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CCMR/CTE

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.

 

2024 Lorena High School Graduation Ceremony photo of students during ceremony

   


 

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:

 

Test English Passing Standard Math Passing Standard
SAT 480 530
ACT 40 (English and Reading Combined Score) 22
TSIA2 945 and 5 on essay 950
 

 

 

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
 
Forensic Science (CTE)
 
 
 
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 (8th Grade)
 
Geometry Pre-AP
 
Algebra II Pre-AP
 
Pre Calculus Honors
 
Calculus AP
 
 
 
 
 
Biology Honors
 
Physics AP
 
Biology AP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Human Geography AP
 
Modern World History AP
 
Dual Credit US History 1301/1302
 
Dual Credit US Government 2305
 
Dual Credit Economics 2301
 
 
 
Studio Art AP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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 twelve 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 ResourcesAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources
 
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Business, Marketing and Finance
Business, Marketing and Finance
Health Science
Health Science
 
 
 
Human Services
Human Services
 
CTE Engineering Logo
 
Engineering
 
 
Information Technology
Information Technology
 
 
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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