Transcript PowerPoint Presentation - Options High School @ Lamar Academy

School History
Options In Education first opened
its doors in August of 1991 with 88
students. Today it continues to
serve the educational needs for
more than 350 students per year.
School Mission
A school of choice that recognizes the unique
learning and motivational needs of its students
To educate all
students to become
lifelong learners and
productive citizens in
a global society
through a program of
educational
excellence utilizing
technology and
activities involving
parents and the
community.
School Motto
“OPT FOR SUCCESS”
Students that adhere to the 3A’s –
Attitude, Attendance & Academics
have numerous opportunities for
leadership and success.
School Colors
Teal & Gold
Gold is the common color
among all high schools in
the district;
Teal represents our
campus and is the
blending of the colors of
our schools – purple,
columbia blue, and green.
The combining of these
colors serves as the
foundation of our previous
high school experiences
and as a symbol of our
new beginning at Options.
School Mascot
The Phoenix:
A mythological bird said to
resemble an eagle, is
reborn from its own ashes
every 500 years as a new,
youthful Phoenix.
The suggestion for its
selection as our mascot
was made because the
Phoenix is a “unique bird
and Options is a unique
school that allows students
to get a second chance
and rise to new heights!”
School Spirit
The entire body and staff worked
together to select our school
colors, mascot, and motto…so
our school spirit unites us toward
our common goal: Graduation &
TAAS/TAKS Mastery for all
Options Students!!!
School Philosophy
The school philosophy ties in with the
school motto that stands for:
3A’s
* Attitude
* Attendance
* Academics
“Attitude”
* Be Respectful
* Be Positive
* Be Helpful
* Be Honest
* Be Responsible
* Be Caring
“ATTENDANCE”
* Be Prompt
* Attend Class
Every Day
* Call by 9 a.m.
When Absent
* Dress For
Success
“ACADEMICS”
* Be Focused
* Be Goal Oriented
* Be Dedicated
* Be a Diligent Worker
* Be Prepared
* Earn Credits
* Graduate
“School Rules”
Options High School complies
with all district rules. Therefore,
all the rules that are demanded
in regular campuses are also
required to be followed at
Options.
“Expectations”
While attending Options, each
student is expected to comply
with all of the school rules each
student is expected to earn a
minimum of three credits per
semester. The students at
Options have the key to success
all they need to do is follow the
3A’s.
Department Chair
Personnel
* English
– Leticia Cazares
* Math
– Claudia Gutierrez
* Science
– Kevin Kelly
* Social Studies – Steve Schaffer
* Career Tech
– Fred Fuentes
Special Advisories
“Student Government”
“Do Something”
“Key Club”
“Student Government”
Student Government is run by
Mr. Kevin Kelly and is also the
school’s student council.
They are responsible for making
school policies and speaking for
the students.
If interested in joining student
government speak with your
Advisor or Mr. Kelly himself.
“Do Something”
Do Something is run by:
Mr. Victor Rodriguez. This
specialized advisory deals a lot with
helping out the community and
various school projects. If interested
in joining Do Something, speak with
your advisor or Mr. Rodriguez
himself.
“Key Club”
Key Club is run by Ms. Laura
Nikstad and is sponsored by the
Kiwanis of McAllen. It is
involved in numerous
community projects.
If interested in joining Key Club
speak with your advisor or
Ms. Nikstad.