Welcome to the Lockhart High School campus!  It is great to have you on board.

While we want you to have the best educational experience possible at Lockhart High School, we are also aware that you will be graduating in just two more years.  So, besides making good choices for your high school education, it is also time to focus on your career interests and goals.  What are you plans for 'life after high school'?

What careers are you interested in? 

What skills will you require to be successful in your career choices? 

What type of training will you need to be eligible for the jobs that you prefer?

Where is the best place for YOU to receive the training you want? 

Are there organizations on the high school campus that relate to your career interests?  Find out an join at least one. 

Lockhart ISD students can learn more about themselves, research careers and review colleges all at one location, the Career Cruising web site: www.careercruising.com.    Start with the user name:  Lockhart, and the password:  Lions

Stay on the right academic track....keep studying.  Work on discovering your career interests, researching your training needs (trade school?  college?  university?), and begin narrowing your list of training locations to see which schools will fit you best.  Be sure to choose high school courses that relate to your career interests during your junior and senior years. 

There is no mystery in making good choices for your career.  Learn all that you can about yourself, your career options and schools to attend after high school graduation.  Do not miss the Hill Country College Fair in October.  Plan to visit schools that interest you to see if they are a 'good fit'.  Keep a folder with the results of your careeer and school research so you can build a great post-secondary education plan.

You and your parents are encouraged to visit with Ms. Hess in the Career Center to discuss your career plans.  Stop by the Career Center for information on college entrance requirements, to learn about paying for school and more.

Enjoy your sophomore year, and make the most of the time and resources available to you.  Graduation is only two short years away.  Be sure you have your plan for 'life after high school' well thought out.  When you step off the stage after high school graduation, you will be confident of the next step in your chosen career.