P-TECH at Seguin High School

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WHAT IS P-TECH?

Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) are innovative open enrollment high schools that offer students less likely to attend college the opportunity to receive both a high school diploma and a credential and/or a associate diploma. The hallmark of the P-TECH model is its focus on career and work-based education with innovative partnerships with colleges, universities and industry.

WHAT IS P-TECH FOCUS AT SEGUIN HIGH SCHOOL?

P-TECH at Seguin High School partners with Bell to prepare students for careers in engineering and computer-aided design and drafting, or CADD.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Incoming freshmen are eligible for the 2023-2024 school year.

HOW DO INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS AFFECT THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF STUDENTS?

Industry partners serve as a key component of the P-TECH model. Through this partnership, students can gain work-based industry experience including mentoring, site visits, speaking, project days and internships. At Seguin High School, the primary industrial partner is Bell.

ARE THERE ANY PREREQUISITES?

No, but students must complete an application and participate in the Summer Bridge programme.

HOW TO APPLY AND WHEN DOES IT EXPIRE?

Students can apply online at the Arlington ISD Specialized Programs page. Applications will be available from 12:00 on 25 October 2022 and must be submitted by 17:00 on 18 January 2023. Students and parents must complete the application in its entirety and then the selection process will begin. Information sessions for parents will be posted on the specialized programs page.

WILL STUDENTS BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AP AND IB COURSES?

P-TECH Academies will provide students with integrated opportunities to participate in dual-credit, IB, and AP courses.

WHAT IS DOUBLE CREDIT?

Double-credit courses allow high school students to enroll in college courses for credit while still in high school. College credits earned through dual credit can be applied towards high school and undergraduate graduation and can be transferred to other colleges or universities.

DO YOU ACCEPT OFF-SITE STUDENTS?

Residents outside Arlington ISD’s boundaries will be offered admission after all Arlington ISD residents have been placed. Students cannot transfer to a specialized program.

WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED?

A notification will be sent by email at 12:00 on Wednesday 1st March 2023, to the email address provided on the application form. Parents will have until 5pm on Wednesday 8 March 2023 to respond.

IS THERE A COST TO PARTICIPATE IN SEGUIN P-TECH?

There is no cost to participate in the Seguin P-TECH. P-TECH is free to all Arlington ISD students as well as those enrolling outside the district.

IS THERE TRANSPORT?

Yes, there are school buses that travel to and from every traditional high school in the district every school day at Seguin P-TECH. Students are picked up at the traditional high school that they are zoned to attend and then taken to Seguin each day. They bus back to the traditional high school every afternoon. Transportation is not provided for out-of-district students.

WILL I HAVE TO PAY TUITION FOR UNIVERSITY LEVEL COURSES?

No. Tuition is waived for enrolled students and course books will be provided free of charge to all students.

WHEN WILL STUDENTS START TAKING UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES?

Students will begin taking college-level courses in their freshman year, then begin taking more courses as they progress through high school.

CAN MY CHILD PLAY SPORTS OR PARTICIPATE IN FINE ARTS DURING THIS SCHOOL?

Yes. In addition to all of the exclusive P-TECH offerings, your child can also participate in traditional high school activities such as athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular clubs and organizations.

ARE THERE OTHER SCHOOLS I CAN GO IF I DON’T ENTER THIS ONE?

Yes, a student can apply to other programs. Arlington Collegiate High SchoolArlington College and Career High SchoolBowie P-TECHLamar P-TECHSam Houston P-TECHSTEM Academy at Martin High School

HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

Contact Andrea Hicks, P-TECH Principal Program Assistant by phone at 682-867-7487 or email at [email protected] or Aaron Jackson, Seguin P-TECH Program Advisor by phone at 682-867 -6888 or email [email protected] for more information.

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