• COURSE SELECTION TIMELINE - ALL GRADE LEVELS
  

• IB INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR // NOV 2 @ 5:30 PM

• DUAL CREDIT INFORMATION SESSION // NOV 14 @ 6:15 PM

• AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUAL CREDIT // SPRING 2023

• ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM // REGISTRATION OPEN!

• SEMESTER 2 SCHEDULES (PREVIEW)

• COLLEGE FAIR INFORMATION

• LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS)

11th Grade:

• JUNIORS - WHAT'S NEXT?

10th Grade:

• SOPHOMORE/COUNSELOR CONFERENCES & COURSE SELECTION

9th Grade:

• FRESHMAN COURSE SELECTIONS & COUNSELOR CONFERENCES

Dates to Remember:

• November 2: IB Informational Webinar
• November 2 - 7: Freshmen/Counselor Conferences
• November 14: 10th Grade Parent/Guardian Webinar
• November 15 - 18: 10th Grade Classroom Presentations
• November 29: ASVAB
• November 30 - December 5: Sophomore/Counselor Conferences

Planning for next school year has already begun! Please see the course selection timeline and associated activities for each grade level.

An informational webinar for parents/guardians interested in learning more about the IB Program will be held on NOVEMBER 2 at 5:30pm (students are also welcome to attend the webinar). The registration link for the webinar is found below.

As current sophomores will be selecting their 2022-23 courses this month, it is critical that interested 10th grade parents/guardians attend this info session.

Interested 9th grade students/families are also welcome to attend this webinar!

Parents and students are invited to learn more about how students can be dually enrolled at Austin Community College (ACC) to earn both college and high school credits. This is a great way to not only take rigorous coursework, but to also get a head start on those college credits toward degree completion!

Sophomores will be selecting their 2023-24 courses next month, thus it is critical interested students and parents attend this information session. However, it is open to all grade levels to learn more about dual credit opportunities that can help them to achieve their academic goals.

The information session will be recorded and posted on the VHS Dual Credit website.

ACC spring semester registration is underway!

• Returning Dual Credit students: you should be registered!
• New Dual Credit students: registration opened October 31st. Students must complete the Dual Credit Enrollment Steps, including meeting with Mrs. Spradling to discuss course plans.

Full details about the Dual Credit opportunities through Austin Community College can be found on our VHS College & Career Center website.

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a FREE test available to interested 10th-12th grade students. The ASVAB program facilitates career planning and exploration, combining a multiple-aptitude test with an interest self-assessment and a wide range of career exploration tools. The test is open to any student who simply is wanting more career guidance, but is a requirement for students interested in pursuing military options. NOTE: LISD does not release scores to the military; students pursuing the military are responsible for sharing their scores.

The test will take place on Tuesday, November 29 (B-day) and will again be offered in the spring semester on Tuesday, March 7 (B-day). Testing will take place in the VHS Lecture Hall from 8:15 AM - 11:54 AM. REGISTER HERE.

Students needing a schedule change for the spring semester due to athletic tryouts or level changes will be given the opportunity to request changes in early December. Instructions will be included in the December newsletter. The deadline to submit change requests will be 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Click here for instructions on how to view your 2nd semester schedule in Home Access Center.

**No changes to elective courses (other than due to program or athletic changes) will be made at semester.**

Selecting a college can be a daunting task and researching the best fit for students is just as important as researching degrees, campus life and cost. To assist with the process, it is recommended that students explore college options by attending a both in-person and virtual college fairs. Listed below are several options available to all students and families of Leander ISD.

NACAC Virtual College Fair

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) will hold several virtual college fairs this fall.

November 6, 2022 // 12:00pm to 5:00pm Registration Required

TACRAO Virtual College Fair

Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) is hosting a virtual college fair every Friday now through November 18. Registration required.

This is the time of year when leadership opportunities often become available specifically for sophomore and junior students. These opportunities are sponsored by community organizations and we encourage students to check their Google Class of 20XX regularly as information is posted as it begins available. Posting this week:

• Texas Boys State - Male students currently in 11th grade. Class of 2024 Google Classroom

Be sure to check Class Google Classroom's regularly for leadership opportunity information.

PSAT is over, and juniors may be wondering, “Now what?” Here’s what’s on your to do list for Spring 2023 in preparation for senior year and beyond.

• Be sure you are actively completing the CCR Passport Tasks to ensure you're taking full advantage of College & Career Readiness activities happening at Vandegrift!

• Check out the College Planning & Application Resources link for the 11th Grade College Planning Checklist and Additional Planning Resources on the VHS College and Career Center website.
• College Visits at Vandegrift – Meet with college reps through a virtual visit (register in Naviance)
• Junior/Counselor Conferences will be scheduled beginning in February.

SAVE THE DATE - School Day SAT

• SAT (no writing) for all juniors on March 1, 2023 // FREE, no registration required

Test Preparation Opportunity

More Than a Teacher is offering a discount to LISD students. There is still time to register for the December SAT Prep course with session taking place on the VHS campus in the evenings. Click here to register.

Counselors will be meeting with 10th grade students in November to begin the course selection process for the 2022-23 school year. Key dates:

• November 2 // International Baccalaureate (IB) Webinar // Register Here

• November 14 // Parent/Guardian Info Webinar and Dual Credit Overview // Register Here // Submit Advance Questions Here
• November 15 & 16 // Dual Credit Overview
• November 17 & 18 // Counselor Connection Course Selection Overview
• November 30 - December 5 // 10th Grade Individual Student/Counselor Conferences

***Please see the 10th Grade Course Selection Newsletter for more info.***

Counselors met with 9th grade students on October 25 during Freshman Summit and began the course selection process for the 2022-23 school year.

Freshman/Counselor Conferences will take place between November 2 - November 7 during students' biology class period.

During Freshman/Counselor Conference, students will have a brief individual check-in with their counselor and will review their initial course selections for next school year. We encourage parents and students to have conversations about course selection prior to the student's scheduled meeting time.

** While there will opportunities to update course requests, finalizing your requests as early as possible provides the highest likelihood of being placed in the classes you want.**

***Please see the UPDATE - 9th Grade Course Selection Newsletter for more info.***