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Frequently Asked Questions
*If I have further questions can I contact the administrators?
Yes, you are more than welcome to contact any of us at the collegiate office. The contact information is as follows:
Mr. Florie (Principal)
tflorie@dallasisd.org
(972) 502-6812
Ms. Ulloa (Assistant Principal / Asistente Principal)
vulloa@dallasisd.org
(972) 502-6840
Ms. Johnson-Sheffield (Program Coordinator / Coordinadora del Programa)
djohnsonsheffield@dallasisd.org
(972) 502-6831
Ms. Prudhomme (Counselor / Consejera)
cprudhomme@dallasisd.org
Mr. Hoskins (Counselor / Consejero)
chhoskins@dallasisd.org
Ms. Reitmeyer (School Clerk / Oficinista)
breitmeyer@dallasisd.org
(972) 502-6829
*If I do not want to be an engineer, will the credits I have earned in Richland transfer to the career I select?
If you are going to a school in Texas, they do transfer over because you will have your core classes as well as your electives, which are needed for all degrees.
*Will my credits transfer if I move to another state?
This depends on the school that you are applying to.
*In case of an emergency, can I pick up my child from Richland College?
Yes. You will just have to email one of the Hillcrest Staff at Richland and then sign out your child with them.
*How does E-TECH interfere with regular high school classes?
E-TECH classes are just like regular high school classes. The only difference is that when the students start taking college classes, those classes are dual credit and give you the credit for both high school and college.
*What are dual credit classes?
Dual credit classes are classes that give you both college and high school credits.
*Is the schedule an A day and B day schedule?
We go by A days and B days. Monday and Wednesday are A days, which are periods 1-5. Tuesdays and Thursdays are B days, which are periods 6-10. Fridays vary per week.
*Can students bring their own lunch?
Yes, students are able to bring their own lunches if they do not want school lunch.
*Who do I inform in regard to any food allergies my child may have?
You will need to contact Ms. Reitmeyer and our school nurse.
*Do I have to take my child to Richland College?
No. Transportation is offered by DISD. The students come to Hillcrest High School, and we take them to Richland and bring them back to Hillcrest once they are done with their classes.
Sports and Extra Curriculum Activities
*Can I join sports and extracurricular activities if I am part of the E-TECH program?
Yes. If you have passing grades and are succeeding in all of your classes, you can try out, and if accepted, you can participate in any team of your choice.
*Do I have to try out or audition if I want to be part of a sport or extracurricular activity?
Yes. Most sports and extracurricular activities require a tryout or auditions.
*What is Summer Bridge?
Summer Bridge is a summer program that helps and prepares our students for the TSIA test.
*Do we have to complete any tests for Summer Bridge?
No tests are required to be part of the program. We are just preparing all students for the TSIA test which is the entrance exam for college that students can take numerous times.
*What happens if I fail the TSIA?
Students are allowed to take the TSIA as many times needed.
*Are there any 504 accommodations for students with special needs?
The TSIA is not a timed test, and students have some option as to the test setting.
*Are uniforms required?
Students are required to wear their uniforms three days per week. Uniforms are mandatory for those three days with NO EXCEPTIONS.
*What if I do not have the money to pay for the uniforms?
We offer a limited number of scholarships for uniforms on a first-come, first-served basis. You will need to contact one of the E-TECH staff members to request a scholarship.
*Do we wear uniforms every day?
No. Students are required to wear their uniforms three days per week. Uniforms are mandatory for those three days with NO EXCEPTIONS.
*Where do I purchase the uniform?
Check the Uniform page on the E-TECH website here.
*What happens if I do not have a computer at home or my laptop is not working?
You need to let Ms. Reitmeyer in the E-TECH office know.
*Are any documents required for enrollment?
No. All enrollment will be done online at the link provided below:
*Where is the online enrollment page?
The enrollment link is as follows: :
https://choose.dallasisd.org/login
*Do we need to submit the latest report card or progress report for acceptance into the E-TECH program?
No documents have to be submitted as of now. We will send out information once documents are needed.