Benchmark 3: Target Population

Link to Artifacts: Benchmark 3 - Google Drive

3.1 Recruitment and Enrollment Policies

3.2 Document Enrollment Procedures

The recruitment process for P-TECH will begin midway through the fall semester. The P-TECH team, in collaboration with business partners, will deliver campus presentations highlighting the unique features that distinguish P-TECH from other Early College High Schools in the district. Additional parent information sessions will be offered, with support from South Texas College during these events.

During the pre-registration period, students will have the opportunity to apply for enrollment in the P-TECH program. The application will collect all necessary identifying information and will not require supplemental materials such as essays or teacher recommendations.

If the number of applicants exceeds the available seats, the campus will conduct a performance-blind lottery to determine admission. Additional weight will be given to students identified as at-risk or from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Once the lottery is completed and the target enrollment number is met, selected students will be notified of their acceptance. A waiting list will also be generated from the lottery. If any accepted student declines admission, applicants on the waiting list will be offered a seat in the order their names were drawn. P-TECH Application

3.3 Stakeholder Engagement

Recruitment and enrollment processes (marketing and recruitment plans, etc.) include input from key stakeholders.

Recruitment timelines and promotional materials-

3.4 Lottery System

The recruitment process for P-TECH will begin midway through the fall semester. The P-TECH team, in collaboration with its business partners, will conduct campus presentations highlighting the unique features that distinguish P-TECH from other Early College High Schools in the district. Additional parent information sessions will also be held, with support from South Texas College during these presentations.

During the preregistration period, students will be invited to apply for enrollment in the P-TECH program. The application will collect all necessary identifying information for enrollment and will not require additional materials such as essays or teacher recommendations.

If the number of applications exceeds the available seats, the campus will conduct a performance-blind lottery to determine admissions. Additional weight will be given to students identified as at-risk or from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Once the selection process is complete, accepted students will be notified of their admission status. A waiting list will also be generated from the lottery. If any accepted students decline their offer, applicants on the waiting list will be admitted in the order their names were drawn.