J.M. Hanks Early College High School Partnership with El Paso Community College

The goal of J.M. Hanks Early College High School is to provide students with an academic opportunity that may lead them to earning an associate degree.

The complete JMHECHS Memorandum of Understanding between Ysleta Independent School District and El Paso Community College can be found here.

The J.M. Hanks Early College High School Memorandum of Expectations addresses every responsibility of the collaboration between Ysleta Independent School District and El Paso Community College, including:

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Funding

• Academic Plan

• Transcription of Credit

• Course Delivery and Scheduling

• Staff Plan

• Instructional Materials and Textbooks

• Access to Higher Education Resources

• Transportation

• Collaborative Outreach Efforts

• Student Participation

• Academic Supports

• Data Sharing

• ECHS Program Data Analysis

The Ysleta Independent School District Office of Advanced Academics provides an Early College High School Administrative Handbook that guides the administrative processes of J.M. Hanks Early College High School.

J.M. Hanks Early College High School Leadership
Daniel Gutierrez, Principal
Fabiola Arras, Director
Miguel Carrera, Counselor
Patricia Ortiz, Secretary

J.M. Hanks Early College High School Faculty, Administration and Staff
JMHECHS Faculty, Administration and Staff

Roles and Responsibilities
Leadership Team Key Roles
Leadership Team Key Roles

Leadership Goal for Enrollment
Our goal is to increase the number of students who graduate with an associate degree every year.
Enrollment Numbers

Early College Leadership Counsel Meetings
ECHLC September 9, 2025
ECHLC February 10, 2026

Instructional Materials and Textbooks
J.M. Hanks Early College High School follows the directives of the Ysleta Independent School District when providing instructional materials and textbooks to students.  Early College High School students do not incur a cost for textbooks.

Transportation
Transportation to and from the El Paso Community College Valle Verde campus is available from Hanks High School.