The Knight News

Over these next few months, we will go through the exciting process of planning for the 2024-2025 school year. The newsletter below is designed to assist parents and students in learning more about the opportunities available in 6th grade and beyond. It will also give you an overview of what is required for the course selection process for all secondary students.

Students will begin to explore the course selection process with their elementary counselors and teachers in the coming weeks. While the deadline to enter final selections in Skyward is March 1st, current 5th grade students will walk through this process with their current counselors and 5th grade teachers together during school. Please direct specific questions on registration to your elementary counselor.

We have a variety of activities planned to assist our students and parents with the course selection process in the coming weeks. Those are shared in the timelines and slide decks below. We know this is new information for everyone and will work diligently to keep all of our parents and students informed every step of the way.

There are many options available to secondary students, and this is an exciting time for them to discover their passions, challenge themselves, and get excited about new opportunities. We appreciate you taking the time to review this important information, so you are best prepared to make informed decisions regarding courses for next year. We are thrilled to work with all of our current and future students to help ensure a smooth transition to middle school.

Check out our Middle School Course Catalog listed below and on our website. Enjoy exploring the many exciting courses for next school year and be sure to reach out to any member of our leadership team with any questions or concerns.

We are thrilled to serve our future 6th graders for the 2024-2025 school year! Welcome to the LTMS Family!

Go Knights!

Rebecca Hudson

Principal

January 23rd: Course Catalog Exploration

• Parents and students begin exploring the LTISD Middle School Course Catalog

January 23rd: Rising 6th Grade Band Informational meeting

• For students interesting in learning more about being in band
• 6:30-7:15 @ LTMS

February 1st: Fine Arts Showcase

• Elementary students visit the middle school campus during the school day and "experience" each of the Fine Arts electives
• Students will be welcomed to the campus by the principal
• This is a student-only event

February 7th: Parent Meeting About Course Selections

• 5:30-6:15pm at LTMS Cafeteria
• Principal Hudson and counselors will go through a presentation with all necessary information for rising 6th grade course selections.
• You will learn about middle school opportunities, how to select courses, and how to make informed decisions on what courses are best for your student.

February 1st-March 1st: Course Selections Made in Skyward

• The above dates are the window of opportunity for students to enter their course selections into Skyward.
• This is not first come, first served.
• It is recommended to wait until after February 7th to select courses, so you have time to look at options, attend the parent meeting, have family discussions, and allow the elementary counselors to speak with your child's class.
• While Skyward registration remains open to home access until March 1st, elementary counselors and 5th grade teachers will schedule a specific time to assist students with the registration process at school.

March 1st: Course Selections Due in Skyward

• This is the final day to enter course selections in Skyward.
• See step-by-step directions on how to do this below.

The Course Selection Sheet will be provided to students to use during the course registration process. Elementary Counselors will pass the Course Selection Choice Sheet out to students upon their return from the Fine Arts showcase. Copies will also be provided at the Parent Information Meeting on February 7th. Students will use the Course Selection Sheet as a reference while entering their choices directly into Skyward. Students will receive further direction on how to use their completed form from their elementary teachers and counselors. Teachers and counselors will guide them through the process at school prior to the March deadline. Parents will have the opportunity to review Skyward selections and make changes directly in Skyward until March 1st.

Step 1: Review the Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting Slideshow

Step 2: Review Courses in the LTISD Middle School Course Catalog

Step 3: Attend the Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting on February 7th at 5:30pm

Step 4: Fill out 6th Grade Course Selection sheet. Elementary counselors will help with this in 5th grade classrooms.

Step 5: Follow the instructions below to enter your desired courses into Skyward by March 1st

• Log into LT1 Classlink
• Sign into Skyward with your student username and password.
• Click the Course Requests tile for the 2024-2025 academic school year.
• Under the Available Courses for 2024-2025 heading, search for each course using the course name or course number (use the course request form to find specific names and numbers), click the green circle with the + sign. This will move the chosen course to the right side of your screen. The course request appears under the Courses heading on the Requests tab.
• Repeat until you’ve requested all courses. You should have 7 courses requested.
• Now select the Alternate tab and add alternates to your Course Requests in case there are scheduling conflicts with your requested courses or course doesn’t make. Remember to place them in the order of 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice, etc.
• IMPORTANT: Your choices are not saved until you complete the step below.
• After you have finished selecting courses, click Submit Course Requests near the top left of the screen to save your requests. If you don't submit, you will lose the courses that you selected.
• Courses MUST be entered in by March 1st, 2024!

If you would you like serve our campus by joining PTO, please see their website for more information. LTMS PTO Website

Our campus leadership team works collaboratively with all students and teachers. Please feel free to reach out to anyone below to assist you with questions or concerns related to Middle School Course Selection. We are all committed to serving our students and appreciate the opportunity to work together with families to support our learners!

Ms. Hudson, Principal

Ms. Rizzoli, Assistant Principal

Ms. St. Clair, Assistant Principal

Ms. Casares, Counselor

Ms. Dykhoff, Counselor

Website: https://www.ltisdschools.org/domain/9
Location: 4932 Bee Creek Road Spicewood, TX 78669
Phone: 512-533-6200
Twitter: @LakeTravisMS

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