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Splendora Early College High School

Splendora Early College High School (ECHS) is a school-within-a-school model located on the Splendora High School campus. It provides students with the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and college credit at no cost. Through a strong partnership with Lone Star College-Kingwood, students engage in rigorous academics while receiving personalized support to prepare for college, careers, and beyond. 

Through the Early College High School Program, students can earn up to 60 college credit hours, with a minimum goal of being Core Complete (42 hours) and the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree before graduating high school. These opportunities allow students to accelerate their education while building a strong foundation for continued success in college, careers, and beyond.

In the 2025-2026 school year, Splendora ECHS was recognized as Designated with Distinction by the Texas Education Agency for excellence in Attainment, Access, and Achievement. This designation reflects its commitment to academic excellence, student success, and expanding access to higher education opportunities.

23747 FM 2090
Splendora, TX 77372

 

Meet the Team

The Early College High School Blueprint identifies five benchmarks as the model's foundational elements and describes essential design elements for each benchmark. The Blueprint defines outcomes-based measures (OBMs) for required data indicators related to access, achievement, and attainment. 

View the Texas Education Agency (TEA) ECHS Blueprint

  • 1.6: Leadership Team Strategic Priorities

    1.7: Leadership Team Key Roles

    The Splendora Early College High School (ECHS) Leadership Team includes representatives from Splendora ISD, Splendora High School, and Lone Star College–Kingwood.

    Kristy Dietrich, Deputy Superintendent of Academics
    Splendora ISD
    Email: kdietrich@splendoraisd.org
    Phone: 281-689-4420

    Lori Wright, Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning
    Splendora ISD
    Email: lswright@splendoraisd.org
    Phone: 281-689-1387

    Molly Buford, Campus Principal
    Splendora High School
    Email: mbuford@splendoraisd.org
    Phone: 281-689-4437

    Laura Wildman, Associate Principal
    ECHS Splendora High School
    Email: lwildman@splendoraisd.org
    Phone: 281-689-8008, ext. 1010

    Rebecca Boles, ECHS Counselor
    Splendora High School
    Email: rboles@splendoraisd.org
    Phone: 281-689-4346

    Anthony Sieter, Director of Educational Services & Partnerships
    Lone Star College–Kingwood
    Email: anthony.j.seiter@lonestar.edu
    Phone: 281-318-4365

    1.8: ECHS Staff

    1.9 ECHS Staff Professional Development

    • Mentor/induction program plans
    • Annual training or professional development plan for ECHS and IHE faculty

  • 2.1 Goal of Higher Education Partnerships

  • 3.2 Documenting Enrollment Procedures

    • Admission policy and enrollment application
      • All students in Grade 8 are eligible to apply for admission to the Early College High School program. The ECHS Program is free to students. All college tuition and books are paid for by Splendora ISD. The application must be completed electronically.
    • Recruitment plan

    3.3 Stakeholder Engagement 

    • Brochures and marketing
    • Written communication plan for targeting identified audiences 

    3.4 Lottery System

    • Written lottery procedures

     

     

     

  • 4.3 Course Sequence

    • Crosswalk aligning high school and college courses, grades 9 through 12, which enables a student to earn up to an applied or academic associate degree
    • Master schedules 

    4.7 College Readiness

    • Calendar of TSIA scheduled test administration dates, sign-up process, and intervention expectations
    • Aggregate reports of TSIA exam performance
    • Testing calendar and schedule for SAT, ACT, or other college readiness assessments

  • 5.1 Bridge Programs 

    • Bridge program curriculum and schedule

    5.2 Advising

    • Schedule of advising events 

    5.3 Student Intervention

    • Tutoring schedules 

    5.4 Classroom Supports

    • Advisory/study skills curriculum material

    5.6 Enrichment Opportunities

    • Calendar of enrichment events and family outreach events