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School History

• Options In Education first opened its doors in
  August of 1991 with 88 students. Today it
  continues to serve the educational needs for more
  than 350 students per year.

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School Mission
A school of choice that recognizes the unique
learning and motivational needs of its students

• To educate all students to become lifelong
  learners and productive citizens in a global
  society through a program of educational
  excellence utilizing technology and activities
  involving parents and the community.

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School Motto

• OPT FOR SUCCESS
• Students that adhere to the 3As Attitude,
  Attendance Academics have numerous
  opportunities for leadership and success.

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School Colors

• Teal Gold
• Gold is the common color among all high
  schools in the district
• Teal represents our campus and is the
  blending of the colors of our schools purple,
  columbia blue, and green.
• The combining of these colors serves as the
  foundation of our previous high school
  experiences and as a symbol of our new beginning
  at Options.

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School Mascot

• The Phoenix
• A mythological bird said to resemble an
  eagle, is reborn from its own ashes every 500
  years as a new, youthful Phoenix.
• The suggestion for its selection as our
  mascot was made because the Phoenix is a unique
  bird and Options is a unique school that allows
  students to get a second chance and rise to new
  heights!

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School Spirit

• The entire body and staff worked together to
  select our school colors, mascot, and mottoso
  our school spirit unites us toward our common
  goal Graduation TAAS/TAKS Mastery for all
  Options Students!!!

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School Philosophy

• The school philosophy ties in with the school
  motto that stands for
• 3As
• Attitude
• Attendance
• Academics

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Attitude

• Be Respectful
• Be Positive
• Be Helpful
• Be Honest
• Be Responsible
• Be Caring

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ATTENDANCE

• Be Prompt
• Attend Class Every Day
• Call by 9 a.m. When Absent
• Dress For Success

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ACADEMICS

• Be Focused
• Be Goal Oriented
• Be Dedicated
• Be a Diligent Worker
• Be Prepared
• Earn Credits
• Graduate

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School Rules

• Options High School complies with all district
  rules. Therefore, all the rules that are demanded
  in regular campuses are also required to be
  followed at Options.

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Expectations

• While attending Options, each student is
  expected to comply with all of the school rules
  each student is expected to earn a minimum of
  three credits per semester. The students at
  Options have the key to success all they need to
  do is follow the 3As.

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Department Chair Personnel

• English Leticia Cazares
• Math Claudia Gutierrez
• Science Kevin Kelly
• Social Studies Steve Schaffer
• Career Tech Fred Fuentes

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Campus Extras
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Special Advisories
Student Government Do Something Key Club
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Student Government

• Student Government is run by Mr. Kevin Kelly and
  is also the schools student council.
• They are responsible for making school policies
  and speaking for the students.
• If interested in joining student government
  speak with your Advisor or Mr. Kelly himself.

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Do Something

• Do Something is run by
• Mr. Victor Rodriguez. This specialized
  advisory deals a lot with helping out the
  community and various school projects. If
  interested in joining Do Something, speak with
  your advisor or Mr. Rodriguez himself.

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Key Club

• Key Club is run by Ms. Laura Nikstad and is
  sponsored by the Kiwanis of McAllen. It is
  involved in numerous community projects.
• If interested in joining Key Club speak with
  your advisor or
• Ms. Nikstad.

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Remember the Key to Success is in your hands!!!