Data Indicators |
Provisional |
Designated |
Distinguished |
Requirements |
Must met at-risk students for incoming 9th graders and at least three additional target population data indicators. |
Must met at-risk students for incoming 9th graders and at least three additional target population data indicators. |
Must met at-risk students for incoming 9th graders and at least three additional target population data indicators. |
T-STEM academy proportionate or over-represents at-risk students for incoming 9th graders. |
No more than 10% points under district |
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T-STEM academy proportionate or over-represents African American students. |
Meets or over-represents district |
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T-STEM academy proportionate or over-represents Hispanic students. |
Meets or over-represents district |
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T-STEM academy proportionate or over-represents economically disadvantaged students. |
Meets or over-represents district |
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T-STEM academy proportionate or over-represents females. |
Meets or over-represents district |
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T-STEM academy proportionate or over-represents ELL and SWDs. |
Meets or over-represents district |
STEM Computer Science
STEM Multidisciplinary
STEM Engineering*
*The Engineering pathway offers some flexibility between courses. These requirements must be met:
- 9th: Principles of Applied Engineering (or DL Principles of Applied Engineering)
- 10th: Computer Science On-Ramps
- 11th: PAP Computer Science
- 12th: AP Computer Science
STEM Multidisciplinary
- 9th: Principles of Applied Engineering (or DL Principles of Applied Engineering)
- 10th: Computer Science On-Ramps
- 11th: Robotics & Automation I (or AC/DC Electronics)
- 12th: Robotics & Automation II (or AC/DC Electronics)
STEM Engineering*
- 9th: Principles of Applied Engineering (or DL Principles of Applied Engineering)
- 10th: Engineering Design & Presentation I
- 11th: Robotics & Automation I
- 12th: Robotics & Automation II
*The Engineering pathway offers some flexibility between courses. These requirements must be met:
- Students MUST complete Principles of Applied Engineering (OR Principles of Applied Engineering DL) during grade 9.
- Students MUST complete Robotics & Automation I BEFORE Robotics & Automation II.
The El Paso High School T-STEM Academy provides a forward thinking and rigorous technology-based curriculum that fosters creative and critical thinking in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math.
The AP Capstone program cultivates curious, independent and collaborative scholars and prepares them to make logical, evidence-based decisions; skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. Students can congruently earn college credit from the University of Texas at Austin.
An AP Capstone Diploma is recognized by colleges and universities throughout the country.
The AP Capstone program is offered exclusively at El Paso High School
CURRICULUM
Year 1: AP Seminar
Year 2: AP Research
4 additional AP courses
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
Year 1: Passing score on AP Seminar exam
Year 2: passing score on academic paper, presentation and oral defense
AP Capstone Certificate earned upon completion of Year 1 and Year 2
AP Capstone Diploma earned upon completion of 4 additional AP Courses and passing scores on said courses
An AP Capstone Diploma is recognized by colleges and universities throughout the country.
The AP Capstone program is offered exclusively at El Paso High School
CURRICULUM
Year 1: AP Seminar
Year 2: AP Research
4 additional AP courses
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
Year 1: Passing score on AP Seminar exam
Year 2: passing score on academic paper, presentation and oral defense
AP Capstone Certificate earned upon completion of Year 1 and Year 2
AP Capstone Diploma earned upon completion of 4 additional AP Courses and passing scores on said courses
The El Paso High Dual Language Magnet Program (DL) fosters second language acquisition by native English and native Spanish speakers at a high academic level. Students are not just learning a second language; they are learning in that second language.
CURRICULUM
Math and Science classes taught 50% in English and 50% in Spanish
Advanced Spanish elective classes offered exclusively at EPHS
Earn qualified hours in medical interpretation
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
Complete 12 or more DL courses
Earn 4-7 Foreign Language credits
Yearly course load to include Pre-AP, AP, or Dual Credit courses
CURRICULUM
Math and Science classes taught 50% in English and 50% in Spanish
Advanced Spanish elective classes offered exclusively at EPHS
Earn qualified hours in medical interpretation
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
Complete 12 or more DL courses
Earn 4-7 Foreign Language credits
Yearly course load to include Pre-AP, AP, or Dual Credit courses
As a campus, we believe in encouraging students who may not otherwise realize their own potential by providing them with opportunities to enroll in Advanced Placement, dual credit and dual enrollment course via our three specialty programs: Dual Language Magnet, STEM Academy, AP Capstone Diploma Program. All three programs can be combined to optimize interests,experiences and potential opportunities.