Eighth graders interested in participating in the Bearcat Collegiate Program in high school must complete an application and take the TSIA2 English college placement exam.
The BCP application for the 2025-26 school year is coming soon!
Recommended Criteria for Success in the BCP Program
Have a 85 average in CORE classes in the fall semester of 8th grade - English, Math, Science, and History
Have a “Met”/”Masters” score on all 7th grade STAAR tests
Have a “On grade level” score on 8th grade IReady in the fall semester of 8th grade
Teacher Recommendation
Completed BCP parent/student contract
For more information about BCP, speak with your middle school counselor.