what is “lamar academy”? presentation to idea representative assembly (edited) march 1, 2005

What is “Lamar What is “Lamar Academy”?Academy”?

Presentation to IDEA Presentation to IDEA Representative Assembly (edited)Representative Assembly (edited)

March 1, 2005March 1, 2005

Lamar Academy Includes:Lamar Academy Includes:

TPAP Child Care ProgramTPAP Child Care Program



IB ProgramIB Program




77thth and 8 and 8thth Grade Algebra Program Grade Algebra Program





88thth Grade Program Grade Program






Options High SchoolOptions High School


Nora Sanchez, DirectorNora Sanchez, Director Currently licensed to serve 24 childrenCurrently licensed to serve 24 children There is a waiting listThere is a waiting list May possibly relocate to Lamar campus next year, May possibly relocate to Lamar campus next year,

perhaps will be licensed to care for 40 childrenperhaps will be licensed to care for 40 children Open to all district students, not just Options Open to all district students, not just Options Eligibility: Students must turn in report cards every 6 Eligibility: Students must turn in report cards every 6

weeks and must be receiving creditsweeks and must be receiving credits Attendance checked frequently to ensure that teen Attendance checked frequently to ensure that teen

parents are in schoolparents are in school

INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE BACCALAUREATE

DIPLOMA PROGRAMDIPLOMA PROGRAM

@ LAMAR ACADEMY@ LAMAR ACADEMY

CurrentlyCurrently

32 Seniors (Gamma class)32 Seniors (Gamma class)

37 Juniors (Delta class)37 Juniors (Delta class)

National RecognitionNational Recognition

11 IB students recognized11 IB students recognized

2 National Merit Finalists2 National Merit Finalists

3 National Merit Semi-finalists3 National Merit Semi-finalists

6 National Hispanic Scholars6 National Hispanic Scholars

Epsilon Class (Class of 2007)Epsilon Class (Class of 2007)

75 students have applied for 60 slots 75 students have applied for 60 slots

Interviews completed by the end of MarchInterviews completed by the end of March

Future PlansFuture Plans

MISD is exploring expanding the IB ProgramMISD is exploring expanding the IB Program

MYP – Middle Years Program (grades 6-10)MYP – Middle Years Program (grades 6-10)

PYP – Primary Years Program (grades K-5)PYP – Primary Years Program (grades K-5)


Provides services to district 8Provides services to district 8 thth graders who graders who have failed at least once in middle schoolhave failed at least once in middle school

Provides opportunity to complete middle school Provides opportunity to complete middle school and begin working on high school courses so and begin working on high school courses so that they are not far behind their peersthat they are not far behind their peers

88thth Grade Program: Achievements Grade Program: Achievements

Of the 60 students who began the program, 28 Of the 60 students who began the program, 28 students have already been promoted to the 9students have already been promoted to the 9 thth grade and are taking high school classes with grade and are taking high school classes with Options studentsOptions students

Several are expected to complete this school Several are expected to complete this school year with 6 high school credits and become year with 6 high school credits and become sophomores next yearsophomores next year

Options High School: BackgroundOptions High School: Background

Has been in existence since 1991Has been in existence since 1991 Purpose: Provides an alternative setting Purpose: Provides an alternative setting

for District students who have not for District students who have not succeeded in traditional schoolssucceeded in traditional schools

Smaller class ratiosSmaller class ratios Self paced curriculumSelf paced curriculum Open entry-exitOpen entry-exit

Options High School: HighlightsOptions High School: Highlights

97% graduation rate last year97% graduation rate last year $232,310 awarded in scholarships$232,310 awarded in scholarships This year Options students won 3 out of 4 This year Options students won 3 out of 4

scholarships available in the state for the scholarships available in the state for the Texas Alternative Education AssociationTexas Alternative Education Association

VASE (District Art Competition):VASE (District Art Competition): Eight local medals won by Options StudentsEight local medals won by Options Students Two Options Students Advancing to StateTwo Options Students Advancing to State

Options in Education High SchoolOptions in Education High School

what is “lamar academy”? presentation to idea representative assembly (edited) march 1, 2005

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