Q & A

What is Dallas ISD P-TECH?

The Dallas ISD P-TECH is high schools that provide students the opportunity to earn dual credit, which is credit toward a high school diploma and college degree. By the time they complete high school, students in Dallas ISD P-TECH can earn up to 60 hours of free college credit and an associate degree. They partner with institutions of higher education to enable students to earn college credit.

Students attend 9th and 10th grade in the P-TECH wing at the high school campus where they complete their basic courses and receive in-depth instruction to prepare them for college success. Beginning their junior year, students attend classes, tuition-free, on the campus of their community college partner. The district provides transportation to the partner community college campus.

What is a P-TECH?

Which higher education partner is partner with Seagoville High School?

What is dual credit?

Dual credit programs allow high school students to enroll in college courses for credit while still in high school. College credits earned through dual credit can be applied toward high school and college graduation and can be transferred to other colleges or universities. At Dallas ISD collegiate academies/early colleges, students can earn dual credit in a number of academic areas including math, science, english, scoial studies and more.

A dual credit program benefits students in a number of ways:

Provides a head start on postsecondary core requirements.
Lowers the cost of college (Dallas College waive tuition for dual credit).
Expands the variety of classes available to high school students.
Allows access to college facilities/activities–such as fine arts performances, career development services, computer labs, college libraries, and learning skills/tutoring services.
Provides greater opportunities for a coordinated, seamless education.
Serves as a “controlled” introduction to college life.
Allows for an easier transition to college.
Builds students’ confidence and self-esteem.