In addition to the eight AP courses and three dual-enrollment course offerings, students who graduate from the Cy-Tech Magnet Academy may earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree in computer science. Career-minded students may choose from several state-of-the-art pathways, including a computing pathway that offers courses in partnership with LSU. Tara is a National Math and Science Initiative-partnered school and also an Upward Bound partner. Extracurricular activities and athletic opportunities include football, soccer, baseball, softball, cross country, bowling, volleyball, basketball, track, I CARE Team Spirit, RISE, FBLA, Dazzling Diamonds, Starlites, band and a coding club. The Junior ROTC program has won a plethora of awards and honors for rifle team, drill and unarmed drill.
We are committed to improving educational outcomes for all students. We have the largest attendance zone in Baton Rouge, and the diversity of our backgrounds and experiences is our greatest asset. Every stakeholder brings value to our team, and we are committed to providing state-of-the-art diploma pathways that challenge our students to meet the needs of an ever-changing economy. From our technology-based courses to our dual enrollment offerings, we have created unique learning experiences that will lead to real world success.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management – ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo – DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.
