Troy Riverfront P-TECH

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January 17, 2019

6:00-7:00

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Welcome!

Agenda

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Welcome/Opening Comments

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Presentation

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Community Partnerships

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Questions

Pathways in

Technology Early College High School

Troy High Class of 2023

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Hudson Valley Community College Class of 2025

(OR SOONER!)

Sneak Peek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCxn7aBMLh8

How It Works

• There is a P-Tech Team
• The teachers are very supportive
• Your child will spend more time on the subjects they need most for college and a career (math, science, technology)

• Your child will take their first college class before they enter 11^th grade

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• Your child will potentially have 20-30 college credits BEFORE THEY GRADUATE from Troy High School!

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• Your child will complete their Associate’s degree in P-Tech; they can go to work or transfer to a 4 year college!

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• We pay your child’s tuition and costs for books and supplies

High School

Key Points Parents and Students Should Know

• Students WILL work in groups
• Teachers may change throughout the year
• Grades and behavior are monitored constantly
• Discipline referrals can result in immediate dismissal from the program
• Attendance is a key factor to success in the program (others are counting on you)
• Class presentations are frequent and required
• P-TECH schedules are rigid 1st choice electives may not be possible

College Courses

• Some courses will count towards their High School Diploma and College Degree

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• Some courses will be taught by Troy HS teachers

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• Some courses will be taught by a College Professor and a Troy HS Teacher

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• Your child will take some courses at HVCC while they are still in high school during 11^th and 12^th grade

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*They will earn a degree without any student loan debt!

• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology - (A.A.S.)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Biotechnology AS
• Engineering Science (A.S.) – Transfer
• If you choose to go to a 4 year school, HVCC has partnerships with various schools: RPI, RIT, Clarkson

Types of Associate's (2 Year) College Degrees

• HIGH DEMAND CAREERS = Easy to find a job

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• Jobs that typically start at $40,000-$60,000

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• High Tech, prestigious companies

Careers & Salaries

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• The Parent Application

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• The Student Application

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• 2 Teacher Recommendations

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• Counselor Recommendation

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• Student interview

(this will take place after applications have been reviewed by the committee)

Application Process

Student Selection

• Applications will be sent to a program selection committee 

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• Commitment / motivation to succeed: Student and Parent

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• Ability to Benefit: Does the student possess the qualities necessary to benefit from the program and be successful

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• Past School Performance – Includes grades(not the number one criterion), test scores, attendance, and behavior.

Summer Bridge

2 Sessions

• 1st Session - July 22nd - August 1st
• 2nd Session - August 5th - August 15th

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• Most important part of P-TECH
• Team Building
• Introduction to working in groups
• Visiting Business Partners
• Visiting Hudson Valley Community College

Program Business Partners

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• Demonstrate a solid work ethic
• Finish the year STRONG
• Apply!!!!! Applications due to

Miss Potaczala

April 18, 2019

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What Can You Do Now?

Questions?

To all of the parents/guardians who joined us �tonight for their child’s potential participation �in the Troy Riverfront P-Tech Program�

THANK YOU!