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The 2013-2014 school
year is about to come to an
official close, and I continue to
marvel at all the changes in
Texas concerning our chil-
dren’s education. There is a
huge push to graduate students
who are not only ready for
higher education, but also ca-
reer –ready with 21st century
skills that will allow them to
adapt to jobs that will exist in a
few years, but do not exist at
the moment.
These changes have
brought CTE to the forefront
providing relevance to their
education. Understanding that
their reading, writing and math
skills are directly related to the
skills they will need for higher
education and the workforce is
what Career & Technical Edu-
cation is all about. CTE stu-
dents and staff continue rais-
ing the bar. A couple of years
ago, having every student
graduate with a nationally
recognized certification was a
dream. Now, it is a reality
with many CTE students earn-
ing two or more certifications.
LISD CTE students
are earning recognitions in all
different areas, and teachers
are constantly looking for
ways to give their students real
-life work experiences by
working with our many part-
ners in the community. CTE
teachers support the academic
areas by requiring reading,
daily writing,
emphasizing
academic vocab-
ulary, giving
students real life
experience to
practice their
literacy skills all
in a hands-on and
highly interactive
environment.
What you will see in the
next few pages reflects a sample of
only a portion of the wonderful
things that are happening in CTE at
LISD. We can’t wait to share with
you what’s coming next year!
Late Spring 2014
What is CTE? 2
Endorsements 3
LISD CTE Career
Academies
4
College Credit 5
Student Certifications 6
Real World
Experiences
7
Community Involve-
ment
8
Students-as-Techs 9-10
Competitions 11-26
Middle Schools 27-28
High Schools 29-33
Early College 34-37
Magnet Schools 38-41
New in CTE 42
Cynthia Sanchez
CTE Director
Career & Technical Education
C T E S H O W C A S E
FROM OUR CTE D IRECTOR . . .
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Career and technical programs are dedicated to preparing young people to manage the dual roles of family member and wage earner. Starting in middle school, our program ex-
poses students to different career options and prepares them with life skills as well as soft
skills needed to obtain and maintain gainful employment in their future.
Community leaders and influential members routinely meet with our students to motivate
and inspire them.
Career and technical programs enable students to gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or to continue their education.
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House Bill 5 Graduation Endorsement Requirement
HB 5 applies to students entering 9th grade in 2014-2015.
It requires the students to complete the curriculum for the Foundation High
School Program AND the curriculum requirements for at least one endorse-
ment.
These required endorsements are from the CTE curriculum.
Please click or scan the QR code with your
mobile device to access the TEA website for
further details on HB 5.
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WE BELIEVE…
That every single LISD student should have the opportunity
to get a jump start towards their careers.
Our CTE students at LISD, have the opportunity to start getting college credit while still in high school.
We offer both articulated courses and dual enrollment courses.
Local articulated courses are courses where the student will receive credit at LCC for taking a high school course depend-ing on their major. Students use course articulations to assure that the courses they complete in high school will not have to be repeated at LCC. There are also state articulated courses which are the same as local articulations for state universities. The courses are articulated only if the teacher has received ATC accreditation for the course.
Dual Enrollment courses are courses where the student will attend LCC or TAMIU while still in high school. The course tak-en at LCC will also count towards the high school graduation credit requirements.
Local Articulated Courses:
Accounting I
Adv. Automotive Technology
Adv. Engineering Design & Presentation
Adv. Graphic Design & Illustration
Adv. Welding
Ag. Mechanics & Metal Technologies
Ag. Power Systems
Ag. Facilities Design & Fabrication
Anatomy & Physiology
Automotive Technology
Business Information Management I
Concepts of Engineering & Technology
Collision Repair & Refinishing
Correctional Services
Culinary Arts with Serv Safe Food Protection
Manager Certificate
Digital Interactive Media
Engineering Design & Presentation
Global Business
Graphic Design & Illustration
Health Science
Instructional Practices in Education & Training
Marketing Dynamics
Medical Terminology
Practicum in Ag. Food & Natural Resources
Practicum in Education & Training
Practicum in Marketing Dynamics
Principles of Health Science
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections &
Security
Problems and Solutions
Web-Technologies
Welding I
State Articulated Courses:
Accounting I
Adv. Audio Vid Production
Adv. Automotive Technology
Adv. Animation
Adv. Engineering Design & Presentation
Adv. Precision Metal Manufacturing
Adv. Welding
Ag. Mechanics & Metal Technologies
Anatomy & Physiology
Animation
Business Information Management I & II
Correctional Services
Court Systems & Practices
Culinary Arts
Digital Interactive Media
Engineering Design & Presentation
Health Science
Intro to Engineering Design
Law Enforcement I & II
Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness
Marketing Dynamics
Medical Terminology
Money Matters
Precision Metal Manufacturing
Principles of Business
Principles of Health Science
Principles of Information Technology
CTE Dual Enrollment Courses:
Oil & Gas Production
NURA
EMT
Medical Law & Ethics
Biology (for Majors)
Computer Aided Drafting
Merit Award for highest GPA Luis Villanueva
and
Merit Award for Eduardo Pacheco
Laredo Community College Nursing
Assistant Program Pinning Ceremony
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WE BELIEVE…
That every single LISD graduate
should have at least
one industry recognized certification.
The following is a current list of the certifications available for the 2013-2014 school year:
Automotive Service Excellence Recovery & Recycle
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Electrocardiogram Tech
Emergency Medical Technician National Registry
EPA 609 Refrigerant Recovery
Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness (H2S)
Identifix
Internet Core Computing Concepts (IC3)
MOS Word
MOS PowerPoint
MOS Excel
MOS Access
MOS Word Expert
MOS Excel Expert
MOS Master Certification
Occupational Safety & Health Administration 5 hour
Occupational Safety & Health Administration 10 Hour
Office Proficiency Assessment & Certification
QuickBooks
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Safe Serve
Safety & Pollution Prevention: Hazardous Materials
SP2: Heavy Duty Fleet Safety
SP2: Collision Safety
SP2: Mechanical Safety
SP2: Safety Supervisor
SP2: Heavy Duty Fleet Pollution Prevention
SP2: Collision Pollution Prevention
SP2: Mechanical Pollution Prevention
SP2: Pollution Prevention Supervisor
SP2: Construction
TDLR - Cosmetologist
TDLR - 3d Nail Art
TDLR - Adv. Color Tech
TDLR-DK Technical Skills
TDLR-Shampoo/Conditioner
Texas Engineering Shop Safety
Valvoline Motor Oil Viscosity
Visual Communication with Adobe Photoshop
Volunteer Income Tax Assistant
Web Communication using Dreamweaver
Our students at LISD, have the opportunity to get more than one certification. Most of our students take
advantage of the opportunity.
Cigarroa High School honors CTE community partners for
their support of the CHS CTE program during the CHS
Certification Award Ceremony
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Filmmaking Workshop: Laredo native award winning Pedro Castaneda and Sam Lerma’s film team Mix Minus
Media provided a crash course in producing films and surviving in the film business. The focus was on the production of
films behind the scenes and discussions of realistic career paths within the film industry. They provided a first look at their
upcoming film Squeezebox, currently set to shoot this summer. Students were exposed to the preparation involved in mak-
ing a film happen and an in-depth script to screen presentation.
● Hollywood Visual Effects 101- lead by Emmy Award Winning Visual Effects
Artist, Jarrod Davis (Battlestar Galactica, Spiderman 2, Firefly)
● Acting for the Screen- lead by actor Pedro Castaneda (August Evening) and
Vanessa Garcia (Wolf, Lilia)
● Filmmaking on a Budget- lead by writer/director Sam Lerma (Trash Day, Lilia)
and Producer Ralph Lopez. Lopez will also be giving students an inside look of a
CTE students are offered numerous opportunities from classroom presentations by community members to multi-campus presentations and tours.
Nixon/ VMT Construction Tour: Architecture and Engineering students were invited on a Nixon/VMT construction tour led
by the project Architects, Engineers, and LISD’s Angel Velasquez and Homero Paez. The students were shown the process of construction
from planning and budgeting to actual construction, safety safeguards to the community, and timelines. NHS Architecture students toured
the new NHS Construction. Sabas Perez Engineering Students toured the new VMT construction site.
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PROCLAMATION: Students were invited
to attend the CTE Proclamation at the City
Council Chambers. Mayor Salinas spoke
to the students about the importance of
education and goal setting. The students
were treated to a CTE luncheon in their
honor.
Left: CHS SkillsUSA students at City
Council Chambers for the CTE Proclama-
tion
Nixon High School Construction and Ag. students,
under the supervision of teacher Oscar Gutierrez, help
out at the preparation of the Daiches Elementary play-
ground project.
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The Students-as-Techs was created by the Director of Information Technology, Miguel Munoa. In
this program, students are enrolled in the CTE course Independent Study in Evolving and Emerging
Technologies. These students shadow and assist the campus technicians with any technical issue
arising at their campus. Concurrently, these students are undergoing training through a collabora-
tion between their teacher and the campus technician to prepare them for the Internet Core Compu-
ting Certification (IC3). The IC3 certification is comprised of three different exams that must be
passed in order to be IC3 certified. They are Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications and Living
Online. Upon certification the students are highly qualified and ready to be employed by places
such as Best Buy or any Tech Support Entity.
There are 95 students currently enrolled in the program : 35 Nixon High School 41 Martin High School
19 Cigarroa High School
13
Certified
8
Certified
1
Certified
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Nixon Staff David Ramon—Teacher
John Hill—Campus Technology Trainer
Felipe Ramirez—Technician
Ernesto Sanchez—Technician
Students-as-Techs participate in an award ceremony at the end of the year to honor those students that got certified in
IC3. As part of the ceremony, each campus is asked to highlight their program with a video. Click on the picture to fol-
low the links or scan the QR code with your mobile device to view the videos.
Martin Staff Rodolfo Long—Teacher
David York—C T Trainer
Jose A. Lara—Technician
Jose Blanquez—Technician
Eusebio Guerra—Technician
Ernesto Arriaga Jose Garcia Jennifer Avila Kimberly Garza Sylvia Canales Juan Gonzalez Francisco Chacon Octavio Gonzalez Israel Cruz Sebastian Miranda
Cesar Esquivel - IC3 Certified Monica Rios Edgar Flores Rosa Salinas Erika Gallegos Jaime Tijerina Alexis Garcia Aracely Uresti Deliany Garcia
Martin HS Students-as-Techs Participants Amanda Alfaro
Mario Juarez
Herson Ivan Almora
Hyeon Seung Lee - IC3 Certified
Jose Alvarez
Maria M. Mendoza - IC3 Certified
Jose Blanquez
Leslie Puga
Oscar Cabral - IC3 Certified
Gabriel Ramirez
Norberto Morales Carazo
Astrid Rangel
Adrian Castaneda - IC3 Certified
Luis Rocha
Erick Castro - IC3 Certified
Javier Rodriguez - IC3 Certified
Abigail Cerda - IC3 Certified
Richard Rodriguez
Alida Coutino - IC3 Certified
Robert Rodriguez
Bernadette Davila
Juan Sanchez - IC3 Certified
Melissa De Alba
Ricardo Sanchez
Andy Escalante - IC3 Certified
Jose Solis
Felipe Filio - IC3 Certified
Gabriel Sotelo
Karla Galvan
Klarissa Trejo
Monica Gaytan
Raul Vela - IC3 Certified
Emily Godina
Luis Verastegui
Dangelo Hernandez
Janissa Villarreal - IC3 Certified
Tomas Javier Hernandez
Brigitte Zarate
Tomas Jesus Hernandez
David Amaya Zavala
Abraham Reyes Ibarra
Cigarroa Staff Sonia Sanchez—Teacher
Walter Wilkins—Campus Technology Trainer
Adrian Terrones—Technician
Jaime Vasquez—Technician
Cigarroa Students-as-Techs Participants
Everardo Acuna Yalil Molina Denisse Alvarez Jaime Paredes - IC3 Certified Susan Cortez Monica Pascual - IC3 Certified Daniel Dominguez Rafael Perez Jorge Fraga Abigail Puente Roberto Gamez Daisy Ramirez - IC3 Certified Erick Gomez Janet Ramirez
Jackelyne Gonzalez Alejandro Rincon Marcos Gonzalez - IC3 Certified
Yesenia Salas - IC3 Certified
Juan Jimenez - IC3 Certified Irvin Settle Ricardo Juarez - IC3 Certified Gabriela Tovar Regan Leza Jorge Urbina Clarissa Martinez Daisie Urdiales - IC3 Certified Dominique Martinez
Maria Uvaldo David Medina Kimberlly Vargas Ernesto Mejia Cesar Villarreal Ashley Molina Emily Williams Jose Trujillo
Nixon HS Students-as-Techs Participants
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FFA L.I.F.E. Downs
LISD Youth Tech Jam
ILPC Clip Contest
Laredo High School Media & Film Festival
UIL Film Festival
SkillsUSA Automotive
SkillsUSA Cosmetology
SkillsUSA Construction
SkillsUSA Law Enforcement
SkillsUSA Power Equipment
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
American Culinary Federation Competitions
Court Room Mock Trials
Robotics
WBCA Parade
Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America FCCLA
Texas Association of Journalism
Educators Clip Contest
Family Literacy Reading Night
Chocolate Poetry Contest
Our students get the opportunity to compete in several areas besides athletics and UIL
events. CTE students participate in among others:
The following pages will include some of the competitions mentioned.
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Student's Name Area Placement
Alejandra Nuno Bake -off Grand Champion
Manuel Trevino Pen of Broilers Grand Champion
Eduardo Guzman Turkey Hen Champion Showman
Victoria Moreno Cupcakes 1st
Rebecca Gomez Goat Class 4 3rd
Danny Lara Turkey Hen 3rd
Juan Velasco Goat Class 8 3rd
Ernesto Villarreal, Jr. Southdown lamb 4th
Antonio Arispe Hog 5th
Heriberto Mata Turkey Tom 5th
Amanda Lara Turkey Hen 8th
Daniel Carrillo Fine wool Cross 9th
Samantha Gonzalez Pen of Broilers 9th
Cesar Hinojosa Hog 10th
Gabriel Villarreal Fine wool Cross 10th
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Student's Name Area Placement
David Cruz (Jr. FFA) Turkey Toms Grand Champion
Kristina Diaz Baking/ Drop Cookies Grand Champion
Amber Rocha (Jr. FFA) Turkey Toms Reserve Grand Champion
Karla Garcia 5th Place Miriam Garcia 5th Place Skarlet Garcia 3rd Place
Other MHS winners:
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Student's Name Area Placement
Jorge Chavarria Ag. Mech. Individual Welding Project Grand Champion
Crystal Ledesma Capon Grand Champion
J W Nixon Ag. Mechanics Ag. Mech. Project Metal Reserve Grand Champion
Diego Garza (Jr. FFA) Goat Show Class 8 Reserve Grand Champion
Raymond Cortez Steer Show Reserve Breed Champion
(British Steer)
Rolando Garza (Jr. FFA) Steer Show 1st. Light Weight
(European Steer)
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Multimedia/Presentation
9th – 12th Grade Winners
1st – Santiago Vega – Early College High School
2nd – Ivan Lopez – Nixon High School
3rd – Valerie Soto/Cristina Arellano - Nixon High School
Web Design
1st – David Ramon II – Nixon High School
2nd – Karen Gloria – Early College High School
3rd – Jeffrey Genova – Early College High School
Electronic Artwork
1st – Ilsalinda Barreda – Nixon High School
2nd – Jerry Gil – Early College High School
3rd – Donald Aragon/Dinorah Zavala – Cigarroa High School
Digital Audio/ Video
1st - Miguel A Rodriguez – Vidal M Trevino Magnet School
2nd – Andres Regalado/Gilbert Guerrero – Nixon High School
3rd – Susan Galvan – Vidal M Trevino Magnet School
Technology Booth Winners
1st Lamar MS
2nd Nixon HS
3rd Martin HS
On Saturday, February 15, 2014, Early College High School hosted the 7th Annual Student Technology Showcase.
Students were judged in 4 categories: 10 Multimedia/Presentation, 2) Web Design, 3) Electronic Artwork and 4) Digital Au-
dio/Video. There were 270 student participants from all LISD campuses including elementary, middle schools and high
schools. Teachers also had the opportunity to showcase their students work on technology booths. Students also competed on
designing a District Logo for the event to be used on the expo t-shirts and printed materials at the event.
Ivan Lopez, NHS, 2nd Place
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Texas Association of Journalism Educators Clip Contest, fall 2013 results
(First of two yearly clip contests)
News Photo
HM: Diana Zamarripa, (Dancer at HHF)
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ILPC Clip Contest 2014 results
(Second of two yearly clip contests)
Print Newspaper Category
Division 4A-2
Entertainment Review
HM: Chris Cantu, Robert Alvarez (Gamebreaker column, "GTA 5 redefines open world gaming," Jan. 24
paper)
Photo Story
First: Diana Zamarripa (HHF photos, page 10, Jan. 24 paper)
Personal Column
HM: Adrienne Flores (Addy Thinks column, "Parents may cause problems in relationships," June 3 paper)
HM: Jessica Arroyo (The Bug column, "Our Generation: What have we become?", Jan 24 paper)
Page One Design
HM: Albert Rodriguez, April Valdez (Jan. 24 paper)
General News Photo
First: Diana Zamarripa (HHF dancer, Jan. 24 paper)
HM: Teresa Pedraza (9/11 photo, Jan. 24 paper)
Portrait Photo
HM: Belen Silva (photo of Gabriel Chavez, Jan. 24 paper)
Headlines
HM: Staff (papers of June 3 and Jan. 24)
Many students on The Magnet Tribune student newspaper staff did well in the clip contests they compete in, sponsored by the
state's two scholastic journalism organizations.
The ILPC offers print newspaper and online newspaper categories, and also rates newspapers. Both papers received
"Achievement," which is equivalent to above average.
Many of these students are enrolled in Advanced Commercial Photography, Commercial Photography, or Principals of Art, Au-
dio/Video Technology, and Communications. … Mark Webber
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ILPC Clip Contest 2014 results—continued
Online Newspaper category
Class 4A
Photo story
1st: Diana Zamarripa (HHF)
2nd: Esmeralda Martinez, William Rodriguez, April Valdez (Afternoon Halloween Costume Contest)
Home Page Design
HM: Staff
Multimedia Package
1st: Adrienne Flores, Arlen Barba, Delilah Gonzalez, Alexandra Guerra, Victoria Cardenas, Teresa Pedraza
(9/11)
3rd: Brandon Gamez, Robert Alvarez, Arlen Barba, Chris Cantu, Diana Zamarripa (HHF)
Feature Photo
HM: Esmeralda Martinez (Art student photo)
HM: April Valdez (Photo of student dressed as a Barbie doll inside a box at Afternoon Halloween Cos-
tume Contest)
Portrait Photo
1st: Belen Silva (Photo of Luz Romero)
HM: William Rodriguez (Photo of Arturo Galvan)
Headlines:
HM: Susana Ginez, Victoria Cardenas, Brandon Gamez, Martha Inguanzo, Delilah Gonzalez
Awards for the newspapers
Print newspaper: Achievement Award
Online newspaper: Achievement Award
(Equivalent to above average)
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The Chicken Project; A Cooperative Learning Lesson The WBCA Parade; A Laredo Tradition
Learning together; A Special Education Story Sweet Insanity; A Spanish Soap Opera Parody
Extra: Submission for the White House Film Festival
The Cigarroa Film Club participated in the UIL Film Festival Semi-Final round. Cigarroa made it to the State Semi Finals in the Documen-
tary category. Only 29 films were selected from all of 4A and 5A schools state-wide.
Click on Hyperlinked
Project titles or scan
QR code with your
mobile device to view
the Project.
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The first Laredo High School Media and Film Festival organized by Broadcasting/CTE instructor Jamin Teran at the Vidal M. Trevino
School of Communications and Fine arts was held at the Civic Center Ballroom on April 10 and 11. Sponsors included KLDO, KGNS,
Guerra Communications, Vicente Pena and Miguel Garcia (Chick-Fil-A and Buffalo Wild Wings). About 120 students participated from
both school districts for both days.
FCCLA Region V Winners $1000.00 scholarship to Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas or Boulder, Colorado.
The winners will compete at FCCLA State Competition in April .
3rd Annual “Family Literacy/Reading Night”
Took place Feb. 26, 2014 at the Nixon Cafeteria.
Chocolate Poetry Contest:
1st Ana Gonzalez (Adv. Graphic Design)
3rd Zullyann Contreras (Adv. Graphic Design)
4th Tanish Garcia (Graphic Design)
Ana Gonzalez is pictured with teacher, Maria Scruggs.
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J. W. Nixon High School Skills USA District 12 Cosmetology Competition 2014
Haircutting Skill Division Thalia Lopez 1st Place
Ariany Santos 2nd Place
Esthetics Skill Division Valeria Leal 1st Place
Nail Art Skill Division Jessica Gonzalez 2nd Place
Exhibits Division Daniela Padron (Braiding Qualified for State)
Claudia Garcia (Evening Style Qualified for State)
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Martin High School Power Equipment Technology Skills USA
Abraham Reyes won state winner Superior rating in the Power Equipment Technology Skills Competi-
tion with his 1966 Push Mower Exhibit
Left to right: Roberto Ramos, Abraham Reyes, Mr. Quijano, Marquise Uranga, Francisco Guerrero, Left top standing student Federico Villarreal, and side standing Jorge Contreras.
Resume state superior winners: Roberto Ramos, Francisco Gurrrero, & Jorge Contreras
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Martin High School Automotive Technology SkillsUSA
MHS Automotive Technology Club competed at this years Skills State Conference held in Corpus Christi,
Texas from Thursday thru Saturday. Receiving a rating of superior in multiple Job Exhibits :
1st photo: Gustavo Jaime, Jose Flores, and Rosendo Perez with a rating of Superior in Job Exhibits held
in Corpus Christi, Texas. In addition they each received $500.00 scholarships from UTI Technical School in Houston, Texas. These students have enrolled and are scheduled to start classes in July at UTI Tech-
nical School.
2nd Photo: Nicole Andrade, Juan Granados, Alan Mendoza, and Brandan Vasquez placed 1st place in
Job Exhibits with a rating of Superior at the Skills State Conference held in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Cigarroa High School Automotive Technology SkillsUSA
CHS CTE Dean Cassandra Mendoza with students that
advanced to State competitions: Abraham Bautista, Marcos
Rodriguez, Juan Issac, Carlos Puente, Ricardo Tellez and Juan
Diaz.
Students placed at State competition: Marcos Rodriguez, Abraham Bautista, Carlos Puente, Ricardo Tellez, Juan Issac
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Above: 3rd Place winners with Officer Gonzalez for
SkillsUSA Felony Traffic Stop
SkillsUSA Building Search Team in
action
MHS SkillsUSA Team
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Nixon Dark Horse Robotics Team, that qualified for the regional championship in San Antonio, Texas. The team was composed of students from Nixon and Lamar M.S. They were able to qualify for the event at the TAMIU District Qualifier by placing second with the alliance and also receiving the Judges Award.
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LISD has 8 robotics competition
teams. 2 Nixon High School, 2 Early
College, 4 Cigarroa High School. Ro-
botics Clubs competed in a robotic
contest hosted by TAMIU. The FTC
FIRST Robotics Competition is a multi-
national competition that teams pro-
fessionals and young people to solve
an engineering design problem in a
competitive way.
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LOUIS J. CHRISTEN M IDDLE SCHOOL
Exploring Careers includes a module
that allows students to explore the vari-
ous components of our earth that make
it unique. Students learn about: convec-
tion currents, dimensional analysis, di-
vergent, convergent, and transform
boundaries, reverse faults, seismogram,
topographic maps, and the five basic
layers of the earth. Students also learn
about Earth as it relates to the universe.
Using dimensional analysis, students
draw a scale model of the earth. In the
photo, a student is using an earthquake
simulator. The student constructs vari-
ous heights of structures using Lego
bricks then activates the simulator to
shake the structures similar to a real
earthquake. The student then analyzes
the various readings and their impact on
the structure's failure.
Students using an earthquake simulator
MEMORIAL M IDDLE SCHOOL
Mr. Flores, 7th
grade Career Ex-
ploration class
helping out with
STAARS!
Mr. Flores, 8th grade Career Portals class working on
Career Cruising.com
Jackeline Perez & Daniela Rivera
working on their communication
skills.
Menudo Bowl
Law Enforcement Day Christmas
Parade
Mr. E. Garza students pre-
pared and competed at the
Early College Tech Jam
Event.
Crime Stoppers
CTE students
participated in
various events
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DR. J OAQUIN G. C IGARROA M IDDLE SCHOOL
M IRABEAU B. LAMAR M IDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Broze’s students are working on
an Occupational Resource Project,
where they have to create a careers
and jobs PPT to establish the differ-
ence in occupations, abilities, skills
and required training for the job or
career. The students then present to
the class their PPTs.
Mrs. Ramirez's students who were working on transcribing documents from rough drafts to practice on their typing and precision skills and improve their words per minute.
Ms. Villa’s students typing
their application essays for the
Early College High School, VMT
Magnet, etc. which gives them
a perfect opportunity to start
practicing for college applica-
tions in the near future.
Ms. Villa’s student using an iPad
to surf through the Occupational
Outlook Handbook webpage and
research information about
different careers.
TOUCH SYSTEM
DATA ENTRY
Develop awareness and understanding of the
impact this skill may have on productivity in
school, personal and future work environments.
Develop the ability to apply touch keyboarding
and formatting skills for written communica-
tions while developing the vocabulary to com-
municate with peers, teachers, and the commu-
nity concerning touch keyboarding and format-
ting. Touch System Data Entry is an elective
course will earn 1 credit.
EXPLORING CAREERS/CAREER
PORTALS
Exploring Careers is designed for 7th Graders and Career
Portals is for 8th Graders. These classes are elective courses
that are offered in Middle School. The main objective of this
course is to introduce students to achieve proficiency in
decision making and problem solving as an essential skill for
career planning and lifelong learning.
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DR . LEONIDES G. C IGARROA H IGH SCHOOL
Mr. Trevino’s students at the Toyota Plant
Community members came out to CHS Certification
Awards Ceremony to support students who acquired
industry standard certifications. Below: Left are Mr.
Trevino students. Right are Mrs. Trevino students.
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DR . LEONIDES G. C IGARROA H IGH SCHOOL
Criminal Justice Teacher Norma Barrera invites Guest
Speakers to talk to the Criminal Justice Students regard-
ing the different careers in Law Enforcement.
On the right: U. S. Customs & Border Protection
displayed and presented a taste of what an agent will
encounter on a border town such as Laredo. They
explained their duties and responsibilities and then
answered students’ questions.
On the left: Webb County Constables explained their
duties and responsibilities. They shared with the stu-
dents some of their on the job experiences and then an-
swered students’ questions.
PILLAR speaks to students about bullying.
Deputy Reyes, Webb County Sheriff Office, spoke to Cigarroa High School criminal justice students. He demonstrated
various handcuffing and arresting techniques to the class. He also discussed real life scenarios.
US Army Rep explains duties to student
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RAYMOND & T IRZA MARTIN H IGH SCHOOL
From left to right: Daniela Constantino, Arlyn Rivera, Ruby Aguilar,
Carolina Rivera,School Board President: Hector Garcia, Kimberly Rive-ra, Miriam Garcia ,Erika Arispe, and Jazmin Limon
Mr. J. Quijano’s Automotive
Technology SkillsUSA students were treated to an educational
treat during the SkillsUSA competition in Corpus Christi.
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J. W. N IXON H IGH SCHOOL
Christmas Door Project
CTE students at NHS
were asked to decorate
the CTE classrooms doors
as part of a friendly com-
petition.
Ana Gonzalez and
Pricilla Mancha from
Advanced Graphic De-
sign in Mrs. Scruggs class-
room work on the door
decoration on the right.
Construction Technology students have been working on building new tables and benches for the NHS courtyard, various projects and
chairs for the LISD Board members as a token of appreciation in behalf of J.W. Nixon High School. They were presented to the board mem-
bers at a board meeting during board member appreciation week.
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J. W. N IXON H IGH SCHOOL
Team work
Exchanging ideas
Study time
Decision making
RESULTS
J.W. Nixon Auto Collision and Refinishing Program
“YOUR ROAD to SUCCESS”
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E arly College High School Web Design class became the first in the
district to successfully complete training requirements to be recog-
nized as an Adobe Certified Associates in Web Communication
using Adobe Dreamweaver CS5. Nine out of those twenty-seven students
also received Adobe Certified Associates in Visual Communication using
Photoshop CS5.
Laredo Early College High School
Students at ECHS listen
as Celeste Gonzalez,
representative from The
Arts Institute
in San Antonio,
does a presentation.
Students in Principle Of Information Class at ECHS participated in
the First Annual Laredo Media and Film Festival. Jonathan Garcia
received 3rd place for his short film “Reincarnated” in the short film
category. Congratulations to all who participated.
Adobe Certified Associates:
Web Communication using Adobe
Adobe Certified Associates:
Visual Communication using
Photoshop CS5
Standing: Andrew
Godines, Yazmine Cas-
taneda, Sandra Barcena,
Francisco Aguero, Dan De
Guzman, Karina Salazar,
Eduardo Garcia,
Sitting: Marissa Ramirez,
Ashereena Tanedo, Naomi
Perez, Perla Espinoza,
Anahi Cabrera, Abelardo
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Laredo Early College High School
Congratulations to the following students who received Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2010 certi-
fication in Ms. E. Maldonado’s Principle of Information Technology class at ECHS:
Danielson Aguilar
Miriam Alanis
Luis Almanza
Jennifer Almendariz
Charlie Alvarado
Enrique Alvarado
Karla Alvarez
Lynda Barrera
Raul Betance
Martin Cadena
Alondra Castilla
Stephanie Castro
Jaime Cortez
Karina De Guzman
Annette De La Ola
Danniela De La Rosa
Timothy Domingo
Elizabeth Espinoza
Perla Espinoza
Alejandro Estrada
Gabriela Flores
Priscilla Flores
April Fox
Kellie Galvan
Ashley Garcia
Samantha Gomez
Sofia Gonzalez
Agustin Guerrero
Brenda Gutierrez
Carolina Hernandez
Kassandra Lara
Norma Leza
Karla Lopez
Esmeralda Lozano
Catarina Luna
Patricia Macalindong
Agustin Magana
Michelle Maldonado
Cipriano Marines
Kayla Martinez
Kristina Martinez
Judith Mata
Jacquelyn Mendoza
Denise Perez
Dereck Perez
Juan Perez
Naomi Perez
Samantha Perez
Angel Pruneda
Paloma Quiroga
Marissa Ramirez
Yajaira Ramirez
Jesus Raso
Gisselle Raso
Gloria Reyes
Raul Rios
Selena Rodriguez
Brandon Salazar
Erika Serna
Ashereena Tanedo
Christian Terraza
John Villarreal
Congratulations to the following students who received Microsoft Office Specialist PPT
2010 certification in Ms. E. Maldonado’s Principle of Information Technology class at
ECHS:
Danielson Aguilar
Miriam Alanis
Luis Almanza
Jennifer Almendariz
Charlie Alvarado
Enrique Alvarado
Karla Alvarez
Cesar Arizola
Ismael Arroyo
Lynda Barrera
Raul Betance
Martin Cadena
Antonio Camacho
Alondra Castilla
David Castillo
Stephanie Castro
Juan Cerda
Julian Chavana
Jaime Cortez
Karina De Guzman
Annette De La Ola
Danniela De La Rosa
Timothy Domingo
Elizabeth Espinoza
Perla Espinoza
Hector Estrada
Alejandro Estrada
Leticia Figueroa
Gabriela Flores
Priscilla Flores
April Fox
Kellie Galvan
Ashley Garcia
Karla Garcia
Joselyn Garza
Samantha Gomez
Shirley Gonzalez
Sofia Gonzalez
Agustin Guerrero
Brenda Gutierrez
Daimy Hernandez
Sarahi Hernandez
Carolina Herrera
Daisy Irugas
Kassandra Lara
Norma Leza
Jacqueline Lopez
Karla Lopez
Esmeralda Lozano
Catarina Luna
Jannette Luna
Patricia Macalindong
Agustin Magana
Reymundo Magana
Michelle Maldonado
Cipriano Marines
Jennifer Marquez
Brandy Martinez
Jesus Martinez
Kayla Martinez
Kristina Martinez
Judith Mata
Jacquelyn Mendoza
Karen Montoya
Alyssa Ortegon
Rodolfo Ortiz
Karissa Pacheco
Juan Paredes
Denise Perez
Dereck Perez
Graciela Perez
Juan Perez
Justin Perez
Naomi Perez
Samantha Perez
Angel Pruneda
Paloma Quiroga
Adriana Ramirez
Marissa Ramirez
Yajaira Ramirez
Karina Ramos
Jesus Raso
Gisselle Raso
Anthony Renteria
Daylene Resendiz
Gloria Reyes
Juan Reyes
Raul Rios
Cenovia Rivera
Gilberto Rodriguez
Selena Rodriguez
Jessica Roldan
Gizzel Ruiz
Brandon Salazar
Jesus Salazar
Marissa Salazar
Rafael Sanchez
Ashley Sauceda
Erika Serna
Ashereena Tanedo
Christian Terrazas
Rita Varela
Santiago Vela
John Villarreal
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Students received Microsoft Office
Specialist certificate.
Laredo Early College High School
Congratulations to the following students who
received Adobe Certified Associates in Web
Communication using Dreamweaver CS5.
Abril Aguirre
Valeria Ares
Victor Aries
Rolando Arriaga
Giavonna Botello
Uriel Cantu
Jorge Cavazos
Andres Chapa
Luis Decker
Kevin Garza
Jeffrey Genova
Jerry Gil
Karen Gloria
Jesus Jimenez
Mariana Johnson
Orlando Lopez
Godfrey Macasero
Brian Miller
Victor Montiel
Alyssa Moreno
Mariana Palma
Osmar Palcencia
Leslie Ramos
Kevin Salazar
Maria Sanchez
Kayla Valverde
Kevin Wilkerson
Congratulations to the following students
who received Adobe Certified Associates in
Visual Communication using Photoshop CS5.
Abril Aguirre
Rolando Arriaga
Jorge Cavazos
Kevin Garza
Jeffrey Genova
Karen Gloria
Godfrey Macasero
Kevin Salazar
Kayla Valverde
ECHS students in Prin. of Info. Tech & Web Design
participate in the LISD Technology Showcase. Karen
Gloria placed 2nd & Jeffrey Genova placed 3rd in Web
Design category, Santiago Vega placed 1st in Multime-
dia category, and Jerry Gil placed 2nd in Electronic Art
Work category.
Left: Juan Cerda, Raul Rios,
Karina De Guzman, Jeffrey
Genova, Karen Gloria, Kevin
Garza, Jerry Gil, Maria
Sanchez, Santiago Vega
Left to right:
Kevin Garza,
Maria Sanchez,
Dr. Marcus Nelson,
Karen Gloria
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Laredo Early College High School
Early College High School students attend CTE Proclamation at the Laredo City Council Cham-
bers on March 3rd.
Early College High School Robotics attend First Robotics Competition in San Antonio.
Jeffrey Genova, Kevin Garza, Ashereena
Tanedo, Nora Chavez (guest speaker)
Naomi Perez, Karen Gloria.
Kevin Garza, Ashereena Tanedo, Naomi
Perez, Jeffrey Genova, Karen Gloria
Stacy Ortega, Vladimir
Contreras, Karla Valdez,
Belinda Garza, Jorge
Cavazos, and Kevin Wilker-
son competed at the First
Robotics Competition in
San Antonio.
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DR . DENNIS D. CANTU HEALTH SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL
HSM Director, Geri Arredondo, (left) and Ms. Yanira Lucio (right) supporting the programs during recruitment night.
Second year Pharmacy Technician students making prescription medication.
EMT Students
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DR . DENNIS D. CANTU HEALTH SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL
Certified Nursing Assisting ( C NA ) “Pinning Ceremony” held at LCC
LCC faculty and student Victor Salazar Luis Villanueva (far right) received Merit Award for highest class average.
C N A students from Martin, Alexander, LBJ and Zapata high schools. 33 are LISD students.
Laredo Community College C N A and EMT Graduates.
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SABAS PEREZ SCHOOL FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION
Students in the Oil & Gas Production class from
Cigarroa, Martin and Nixon attended a Hydrogen
Sulfide (H2S) Certification class presented by Mr. Hi.
The students were taught how to detect and identify
the presence of H2S, its effects and symptoms and the
precautions to take when in the presence of H2S.
Engineering students were also treated to a presentation on Natural Resources. Eddie Woo, the Fleet/Commercial Sales Manager from Laredo Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep, show-ing the brand new 2500 Crew Cab Truck directly manufactured by the factory to use CNG or Compressed Natural Gas as well as regular fuel.
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V IDAL M. TREVINO SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
& F INE ARTS
Ten students in broadcast and print journalism/online media and CTE classes at the Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and
Fine Arts took part in the National Press Photographers Association's annual Advanced Storytelling Workshop at Texas State Universi-
ty from April 6 to 8. Standing from left, broadcasting instructor Jamin Teran, Maria Bernal, Jovanha Zamora, Susana Galvan, William
Rodriguez, Esmeralda Martinez, Belen Silva, print journalism instructor Mark Webber, Kassandra Rico and Elizabeth Flores. Kneeling,
Miguel Rodriguez, left, and Rodrigo Murillo.
Please click or scan with your mobile device the links below to view the videos created for the workshop:
Storytelling Workshop News Story
Package
College students enjoy the San Marcos
River
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It is the policy of the Laredo Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, limited English
proficiency, or handicapping condition in its programs.
Teacher Laptop:
Teachers will be issued new laptops by IT with the latest and greatest cutting edge technology: HP EliteBook Revolve.
It features:
Windows 8 touch screen
Full laptop features plus table features
8.25 hours of battery life
Backlit keyboard
4gb memory ram
Office 365/ 2013 is going to be available district wide, students and teachers will be able to utilize Microsoft’s cloud services which will
include:
Online backup with 20gb of cloud storage in One Drive (formerly Sky Drive) giving you the ability to work on documents online or on
your PC.
SharePoint Workspace lets students and teachers take documents offline and then synchronize changes when a connection to Office 365 is
available.
You can participate in discussions and meetings, co-author documents, find experts and chat in real-time.
Stream full versions of Office programs on any Internet-connected PC running Windows 7 or Windows 8
Atomic Learning: Site license has now been purchased by IT for teachers. The username and password is now your last name and teach-
er ID # with no spaces and your teacher ID is the password. Please refer any login problems to Norma Villarreal or Arabella Castillo at
IT 273-1337. If you had workshops or any items in your old account, let me know and we will contact Atomic Learning to migrate any-
thing you had to the new account.