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State law requires distribution of bacterial meningitis information to parents and students

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Campus guidelines for Personal Graduation Plans for 2019-2020 are now available. Click here for full district guidelines

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Make the right choice and choose HISD!

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Welcome to Lamar High School

Principal: Rita Graves

Phone: 713-522-5960

Lamar High School is an International Baccalaureate school whose goal is to provide 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. The goal of the IB is for students to be challenged academically, while also finding creative and physical fitness outlets, getting involved in the community around them, and developing a global view that takes the student beyond their immediate environment.

Principal's Corner

Last year you may remember that we made the switch in our curriculum to the new IB mathematics courses in 11^th grade that would put a student on a two year SL or two year HL track. This year we will be phasing in the similar trajectory with our science courses. Students will select not only the area of science they wish to study but will also have the opportunity to take a two year SL track or a two year HL track beginning with 11^th grade in the 2020-2021 school year.

We are encouraging students to select the math and science courses that complement one another and support their areas of interest and future career goals. These will be discussed with students and parents during student-led conferences to help students make informed choices as they move from our IB MYP Programme in 9^th and 10^th grade to our IB Diploma or IB Career-related Programme in 11^th and 12^th grade.

You may wish to review the information provided about how to select a complementary math and science sequence. IB Math Science Sequences 2020-21 1.9.20 FINAL.pdf

Highlighted Events

Fri. Jan. 17th- Early Release

Fri. Jan. 17th- Showcase Cabaret (Blackbox) 7 pm

Sat. Jan. 18th- Showcase Cabaret (Blackbox) 7 pm

Mon. Jan. 20th- MLK Holiday

Tues. Jan. 21st- Parent University (LHS) 5:15 - 8 pm

Tues. Jan. 21st- Course Selection/Incoming Zoned 9th Graders (LHS) 6 pm

Thurs. Jan. 23rd- NHS Student Meeting (Tokyo Neighborhood) 7:45 am

Thurs. Jan. 23rd- NHS Student Meeting (Tokyo Neighborhood) 4 pm

Thurs. Jan. 23rd- Football Banquet (Grand Hall) 6 - 8 pm

Fri. Jan. 24th- Debate Tournament (LHS) 4:30 pm

Sat. Jan. 25th- Debate Tournament (LHS) TBA

Wed. Jan. 29th- 10th - 12th ASVAB Testing (LHS) TBA

School News

Weekly Newsletter for the Week of January 12,2020

Every Thursday Lamar sends out a newsletter via school messenger to keep parents and students in the loop on what is happening on campus. Make sure you check here each Thursday to see what exciting things happened on campus.

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Incoming 9th Grade Zoned Enrollment Details

If you are zoned to Lamar and currently enrolled in an HISD school, then you do not need to complete the enrollment process. You will enroll on our campus automatically. If you are not enrolled in an HISD school, then you will need to complete the enrollment process on one of the dates March 31, April 1, April 14 or April 15 from 4:30-6 PM. Make sure you bring all the required information to enroll.

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June 2020 China Summer Study Abroad for Houston ISD Students

Study Abroad in China with other HISD students. HISD students who will be 9th-12th graders in an HISD high school in SY20-21, who want to learn Chinese language and culture in an intensive setting, and who will be recommended highly by their teachers. You do not have to be enrolled in Chinese class to apply.

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Free Practice SAT or ACT Test

Students are invited to a FREE Practice ACT or SAT test. Sylvan provides free practice tests to students who are referred by their counselor. See below for details.

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ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Program

Attention 10 - 12th graders interested in taking the ASVAB. The ASVAB will be administered at Lamar HS on Wednesday, January 29th . The ASVAB is a multiple choice assessment, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces.

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FAFSA/TAFSA Early Deadline for Seniors

With the passing of House Bill 3, Texas has put in place graduation requirements for students that will include completion of FAFSA, TAFSA, or the signing of an opting out form. We are working to implement these requirements this year to prepare to adequately support all Lamar Texans.

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