Future Vipers

April 10 // Viper Night

April 22 // AVID Application due by 4p

May 1 // FINAL Deadline for all Course Change Requests for Next School Year, 11:59pm

May 31 // OCPE Applications due by 4p

Next year's course requests are viewable in Home Access Center (HAC). Click here for instructions on how to view your requests in HAC.

Instructions for requesting updates to next year's course requests are found in the Course Verification Guide. Please review it carefully prior to requesting any changes.

Please note:

• Counselors are unable to process any change requests submitted via email.
• There will be no additional changes past the May 1st deadline. This includes level drops (moving from an advanced/AP course to an on-level equivalent). Students enrolled in an advanced/AP course as of May 1st will remain enrolled through at least the first progress report period. Level drops can be submitted between weeks 4 - 7 of next school year.
• Course selections are a year-long commitment. (NO CHANGES TO ELECTIVE COURSES AT SEMESTER)

Viper Night is an open house style opportunity for current 8th - 10th grade students/families to learn first-hand about Vandegrift’s academic and elective offerings, as well as relevant clubs and organizations that not only foster student growth and development, but allow students to further explore areas of interest. Please click here for a detailed look at the offerings for the evening. Viper Night is held during the course verification window to help students feel more confident in locking in their course selections by the final district deadline of May 1st.

The following courses will not be offered next year due to staffing concerns and/or low enrollment numbers:

• Musical Theater

Vandegrift High School is very proud of the AVID Program which has supported students throughout their high school careers. AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Determination, which is a college readiness elective course focusing on critical thinking, collaborative learning via twice-weekly tutorials, academic enrichment, organizational and study skills, and motivational activities. AVID's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

Using your Leander ISD Gmail account, join the AVID Online Application Google Classroom which provides step-by-step directions to apply. Join Code: pm4gxxt (Current and previous VHS AVID students do not need to reapply.)

Questions may be directed to Mr. Adrian, freshman AVID teacher and VHS AVID coordinator, at Joe.Adrian@leanderisd.org.

VHS Counselors

Kandice Detlefsen, Lead Counselor - A - Bo

DeAngelo Freeman - Br - Ep

Becca Ramirez - Er - H

Charity Escott - I - Ma

Peggy Morisset - Mc - Po

Shawna Powell - Pr - Sti

Melissa Wells - Sto - Z