Please read the information below. All forms included in this package need to be filled out and returned to the academy office prior to acceptance into any program. If you have any questions, please call the coordinator for the academy you are applying for.
Students selected for the program must meet the following criteria:
1. Junior class standing to include completion of all required courses toward high school graduation plan.
2. Completion of 13 credits by end of sophomore year.
Completed application packet must include:
1. Completion of Academy Application with required signatures and forms.
2. Copy of current Academic Achievement Record (AAR) Official High School Transcript with an official raised seal and one copy of the daily attendance report for the current school year.
3. Student must be passing all high school classes with a "C" or higher. Special emphasis will be placed on the following classes: Algebra I, Geometry, and English.
4. Accuplacer with Essay (College Placement Test)
- All students must take the Accuplacer w/Essay in order to determine enrollment in a Dual Credit Program.
- Exam consists of Reading Comprehension, Elementary Algebra, Arithmetic, Sentence Structure and a Written Essay.
- Complete all sextions of Accuplacer or THEA: Reading, English (w/Essay), and Math. Must meet all College Dual Credit and Program minimum placement test score requirements in Math, Reading, and English. Students must pass one section in Accuplacer or ASSET to qualify for the Aerospace, Information Technology & Security, and Manufacturing Technology Academies. Students must pass all sections of the Accuplacer to qualify for the Health Professions Academy.
- There is a $29.00 fee for the exam-Student must bring a photo ID and SSN at time of testing.
- There is a practice website at: www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practive.htm that you can use.
- You will receive a printout of Accuplacer test scores that you can submit.
- You may contact one of the following testing centers to schedule for the Accuplacer or THEA:
St. Philip's College |
210-486-2830 |
St, Philip's College Southwest Campus |
210-486-7281 |
Northwest Vista College |
210-486-4346 |
Palo Alto College |
210-486-3444 |
San Antonio College |
210-486-0444 |
Northeast Lakeview College |
210-486-5401 |
Center Texas Technology Center |
210-431-7111 |
Students selected for the program must meet the following criteria:
5. Submit one copy of final report to:
Alamo Academies
800 Quintana Road, Building 8
San Antonio, TX 78211 or Fax to 210-486-9872
6. Complete Apply Texas Application on-line:
www.applytexas.org. Please call your coordinator for specific instructions. You will need to submit your Apply Texas ID number to the coordinator.
7. You will need to submit military verification form if applicable; and INS documentation if applicable (copy of resident alien card - front and back)