What is P-TECH and what does it mean for Rio Hondo High School? PTECH represents the best of what public-private partnerships can look like, with students taking high school and college coursework simultaneously and engaging in industry guided workforce development. PTECH schools enable students to earn both a high school diploma and a no-cost, two-year post-secondary degree in a STEM field. Students participate in a range of workplace experiences, including mentor-ship and worksite visits. Upon graduation, students have the academic and professional skills required to either continue their education in a four-year post-secondary institution or enter into entry-level careers in wind energy, healthcare, advanced construction and other competitive field.
For more information contact our counselors, Mrs. Mesa and/or Mrs. Flores at 956-748-1200.
1.6 Leadership Team Strategic Priorities
School board and Board of Regents' presentations
Strategic priorities for 23-24 and long-term priorities of the P-TECH partnership
1.7 Leadership Team Key Roles
Description of each member and role in the committee
1.8 P-TECH Staff
P-TECH leader/liaison meeting agendas and relevant materials
1.9 P-TECH Staff Professional Development
Mentor/Induction program plans
Annual training or professional development plan with P-TECH/ICIA and IHE faculty
1.11 Advisory Board
Meeting Agendas and minutes, with action items and decision logs
Strategic partners
2.1 Goal of Higher Education Partnerships
Final, signed, and executed MOU with Institutions of Higher Education
2.16 Roles and Responsibilities
Final, signed, and executed agreement with business/industry partners
Benchmark 3: Target Population
3.2 Documenting Enrollment Procedures
3.3 Stakeholder Engagement
Written Communication plan for targeting identified audiences, parents, community members, school board, higher education personnel, etc.
3.4 Lottery System - Not Applicable
4.1 Regional Need
Current dated regional high-demand occupation list
4.3 Course Sequence
4.7 College Readiness
Calendar of scheduled TSIA test, sign-up process, and intervention expectations
Aggregate reports of TSIA exam performance
Testing calendar - SAT, ACT
5.1 Bridge Programs
Bridge program curriculum and schedule
5.2 Advising
Schedule of advising events
5.3 Student Intervention
5.4 Classroom Supports
Advisory/study skills curriculum material
5.6 Enrichment Opportunities
6.1 Work-Based Learning Continuum
Documentation of appropriate work-based learning experiences for students at all grade levels
6.2 Work-Based Learning Offerings
Aggregate data describing student participation in work-based learning experiences
6.3 Student Participation
Student writings, portfolios, presentations, and links to digital content
Principal
Assistant Principal
Dean of Instruction
Counselor
Counselor
Health Science Teacher
Ag Science Teacher
Ag Science Teacher
Culinary Arts Teacher
Business Teacher
Criminal Justice Teacher
Engineering Teacher
Computer Science Teacher