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Cyber P-TECH USA

CYBER P-TECH, USA AT SAM HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL

Cyber P-TECH USA at Sam Houston High School opened August 2019 as the first Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) in San Antonio. The program has a focus on preparing students with the skills, credentials, and an industry-specific associate degree necessary for high-wage, high-demand careers in Cybersecurity within four to six years.  Students have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma, industry certifications, a two-year post-secondary certificate, and even an associates degree.  Students will also participate in work-based training through internships, apprenticeships, and other job training programs.

For the 2023-2024 school year, Cyber P-TECH is proud to announce that we will be adding the Business Management and Technology pathway for students interested in obtaining an industry-specific associate degree, a two-year post-secondary certificate, and industry based certifications while obtaining their high school diploma.

The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 22 in 2017, paving the way for school districts to work with the Texas Education Agency to launch P-TECH programs. In the P-TECH model, schools partner with Texas institutions of higher education and regional businesses and industries, giving students post-secondary education and workforce training opportunities.

If you are interested in our programs of study, please apply at https://saisdchoice.com/.

Student Enrollment

Cyber P-TECH, USA at Sam Houston High School is 100% open enrollment, with no barriers for attendance. 

To apply for admission, click here.

Advantages

  • Students will work with top-notch companies who will partner as instructors and mentors.
  • Students will also be trained to become more self-aware, emotionally healthy, persistent, and resilient.
  • Students will be ready for careers in Cybersecurity.
  • Students will be supported after high school graduation for up to two years as needed to obtain the professional certification and/or Associate degree.

Institution of Higher Education Partner

Cyber P-TECH, USA at Sam Houston High School partners with St. Philip’s College, within the Alamo Colleges District. St. Philip's College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

Through St. Philip’s, Cyber P-TECH students will have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist degree. The degree will prepare students to design, implement, and secure computer networks. Students with this degree will be able to install security software, monitor networks for security breaches, respond to cyber-attacks, and gather data and evidence to be used in investigating cybercrime. 

As early as students’ second semester in the program, they will be able to earn an Information Technology industry certification. By the time students are high school juniors, they will have the opportunity to earn CompTIA Linux and CompTIA Security certifications. By the fall of their senior year, students will be able to earn an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist Level 1 certificate. As early as the spring of their senior year, students can earn associate degrees specifically tied to the cybersecurity industry.

St. Philip's College, founded in 1898, is a comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness. As a Historically Black College and Hispanic Serving Institution, St. Philip's College is a vital facet of the community, responding to the needs of a population rich in ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity. 

CLICK HERE for the SPC virtual tour (English) / CLICK HERE for the SPC virtual tour (Spanish).


Industry Partners

Students also will have the opportunity to learn from industry partners and gain real-world experience through mentorships, job shadowing, internships, professional skills development and field experiences. Students who complete the program will have priority in interviewing with participating employers.

The anchor industry partner is Accenture Federal Services, which created an apprenticeship program in San Antonio to provide under-represented groups greater access to digital-economy jobs while building a pipeline of talent to help address the widening technology skills gap. The company has more than 30 years of cybersecurity experience serving clients who are at the heart of the nation’s priorities in defense, intelligence, public safety, health and civilian issues – including every cabinet-level department within the federal government.

 

 

Additional industry partners include MIMS Institute Fellows Inc., H-E-B, Greater: SATX, KTG Management and Consulting, and BSidesSATX. Other partners are expected to sign on in the coming weeks and months.

Admission

Admission is open to all students.  There are no barriers to admission.

If you are interested, please apply at APPLY HERE.

Cyber P-TECH USA Informational Meeting

Please view the presentation and video below.

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Dual Credit Information

ll students are required to submit their Apply Texas application according to the deadlines set by Alamo Colleges. There are 4 steps to successfully applying and enrolling in the dual credit program. Files below contain additional instructions and steps to help students enroll in dual credit. We will assist students with these steps the semester before they begin their dual credit courses!

  1. Apply Texas - Submit college application for St. Philip's College
  2. Alamo Enroll - Complete the Alamo Enroll modules on ACES account
  3. TSIA2 Exam - Complete the Math and English TSIA2 exam - passing score required for some courses and for completion of Associate Degree
  4. Parent Consent Form - Turn in signed parent consent form to P-TECH Teacher or Ms. Garcia/P-TECH Hub 2612

Unless otherwise noted, Highlands P-TECH college courses follow the Alamo Colleges academic calendar for the Regular 16-week sessions detailed in the PDF below. *Courses held at the college follow the college holiday schedule, courses at Highlands campus follow the SAISD holiday schedule unless otherwise announced. Students may need to make arrangements to attend college classes during SAISD holidays.*

Alamo Booksplus Procedure_FAQs_072822.pdf

SPC - English High School Programs Consent Form APPR 05312022.pdf

 

Quick Links for Students and Parents/Guardians

Parent Frontline Portal- Be sure to download the app (Frontline ERP-SIS) and turn on notifications to receive attendance and grade alerts!

Student Single Sign-on/Classlink - Access Canvas, Frontline grades, and additional student resources.

Student E-mail- Check your e-mail daily!

Contact Us

Cyber P-TECH, USA Coordinator (Director)

Dr. Carrie Turner-Gray, DM, MBA, MEd

Email:  cturner4@saisd.net

Office Phone:  (210) 978-8900

Cyber P-TECH, USA Support Teacher

Mr. Ron Henderson

Email: lhenderson1@saisd.net

Cyber P-TECH, USA Teacher

Ms. Zakia Abbas

Email:  zabbas1@saisd.net

Mr. Alec Everts

Email: aeverts1@saisd.net

Bridge Program 2022-2023

For the 2022-2023 school year, the Bridge Program will run in conjunction with classes.

Bridge Program 2023-2024

2023-2024 School Year - Information on Summer Bridge will be emailed to students in May.  For a preview click Summer Bridge (Tentative)

Bridge Resources:

Cyber P-TECH USA TEA Documentation

The Cyber P-TECH USA at Sam Houston High School is required to post resources and detailed information that correlates to each benchmark area as outlined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).  We use the Blueprint to guide our decision making and ensure that we have a high quality program that leads our students toward success!

P-TECH Blueprint 2020: CLICK HERE

2022-23 Documentation
2021-22 Documentation
2020-21 Documentation
2019-20 Documentation

2018-19 Documentation

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