What is T-STEM?

Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) Academies are open-enrollment academies that provide the following:

• Dual Credit at no cost to students
• Integrated cross-curricular STEM instruction
• Engage students to innovative curriculum including problems-solving in real-world context
• Offer rigorous instruction and accelerated courses
• Provide academic and social support services to help students succeed
• Increase college readiness
• Align to regional workforce needs, guiding students into high-demand, high-wage careers
• Partner with Texas institutions of higher education (IHEs) to reduce barriers to college access 

Anderson High School has partnered with Austin Community College to provide the most advanced and comprehensive course offerings possible to engineering technology students.  The Engineering Technology program offers a variety of courses in engineering, computer programming, electronics, and computer-aided drawing for students seeking employment opportunities in Engineering Technology or entry into a post-secondary Engineering program.

This program is different from Anderson Engineering in that students will take college-level coursework, taught by ACC professors and staff.  Classes are taught at Anderson High School and/or online and possibly ACC campuses, depending on cohort size, and will be integrated into their high school schedule. Students will earn college and high school credit simultaneously, that is widely transferrable to colleges across the state and nationwide.

Click HERE for a presentation with more details about the program

Click HERE for a summary of the program and information on how to apply!

Application Process for Students who live OUTSIDE of the Anderson Attendance Zone

The AISD School Choice Common Application is closed for 2022-2023, but if you do not live in the Anderson attendance zone and are interested in the T-Stem Engineering program, we may be able to help you.  Please click HERE and complete the form and we will be in touch with additional information!  

If you live in the Anderson attendance zone, please click HERE and complete the form and we will be in touch with additional information!  

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Students who live outside of the Anderson attendance zone may apply to participate in the T-STEM Engineering program as a Curriculum Transfer Applicant. 

Austin ISD has introduced the AISD School Choice Common Application to increase access and opportunities for all students.  

Students who live OUTSIDE of the Anderson attendance zone may apply for a T-STEM Engineering Curriculum Transfer by following the below steps:

• Parents complete the AISD Common Application in the Parent Cloud by TBD
• Upload report cards and standardized test scores if not currently enrolled in AISD.
• Request teacher recommendations via the Common Application.
• Click HERE for detailed instructions on filling out the AISD Common Application.

Important Dates

Questions?  Contact Cathy Painter catherine.painter@austinisd.org / 512.414.7936