The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) is an open-enrollment program with purposefully developed pathways that are aligned to high-demand, high-wage fields within our local area. This program gives students an opportunity to receive an industry or college credential and/or associate degree, at no cost to the student, along with their high school diploma. This is in an effort to ensure students are college and career ready by building talent as well as helping to fulfill our local workforce needs.
All rising 9th and 10th grade, within Navarro Independent School District boundaries, are welcome to apply regardless of academic ability. Students can choose between one of the three pathways below.
P-TECH also consists of an innovative and ever-changing partnership between the district, community college, and local high growth industry employers who work together to provide any needed supports to P-TECH students as they navigate through their selected pathways. Students will have access to post-secondary education while also gaining work experience through various opportunities, such as mentorships, internships, apprenticeships and other job work-based learning experiences. A combination of both the learned skill sets through earning credentials and work-based learning experiences provided by our industry partners, will ensure that P-TECH students have an increased advantage and are top candidates when entering the workforce or additional post-secondary program.
Pathways |
Associates Degree |
College-Level Certificate |
Industry-Based Certification |
Minimum College Hours |
60 |
28 |
0 |
Details |
Cybersecurity and core college courses with passing TSIA required |
Cybersecurity courses only, additional core dual credit courses are optional |
Some or no dual credit; dual credit courses are optional |
Award |
Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist |
Level 1 Certificate in Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist |
Industry-Based Certification in CompTIA A+, Networking, and optional Security+ |
Scheduling Draft |
8th Gr – Spanish 1, Fine Arts and/or Algebra I HS Courses 9th Gr – 2 College Courses 10th Gr – 4 College Courses 11th Gr – 4 to 6 College Courses 12th Gr – 7 to 9 College Courses |
9th Gr – 0 College Courses 10th Gr – 2 College Courses 11th Gr – 4 College Courses 12th Gr – 2 College Courses |
9th Gr – 0 College Courses 10th Gr – 0 College Courses 11th Gr – 0 College Courses 12th Gr – 0 College Courses *Recommend students take 1-2 College Courses in Grades 10-12th but not required. |
To qualify for the P-TECH Program, students meet the following criteria:
Estimated Cost per Student |
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Expenses |
2-Year Associates Degree |
Level 1 College Certificate |
Industry-Based Certifications |
Tuition & Fees |
$12,448 |
$5,810 |
|
Books & Supplies |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
|
Certification Preparation & Exams |
$1,182 |
$1,182 |
$1,182 |
Room & Board |
$5,552 |
$2,776 |
|
Transportation |
$4,856 |
$2,428 |
|
Personal/ Miscellaneous |
$3,210 |
$1,014 |
|
Total |
$29,248 |
$14,210 |
$1,182 |
Vanessa Ritenour
Margi Handrick
Shari Barta
Michele Hansen