Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Pathways in Technology Early College

High School

P-TECH Mission

• The mission of P-TECH is to provide an advanced and rigorous curriculum with a focus on Construction Technology, Construction Management, Architectural Design (AutoCAD), HVAC, Plumbing, Welding and Electrical.

• P-TECH offers a wide variety of opportunities for students. Whether a student plans to attend a four-year university, a two-year associate degree, Technical Certificate or enter the workforce after high school, P-TECH will provide them with the skills necessary to achieve their goals.

Faculty and Staff

• Principal-Laura Flores• Director of SPECA/Sabas Perez Magnet Engineering- Alfredo Perez• SPECA/Sabas Perez Magnet Counselor-Araceli Arrambide• P-TECH Director/Career Academies Dean- Matias Ydrogo III• P-TECH Counselor/9th Grade Counselor- Maria T. Gonzalez• Lead CTE Teacher- Alexander Castro• HVAC/ P-TECH Business Partner Liaison- Oscar Ramirez• Welding Teacher- Ernesto Villarreal• Electrical Technology/Engineering Teacher- Gustavo Perez• Construction/ Water System Teacher- Juan Ibarra• Architecture/AUTOCAD- Armanda De Hoyos

P-TECH Course Crosswalk

Grade High School Courses College Courses

9th English I, Algebra I, Biology,World History, Spanish I, PE/Elective, TSI Class, Health/Speech, Principles of Construction

Kinesiology 1304

Certifications

• Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School- High School Diploma• Laredo College-HVAC Helper Certificate• Laredo College-Electrical Helper Certificate /NCCER Certificate• Laredo College-Welding Certificate/NCCER Certificate• Plumbing NCCER Certificate • AUTOCAD (Architecture)- Certificate• Laredo College- Associates Degree in Building Administration and

Maintenance (Pending)

P-TECH Demographics

GPC Students

At-Risk% #

EL% #

SPED% #

EconomicDis.

% #

Male/ Female

PTECHStudents

30 59% 65 51% 56 6% 7 93% 103 84M/26F 110

TSI College Readiness

TSI Pre-Assessment

TSI Test Reading –351

Writing –340

% #

Essay –4 or higher

% #

Total Tested

September 18, 2018

October 2, 2018

0

When are your testing

the rest?

56% 14

What is plan for those

that didn’t pass?

52% 13 25

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AUTOCAD• Computer drafting is the function of the design process which consist of the

preparation of engineering drawings utilizing CAD software.

• Computer drafting students are instructed in the fundamentals of modern drafting standards, practices, and procedures.

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning(HVAC)

• Students will obtain a Laredo College HVAC Helper Certificate.• Students will learn how to install and troubleshoot split air

conditioning systems.

Welding• Students will have an opportunity to obtain a Laredo College Welding

Certificate. • Students may also obtain a NCCER Welding Certificate.• Students will learn proper welding techniques with concentrations in

oil and gas welding techniques.

Electrical• Students will have an opportunity to obtain a Laredo College Electrical

Helper Certificate.• Students may also obtain a NCCER Electrical Certificate.• Students will learn how to properly wire electrical circuits according

to the National Electrical Code standards.

Plumbing• Students will be able to receive a NCCER Plumbing Certificate.• Students will learn how to properly install and maintain systems used

for potable water, sewage and drainage in plumbing systems.

National Center for Construction Education and Research

• NCCER sets and maintains the global standard in construction training and certification.

• Because training is written to an industry standard and credentials are portable, learners who complete NCCER training are equipped to meet the labor demands of employers around the world, enhancing their employment opportunities.

• NCCER fall under the 73 Industry-Based certifications in the A-F Accountability System.