Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities

Boarding, residential, school in Beaumont, Texas, United States

Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities

Address

4400 Martin Luther King Parkway

Beaumont

Texas

77710

United States

Coordinates| 30°02′38″N 94°04′15″W﻿ / ﻿30.044016°N 94.070703°W﻿ / 30.044016; -94.070703
Information
Type| Boarding, residential,
public, dual enrollment
Established| 1994
CEEB code| 440533
Director| Tilisa Thibodeaux, Ed.D.
Grades| 11th and 12th
Enrollment| 50 (2022-2023)
Campus type| Urban
Website| www.lamar.edu/texasacademy

The Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities (TALH /tæl/) 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 1993, 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 and are transferable to other universities subject to each university's transfer regulations.

## Housing and classes

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TALH students are housed in Morris Hall. Students are required to return to the dorms, which have alarmed gates with a security guard on duty at night, by a curfew of 11:00 P.M. on weeknights and midnight on weekends. Students from the academy are fully immersed with the general undergraduate population at Lamar University. Students take a full-time schedule of college classes that must meet the Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements in addition to the local university's requirements.

## School information

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The program was created by the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas, then the statue was amended by the 75th Legislature in 1996.[1] The class size is about thirty students with significant fluctuation in the gender ratio. Potential students must meet certain academic qualifications set out by the legislature to be considered for admittance. Prior to 1999, parents and/or guardians were required to pay the full cost of each semester as outlined by Lamar University- Beaumont. Currently, each student receives a scholarship which covers the cost of tuition but is responsible for room, board, and book costs. The students are allowed to live in a section of a dorm set aside for the academy by Lamar University, but it is not required for students to live on campus if they live within 30 miles.

## Student life

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There are a variety of academy sponsored organizations and activities that take place throughout the year. Students are also allowed to join university sponsored clubs and organizations. However permission from the administration is required for some activities. In addition, all students are required to attend weekly community meetings and perform twelve hours of community service as part of the program. For community service students can start a new project or continue with one already established. Following are some student organizations, activities and community service opportunities.

Academy approved student organizations

* Model United Nations Club
* Journalism Club
* Social Club
* Student Government
* S.T.E.M Club
* Art Club
* Chess Club
* Debate Club
* Med Club

Academy sponsored activities

* Prom
* Various holiday parties
* Peer mentor activities

Past and current community service activities

* Teen court
* ESL/GED tutoring
* Animal shelter
* Habitat for Humanity
* Garth House - Mickey Mehaffy Children's Advocacy Program
* Art Museum of Southeast Texas
* The Art Studio, Inc.
* Charleton-Pollard Elementary
* Spindletop Museum
* Beaumont Baptist Hospital
* Stable Spirit
* Best Years Senior Center
* Lamar University Community Gardens
* Healing Hands
* Lone Star Recycling
* TreePlenish
* D-STEM Engineering Outreach Camp

## Scholarships and extra activities

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Prior to 1999, parents or guardians were required to pay the full cost of each semester as outlined by Lamar University. Currently, all students attending TALH receive a 100% scholarship for full tuition but must pay the room and board fees of Cardinal Village. Students may qualify for financial aid and other scholarships.

They are also allowed to join any of the clubs and organizations that Lamar University has to offer. Fraternities and sororities are not accepted as clubs, and the students are not allowed to join them. They are also not allowed to participate in Lamar sports. However, band, cheerleading, employment, twirling, and dance team are allowed.

## See also

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* Texas State University System
* Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science

## References

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1. ^ Tex. Educ. Code § 96.707

## External links

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* Official website

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Lamar University

Academics|

* College of Business
* College of Arts and Sciences
* College of Education and Human Development
* College of Fine Arts and Communication
* College of Engineering
* TALH
* College of Graduate Studies

Athletics|

* Southland Conference
* Big Red
* Football
* Basketball (M)
* Basketball (W)
* Baseball
* Golf (M)
* Golf (W)
* Tennis (M)
* Tennis (W)
* Track (M)
* Track (W)
* Volleyball
* Soccer (W)
* Softball

Facilities
Provost Umphrey Stadium
Montagne Center
Vincent-Beck Stadium
McDonald Gym
Lamar Soccer Complex
Lamar Softball Complex
Thompson Family Tennis Center
Ty Terrell Track Complex
Dauphin Athletic Complex

Campus|

* Setzer Student Center
* Mary and John Gray Library
* The Quad
* Sheila Umphrey Center
* Cardinal Village
* Dishman Art Museum
* Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum

Student life|

* University Press
* Beaumont, Texas
* KVLU
* Students
* Downtown Beaumont

Misc.|

* Lamar University Literary Press
* List of Lamar University alumni
* History of Lamar University
* "Go Big Red"
* Alma Mater

Articles related to Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities

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Texas State University System

Universities|

* Lamar University
* Sam Houston State University
* Sul Ross State University
* Texas State University

Community and technical colleges|

* Lamar Institute of Technology
* Lamar State College–Orange
* Lamar State College–Port Arthur

Administrative buildings|

* O. Henry Hall

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Southland Conference

Members|

* East Texas A&M Lions
* Houston Christian Huskies
* Incarnate Word Cardinals
* Lamar Cardinals and Lady Cardinals
* McNeese Cowboys and Cowgirls
* Nicholls Colonels
* New Orleans Privateers
* Northwestern State Demons and Lady Demons
* Southeastern Louisiana Lions and Lady Lions
* Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and Ladyjacks
* Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
* UTRGV Vaqueros (adding football in 2025)

Beach volleyball-only members|

* Boise State Broncos
* San Jose State Spartans

Golf-only members|

* Augusta Jaguars (men & women)
* Francis Marion Patriots (men)

Tennis-only members|

* Bryant Bulldogs (men)
* NJIT Highlanders (men & women)

Related entities|

* Southland Bowling League (2015–2023)

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City of Beaumont

Counties|

* Jefferson
* Orange
* Hardin

Businesses|

* ExxonMobil
* Jason's Deli
* City of Beaumont
* Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
* Port of Beaumont
* Entergy
* Conn's
* Ohmstede Limited

Education|

* Higher education:
* Lamar University
* Lamar Institute of Technology

* Primary and secondary education: Beaumont ISD
* United HS
* West Brook HS
* Texas Acad. of Leadership in the Humanities
* Monsignor Kelly Catholic HS

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* Beaumont HS (1900-1975)
* Charlton-Pollard HS (1900-1975)
* Beaumont Charlton-Pollard HS (1975-1986)
* Central HS (1986-2018)
* Ozen HS (-2018)

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Government|

* Mayors

History and landmarks|

* Timeline
* Montagne Center
* Vincent–Beck Stadium
* Provost Umphrey Stadium
* Beaumont Civic Center
* Doggett Ford Park
* Hotel Beaumont
* Julie Rogers Theatre
* Spindletop
* Tyrrell Historical Library
* Jefferson Theatre
* Beaumont Commercial District

Parks and
preserves|

* Beaumont Botanical Gardens
* Beaumont Country Club
* Big Thicket National Preserve
* Tyrrell Park
* Cattail Marsh
* Village Creek State Park
* McFaddin and Texas Point National Wildlife Refuges
* Sea Rim State Park

Bodies of
water|

* Neches River
* Sabine River
* Village Creek
* Pine Island Bayou
* Gulf of Mexico

Museums|

* Art Museum of Southeast Texas
* Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum
* Beaumont Art League
* Beaumont Children's Museum
* Beaumont Police Department Museum
* Chambers House
* Clifton Steamboat Museum
* Dishman Art Museum
* Edison Museum
* Fire Museum of Texas
* John Jay French House
* Jefferson County Historical Commission Mini-Museum
* McFaddin–Ward House
* Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum
* Texas Energy Museum
* List of museums in East Texas

Community events
and culture|

* Downtown Beaumont
* South Texas State Fair
* Symphony of Southeast Texas
* Beaumont Jazz & Blues Fest
* Boomtown Film and Music Festival
* Crockett Street
* Dog Jam
* Babe Didrikson Zaharias
* Gusher Marathon
* People From Beaumont

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Currently operating K-12

Beaumont ISD|

* Beaumont United
* West Brook

Hamshire-Fannett ISD|

* Hamshire-Fannett High

Nederland ISD|

* Nederland High

Port Arthur ISD|

* Memorial High

Port Neches-Groves ISD|

* Port Neches–Groves High

Sabine Pass ISD|

* Sabine Pass School

Other schools|

* Bob Hope School (charter)
* Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities (state-operated)
* Legacy Christian Academy (private)
* Monsignor Kelly Catholic High (private)

Tertiary

Universities|

* Lamar University
* Template
* Lamar Institute of Technology

Former schools

Beaumont ISD|

* Beaumont High (1900-1975)
* Charlton-Pollard (1900-1975)
* Beaumont-Charlton-Pollard High (1975-1986)
* French High (-1986)
* Central High (1986-2018)
* Clifton J. Ozen (-2018)

French ISD|

* French High (-1986)

Port Arthur ISD|

* Stephen F. Austin HS (-2002)
* Thomas Jefferson HS (-2002)
* Abraham Lincoln HS (-2002)

South Park ISD|

* Forest Park
* Hebert
* South Park High

Private|

* Bishop Byrne High (-1983)

Galveston College serves students in Sabine Pass ISD
Hardin-Jefferson ISD's Hardin-Jefferson High School in Hardin County serves a section of Jefferson County (China Elementary itself is in Jefferson County)

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Schools for
blind & deaf|

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* AR Sch f/t Blind & Visually Imp
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* CA Sch f/t Blind
* CA Sch f/t Deaf, Fremont
* CA Sch f/t Deaf, Riverside
* CO Sch f/t Deaf & Blind
* DE Sch f/t Deaf
* FL Sch f/t Deaf & Blind
* GA Acad f/t Blind
* GA Sch f/t Deaf
* HI Sch f/t Deaf and the Blind
* ID Sch f/t Deaf and the Blind
* IL Sch f/t Deaf
* IL Sch f/t Visually Imp
* IN Sch f/t Blind & Vis Imp
* IN Sch f/t Deaf
* IA Sch f/t Deaf
* KS Sch f/t Deaf
* KS St Sch f/t Blind
* KY Sch f/t Blind
* KY Sch f/t Deaf
* LA Sch f/t Deaf
* LA Sch f/t Visually Imp
* MD Sch f/t Deaf
* MI Sch f/t Deaf
* MN St Acad f/t Blind
* MN St Acad f/t Deaf
* MO Sch f/t Blind
* MO Sch f/t Deaf
* MS Sch f/t Blind
* MS Sch f/t Deaf
* MT Sch f/t Deaf & Blind
* NC Sch f/t Deaf
* E NC Sch f/t Deaf
* Gov Morehead Sch (NC) f/t Blind
* ND Sch f/t Deaf
* ND Vision Services/Sch f/t Blind
* NE Ctr f/t Ed of Children who are Blind or Vis Imp
* Katzenbach (NJ) Sch f/t Deaf
* NM Sch f/t Blind & Vis Imp
* NM Sch f/t Deaf
* NY St Sch f/t Blind
* NY St Sch f/t Deaf
* OH St Sch f/t Blind
* OH Sch f/t Deaf
* OK Sch f/t Blind
* OK Sch f/t Deaf
* OR Sch f/t Deaf
* SC Sch f/t Deaf & the Blind
* SD Sch f/t Blind & Visually Imp
* TN Sch f/t Blind
* TN Sch f/t Deaf
* W TN Sch f/t Deaf
* TX Sch f/t Blind & Visually Imp
* TX Sch f/t Deaf
* UT Schs f/t Deaf & the Blind
* VA Sch f/t Deaf & Blind
* WA St Sch f/t Blind
* WA Sch f/t Deaf
* WI Sch f/t Blind & Visually Imp
* WI Sch f/t Deaf
* WV Schs f/t Deaf & the Blind

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* IA Braille & Sight Saving Sch
* MI Sch f/t Blind
* Ctrl NC Sch f/t Deaf K-8
* NE Sch f/t Deaf
* OR Sch f/t Blind
* Scranton State Sch f/t Deaf (PA)
* SD Sch f/t Deaf (dorms closed in 2005, later closed entirely)
* TX Blind, Deaf & Orphan Sch
* VA Sch f/t Deaf, Blind, & Multi-Disabled
* WY Sch f/t Deaf

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Dorms closed|

* Gov Baxter Sch f/t Deaf (ME)
* RI Sch f/t Deaf

Schools for
gifted &
talented|

* AL Sch of Fine Arts
* AL Sch of Math & Sci
* AR Sch for Math, Sci & Arts
* IL Math & Sci Acad
* IN Acad for Sci, Math & Humanities
* KS Acad of Math & Sci
* Craft Acad for Exc in Sci & Math (KY)
* Carol Martin Gatton Acad of Math & Sci in KY
* LA Sch for Math, Sci, & Arts
* ME Sch of Sci & Math
* MS Sch of the Arts
* MS Sch for Math & Sci
* MO Acad of Sci, Math & Comp
* NC Sch of Sci & Math
* U. of NC Sch of the Arts
* NM Sch f/t Arts
* OK Sch of Sci & Math
* SC Gov's Sch for the Arts & Humanities
* SC Gov's Sch for Sci & Math
* TX Acad of Leadership in the Humanities
* TX Acad of Math & Sci

Tribal/
Bureau of
Indian Education|

* Chemawa Indian (OR)
* Cheyenne-Eagle Butte (SD)
* Choctaw Tribal School System (MS)
* Circle of Nations (ND)
* Crow Creek Tribal (SD)
* Flandreau Indian (SD)
* Greyhills Academy HS (AZ)
* Hunters Point Boarding (AZ)
* Jones Acad (OK)
* Kaibeto Boarding (AZ)
* Lummi Nation (WA)
* Many Farms Community (former Chinle Boarding) (AZ)
* Many Farms HS (AZ)
* Marty Indian (SD)
* Navajo Prep (NM)
* Pierre Indian Learning Center (SD)
* Pine Hill Schs (Ramah Navajo) (NM)
* Pine Ridge School (SD)
* Riverside Indian (OK)
* Rough Rock Community (AZ)
* Santa Fe Indian (NM)
* Sequoyah HS (OK)
* Sherman Indian HS (CA)
* Shiprock Associated Schools, Inc. (NM)
* Shonto Prep HS (AZ)
* Tuba City Boarding (AZ)
* Wingate HS (NM)

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* Albuquerque Indian School (NM)
* Carlisle Indian Industrial School (PA)
* Phoenix Indian School (AZ)

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Dorms closed|

* Havasupai Boarding and Day School (AZ)
* Rock Point Community School (AZ)
* Northern Cheyenne Tribal School (MT)

Other|

* Alaska
* Galena Interior Learning Acad
* Nenana Student Living Ctr
* Mt. Edgecumbe HS
* California
* California Academy of Mathematics and Science (as of 1993)
* Connecticut
* Gilbert
* Woodstock Acad
* Hawaii
* Lahainaluna HS
* Michigan
* Taylor Int'l Dorm
* New York
* Randolph Academy UFSD Randolph Campus
* Oregon
* Crane Union
* Harper
* Huntington
* Mitchell
* Paisley
* Spray
* SEED Foundation (DC, Maryland, Miami, Los Angeles)

| Merged|

* New York: Hopevale UFSD

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* ISNI

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