Students choosing to participate in a Tech Prep agreement may receive college credit for their high school education coursework. Tech Prep is a process designed to allow students to receive college credit for specific programs of study at the high school level. Approved high school Tech Prep course work will allow students to graduate early from an approved college program. The Boise School District has Tech Prep agreements in many program areas. Additional information can be obtained from your counselor or your Professional-Technical Education instructor.

Benefits:
College credits available
Early completion of technology program
Savings on cost of college technology program
Early entry into the skilled workforce
No duplication of high school coursework

Students may sign up for a Tech Prep program and take a suggested sequence of academic and professional-technical courses in high school. Students have the option of concurrent enrollment or having their course work approved and transferred when they graduate from high school. The result is a seamless system in which Tech Prep students can move from high school to college without having to repeat courses. Students may enter or leave the program at any time during high school. Participation is based solely upon interest. Students are expected to maintain a minimum 2.0 overall high school G.P.A. and receive a “B” or better in the specific course in order to receive college credit.

The Boise School District has Tech Prep agreements in the following programs: