Lamar High School An International Baccalaureate …...M. B. Lamar High School encourages ALL students to be inquiring and knowledgeable individuals who can achieve their highest potential

Lamar High School An International Baccalaureate

World School

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.

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

M.B. Lamar High School - Houston Independent School District

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective


Primary Years

Programme

Middle Years

Programme

Diploma

Programme

PYP MYP Diploma


Grades K-5 Grades 6-10 Grades 11-12

Intercultural awareness

Holistic learning

Communication

Service learning


Approaches to learning

• Community and service

• Human ingenuity

• Environments

• Health and social education

IB Diploma Programme Model

Theory of Knowledge

Extended

Essay

C A S

Group 1: Language A

Group 2: Language B Group 3: Individuals

and Societies

Group 4: Experimental

Sciences

Group 5: Maths

Group 6: The Arts


IB Diploma Programme

IB Diploma Course Student

Takes individual Diploma courses/exams

IB Diploma Candidate

Takes Diploma courses/exams in all 6 subjects and completes the core


Benefits of the IB Diploma According to Texas state law, students who earn the IB

Diploma, with a score of 4 or higher on all 6 exams, are awarded a minimum 24 semester hours of credit.

The states of California, Colorado, and Florida have similar legislation.

Texas Tech pipeline:

Automatic acceptance to Tech and the Honors Program

Application for acceleration in graduate school programs of business, engineering, law, and medicine


The IBCC is the newest programme in the IB

and is available to IB World Schools offering

both the Diploma Programme and career-related

courses.

•Selection of two or more Diploma Programme

courses

•Completion of a unique IBCC core:

• comprised of an approaches to learning (ATL)

course

• a reflective project

• language development

• and community and service

LHS Authorized September of 2012

Dual Credit

11/12 grade

Application and Entrance requirements to qualify

State exam scores

SAT scores

Compass exam

Earn up to 18 college hours


Recommended Program

26 Credits includes four years of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

College preparation program


Lamar Business Administration Magnet Program


Business Partners ExxonMobil

Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve

Valic

Southwest Attorney Services

Gekko

Marion Montgomery, Inc

UBS Financial Services

Smart Financial Credit Union

Branch on campus

Entrance into the magnet program is at the 9th grade

only

•Take one business course each year of the program.

•9th and 10th grade courses are predetermined

•11th and 12th grade courses are chosen by the student.

•Maintain passing grades, consistent attendance, and

satisfactory conduct to remain in the program.

•Pursue the IB Diploma in the junior and senior years

Magnet Applications

Applications available on line beginning November 5

Required supporting documents

Final 7th grade report

First 8th grade report

7th grade standardized test report (STAAR, Stanford 10, ERB or Iowa Basic Skills)

Proof of HISD residency

Advanced Academics Assessment For zoned students and transfers grades 10-12

Forms will be available on the LHS website in January

Please include:

Unofficial transcript

Last year’s final report card

First semester current year report card (available in

January)

Standardized test scores

STAAR/TAKS scores (public school students only)


All incoming transfer students

must attend

the three-week Summer Academy in June.

Zoned students are encouraged to attend.

Academic Pathways

Recommended High School Program

Dual Credit Program

IB Middle Years Programme

IB Diploma Programme

IB Career-Related Certificate

Magnet Program M.B. Lamar High School - Houston Independent School District

According to a study by the Carnegie Corporation, students who participate in constructive, organized school activities are less likely to get involved in risky activities. Lamar’s clubs and organizations provide opportunities for positive social growth and engagement.

Student Involvement


Fine Arts and Organizations


Lamar Sports and Activities


•HISD Website (houstonisd.org)

•Lamar Website (lamarhs.org)

•Moodle (moodle.houstonisd.org/lamarhs)

•PSConnect (www.houstonisd.org/PSC)

•Registration

•Transportation

•Uniforms

•Special Education/504/ESL

•Magnet Program

•Advanced Academics

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World School

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Lamar High School An International Baccalaureate …...M. B. Lamar High School encourages ALL students to be inquiring and knowledgeable individuals who can achieve their highest potential