Admission & Recruitment
ADMISSION POLICY
ADMISSION POLICY
The program must target students from underrepresented backgrounds, however, students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for admission. In accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines, enrollment decisions shall not be based on test scores, student discipline, teacher recommendations, essays, grade point average, or other criteria that create barriers for student enrollment. Students must be enrolled in the Elgin Independent School District to apply. To be considered for enrollment, incoming 9th grade students must complete the P-TECH application and submit it before the application deadline. Current 9th grade students are also eligible to apply up until the last week of October (PEIMS Snapshot). Students cannot make initial entry to the P-TECH at any other time unless they transfer from a similar program from another district. Grade level enrollment will not exceed 12 students per cohort. In the event over 12 students apply, a weighted lottery will be utilized to select students for admission. Students not accepted through the lottery will be placed on a waiting list.
The program must target students from underrepresented backgrounds, however, students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for admission. In accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines, enrollment decisions shall not be based on test scores, student discipline, teacher recommendations, essays, grade point average, or other criteria that create barriers for student enrollment. Students must be enrolled in the Elgin Independent School District to apply. To be considered for enrollment, incoming 9th grade students must complete the P-TECH application and submit it before the application deadline. Current 9th grade students are also eligible to apply up until the last week of October (PEIMS Snapshot). Students cannot make initial entry to the P-TECH at any other time unless they transfer from a similar program from another district. Grade level enrollment will not exceed 12 students per cohort. In the event over 12 students apply, a weighted lottery will be utilized to select students for admission. Students not accepted through the lottery will be placed on a waiting list.
Recruitment Plan
Recruitment Plan
The recruitment and enrollment process shall aim to identify sub-populations of students that are at-risk, including, but not limited to, students who are of limited English proficiency, students with disabilities, and students that have failed a state assessment. Recruitment efforts will also focus on student groups that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African American, Hispanic, and Native American students as well as first generation college students and those with low socioeconomic status. Although recruitment efforts will focus on students meeting the above criteria, all students are able to take advantage of the program and have equal access to apply.
The recruitment and enrollment process shall aim to identify sub-populations of students that are at-risk, including, but not limited to, students who are of limited English proficiency, students with disabilities, and students that have failed a state assessment. Recruitment efforts will also focus on student groups that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African American, Hispanic, and Native American students as well as first generation college students and those with low socioeconomic status. Although recruitment efforts will focus on students meeting the above criteria, all students are able to take advantage of the program and have equal access to apply.
Communication Plan
Communication Plan
In an effort to reach our target audience, events will be planned throughout the year to engage stakeholders and disseminate information about the P-Tech program. Promotional materials will be distributed to each campus in the district, and events will be scheduled at the elementary, middle, and high school campuses to inform and engage stakeholders with age appropriate activities. Emphasis will be placed on communicating with middle school students through the college and career readiness curriculum, advisory cohort meetings, and open house presentations held on a monthly basis. P-Tech staff members will also give yearly updates to the School Board, the Chamber of Commerce, and will be present at local community events throughout the year to answer questions and discuss the program with stakeholders of all backgrounds.
In an effort to reach our target audience, events will be planned throughout the year to engage stakeholders and disseminate information about the P-Tech program. Promotional materials will be distributed to each campus in the district, and events will be scheduled at the elementary, middle, and high school campuses to inform and engage stakeholders with age appropriate activities. Emphasis will be placed on communicating with middle school students through the college and career readiness curriculum, advisory cohort meetings, and open house presentations held on a monthly basis. P-Tech staff members will also give yearly updates to the School Board, the Chamber of Commerce, and will be present at local community events throughout the year to answer questions and discuss the program with stakeholders of all backgrounds.