College, Career, and Military Readiness

The mission of Lorena ISD is to provide “exceptional learning opportunities that inspire and equip all students for a productive and independent future.” Preparing all students for college and workforce success is an essential part of fulfilling this mission. At Lorena High School, we take great pride in the level of preparedness our students have attained when they walk across the stage as graduates.

College Readiness

Students who are college ready have the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to be successful in a postsecondary academic environment. Lorena ISD believes all students have the potential to reach their postsecondary goals, and we are committed to offering the courses, environment, and resources to help them do so. 

College Testing

Texas colleges and universities require students to demonstrate academic readiness through either the TSIA2, SAT or ACT assessments. Lorena High School offers these assessments to students beginning in the 10th grade year, as appropriate. College readiness assessment standards are as follows:

 

 

College Preparatory Curriculum

Lorena High School offers a rigorous college preparatory standard curriculum to promote academic success for all students. We also offer a variety of advanced coursework to challenge accelerated students and allow opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school.

 

Rigorous College Preparatory Standard Curriculum

English	Math	Science	Social Studies	Foreign Language
English I   English II   English III   English IV	Algebra I   Geometry   Algebra II   Pre-Calculus	Int Physics & Chemistry   Biology   Chemistry   Physics   Environmental Systems	World Geography   World History   United States History   US Government    Economics	Spanish Levels 1-4   German  Levels 1-4

 

 

Advanced Academics

English	Math	Science	Social Studies	Fine Art
English I Pre-AP   English II Pre-AP   English III AP (Language)   English IV AP (LIterature)   Dual Credit English  1301/1302	Algebra I Pre-AP   Geometry Pre-AP   Algebra II Honors   Pre Calculus Honors   Calculus AP	Physics AP   Biology AP	World History AP   Dual Credit US History 1301/1302   Dual Credit US Government 2305   Dual Credit Economics 2301	Studio Art AP

 

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Career Readiness

CTE

Career & Technology Education 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the opportunity to learn about specific career areas and gain important knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in future education and  employment. Lorena High School offers CTE courses in seven career clusters to include eleven programs of study. Course offerings include opportunities to earn industry certification and TSTC dual credit.

 

Click here for more information about the programs of study offered at Lorena High School.

 

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Business, Marketing and Finance

Health Science

 

Human Services

Manufacturing

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

 

 

Click here for information about approved Statewide CTE programs of study.

 

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Online Dual Enrollment

 

Through a partnership with TSTC, juniors and seniors at Lorena High School students have the opportunity to earn college credit in the following areas:

 

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts

TSTC Course Name	TSTC Course #	LHS Course
Computer Illustration	ARTC 1353	Graphic Design & Illustration I w/Lab
Digital Imaging I	ARTC 1302	Digital Art and Animation
Digital Publishing I	ARTC 1313	Digital Design & Media Production
Design Communication I	ARTC 1317	Graphic Design & Illustration II w/Lab

 

 

Business, Marketing and Finance

Accounting and Finance Services

TSTC Course Name	TSTC Course #	LHS Course
Spreadsheets	POFI 1349	Business Information Management I w/Lab
Principles of Accounting I	ACNT 1325	Accounting I
Payroll & Business Tax Accounting	ACNT 1329	Finnancial Analysis
Intro to Computerized Accounting	ACNT 1311	Accounting II

 

 

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Cybersecurity

TSTC Course Name	TSTC Course #	LHS Course
Personal Computer Hardware	ISTC 1325	Internetworking Technologies I
Fundamentals to Networking	ITNW 1325	Internetworking Technologies II
Implementing & Supporting Servers	ITNW 1354	Networking Lab
Secure Linux Administration	ITSY 1374	Cybersecurity Capstone

 

For more information about Lorena High School course offerings and graduation requirements, please visit the Course Registration page on the LHS Guidance and Counseling website. 

 

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Career & Tech Education Methods of Administration