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What is “Lamar Academy”?

What is “Lamar Academy”?. Presentation to IDEA Representative Assembly (edited) March 1, 2005. Lamar Academy Includes:. TPAP Child Care Program. Lamar Academy Includes:. TPAP Child Care Program IB Program. Lamar Academy Includes:. TPAP Child Care Program IB Program

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What is “Lamar Academy”?

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  1. What is “Lamar Academy”? Presentation to IDEA Representative Assembly (edited) March 1, 2005

  2. Lamar Academy Includes: • TPAP Child Care Program

  3. Lamar Academy Includes: • TPAP Child Care Program • IB Program

  4. Lamar Academy Includes: • TPAP Child Care Program • IB Program • 7th and 8th Grade Algebra Program

  5. Lamar Academy Includes: • TPAP Child Care Program • IB Program • 7th and 8th Grade Algebra Program • 8th Grade Program

  6. Lamar Academy Includes: • TPAP Child Care Program • IB Program • 7th and 8th Grade Algebra Program • 8th Grade Program • Options High School

  7. TPAP Child Care Program • Nora Sanchez, Director • Currently licensed to serve 24 children • There is a waiting list • May possibly relocate to Lamar campus next year, perhaps will be licensed to care for 40 children • Open to all district students, not just Options • Eligibility: Students must turn in report cards every 6 weeks and must be receiving credits • Attendance checked frequently to ensure that teen parents are in school

  8. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM @ LAMAR ACADEMY

  9. Currently • 32 Seniors (Gamma class) • 37 Juniors (Delta class)

  10. National Recognition • 11 IB students recognized • 2 National Merit Finalists • 3 National Merit Semi-finalists • 6 National Hispanic Scholars

  11. Epsilon Class (Class of 2007) • 75 students have applied for 60 slots • Interviews completed by the end of March

  12. Future Plans • MISD is exploring expanding the IB Program • MYP – Middle Years Program (grades 6-10) • PYP – Primary Years Program (grades K-5)

  13. 8th Grade Program • Provides services to district 8th graders who have failed at least once in middle school • Provides opportunity to complete middle school and begin working on high school courses so that they are not far behind their peers

  14. 8th Grade Program: Achievements • Of the 60 students who began the program, 28 students have already been promoted to the 9th grade and are taking high school classes with Options students • Several are expected to complete this school year with 6 high school credits and become sophomores next year

  15. Options High School: Background • Has been in existence since 1991 • Purpose: Provides an alternative setting for District students who have not succeeded in traditional schools • Smaller class ratios • Self paced curriculum • Open entry-exit

  16. Options High School: Highlights • 97% graduation rate last year • $232,310 awarded in scholarships • This year Options students won 3 out of 4 scholarships available in the state for the Texas Alternative Education Association • VASE (District Art Competition): • Eight local medals won by Options Students • Two Options Students Advancing to State

  17. Options in Education High School

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