High School Programs

high school programs

The Alamo Colleges District’s five colleges partner with local school districts, private and charters schools, and home school students to:

  • Offer you low-cost college courses while completing high school graduation requirements
  • Provide pathways for your education and career goals
  • Create supportive learning conditions as you manage a challenging curriculum
  • Ensure you have equal access to fully participate

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Dual Credit

Earn college credit as a high school student.

At our five Alamo Colleges, the Dual Credit program allows students to earn college credit while still in high school. Dual Credit courses may be taught on the high school campus by an approved instructor or on the college campus. Dual Credit courses include both academic and technical courses.

If students qualify for Dual Credit, they may take courses in the 42-hour core curriculum or from the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Courses taken should be aligned with the student’s degree plan or career choice.

Benefits of Dual Credit

  • Students may enroll in up to 14 dual credit courses before graduation.
  • Gain firsthand experience with college level coursework while attending high school.
  • Waive tuition and fees and reduce your overall time and cost to complete a college degree.
  • Transition more smoothly between high school and college/universities.

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ECHS and P-TECH

The Alamo Colleges District is committed to providing a high-quality education to our community, including programs for high school students enrolled in one of our Alamo Colleges partner high schools.

Early College High School (ECHS)

ECHS students can attend college while earning credits toward their high school diploma and either earn an associate degree, certification, or college credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree.

Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)

P-TECH students can earn both a high school diploma and a credential and/or an associate degree.

P-TECH is a partnership among K-12, higher education, and industry, each making long-term commitments and contributing their best expertise to provide students with rigorous and hands-on academic, technical, and workplace experiences.

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Alamo Academies

*includes a summer internship

The Alamo Academies program allows juniors and seniors the unique opportunity to explore a variety of STEM career paths so they can make educated decisions on their future.

94% of students who graduate from our programs pursue higher education, join the Armed Forces, or enter high-wage employment in career fields related to; Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology/ Security, Healthcare, and Diesel Technology.

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Alamo Collegiate Network

The Alamo Collegiate Network is a partnership between Alamo Colleges and San Antonio ISD created through Senate Bill 1882 that includes Fox Tech High School, Travis Early College High School, and St. Philip’s College Early College High School.   This partnership is aimed at expanding access to high-quality, college-aligned educational opportunities for students across Bexar County and is open to students all across the San Antonio area.

The Alamo Collegiate Network offers increased autonomy and additional funding for the three partner high schools. This partnership empowers campus-based educators, supports innovation, and scales best practices—all while supporting the mission of the Alamo Colleges District of empowering our diverse communities for success.  

Through this partnership, Alamo Colleges District works alongside San Antonio ISD to provide transformative experiences for our early college high school students across the three campuses.

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teaching dual credit

 

Dual Credit Faculty Expansion Project

Alamo Colleges partners with local school districts to provide high school teachers with the graduate-level coursework required to teach dual credit classes.

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Check out the ECHS/P-TECH/Dual Credit Partnership Agreements

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High School Programs Offices

Northeast Lakeview College
Vanessa DeMont
Director of High School Programs
Northwest Vista College
Julie Boerm
Director of High School Programs
Palo Alto College
Dr. Sonia Jasso
Director of High School Programs
St. Philip's College
Jessica Flores
Director of High School Programs

 

San Antonio College
Dr. Lillian Porter
Director of High School Programs
Alamo Academies
Monica Baiza Garcia
Associate Director
District High School Programs
Sara Mann
Chief High School Programs Officer