Students prepare to take Dual Enrolled (DE) classes as early as 10th grade year with options for an associate’s degree or general certificate. DE classes have GPA requirements for enrollment.
All seniors have a year-long Capstone: an opportunity to use their knowledge and skills in the workplace, engage in research, design their own project, or create an educational plan to earn a degree or license.
All 9th graders take engineering to develop design thinking skills.
Students complete Algebra 2 by the end of their 10th grade year. Students who have not finished Algebra 1 by 8th grade will take accelerated Algebra 1 and Geometry during 9th grade year. Read more about our course pathways here.
Students take sequenced CTE classes that offer opportunities for college credit (DE) and licensure.

Upcoming Information Sessions for Arlington Tech
Tuesday, November 14th | 7pm | Session Recording |
Wednesday, December 13th | 7pm | In-Person Presentation and Tours at Arlington Career Center |
Tuesday, January 9th | 7pm | Virtual SessionLinks will be posted here. |
How to Apply to Arlington Tech
Applicants must:
- Be an APS student.
- Earn C or higher in each quarter of current grade in core classes (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies)
- Submit a short response to the question “Why Arlington Tech?”.
Applications open Nov 6th, 2023 and close Jan 12th, 2024.
For more information, go to APS Option Programs.
Ready to Apply?
To apply, create an account on the APS Schoolmint website.
Apply Here