All Grade Level Info

• Need to Make a Change to Next Year's Requests? // Deadline May 1
• ACC Dual Credit Enrollment & Registration
• Off Period Applications
• Student Aide/Student Ambassador/College & Career Peer Advisor Applications
• Off Campus PE Applications
• LISD Student Job Board
  
• Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Requests // Needed to Apply for Driver's Permit/License

Senior Specific Info

• Class of 2022 - Senior Specific Dates & Deadlines

Junior Specific Info

• Summer COOL Experiences

Counseling Resources

• April "Mental Health Minute" Video Series - Leander ISD Counseling Services

Snapshot of Important Dates

Next year's course requests are now 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 Request Verification document. The verification document is lengthy but contains tons of important information. Please review it carefully prior to requesting any changes. There are a handful of previously closed courses that now have seats available, so make sure to review the chart on page 1 for updates.

The deadline to request changes during this first window is May 1, 11:59pm.

Please note:

• Counselors are unable to process any change requests submitted via email.
• While there will be one final change window over the summer, finalizing your requests during this first window provides the highest likelihood of being placed in the classes you want.
• No student/parent change requests will be honored after the final deadline of July 31, 11:59pm.
• Course selections are a year-long commitment. There will not be changes to elective courses past the final change request deadline of July 31, 2022 (NO CHANGES TO ELECTIVE COURSES AT SEMESTER)

If you submit a change request during this initial window, your change will be processed and visible in HAC by May 16. Your alpha counselor will reach out to you if there are any issues with processing your request.

While the priority deadlines have past, students can still complete the Enrollment Steps and meet with Mrs. Spradling to pursue dual credit coursework through Austin Community College. The priority deadlines are in place to ensure students are fully prepared to register for classes as soon as the window opens, however registration stays open until classes begin and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis (seats are limited).

• Returning dual credit students are eligible to register for Fall classes on May 16th.
• New dual credit students are eligible to register for Fall classes on May 31st.
• Registration workshops will be held for new students on May 18-20 with options before school and during PIT.

Searching for more information about Dual Credit available through Austin Community College? Check out the ACC Dual Credit website.

Students who will be SENIORS next year have the privilege of applying for "off periods," up to one period each day (TWO total).

JUNIORS have the privilege of applying for up to ONE total off period.

This privilege is granted to those students who are on track to meet the following expectations:

• Completing coursework for either the Distinguished Level of Achievement or LISD Distinguished with Honors Graduation Plan
• Completing the required 26 credits for graduation
• Have met the passing standards on all sections of the required EOC exams
• Do not owe attendance hours
• Understand that off periods will be rescinded should attendance hours accumulate during the first semester
• Click here to complete the Off Period Application for next school year.

NOTE: If students are taking ACC courses as part of their VHS schedule or have Off Campus PE class periods, the student is not eligible for additional off periods due to state attendance policies.

Junior and senior students may apply for a Student Aide, Student Ambassador, or College & Career Peer Advisor period by completing this application. (You DO NOT need to submit an additional change request form if you are only applying for an aide/ambassador/peer advisor position.) These students serve as role models and leaders in our school.

STUDENT AIDE: Students in this position are assigned to the Front, Attendance, or Assistant Principal's Office to assist with tasks. Tasks often include (but are not limited to) delivering passes, welcoming and assisting campus visitors, helping with office management tasks, etc.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR: Students in this position are assigned to the Counseling Office to support in a leadership role. Student Ambassadors are expected to uphold a professional demeanor at all times in the counseling office. Ambassadors will assist with assigned counseling office tasks, give campus tours to new students and families, help answer questions, welcome and assist students, families and guests that visit the counseling office, etc.

COLLEGE & CAREER PEER ADVISOR: Mrs. Spradling is looking for qualified students to serve as Peer Advisors in the VHS College & Career Center that can not only support the day-to-day functioning of the center (think college visits, college wall, workshops), but also support students seeking help in regards to college, career, and academic planning.

***Positions are limited and students are not guaranteed placement.***

Current Vandegrift students wishing to pursue OCPE for the 2022-2023 school year should turn in their OCPE applications directly to the district office using the Off Campus PE Application Submission form by June 3, 2022 at 4 p.m.

This is a firm district set deadline - no late applications will be accepted.

Please see the LISD OCPE website for information, application, and more.

Students, are you looking for a part-time job? Check out the LISD Student Job Board for opportunities.

VOE requests are handled by our front office staff. Students can access the VOE request form by visiting the Parent/Student Resources page on the VHS website (found under "forms").

A few things to note:

• students must not owe any technology and/or library fines (see campus technologist or librarian for issues with fines)
• students must not owe attendance hours (see your AP with attendance questions)
• VOEs expire after 30 days
• VOEs will be ready for pick-up the next school day following your request (24 hours processing time) - you will not receive a call regarding your VOE unless there is an issue with processing
• VOEs must be picked up from the VHS front office (they will not be mailed)

Questions about VOE requests can be sent to cheryl.gonzales@leanderisd.org.

• May 2 // Want a Free Car? // Applications Due by 4pm to Mrs. Sanders in the Counseling Office // Application & Info Here
• May 8 // Deadline to Submit Slide for Senior Celebration Slideshow; See here for instructions and example slides
• May 10 & 11 // MANDATORY Senior End of Year Meetings // Schedule
• May 19/20/23 // mLISD Collection Dates for Seniors // More Info
• May 23 // Senior Awards Ceremony // 6p-7:30p More Info
• May 26 // Senior Breakfast Tailgate // 7a-8:30a
• May 26 // Graduation Rehearsal and Cap & Gown Distribution // 8:40a-11a
• May 27 // Graduation Check-In 9a @ VHS // Graduation Ceremony 12p-2p @ HEB Center

Senior-specific dates and details can be found HERE.

Final rank and GPA has been calculated for the senior class and is currently being reviewed for accuracy. The information will be viewable in Naviance sometime next week.

This summer, Leander ISD is launching Summer COOL Experiences! COOL = Career Opportunities On Location, and these opportunities will allow rising seniors to intern or shadow a business partner to gain a deeper understanding of a specific career path. Check out the newsletter linked below for available COOL Experiences as they roll in, and join the COOL Experience Remind by texting @VHSCOOL to 81010.

In an effort to promote mental health awareness and reduce the stigma of seeking help for mental health concerns, the Leander ISD Counseling Services team is excited to debut a Mental Health Minute video series. The videos will be shared weekly through students' Class of 20XX Google classroom. We will also be including the Mental Health Minutes for each month within the VHS Counseling Newsletter.

The videos were written and recorded by Leander ISD Counseling Services team members. Some of the topics covered will include managing stress, healthy coping skills, staying grounded, talking about your feelings, making and building positive friendships, and how and when to ask for help. Each video ends with the reminder that “if you or someone you know is struggling, tell a trusted adult."

April Mental Health Minute Series

One-way Friendships - English // Spanish

Stigma - English // Spanish

Healthy Relationships - English

What is Therapy? - English

April 5 // English 1 EOC

April 7 // English 2 EOC

April 21 // Valor Day

April 28 // PSAT Grade 9

May 1 // Course Selection Change Window Closes at 11:59p

May 3 // Biology EOC

May 10 // Algebra 1 EOC

May 11 // US History EOC

May 23 // Senior Awards, 6pm (more info to come)

May 26 // Senior Breakfast/Graduation Rehearsal/Cap & Gown Distribution

May 26 // Last Day of School

May 27 // VHS Graduation 12pm

June 3 // OCPE Applications due by 4p

July 20 - July 31 // Final Course Request Change Window