What is P-TECH

Pathways in Technology through Early College High School.

An open-enrollment program that creates workforce pathways aligned with high-demand, high-wage fields throughout the state. Students enrolled in the P-TECH program work toward an associate degree while gaining hands-on work experience.

Vision and Mission

The mission of the P-TECH at Cedar Ridge is to equip students with both academic knowledge and the professional skills required to enter into a high demand, high wage medical career field and become a productive member in society.

Components of a 9-12 P-TECH

• No cost to students
• Open Enrollment via declaration packet
• Wrap-around strategies to students
• Partnership College and with Business/Industry required
• Alignment to regional workforce needs
• Academic mentoring

Up to 60 Hours College Credit

Tuition Comparison:

1 year tuition at ACC: $5,100 plus $2,200 in fees: $7,300

1 year tuition at Texas State University: $18,442 plus /$5,971 in fees: $24,080

1 year tuition at The University of Texas: $24,080

1 year tuition at Round Rock ISD P-TECH: $0 FREE!

P-TECH Implementation Plan

• School Within a School (SWS) Model
• Focused Pathway : Health Science
  • Pending Approval LVN Nursing program (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the State Board of Nursing)
  • Proposed program complete summer after HS graduation but could extend to Fall of 2028 based upon individual student progress
  • Offers Level 2 Certificate and/or Associates of Applied Science Degree
  • Will require summers and passed entry level test into program
• Small Cohort size- Must start in 9th grade
• Summer Bridge Program Summer 2024
• Cohort to begin in Fall 2024

Current Health Science Program vs. P-TECH

• Dual-Credit opportunities
• College Requirements/ Expectations
• Enhanced work-based learning experiences
• College courses transferable for other advanced degree options
• Unique industry credential opportunities

P-TECH

Program Requirements

• A complete declaration packet, including one Teacher, one Counselor & one Administrator/Community Leader Recommendation
• Be prepared for a rigorous course of study
• College-level maturity & behavior expected
• Pass the TSI. * * Students will not have time in their schedule for participation in band, sports or activity that would interfere with their high school and college schedule

College Partner

*Students are eligible for transportation services if they reside in District and more than 2 miles from the Cedar Ridge High School. Bus stop distance from home is not guaranteed.

Business Partnership

• Mentorship
• Shadowing
• Internships
• Site visits and school visits
• Mock Interviewing
• Interview with partner upon graduation

Student Support

• Summer Bridge Program: TSI testing, TSI tutoring, reading/writing/math remediation
• Academic Supports and Interventions: ACC and Round Rock ISD tutoring opportunities
• Access to college support services, utilize college library, professor office hours, college tutoring center

Summary

• FREE!
• Earn up to 60 hours of college credit
• Earn credentials
• Ready to enter workforce

P-TECH Information Nights

Parent Information Nights @6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Hopewell Middle School,
1535 Gulf Way, Round Rock

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Early College High School,
4400 College Park Drive Round Rock

Enroll Early

Visit our Enroll website to sign up to receive updates regarding our enrollment process

Sheri Bonds
CTE Director
email Sheri Bonds

Peggy Mica
Assistant Director, CTE
email Peggy Mica