{"id":10121,"date":"2022-10-24T11:27:08","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T16:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aisd.net\/seguin-high-school\/?page_id=10121"},"modified":"2025-12-04T13:35:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:35:59","slug":"pathways-in-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aisd.net\/seguin-high-school\/academics\/pathways-in-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Pathways in Technology Early College High School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

Applications for all Specialized Programs for the 2025 – 2026 school year are now open.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"P-Tech\n\t

Mission<\/h2>\nThe mission of Seguin P-TECH Early College is to offer students free and equitable access to rigorous and relevant academic and career experiences in a safe and supportive environment\u00a0that fosters innovative learning, critical and creative thinking, and risk-taking to graduate leaders who are college and career ready.\n\t

Vision<\/h2>\nThe vision of Seguin P-TECH Early College is to be a premier specialized campus that offers college and career opportunities for all students focused on engineering and computer-aided drafting and design.\n\t\t\t\t\"PTECH\n\t

TEA P-TECH Blueprint Documents<\/h2>\n

School Design<\/h3><\/summary>
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Partnerships<\/h3><\/summary>
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Targeted Population<\/h3><\/summary>
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Academic Infrastructure<\/h3><\/summary>
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Student Support<\/h3><\/summary>
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Work-based Learning<\/h3><\/summary>
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P-Tech Student News<\/h2>\n\t

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\n Andrea Hicks<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n P-TECH Administrator\n Email Andrea Hicks<\/a>\n\t\n\t\"\"\n

\n Aaron Jackson<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n P-TECH Counselor\n Email Aaron Jackson<\/a>\n\t\n\t\"\"\n

\n Natasha Boyd<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n P-Tech Clerk\n\t\n\t\"\"\n

\n Dr. Tarnisha Green<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\t\n\t\"\"\n

\n Ruston Laurence<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n AQR, Coach, Geometry, Golf Boys\n\t\n\t\"\"\n

\n Cailey Hudson<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n Advanced English II, Department Chair\n\t\n\t\"\"\n

\n Dr. Scott Houghton<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n AP Biology, Advanced Biology, HOSA Sponsor\n\t\n\t\"\"\n

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\n Renwick Ridgeway<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n Engineering, Girls Cross Country Coach, Girls Track Coach\n\t\n\t\"\"\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

What is P-TECH?<\/h3><\/summary>
Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) are innovative open-enrollment high schools that allow students least likely to attend college an opportunity to receive both a high school diploma and a credential and\/or an associate degree. The hallmark of the P-TECH model is its career focus and work-based education with innovative partnerships with colleges, universities and industry.<\/div><\/details>

What is the Focus of P-tech at Seguin High School?<\/h3><\/summary>
P-TECH at Seguin High School partners with Bell to prepare students for careers in engineering and computer-aided drafting and design, or CADD.<\/div><\/details>

Who is eligible?<\/h3><\/summary>
P-TECH at Seguin High School is designed as a 4-year program so it is only open to incoming freshman. <\/div><\/details>

How Do Industry Partners Impact the Student Learning Experience?<\/h3><\/summary>
Industry partners serve as a core component of the P-TECH model. Through this partnership, students can get work-based industry experience that includes mentoring, site visits, speeches, project days and internships. At Seguin High School, the primary industry partner is Bell.<\/div><\/details>

Are There Prerequisites?<\/h3><\/summary>
No, but students must complete an application and participate in the Summer Bridge program.<\/div><\/details>

How Do I Apply and When is the Deadline?<\/h3><\/summary>
An application must be completed for consideration to a specialized program. Families can apply for up to three specialized programs and rank them by first, second and third choice.

The first application window has already closed. A second application window for the 2026 - 2027 school year opens Monday, April 20, 2026 and closes on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.<\/div><\/details>

Will Students Be Able to Participate in AP and IB Courses?<\/h3><\/summary>
The P-TECH academies will provide embedded opportunities for students to participate in dual credit, IB and AP courses.<\/div><\/details>

What is Dual Credit?<\/h3><\/summary>
Dual 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 toward high school and college graduation and can be transferred to other colleges or universities.<\/div><\/details>

Do You Accept Out-of-district Students?<\/h3><\/summary>
Yes. Residents outside of Arlington ISD boundaries will be offered admission after all Arlington ISD residents have been placed. <\/div><\/details>

When Will I Know if I Was Accepted?<\/h3><\/summary>
Invitations from the first application window for specialized programs were sent out on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., directly from specialized program campuses.

Invitations from the second window will be sent on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, also from the specialized program campus. Families receive one notification, either an invitation from a specialized program campus or an email explaining other opportunities if a student is not accepted into a specialized program.

An invitation to a specialized program from the second window must be accepted by 5 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026 to guarantee placement. Directions for how to accept the invitation are included in the invitation sent by the specialized program campus.<\/div><\/details>

Is There a Cost to Attend Seguin P-TECH?<\/h3><\/summary>
There is no cost to attend Seguin P-TECH. P-TECH is free for all Arlington ISD students and those enrolling from outside of the district.<\/div><\/details>

Is There Transportation?<\/h3><\/summary>
Yes, there are school buses that travel to and from each traditional high school in the district on each school day to Seguin P-TECH. Students are picked up at the traditional high school they are zoned to attend then driven to Seguin each day. They ride the bus back to the traditional high school each afternoon.
Transportation is not provided for out-of-district students.<\/div><\/details>

Will I Have to Pay Tuition for College-level Classes?<\/h3><\/summary>
No. Tuition is waived for students enrolled and textbooks will be provided to all students free of charge.<\/div><\/details>

When Will Students Start Taking College-level Classes?<\/h3><\/summary>
Students will begin taking college-level classes during their freshman year, then begin taking more classes as they progress through high school.<\/div><\/details>

Can My Child Play Sports or Participate in Fine Arts While at This School?<\/h3><\/summary>
Yes. In addition to all the unique P-TECH offerings, your child can also participate in traditional high school activities such as athletics, fine arts and extracurricular clubs and organizations.<\/div><\/details>

Are Students Able to Re-apply if They Were Not Accepted as a Freshman?<\/h3><\/summary>
Students cannot reapply as they move through their sophomore, junior, and senior years. The curriculum students engage with includes high school and dual credit courses, which are rigorous and fast-paced. Accepting students outside these cohorts is difficult because the courses are in a particular sequence or path.<\/div><\/details>

Are There Other Schools I Can Go to if I Don\u2019t Get Into This One?<\/h3><\/summary>
Yes, a student can apply to other programs.
Arlington Collegiate High School
Arlington College and Career High School
Bowie P-TECH
Lamar P-TECH
Sam Houston P-TECH
STEM Academy at Martin High School<\/div><\/details>

How Do I Get More Information?<\/h3><\/summary>
Contact Andrea Hicks, P-TECH program assistant principal, by phone at 682-867-7487 or email at ahicks2@aisd.net or Aaron Jackson, Seguin P-TECH program counselor, by phone at 682-867-6888 or email at ajacks14@aisd.net for more information.<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\t

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We always enjoy participating in tours and activities with our partners at Bell. Thank you for your continued partnership and support! <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n

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Congratulations to the 18 additional P-TECH students inducted into the National Honor Society! We are proud of your commitment to excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n

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We are always proud to recognize students for their great work in and out of the classroom. It\u2019s all about character and grades! \ud83c\udf89 Congratulations to these students who were selected by their teachers for their outstanding effort and achievement. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n \n

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