Future Vipers....

• Freshman Course Selection Follow-Up / Process for Requesting Changes
• VHS AVID Program Opportunity
• Off Campus PE Applications
  
• 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.

The deadline to request changes during this first window is April 28, 4pm.

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 23, 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 23, 2023 (NO CHANGES TO ELECTIVE COURSES AT SEMESTER)

Intro to Culinary Arts will not be offered at VHS. All students who initially selected Intro to Culinary Arts were moved to the replacement course titled Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness/Interpersonal Studies. This is a year-long laboratory course that allows students to gain knowledge and skills to make informed decisions that promote lifelong wellness. Nutrition focused instruction will include the principles of nutrition, roles of nutrients, digestion and metabolism, understanding the importance of a balanced diet, safety and sanitation in the lab, and healthy food preparation skills. Throughout the course, students will also learn general human development, interpersonal, and family studies concepts that significantly affects an individual’s quality of life and overall wellness. Students will explore careers related to nutrition, counseling and mental health, and other health and human service fields. If you were moved into this course but do not wish to take it, please follow the change request process to select a replacement course.

Vandegrift High School is very proud of the AVID Program which has supported over one hundred freshmen each year with many remaining in the AVID elective through senior year. This program works with each student to promote high school success and preparation for college.

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 achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. For additional information, explore the following resources:

VHS AVID Promotional Video

Google Slideshow Presentation with Voiceover from Mr. Adrian

Mr. Adrian's Guest Appearance on EdCuration Podcast

If interested in applying for the AVID elective, join the AVID Online Application Google Classroom which provides step-by-step directions. Students must access the Google classroom using their Leander ISD gmail accounts. Join Code: pm4gxxt

Although there are many wonderful and impactful programs available at VHS, we hope that AVID can be the right "fit" as students transition into high school.

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

Submit completed applications by Friday, April 28th at 4 p.m.

Students wishing to pursue OCPE for the 2023-2024 school year should turn in their OCPE applications directly to the district office using the Off Campus PE Application Submission form by June 2, 2023 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.

April 28 // Course Selection Change Window Closes at 4p

April 28 // AVID Application due by 4p

June 2 // OCPE Applications due by 4p

July 17 - July 23 // Final Course Change Request Window, Closes July 23 at 11:59p