Lamar CISD - District Information - Lamar Consolidated ISD

Graduate
Profile
Lamar Consolidated I.S.D. is committed to providing the
environment and learning opportunities for all students so that, as
graduates, they will have the characteristics which will enable them
to make a meaningful and successful contribution to both society
and the workforce. Our graduates will be the following:
Effective Communicators who successfully use the
levels of communication skills demanded by the complex, diverse,
and ever-changing world. Such skills include, but are not limited
to, listening, speaking, writing, reading, as well as, communicating
through mathematics, science, and the arts.
Competent, Creative Problem-Solvers who identify
problems and the information needed to organize, analyze, interpret,
evaluate, predict, and make appropriate decisions to avoid or to
resolve problems that accompany a rapidly-changing world.
Self-Directed Learners who practice habits that provide for
continuous improvement and maintenance of their mental, emotional,
and physical health. They possess self-assurance and a positive selfconcept.
Through their acquired educational skills, they will address
the complexities of life and, thereby, be life-long learners.
Responsible Citizens who understand and appreciate
the benefits of democratic government and free enterprise and who
participate in the political process. They comprehend the nature of
economics and finance applicable to everyday living. They recognize
the importance of making a contribution to both school/service
organizations and the community.
Celebrants of Diversity who practice respect through
acceptance of people different from themselves. Attributes include
learning about other cultures and speaking positively about other
cultures, associating with heterogeneous groups, and accepting
cultural and individual differences.
Quality Producers who have a strong work ethic, demonstrate
knowledge about current careers, possess the appropriate skills
necessary to attain work, and continue to seek and update training
throughout their careers. They are resourceful and creative, have high
expectations for their own work both as an individual and as part of
a team, lead others when called upon, and monitor and correct their
own performance.
Efficient Users of Technology who create intellectual,
artistic, and practical products and services which reflect originality,
innovation, and application of advanced technology. They understand
and apply a variety of technologies to access information and solve
problems in their personal and professional lives.
High School Overview
Your High School Years
This guide is designed to help you select courses
that you will take in high school. All programs have
been developed with the philosophy that excellence
in education is equally important for all students.
The programs are designed to allow each student,
regardless of interest or ability, to pursue a course of
study that is appropriate to meet present and future
needs.
Your high school education, whether you are
preparing for work or college, is influenced by
your selection of courses and by the application
of your abilities. A major part of your school work
consists of fundamentals that you will need all
of your life. Gaining admission to college or any
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post-secondary educational institution, including
business school, technical institute, or proprietary
school is competitive. Although colleges vary greatly
in their specific entrance requirements, admission
is based on the applicant’s rank in class, the
types of courses taken, test scores, participation
in activities and recommendations from teachers
and counselors. In order to do effective work in
college, it is essential that all students have the
following competencies: reading, writing, speaking
and listening, mathematics, reasoning and study
skills, as well as skills in interacting with others in
teams or groups.
Students who are planning to enter the work force
immediately after graduation should realize that
today’s job market is very competitive. In order to
gain employment and remain employed, all students
need academic competencies in reading, writing,
speaking and listening, mathematics, reasoning and
study skills, as well as technical skills, mechanical
skills and interacting appropriately with others in the
work force.
Please use this catalog as a source of information
and as an aid in preparing your school program.
Your counselor will answer any questions that you
may have about a particular area or help you gather
information that is not currently available in this
guide.