Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities
The Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities (TALH) is a residential high school supported by disciplines of the humanities located at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. The Academy is one of only two residential programs for gifted and talented high school students recognized by the Texas State Legislature. The other residential program is the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. The dual-credit program, established by the Texas Legislature in 1994, allows high school juniors and seniors to attend college level classes in order to complete their high school requirements, while at the same time gaining credits that must be accepted by any Texas public college.
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[edit] Housing and Classes
TALH students are housed in Morris Hall. Students are required to return to the dorms, which have alarmed gates(most affectionately nicknamed 'the cages'), by a strict curfew of 11 p.m on weeknights and midnight on weekends. Students from the academy attend classes at Lamar University, and have a full-time schedule of college classes that must meet their high school requirements before allowing elective classes.
[edit] Student life
Student Organizations:
- Get Buff Club
- Video Game Nights
- Pokemon Club
- Junior Statesmen of America
- National Honor Society
- Shoes in the Lounge Club
- Dances/Proms
- The Technology Society
- Yearbook
- Drama Club
- Bobby Ray (B.O.B Appreciation Organization
- Student Government
- Keeping it BOB Club
Students live the "normal" college life, with few exceptions. One of those being an 11:00 clock curfew on week days, and a 12:00 on weekends. Also being caged in after curfew, with locked gates, and an officer on duty to ensure the safety of the students.
[edit] Scholarships and extra activities
All students attending TALH receive a 100% scholarship for full tuition but must pay the room and board fees of Cardinal Village. Students may also qualify for financial aid and other scholarships. TALH students are able to attend special programs such as operas, and plays in local areas. They are also allowed to join clubs and organizations that Lamar University has to offer. Frats and Sororities are not accepted as Clubs and the students discouraged to join them.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities
- Lamar University
- The Texas State University System
- Linked-in group for Alumni
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