FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Students who are most successful at Tech High have a LOVE for their program, they are hard-working, disciplined, respectful and self-motivated. They know that hard work and good attendance lead to good grades. 

 

Tech High provides an academically rigorous experience for all students, which means that students are challenged to think critically, perform in a real-world setting, and grow beyond their perceived limitations.  Over 90% of our academic classes are honors level and we have several Advanced Placement courses.  Tech High students can expect at least 1.5 – 2 hours of homework daily.  Technical programs are challenging and demand attendance, attention, and a great attitude.  Program textbooks are written for the adult reader, so students who are most successful at Tech High are those who have demonstrated proficiency on FSA Reading assessments.  Each quarter, more than 50% of our students earn honor roll or principal's list.  Every Tech High student will graduate with their high school diploma as well as a number of Industry Certifications in the career field associated with their program.

 

It is no easy task, but if you are up to the challenge, then Tech High is for you!

Arterial school bus transportation is provided to District Application Programs (DAP).  These stops are different from the traditional zoned school bus stops.  Zoned bus stops will travel into neighborhoods to pick up students.  Arterial school bus stops follow major roadways and may require students to walk, utilize a bicycle or get a car ride to the stop as it may be a greater distance from your traditional stop.

This District Application Program (DAP) is a county-wide program.  We have students who travel far to attend Tech High who live in Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor and South St. Petersburg. The only limitation is on our Veterinary Program. Students must live South of Gulf-To-Bay Boulevard to apply for Tech High.

For the following programs - Building, Digital Art, Electricity, Game Simulation Programming, Marine Mechanics and Nursing, we provide school bus transportation to mid-county residents.  These areas include zoned schools of Clearwater HS; Largo HS; Pinellas Park HS; Hollins HS and Seminole HS.  See Transportation Area page on this site for additional information.

Students outside the bus transportation boundary may request a space at an existing bus stop (hub stop).  Parents would supply transportation to and from that hub stop daily.  Parents must really consider the distance to a "hub stop" when applying to Tech High school.  The northern hub stop is at Drew Street & Old Coachman and the southernmost stop is 54th Avenue North & 58th Street North.

 

For Veterinary program students may apply if you live south of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.  Arterial transportation is provided from Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard south.

We do not offer any of these elective programs at Tech High School. However, our students have a wide variety of electives available to them through On-Campus Virtual courses.

No, we don’t offer any sports programs here; however, our Tech High students are able to participate in other high school’s sports programs through Co-Enrollment. Students have the option to participate at Seminole High School (due to proximity) or at their Zoned High School.

Yes, we have many student activities throughout the year: