Lamar CISD - District Information - Lamar Consolidated ISD

High School
S247 Computer Science: Independent Study
Credit: .5 - 1
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Computer Science I & II
This course is an advanced computer science course
that allows students to work on large scale projects.
Topics include: databases, networking, managing sounds,
graphics, collision detection and threads.
S791 Digital Graphics and Animation
Credit: .5 - 1
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Students will learn digital graphics and animation
vocabulary, apply basic sound editing principles, and
use different animation techniques. They will evaluate
the fundamental concepts of graphic design including
composition and lighting, create three-dimensional effects
and use scripting language to create an animation or
movie. They will also evaluate their products against
established criteria.
The following courses also meet the requirement for
the Technology Application graduation credit:
• Business Computer Information Systems I
– See CTE
• Business Computer Information Systems II
– Honors – See CTE
• Business Image Management & Multimedia
– See CTE
• Desktop Publishing – See English
CAREER AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION (CTE)
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District’s Career
and Technical Education program is designed to guide
students into career pathways that provide a firm academic
and technological foundation to help build future career
plans and career preparation opportunities. Students
entering the 9th grade can select a group of careers and
begin to focus on one or more within a pathway as they
proceed through high school. Courses in the 11th and 12th
grades are more specific in career focus and lead to postsecondary
options.
There are many ways that a student can earn college
credit while in high school. Lamar CISD Career and
Technical Education participates in articulated Tech Prep
credit. High school students in the 11th and 12th grade
who successfully demonstrate college-level competence
in certain Career and Technical courses are eligible to
receive articulated credit for courses that are part of an
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree plan offered
by most public two-year colleges. Articulation is part of
a federal education initiative called Tech Prep. Tech Prep
is a college-preparatory program for technical careers.
It is based on the recommended graduation plan and
provides for rigorous technical and academic curriculum
that includes four years of high school with additional
training at the post-secondary level. A Tech Prep Associate
Degree prepares students to go straight to work, enhances
opportunities in military science, or pursue a Bachelors
degree.
* Indicates courses that may articulate with two-year
colleges. See counselor for details.
Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems,
Scientific Research and Design Medical Microbiology,
Pathophysiology and Principles of Technology are Career
and Technical Education courses and can be found in the
science section of this catalog.
While Lamar CISD makes a concerted effort to avail Career
and Technical Education programs to all students, all
courses may not be available to every student in LCISD
because of transportation and facility demands.
S880 Career Connections
Credit: .5
Grade: 9 - 10
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce students to the numerous career
pathways/options. Students will use self-knowledge,
educational and career information to establish realistic
career and educational goals after locating and analyzing
career information.
S870 Introduction to World Agricultural Science
and Technology Science
Credit: .5
Grade: 9 - 12
Prerequisite: None
Introduces beginning agriculture science students to
global agriculture. Students study agriculture career
development, leadership, communications, and personal
finance.
S871 Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
Credit: .5
Grade: 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to World Agricultural
and Technology Science
Students study soils, plants, animals, agricultural
construction, food science, supervised occupational
experience programs and leadership.
S872 Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics
Credit: .5
Grade: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to World
Agricultural and Technology Science and
Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
A study of basic theory and specialized skills in the areas
of tool identification and safe use, carpentry, electricity,
plumbing, masonry, fencing, painting, metal working and
welding.
S883 Agricultural Metal Fabrication Technology
Credit: .5
Grade: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to World Agricultural
and Technology Science and Applied Agricultural
Science and Technology
This course is a study of metal product fabrication, including
oxyacetylene, arc, MIG, TIG, and plasma methods of
welding and cutting.
S873 Plant and Animal Production
Credit: .5
Grade: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to World
Agricultural and Technology Science and
Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
This course is a study of principles of animal and plant
production and management of soils.
S472 Plant and Soil Science
Credit: .5
Grade: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Range Management & Ecology;
Plant and Animal Production
This course is part of the sequence of courses in the Plant/
Animal Program of Study in which students will learn the
relationships between plants and soil, and the affect they
have on food and fiber production. The course will give
students the opportunity to identify the importance and
interrelationship of soil and plans; practice techniques of
land evaluation; explain soil formations and evaluate the
properties and nature of soils; recognize conservation of
soil and water plus perform soil management practices;
and discuss plant physiology, genetics.
S463 Range Management and Ecology
Credit: .5
Grade: 10 – 11
Prerequisite: Introduction to World
Ag Science and Applied Ag Science
This course is part of the Plant/Animal Program of Study
and is designed to provide information regarding the
management and ecological aspects of range lands.
Instruction will include the study and development of
technical skills in renewable natural resources, range plants,
ecosystems, water cycles, range conditions, carrying
capacities, livestock management, wildlife management,
and research. Information about safe working practices,
record keeping, career exploration and leadership will be
included
S877 Animal Science
Credit: .5
Grade: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Plant and Animal Production;
Range Management and Ecology
This course is a study of nutrition, health and management
of domestic animals.
S473 Advanced Plant and Soil Science
Credit: .5
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Plant and Soil Science; Animal Science
This course is designed to examine the interrelatedness
of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of
crop production using the resources of land, soil, water,
energy, and living organisms. Instruction is designed to
expand one’s knowledge of the scientific and technological
dimensions of resources necessary for crop production.
This is the final course in the Plant/Animal Program of
Study.
S474 Advanced Animal Science – Honor
Credit: .5
Grade: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Animal Science
A course designed to examine the inter-relatedness
of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of
livestock production. Instruction is designed to expand
one’s knowledge of the scientific and technological
dimensions of resources necessary for animal production.
Prepares students with technology and scientific skills
required for the management of livestock production or
higher level education. Each student will present a major
research-based product in a multimedia mode related to
animal science management.
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