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Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) is a New York City public high school that opened in September 2011.〔http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Publications/default.htm〕 It was developed through a unique partnership between the IBM corporation, City University of New York - City Tech, and the New York City Department of Education. The school focuses on postsecondary pathways in the area of Information Technology, helping a diverse group of students enter into this highly competitive field. The grades 9-14 will be a unique hollege (high school and two years of college). P-TECH, as the school is known, was developed by a steering committee composed of the three partner organizations which founded the school. It is led by the principal, Rashid F. Davis, a long-time educator and the former principal of another small, technology-oriented school, Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy. BETA is well known as a successful unscreened high school in New York City, due to the school's number of AP courses and high rate of college attendance.〔http://insideschools.org/?fs=2052〕〔http://education.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/listings/high-schools/new_york/bronx_engineering_and_technology_academy〕 The school is located in the same building as Paul Robeson High School, in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn.〔http://brooklyn.ny1.com/content/news_beats/education/133249/city-readies-to-replace-paul-robeson-with-new-ibm-school/〕〔http://brooklyn.ny1.com/content/top_stories/133945/high-tech-school-to-r〕 == Academic Program == A unique academic program makes P-TECH a noteworthy school even beyond the partnership with CUNY and IBM. Students will focus on STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology & Math) subject areas, preparing them for a variety of exciting career options. The school will further focus on Information Technology, equipping students to excel in an increasingly digital world. Technology is at the forefront of students' experiences at P-TECH, and the school offers academics structured for students to master competencies related to IT. In addition, students are given exceptional exposure to the world of work through internships and extensive real world experience. IBM and other partner organizations will provide mentors for students. P-Tech was mentioned by President Obama on the February 12, 2013 State of the Union address. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pathways in Technology Early College High School」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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