TTU K-12
Location
Drane Hall
Texas Tech University
PO Box 42191
2515 15th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79409
Information
Established1993
GradesK-12
Number of studentsApproximately 3,500 full-time students[1]
Information+1 (806) 464-4173
1 (800) 692-6877
WebsiteTTU K-12

TTU K-12 is an approved learning school from kindergarten through twelfth grade program in Texas, offering high school diplomas.[2] It is operated by Texas Tech University, which is located in Lubbock. TTU K-12 offers individual courses (supplemental), credit by exams (CBEs), homeschool curriculum, bulk testing services, and a full-time Texas Diploma Program that includes high school, middle school and elementary school.

History

TTU K-12 was established by legislative and state board action in 1993 as a "Special Purpose District" designed to educate students with special circumstances and whose educational needs were not adequately met by traditional schools. In 1998, the Commissioner of Education granted expansion of the program to include kindergarten through 8th grade. TTU K-12 now serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Enrollment

In 1994, the first graduating class from TTU K-12 consisted of only two students.[3] Now, TTU K-12 has a total enrollment of around 1,500 full-time students among high school, middle school and elementary school students. TTU K-12 graduated more than 300 students in the class of 2017-2018[4] and had served more than 415,000 students in over 70 countries by the end of that academic year.[5]

Students can enroll in courses through TTU K-12's full-time diploma-seeking program, where students take all the state-required courses and assessments to graduate. Upon graduation, students receive a Texas high school diploma.

Another option is the supplemental program. Students can catch up or get ahead by taking individual courses or credit by exams while still enrolled in their current school district.

Transfer credits

All credits earned through TTU K-12 are recognized by colleges and universities.

Accreditation

TTU K-12 is accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Courses and credit by exams (CBEs) are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The high school courses are approved by the NCAA.[6]

Notable students

TTU K-12 serves a variety of people including actors, singers, dancers, athletes, military families, families who travel often, non-traditional students, families living overseas, homeschool families, adults finishing high school, hospital/homebound students, students struggling in traditional school and anyone looking for an accredited school without attending a physical location.

Notable students include:

See also

References

  1. ↑ "K-12Highlights2011-2012" (PDF). Texas Tech University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-02-03. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  2. ↑ "Katrina Victim To Graduate From TTU K-12". Texas Tech University. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  3. ↑ Mason, Eilzabeth (2009-04-30). "Texas Tech's K-12 Diploma Program to Celebrate Graduations". Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
  4. ↑ "TTU K-12 High School Hosts Commencement Ceremony". Texas Tech Today. May 29, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  5. ↑ "TTU K-12 2017-18 Highlights and Statistics" (PDF). Texas Tech University. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  6. ↑ "TTU K-12 Accreditation". Texas Tech University. December 14, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  7. ↑ Coker, Lesleyann (February 13, 2012). "Ashley Cain: US Figure Skating's Rising Star". Huffington Post. Now I do at least four hours of online school every day through Texas Tech University Independent School.
  8. ↑ "Mohana Krishnan: TTUISD student lands role in new Nickelodeon show". Texas Tech University. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  9. ↑ Schettek, Stephanie (2010-04-28). "No longer a wannabe". Archived from the original on 2010-07-29.
  10. ↑ "Red Raider Helps Bring Home the Bronze in Vancouver". Texas Tech Today. 2010-02-27. Retrieved 2010-02-28.
  11. ↑ "Friday Night Lights Star, Others, Earn Diplomas at a Distance Through TTU K-12". Texas Tech University. Archived from the original on 2007-05-16. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  12. ↑ "'Friday Night Lights' Star Earns Diploma at a Distance Through Texas Tech Independent School District". Newswise. 2008-05-01. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  13. ↑ ""Black Mirror" (TV Series) USS Callister (2017 episode) Jesse Plemons: Robert Daly". IMDb. 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Cyber School Halls of Fame". RNN-TV. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  15. ↑ "The 12-Year-Old Freshman at Cornell". The Atlantic. 2016-09-02. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  16. ↑ Gornstein, Leslie (March 11, 2007). "Did Britney and Jessica go to high school?". E! Online. Retrieved February 19, 2019.

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