Sam Houston High School – CyberSecurity P-TECH

Grades served for 2021-22: 9^th-11^th

Lottery grades: 9^th& 10^th

Waitlist grade: 11^th

Principal: Sharene Dixon

Phone: (210) 978-7900

Address: 4635 E. Houston St., 78220

School Website

School Summary

We at Sam Houston High School believe and are committed to building positive relationships, implementing high-quality education, and encompassing our students with committed and caring adults to ensure success upon graduation. All our students are equipped to succeed personally and professionally to become contributing members of society. We will strive to create an atmosphere of independent learning that involves students taking ownership of their learning and teachers creating the spaces for collaboration, creativity, and authentic learning.

Program Overview

Focus on preparing students with the skills, credentials, and industry-specific associate’s degree necessary for high-wage, high-demand careers in cybersecurity
Under the four- to six-year model, students will be able to earn a high school diploma, an associate degree, a two-year post-secondary certificate or industry certification, and complete work-based training through internships, apprenticeships or other job-training programs
Through St. Philip’s, Cyber P-TECH students will have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology CybersSecurity Specialist degree

Academic Offerings

Audio & Video Production, Business Information Management, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Engineering Design, Health Science, IT – Computer/Network Technician, Law Enforcement • Advanced Placement (AP), AVID, Dual Credit, Gifted & Talented, Pre-AP, World Languages, American Sign Language • Art, Band, Choir, Music, Theatre • Special Education: ACE • Pathways in Early College High School (P-TECH) with focus on Cyber Security

Community Partners

Omega Psi Phi, Communities in Schools, City Year, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Extracurricular Activities

Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Cheer, Dance • JROTC • Chess, Youth in Government, Academic Decathlon

Information Sessions

District Info Sessions:

San Antonio ISD is hosting the following virtual Live Q&A sessions on the SAISD Choice Schools & Programs Facebook page. Questions may be sent ahead of time by direct message through the Facebook page or by email to choice@saisd.net. Participants will be able to post questions directly to the live chat during the Q&A session. Families are invited to view the informational video posted each morning prior to the session. For more information, visit the SAISD Choice Schools & Programs Events page on Facebook here.

School Info Sessions:

Sam Houston High School is hosting the following virtual Parent Information Sessions about the school. Contact the school directly with any questions. Use this Zoom link for any session below | passcode: cyber

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