Benchmark 5:
Student Supports

The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) must provide wrap-around strategies and services involving multiple stakeholders to strengthen academic, technical, and individual support for students to be successful in their P-TECH program.

5.1 - Bridge Program Overview – Legacy the School of Sport Sciences

Program Name: Legacy Summer Bridge Program

Dates: July 22-24, 2025

Location: Legacy the School of Sport Sciences Campus

Program Purpose

The Summer Bridge Program at Legacy the School of Sport Sciences is designed to prepare rising 9th-grade students for a successful transition into high school by addressing academic readiness, social-emotional skills, college awareness, and the unique culture of Legacy.

Daily Themes and Key Activities

Day 1 (July 22): College & Career Awareness
- Guest Presentation: Lone Star College – Degree program expectations and college readiness
- College exploration workshops
- Students receive dual credit and academic pathway information
Day 2 (July 23): Academic Foundations
- Diagnostic math and English assessments
- Interactive sessions with Legacy Math and English faculty
- Study skills and time management strategies
- Chromebook distribution and tech training (if applicable)
Day 3 (July 24): Legacy Culture & Leadership
- Orientation on Legacy’s mission, vision, and student expectations
- Team-building activities and a student panel with current high school leaders

Key Components

Academic skills support (focus on Math and English foundations)
Social-emotional learning and relationship-building
High school expectations and college preparation
Parent involvement resources
School culture, dress code, and behavioral norms

Expected Outcomes

Improved student confidence and high school readiness
Early identification of academic support needs
Connection to peer mentors and staff
Familiarity with high school schedules, systems, and college pathways

5.2 - Advising - Legacy the School of Sport Sciences

Overview

Legacy provides structured academic and college advising services throughout the school year to ensure students are supported in their academic planning, dual credit pathways, and post-secondary goals. Advising is coordinated by the Dean of Instruction in partnership with Lone Star College advisors, faculty, and counseling staff.

Advising Events Schedule – 2024–2025 Academic Year

Records of Completion & Documentation

Advising Logs: Maintained by the Dean of Instruction using Google Sheets with notes, goals set, and follow-up actions.
Student Files: Each student has a digital advising folder containing:
- Academic plans and 4-year pathway documents
- Degree audits (for dual credit students)
- Signed course selection sheets
Parent Communication Logs: Notes from meetings, calls, or emails with families about student progress are stored in Google Drive.
Completion Verification: For group advising events, sign-in sheets are collected and scanned; for 1:1 sessions, the advisor logs completed appointments and follow-up dates.

5.3 - Student Intervention - Tutoring Support

At Legacy the School of Sport Sciences, academic intervention for P-TECH students is integrated through structured office hours and individualized support. Students receive tutoring and academic assistance by meeting directly with their core course teachers during scheduled office hours, which are established based on each teacher’s availability. This flexible model ensures timely, subject-specific intervention and allows teachers to address both immediate academic concerns and long-term mastery of content. For students enrolled in Lone Star College dual credit courses, tutoring and academic support are coordinated through Freddie Johnson, the designated Student Support Specialist. Mr. Johnson works directly with students to review coursework, address challenges in college-level material, and provide guidance on success strategies. This two-tiered support structure ensures that all P-TECH students receive timely, targeted help aligned to both their high school and college-level coursework.

5.4 - Classroom Supports - Advisory/Study Skills Curriculum

At Legacy the School of Sport Sciences, all P-TECH students are scheduled into a dedicated Titan Lab period during the school day to receive embedded academic support. This period functions as an Advisory/Study Skills block, where each student is assigned to a specific teacher who serves as their point of contact and mentor throughout their Lone Star College dual credit coursework. The Titan Lab is designed to provide structured academic check-ins, time management coaching, study skills reinforcement, and individualized assistance with college-level assignments. This support ensures that students are not only staying current with their work but also building the independent learning habits essential for success in both high school and postsecondary settings.

Ongoing Components
- Weekly grade checks for Lone Star College courses
- One-on-one student-teacher check-ins
- Writing lab or tutoring referral support
- Access to technology and quiet work time

5.5 - Multi-tiered System of Supports - Family Outreach Events

Legacy the School of Sport Sciences integrates family engagement as a critical tier of its Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework. Through intentional, recurring outreach events, Legacy builds strong partnerships with parents and guardians to support student success in both high school and dual credit environments. These events are designed to inform families of academic expectations, college readiness benchmarks, available interventions, and student progress in real time. Legacy’s MTSS structure ensures families are engaged not only as stakeholders but also as active participants in the educational process through ongoing communication, workshops, and in-person programming.

5.6 - Enrichment Opportunities - Professional Learning Community (PLC) Agendas

Legacy the School of Sport Sciences supports the success of its P-TECH students through intentional collaboration among educators via Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). These PLCs meet regularly to align instructional practices, review student data, and implement targeted interventions and enrichment strategies. A key component of Legacy’s enrichment model is ensuring that faculty, dual credit liaisons, and support staff are working cohesively to address the academic, emotional, and college readiness needs of students enrolled in Lone Star College courses.