What is API ?

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The American Preparatory Institute (API) is an operating unit of the Central Texas College District (CTCD). API develops, manages, and operates educational programs for Basic Academic Skills and High School Diploma with curriculum available in pencil/paper and online format.

API is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI) and is a member of the Texas Association of Non-Public Schools (TANS), the Texas Association for Alternative Education (TAAE), and the Commission of International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA).

The American Preparatory Institute’s accreditation status is recognized by the Texas Education Agency through API’s membership in the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC).

API strives to provide an opportunity for students who have difficulty adjusting to a public school environment or completing state graduation requirements with an alternative way to obtain their high school diploma. We incorporate Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards; National Study of School Education (NSSE) procedures; the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS); and the Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) standards into all published curriculum.

The API Adult High School Program is a self-paced, open entry/open exit high school completion program. Course module tests, midterms, and final examinations are proctored by API educational staff in the API classroom. Students taking controlled examinations must be present, have appropriate identification as proof of enrollment, and abide by classroom rules regarding attendance and testing.

 

Admission Requirements

Prospective students may enroll in API at 18 years of age or older without parental permission. However, those who are 17 may enroll if they meet special requirements and are approved by the Dean for admission into the program (see requirements below). Also, those who are 16 and enrolled in a high school may enroll and earn credits for transfer to their high school if they present recommendation or request from their current school. All diploma-seeking students (17 years old and older) must register and complete at least two (2) credits of coursework as a residency requirement for obtaining a high school diploma from the American Preparatory Institute.


However, those who are 17 years old may enroll if they meet special requirements and are approved by the Dean for admission into the program (see requirements below).

 

Requirements for 18 years old and above

  • A copy of transcript of all high school work to date, with grades (official or unofficial)
  • Most recent Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) (or state exit exam if from a state other than Texas) results (Grade 11 level) or statement that no TAKS were taken (if not shown on the transcript)

 

Requirements for 17 years old (entry into API is subject to Dean’s approval)

  • A copy of transcript of all high school work to date, with grades (official or unofficial)
  • Most recent Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) (or state exit exam if from a state other than Texas) results (Grade 11 level) or statement that no TAKS were taken (if not shown on the transcript)
  • Withdrawal form from previous high school attended
  • Withdrawal letter or memorandum of approval for student to enroll into API
  • Letter or memorandum from verified parent(s) or guardians of 17-year old student stating approval for student to enroll in API. Documentation is required for legal guardianship.