School Profile Project Lamar High School grades 9

School Profile Project Lamar High School/ grades 9 -12 AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL Lana Romero EDUC 6331 KOMA

Positioning Statement Lamar High School provides the best opportunity for a diverse group of students to receive a rigorous, internationally accredited education, with a broad range of extracurricular activities, in a safe and nurturing environment. Mission Statement M. B. Lamar High School encourages ALL students to be inquiring and knowledgeable individuals who can achieve their highest potential within an atmosphere of shared responsibility, academic challenge, intercultural understanding and mutual respect. Vision The vision of Lamar High School is to provide a quality education in a safe, student-centered learning environment that facilitates high quality educational opportunities for every student. Both faculty and staff will generate teaching and learning that supports critical thinking, high achievement, ethical behavior, and respect for intercultural diversity. Leadership, service and positive character traits will be nurtured by and for all. Teachers, administrators, staff, students, and parents alike are charged with preparing each student to be productive citizens in a technological and global society.

2010 -11 Academic Excellence Indicator System District Name: HOUSTON ISD Campus Name: LAMAR H S Campus #: 101912008 2011 Accountability Rating: Recognized Gold Performance Acknowledgments: College-Ready Graduates (Class of 2010) Recommended High School Program (Class of 2010) Commended on Social Studies

Demographics Enrollment: 3357 English Language Learners 4% In - boundary Special Education 5% Free and Reduced Priced Lunch 47%

Teacher and Staff Profile Gender Female 57% Male 43% � Years Experience � 5 or less 32% � 6 to 10 19% � 11 or more 50% Advanced Degrees �Master’s 33% �Doctorate 6%

Lamar High School Profile This link is a pdf of the school’s profile http: //dept. houstonisd. org/profiles/Lamar_H S. pdf Houston Independent District and School Profiles 2011– 2012

Programs Pre-AP/AP Vanguard Neighborhood Int'l. Baccalaureate IB-MYP Business Management & Administration Career Development Finance Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Architecture & Construction Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Business Administration (SWAS) English as a Second Language Behavior Support Class (BSC) Services Community-Based Vocational Instruction Resource Services Skills for Learning and Living (SLL) Speech Therapy Services Structured Learning Class (SLC) Support Facilitation http: //www. careertech. org/

Academics IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) (Candidate and Course Student) IB Career-Related Certificate (IBCC) Dual Credit Program Recommended High School Program Business Administration Magnet Program Career and Technology Education (CTE)

Special Education Behavior Support Class (BSC) Services Community-Based Vocational Instruction Support Facilitation Skills for Learning and Living (SLL) Resource Services Speech Therapy Services Structured Learning Class (SLC)

Lamar Clubs / Organizations Special Interest Performing Arts Academic and Honors Sports Club Sports Service and Spirit News Leadership

Lamar Football In 2012, the Redskins reached the Texas 5 A Division 1 Football Championship.