Toledo Early College High School

Infobox HighSchool
name = Toledo Early College High School


caption =
location = 2225 Nebraska Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43607
country = USA
district = Toledo Public Schools
established = 2005
type = Public
principal = Robin Wheatley
students = 250
colors = Blue and Gold color box|bluecolor box|gold
homepage = [http://toledoearlycollege.org/ toledoearlycollege.org]

Toledo Early College High School (TECHS) is a public high school located in Toledo, Ohio. It is part of the Toledo Public Schools system. It was founded in 2005. As of 2008, the school principal is Dr. Robin Wheatley. It is also a part of the KnowledgeWorks Foundation Early College Initiative.

As a KnowledgeWorks school, Toledo Early College High School may accept up to 100 freshman students each year. Eligible students include ethnic minorities, ESL students, students who qualify for free/reduced lunches, and students who are the first generation to attend college. [ [http://toledoearlycollege.org/FAQs.htm Toledo Early College - FAQs] ]

Toledo Early College High School is affiliated with the University of Toledo.

History of Early College High School

In 2005, Toledo Early College High School began its first school year with the freshman class of 2009. The principal was Valerie Naperalski. The four core curriculum teachers were Paulette Dewey, Randall Nissen, Timothy Bollin, and Paul Tierney.
In 2006, the second graduating class - the class of 2006 - entered with four new staff members: Emily Francis, Mona Al-Hayani, Paulette Cole, and Sharon Storm.

Staff and administration

;PrincipalDr. Robin Wheatley

;Heads of Departments
*Timothy Bollin, "Science Department"
*Emily Francis, "English Department"
*Randall Nissen, "Social Studies Department"
*Paul Tierney, "Math Department"

TECHS Academics

On average, TECHS OGT scores are particularly high. In the 2006-2007 school year, the first administration had passing rates of 100% (Writing), 100% (Reading), 100% (Math), 96% (Social Studies), and 88% (Science). [http://toledoearlycollege.org/scores_stats.html Toledo Early College - Scores and Stats] ]

Attendance at TECHS is 98%. The attendance policy at Toledo Early College High School is crucial to the school's Excellent rating. [ [http://toledoearlycollege.org/attendance.htm Toledo Early College - Attendance] ]

This quote may be found on the Toledo Early College school website:

Toledo Early College High School has earned an "Excellent" rating on the Toledo Public Schools report card that was issued by the Ohio Department of Education for the 2006-2007 school year. The "Excellent" rating was based on Toledo Early College High School's daily attendance record and Ohio Graduation Test scores.

School clubs and organizations

*TECHS Messenger School Newspaper
*Yearbook Staff
*Quiz Bowl Team
*Chess Team
*Drama Club
*Science Club
*Scriptwriting Club

Notable alumni

The first graduating class will graduate in 2009.

Notable staff

*Paulette Dewey, past Head of English Department

References