Administrator

Barbara Neal

bneal@houstonisd.org

281-920-8015

Deans

Marcela Baez

mbaez1@houstonisd.org

281-920-8051

Lia Nguyen

btran@houstonisd.org

281-920-8046

Secretary

Lee Brochu

lbrochu@houstonisd.org

281-920-8000, ext. 6015

Overview/Description:

East 2 is known for its focus on the fields of Media Relations and Law. These are excellent fields to go into because they are important to every business and organization.

By joining East 2 you can expect to graduate with:

  • College credit
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Enhanced relational capacity
  • Aptitude for research and problem solving

Not only will you gain these skills, but you will also enter a nurturing environment where knowledge abounds and the faculty is ready to help you reach your full potential.

Still unsure where you belong? No problem! Being a part of East 2 doesn’t mean you are limited to the subjects of Media Relations and Law. Our faculty will help you discover you strengths and interests to set you on a path towards a great future!

Enrichment Opportunities

Interested in Media Relations? Check out our incredible internship with the Houston Chronicle -- receive 2 full AP credits!

Meet and network with our community partners through Brown Bag lunches with guest speakers to include: judges, editors, and DJ’s.


Check out 2008 Summer Enrichment Opportunities

Related Coursework

Law schools seek students with strong liberal arts backgrounds who can write, think analytically, and be creative.

Creativity and law…? It's not the stretch it might appear to be. Creativity and innovation in law is essential. To create, compare, and assemble ideas, and then to express them as a coherent, persuasive argument are fundamental skills for pre-law students, for law students, and for lawyers
Source: http://www.hollins.edu/undergrad/prelaw/pre-law.htm

You’ll need excellent reading and writing skills to put together those news stories and law cases. We’ll challenge you with Pre-AP or AP English classes.

Media Relations                        Law



 

 

 

Broadcast Journalism

Speech

Yearbook

Debate

Howler Newspaper

Mock Trials*

Video Technology

Model United Nations*

Web mastering

Latin

Photography/Film

Practical Writing

Electronic Media

Technical Writing*

Contemporary Issues

Public Speaking

Media Literacy*

Crime in America*

Courts and Criminal Procedure*

Criminal Investigation*

* Available 2008-09

Holocaust Studies/Research*


Related Careers

Media Relations

Law

Journalism

Lawyer

Broadcast Journalism

Correctional Officer

News reporting

Court reporting

TV Producing

Criminal Justice

Public Relations and Publicity

Forensic Investigation

Advertising

Homeland Security Specialist

Sales & Marketing

Justice Technology

Promotion

Legal Aid

Special Event Planning

Mediation

Writing, Editing, and Publishing

Paralegal Studies & Legal Studies

Entertainment

Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment Specialists

Music and Broadcasting

Security Officers

Media Relations and Law Brochure

 

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