Our Focus Programs offer students an ever-increasing array of options to follow their passions and develop skills that will serve them well beyond high school. Look through our programs below and find one that matches your interests!
Focus Program Information Nights
Do high school differently – Explore LPS Focus Programs
LPS Focus Programs Open House
January 5th, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Northeast High School
Career Academy (TCA)
Two Virtual Information Sessions via Zoom on January 25th and 26th, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
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- Health
- Humanities
- STEM
AFJROTC (Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) at Lincoln Northeast
The objectives of the Lincoln AFJROTC are to educate and train high school students in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals. No military commitment involved.
Agriculture/Biology Pathway at the Career Academy
Successful completion of this pathway could provide students with the tools to address feeding the growing world population, designing pharmaceuticals, and working in agriculture, medicine, environmental, or veterinary fields with a capstone course taking a molecular view through biotechnology.
Arts and Humanities Focus Program
The Arts & Humanities Focus Program offers experiential learning opportunities at school and in the Lincoln community. The curriculum emphasizes identity development, personal and social responsibility, empathy, critical thinking and creativity.
Bay High Focus Program
Bay High’s curriculum focus will be on content creation and emerging digital technology in four subject areas: photography and videography, coding and development, design and digital asset creation and digital storytelling and podcasting.
Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program at Lincoln Northwest
The Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program at Northwest High School consists of a Pre-Pathway for all 9th and 10th graders and the Program in Pre-Med, Pre-Physician Assistant & Other Health Careers for 11th and 12th grades.
Business Entrepreneurship Pathway at the Career Academy
The Business Entrepreneurship Pathway provides students the opportunity to develop skills to be successful in customer-focused careers and gain experience in the areas of technology, communication, and management.
Criminal Justice Pathway at the Career Academy
Successful completion of this pathway could provide students with the skills needed for a variety of entry-level positions within the criminal justice field.
Culinary Pathway at the Career Academy
Students will gain experience in planning, selecting, purchasing, preparing and serving quality food products, as well as basic nutrition, and safety and sanitation procedures.
Early Childhood Education Pathway at the Career Academy
Learn skills to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for young children while providing positive guidance. Focus on best practices in early childhood development and education.
Early College and Career STEM Program at Lincoln Northeast
This program focuses on the study of Food, Energy, Water, and Societal Systems (FEWSS). Students will study subjects such as: Environmental Stewardship, Entrepreneurship Designers, Food System Futurists, Health System Innovators, Community Leaders, and Global Learners.
Engineering Pathway at the Career Academy
The Engineering Pathway takes the students’ Project Lead the Way experiences to a new level. Explore the fundamental concepts related to design drafting, engineering processes, and manufacturing concepts.
Health Sciences Pathways at the Career Academy
Students can/will earn Nursing Assistant certification and work toward a Physical Therapy Aide or Emergency Medical Responder along with phlebotomy, med aide, and pharmacology courses.
Human Services Pathway at the Career Academy
The Human Services Program prepares students for careers in the helping professions. We train students to work in Social Services Agencies; helping others overcome social barriers, such as poverty, abuse, addiction, oppression and mental health challenges.
Information Technology Pathway at the Career Academy
Students in this pathway will learn skills such as hardware troubleshooting, computer communications and network protocols, coding, Web development, and application development in multiple operating systems.
International Baccalaureate Program at Lincoln High School
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program prepares 21st Century students for a global society by developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better, more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
K–12 Education Pathway at the Career Academy
Students will explore strength identification, relationship building, presentation skills, career field opportunities, technology tools, and passion for teaching. Research admissions requirements and transfer options for desired four-year institutions.
Nebraska Business Focus Program at Standing Bear High School
Preparing Nebraska's future workforce with in-demand business skills and providing students with the opportunity to earn early college credit
Precision Machining Pathway at the Career Academy
The Precision Machining Pathway gives students the opportunity to develop the skills and abilities necessary to be a part of an engineering team that is creating the world.
Residential Construction and HVAC Pathways at the Career Academy
Students will choose to specialize in residential building construction, masonry, electrical, or HVAC.
Science Focus Program
The Science Focus Program is a small community of mature learners participating in traditional and non-traditional styles of learning – a place where students play an active role in defining their learning environment and education.
Welding Pathways at the Career Academy
Learn basic metal fabrication and entry-level techniques to build and repair structures or products using OXY/FUEL and PLASMA cutting, ARC, MIG and TIG welding.
