2018-2019 LWTHS Mustang Message
December 2018
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School Mission "Purpose" Statement
Students hear first-hand about the rewards and challenges of starting their own business from Dani Taverna proprietor of DMA cosmetics.
Juan Vegas and Victoria Gabriel (not pictured) from Moorings Park share the benefits and many career opportunities from health care to culinary to marketing in the senior living industry.
Technical Director Chris Barr of John R. Wood Properties reviews the many different job options within the network support field.
Sophomores -- Focusing on College and Career
College and Career readiness is the focus of the many aspects of Lorenzo Walker Technical High School; yet, this is especially true for sophomores this year who are participating in a series of half-day workshops to help them begin to think about their career and college choices.
LWTHS sophomores apply for entry into one of more than 20 technical areas in the spring of 2019 for their junior year tech-area placements. In addition, qualifying sophomores advance their education by moving into dual enrollment classes. "Sitting next to adults in our post-secondary school - Lorenzo Walker Technical College -- or taking college-level classes with older students takes focus, both academically and socially," said Principal Jeff Rexford. "Our sophomore college-career workshops are a strong step forward in helping students develop the career-college skills they will need."
Recognizing a need to help students be successful in college and career training, LWTHS's 10th grade teachers organized a series of half-day workshops in areas including: student skills assessment, scholarship criteria, employability skills, career offerings, guest speakers on careers in information processing, service industry, new business start-up and more. In addition, students begin to hone their "soft skills" with workshops on speaking and collaborating in the workplace.
The 10th grade teaching team includes: Vanessa Alvarez, Dave Gabriel, Rita Kentros, Dulcie Neiman, Elizabeth Nixon, Maryann O'Brien, Lindsay Simmons, who spearheaded the workshop concept, Brian Turner, and math coach Kathleen Sullivan.
Welcome back for a fantastic 2019! I hope everyone had time to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.
Jeff Rexford
Principal
Staff and students of the month
9th Grade student of the month Jocelyn Barcenas-Cruz
10th Grade student of the month Emely Escobar
11th Grade student of the month Sinead Weninger
12th Grade student of the month Flor Alviso
Staff member of the month Mr. Brian Turner
Student of the month luncheon
SAT and ACT Test dates
- March 9, 2019-Regular Registration by February 8, 2019
- May 4, 2019- Regular Registration by April 5, 2019
- June 1, 2019- Regular Registration by May 3, 2019
ACT Test dates:
- February 9, 2019- Regular Registration by January 11, 2019
- April 13, 2019 -Regular Registration by March 8, 2019
- June 8, 2019- Regular Registration by May 3, 2019
After School Academic Support Program
Transportation is provided on Monday-Thursday. If you wish for your son/daughter to be a part of the After-School Academic Support Program, contact the school at 377-3320 and we will make sure that you receive an application.
LWTHS Upcoming Events for the Month of January
- December 24-January 2: Winter Break: No School
- January 3: Students return to school from Winter Break
- January 4: Senior assembly for cap and gown orders from Herff Jones
- January 8: Distribution of report cards
- January 18: Laws of Life finalists luncheon
- January 21: No School- MLK Holiday
- January 31: Blood Drive
LWTC Program of the Month: Pharmacy Technician
Now Available: Grade and Attendance information for parents of students in Grades 6-12, use the Focus icon in the CCPS Portal. Additionally, you can sign up for text-based messaging to receive important information on a timely basis.
To login to the Parent Portal you can use your email address, mobile phone number, or Parent Portal ID.
Student Gradebook
Once you have logged into the CCPS Portal, you will be able to access the database that hosts students' grades through the "Focus" icon. Please see the directions below.
School Advisory Council Meeting-Come join us!
Our SAC Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the LWTC Formal Dining Room.