Pathways in Technology Early College High School will welcome its first cohort of students in the 2022-2023 school year.

Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECHS) are innovative open-enrollment high schools that allow students an opportunity to receive both a high school diploma and an Associate Degree and/or an industry certification.

Andress High School P-TECHS Teacher Education in partnership with El Paso Community College (EPCC) will be offering students an opportunity to earn the following: Associate Degree of Arts in Education.

Las preparatorias P-TECHS son escuelas innovadoras que dan a los estudiantes la oportunidad de recibir ambos, un diploma de preparatoria, y un título asociado, y/o una certificación en la industria.

Andress P-TECHS con enfoque en Educación, en conjunto con El Paso Community College (EPCC) estarán ofreciendo a nuestros estudiantes la oportunidad de obtener lo siguiente: Título Asociado en las Artes en Estudios de Educación.

EPISD high school diploma + EPCC associate degree + industry-based certification

The P-TECH program is possible through a partnership with

For more information contact/Para más información contacte a:

Bonnie Gutierrez, P-TECH Teacher Leader
Emai lBonnie Gutierrez
915-236-4000

Velma Gonzalez Sasser, Assistant Principal
Email Velma Gonzalez Sasser
915-236-4000

Ismael Andrade, Counselor
Email Ismael Andrade
915-236-4009

EPISD P-Tech Mission Statement

EPISD Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (PTECH) will provide ALL students the necessary tools and inspiration to be globally competitive in the twenty-first century workforce on day one.

How to Apply

Current EPISD student:

Complete the Online Application Form by clicking HERE.

Or

Download the Application below, complete if electronically or print and fill, and email to Email Apply and Email Apply

Andress HS P-Tech Application 

Transfer Students:
The academy will accept up to 125 ninth-grade students per year, and students will move together as a cohort as they progress through high school. 

Who can apply to Andress' P-TECH?
Any current EPISD 8th grader can apply.

Does P-TECH take transfer students?
Yes, in district and out of district incoming 9th graders can apply to P-TECH.

What do I have to do before enrolling in Andress' P-TECH?
Students within the EPISD district will have to complete the application here. 

Transfer students - the EPISD transfer registration process must be completed here - before enrolling with our P-TECH.

How will I know if I am accepted to P-TECH?
Students accepted into the program will receive notification of acceptance via email and/or acceptance letter.

Are there any entrance exams?
No, there are no exams necessary. Taking the TSI2 is recommended. The TSI2 is a college entry exam that students will take in order to be able to take college credited courses. 

Benchmark 1: School Design

A. Mentor/Induction program plans

B. Annual training/professional development plan

C. P-TECH leadership meeting agendas and notes

1. Coordinator Presentation

Benchmark 2: Target Population

A. Admission policy and enrollment application

1. Application

2. Admission Policy

3. Online Enrollment Steps

B. Recruitment and enrollment plan 

1. 2021-2022 Timeline

2. EPISD Program Guide

3. P-TECH Recruitment Video

C. Brochures and marketing 

1. P-TECH Flyer

2. P-TECH Flyer Spanish

3. P-TECH PowerPoint

D. Communication plan 

Benchmark 3: Strategic Alliances

A. Meeting agendas and minutes, with action items and decision logs

1. Planning Agenda

2. Coordinator/Counselors/Principals Presentation

3. Site Visit Agenda

   • Andress P-TECH SV 1 Agenda Nov 10 2021

   • Andress P-TECH SV 2 agenda Jan 21 2022

4. Feeder Pattern Meeting Agenda

5. CIT Meeting Agenda

6. PTECH Meeting Agenda

7. PTECH Team Meeting Agenda

   • PTECH Leadership Meeting Agenda Jan 6 2022

B. MOU's with industry partner/business 

C. Articulation agreement with IHE

1. IHE Articulation Agreement

2. The Interlocal Agreement

D. List of strategic partners 

1. Leadership Team List/Role

2. Agenda Date

Benchmark 4: Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment

A. Four-year crosswalk document

1. Crosswalk with Prerequisites and Endorsements

B. Master Schedule

C. Curriculum alignment documents

1. Crosswalk Master Schedule

D. Testing calendar and schedule for TSI, ACT, SAT or other assessments 

E. Course of study examples 

Benchmark 5: Work-Based Learning

A. Work-based learning experiences 

B. Regional high demand occupation list

1. State Wide Target Occupation

2. Top Career Clusters

3. Hot Jobs

C. Student data in work-based learning experiences 

D. Samples of student artifacts 

Benchmark 6: Student Support

A. Bridge program calendar and curricula

B. Tutoring and other intervention/remediation program schedules

C. Calendar of family outreach events

D. Schedule of counseling/advisory events