Richland Collegiate High School employees participate in Citizen Advocacy Day for Charter Schools on Capitol Hill.

Today Donna Walker of Garland, Debbi Richards, Registrar, of Garland, and Kristyn Edney, Principal, of Rowlett, visited the office of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) to speak out on behalf of charter schools.

Richland Collegiate High School is a unique charter school designed to provide a "rigorous academic experience" for up to 200 high school juniors and 200 seniors. Students can complete their last two years of high school at Richland College by taking college courses and earning college credits with a focus on mathematics, science, or engineering. Potentially, these students can graduate with both their high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree, ready to transfer to a four-year university. Tuition and books are free, making RCHS an educational and affordable choice. For more information, call 972-761-6888.