High School Classical Magnet:
College and Career Programs
High School (grades 9-12)
The College and Career Magnet program, housed at Lakeview Centennial High School, is designed to prepare motivated students for entering college. Through college level courses or career exploration, students have the opportunity to leave high school with the educational foundation and critical thinking skills to pursue future goals.
Students can choose from several college/career paths, including:
- Dual Enrollment
- Students are concurrently enrolled in regular high school classes and college-level classes through Eastfield Community College. Through dual enrollment, students can earn as many as 24 hours of college credit while still in high school.
- Law and Criminal Justice
- This specialized course of study is targeted to students considering a career in the legal field. Students choose from two strands – Pre-Law or Protective Services. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the many areas of specialization within the legal community.
- Television Production and Broadcasting
- Using a “hands-on” approach utilizing industry standard equipment, students are exposed to all aspects of video production, from concept and news gathering to studio production.
- Classical Studies
- The “classical” strand of curriculum from the Classical Centers at Vial Elementary and Brandenburg Middle Schools expands to the high school level. Courses at LCHS include dance, gymnastics, Latin, and piano.
- Ready, Set, Teach!
- Students in this program will plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, make physical arrangements, and complete other responsibilities of a classroom teacher. Students will be involved in observations and direct student instruction. Students will experience a full range of education related career roles, grade levels, subject areas, and ability groups.
- AVID
- This elective course provides college-bound students the additional training in writing, study skills, note-taking, and critical analysis which are needed to be successful in rigorous academic studies. AVID students are required to be enrolled in at least one Pre-AP, AP or Dual Enrollment course. College visits, tutors, and assistance are also a part of the program. For more information about the AVID program visit the AVID web page.
Requirements:
Students must:
- Score at the 50 percentile or above on the most recent reading, writing, and math standarized achievement test
- Pass all sections of TAKS
- Have passing grades in all subject areas
- Good citizenship with no significant discipline problems
Qualifying students are entered into a lottery, and openings are filled in the order in which they are drawn. Incoming ninth grade “classical” magnet students from the Classical Center at Brandenburg are automatically accepted to the College and Career Magnet Program at Lakeview Centennial High School.
Contact:
Lakeview Centennial High School
3505 Hayman Drive Garland, TX 75043
972-240-3740
A005@garlandisd.net
www.garlandisdschools.net/lchs