Carencro High School is one of six Lafayette Parish Public Schools. Geographically, the school is located approximately 3.5 miles north of Interstate 10 School history:
Carencro High School started as Carencro School in 1874, then moved to what is now Carencro Middle School. The present-day Carencro High School began construction in 1969. Today, the main buildings include Building 1 (Office & Cafeteria), Building 2, Building 3 (Little Theater, Band, & Chorus), Building 4 (Agriculture/Home Economics), Building 5 (known as Boys' Gym), Building 6 (known as Girls' Gym), Building 7, and Building 8 (portable classrooms). Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)
Academy affiliation and vision
The Academy of Information Technology at Carencro High School is an affiliate of the National Academy Foundation, through which the AOIT receives curricular, professional development and program support, regional/national connections and the collective experiences of AOIT programs throughout the nation. The AOIT will introduce students to the opportunities in the Information Technology industry and will equip them with the skills they need to seek higher education and/or enter the digital workforce. Opportunities after high school
Post-secondary education—Because the Academy's curriculum meets TOPS requirements and incorporates college preparatory courses, students will be ready for the challenges of higher education. Articulation agreements with the local institutions of higher learning will allow AOIT students to graduate from CHS with college credit. World of work—Students will be able to develop the personal, analytical, technical and communication skills they need to succeed in the job market. They will have the opportunity to obtain national/international industry certifications and get work experience in the IT field through the AOIT internship program. Community connections
The AOIT is guided by an Advisory Board, composed of members of local IT professionals, an AOIT parent, student and alumnus; and representatives of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, technical colleges and Lafayette Parish School System. This and other community partnerships are geared toward providing real-life experiences and toward keeping the Academy program grounded in the reality of the IT field. AOIT curriculum
Students take two technology classes and four core academic courses per year. Courses include Computer Technology Literacy I and II (CTL II emphasizes Networking and Computer Maintenance & Support), Introduction to Business Computer Applications, Digital Graphics and Animation (which includes Digital Photography, Video and Animation), Web Mastering, C++ Programming, Computer Business Applications I & II, Advanced Web Tools and Databases. Seniors will be given the opportunity for a college class, an industry certification class, or a senior capstone project class. Additional activities will include video game design, guest speakers, field trips, job shadowing, socials, and community service. A paid summer internship in the IT field is required in the summer between the junior and senior year. Clubs and organizations
Carencro High School has a variety of Clubs and Organizations including: 4-H Club, Art Club, Band/Flag Corps, Bears for Christ, Crack-A-Book, Cheerleaders, Chess, Choir, Dazzlers, FBLA-PBL, National Beta Club, National FFA Organization, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Renaissance Club, Spanish Club, Speech & Debate Team, Stomp Team, Student Council, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), and Yearbook. Dances
Carencro High School offers two dances per year Homecoming and Prom. Carencro High School also holds its annual Homecoming Parade on the Sunday at the start of Homecoming week. The parade rolls down University Avenue from CAYSI Park to the Carencro Community Center. Sports
Carencro High School is home to many sports organizations including: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Football
Carencro High School is home to the 1992 State Football Champions and the 1997, 2011 State Finalists. Soccer
In 2006, Carencro High School were State Soccer Champions. In 2008, Boys' and Girls' Soccer Teams were second in district. Feeder schools
Students that attend Carencro High School come from several different feeder schools: Acadian Middle, Carencro Middle, L.J. Alleman Middle, N.P. Moss Middle, Paul Breaux Middle, Scott Middle, Carencro Catholic, Immaculate Heart, and St. Leo Seton. Notable alumni
Jack Breaux, former mayor of Zachary
Marc Broussard, American singer/songwriter. Kevin Faulk, New England Patriots running back. Ron Guidry, Former MLB player (New York Yankees)
Wade Richey, San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Charges, & Baltimore Ravens kicker
External links[edit]
http://www.lpssonline.com - Lafayette Parish School System
http://www.carencrohighschool.org - Carencro High School
http://www.carencroaoit.org - Carencro AOIT
