Bandera High School is working toward a wall-to-wall P-TECH model, meaning P-TECH is a schoolwide approach rather than a separate program requiring an application. However, students will not all take the same college courses or pursue the same credential. Course plans will be based on each student’s pathway, readiness, academic needs, and goals. 

P-TECH is offered at no cost to participating students. Required college tuition, fees, textbooks, and instructional materials are provided according to the program’s agreements and requirements.

No. Dual credit is one component of P-TECH, but P-TECH is a broader college-and-career model.

In addition to opportunities to earn college credit, P-TECH includes career and technical education pathways, industry credentials, advising, academic support, college-readiness preparation, professional-skills development, and work-based learning.

A student can remain part of the P-TECH model even when the student’s individual pathway does not include the same number or sequence of dual-credit courses as another student.

No. An associate degree is one possible outcome, but it is not the only measure of success. Depending on the student’s pathway and goals, a student may earn college credit, a Level I or Level II certificate, an industry-based certification, an associate degree, or progress toward one of these credentials. 

Not necessarily. College courses should be appropriate for the student’s pathway, readiness, academic needs, and likelihood of success. Some students may begin college coursework earlier than others, and college credit may also be earned through eligible career and technical education (CTE) courses. 

No. Some courses may be taught at Bandera High School by a credentialed BHS teacher serving as a college adjunct. Others may be taught online by a college professor with support and supervision provided on the BHS campus. The format depends on the course, instructor, college partner, and pathway. 

P-TECH students may participate in athletics, fine arts, clubs, and other school activities when those activities can be accommodated within their academic schedule.

Not always. TSI requirements depend on the course and the student’s eligibility. Some courses require students to demonstrate college readiness in specific subject areas, while others may be taken before all TSI requirements are met. Students may demonstrate readiness through TSIA2 scores or an approved exemption. 

Students should work toward TSI readiness as early as possible. Under current guidance from our college partner, students who have completed 15 college credit hours must meet the applicable TSI requirements before registering for additional college courses. BHS provides TSIA2 preparation, testing opportunities, and academic support to help students meet these requirements. 

The student may receive additional preparation, academic intervention, or an adjusted course sequence. Not being ready for one college course does not prevent a student from participating in P-TECH advising, career exploration, work-based learning, and other pathway opportunities. 

Yes. Grades earned in college courses generally become part of the student’s permanent college transcript. Students should take college coursework, attendance requirements, and assignment deadlines seriously. 

Bandera High School monitors student progress and may provide tutoring, intervention, progress conferences, organization support, and assistance communicating with the professor. When necessary, the school may determine that withdrawing from or changing a course is in the student’s best interest. Future placement will be based on the student’s readiness, pathway, and individual circumstances. 

Contact the Bandera High School P-TECH Coordinator through the information provided on the Contact Us page.