Access to Information

Perhaps the greatest difference between parenting a student in the traditional high school setting versus the Early College environment is access to information. FEPRA laws protect student information. Early College students are considered full PCC students with all the rights and responsibilities therein. PCC instructors are not able to share details of a student’s progress, nor meet with families if there is a concern. However, this does not mean that parents do not have a role in an ECHS student’s life.  In fact while different, your role may be more important than ever.

PCC Consent to Release Confidential Information

Words of Wisdom

• Discuss the importance of transparency and trust with your student. Ultimately they are the best source of information regarding their progress.
• Arrange consent to access your student’s records. (See handout.) This will give you access to schedules and grades.
• Know how to contact your student’s ECHS counselor. The ECHS counselor is your student’s greatest ally at PCC.
• Know your student’s schedule. If you notice that they are not attending classes, speak with them and contact their ECHS counselor. Also, know the ECHS calendar.
• Ask to see a copy of their Mid Term Progress Report during their first term or any term on Academic Probation.
• Review your student’s syllabi. Know when they have major deadlines, papers, and tests. A little extra encourage during these periods goes a long way.
• Allow your student to self-advocate to the greatest degree possible. The student will need to become comfortable communicating with adults about their needs.
• Carefully read all communications from ECHS. This includes our quarterly newsletter and emails. Virtually all ECHS communications are electronic, so it is important to keep an accurate email address on file with our office.
• Encourage your student to get connected with clubs and activities at PCC.
• Know the resources that are available to support your student at PCC and encourage your student to use them.
• Encourage your student to actively recruit allies in every class in the form of study groups and reliable partners.
• Work with your student to create their schedule. ECHS strongly recommends that students spread their classes out Monday – Thursday rather than giving into the temptation to consolidate all classes into two days.

It takes a village…at ECHS it takes a team. As parents you are part of that team!

As part of participation in Early College High School, students must:

• Reside in the Beaverton School District or partner districts (TTSD/SHSD).
• After you have completed your final term and received grades from your current school, enroll in your neighborhood high school. Be prepared to provide the following documentation:

1.    Proof of Student's Legal Name and Birthdate:  Passport, driver's license, hospital certificate, birth certificate.

2.    Proof of Address:  Utility bill, rental agreement/mortgage statement, bank statement, etc.

3.    Immunization Records:  Information on the exemption option is available from the high school counseling secretary.

4.    Power of Attorney:  If student lives with someone other than their legal parents).

Enrollment in one of our comprehensive high schools entitles students to participate in co-curricular and after school activities and athletics. As a student at Early College High School (ECHS), you are precluded from taking classes at your neighborhood high school or being on the high school campus during class times.  However, upon completion of the Beaverton School District's high school graduation requirements, ECHS students are eligible to participate in the high school graduation ceremonies, if they have the required credits by the end Winter Term.

Please contact us if you have any questions:

Email: ECHS-Communications@beaverton.k12.or.us

Juniors 2025/26: emailed to you on your registration page

Seniors 2025/2026: no changes from last year

Coming soon!

Parking Passes

PCC will require parking permits for on-campus parking starting the second week of each term.

• Hourly and daily permits can be purchased at campus pay stations near each parking area.

• Term permits can be purchased through your MyPCC account and more information can be found here: https://www.pcc.edu/transportation/permits/student/

Trimet Passes

Please fill out the following: TriMet needs

Please email amy_frewing@beaverton.k12.or.usif you have any questions.