VHS Student Schedules Update

Timeline // Support for schedule issues // First day info

TENTATIVE Schedules Go Live TODAY! 4:00pm

Students can log-in to Home Access Center beginning at 4pm today to preview their schedule in Home Access Center. Any schedule seen in Home Access Center prior to August 15th is TENTATIVE.

***Counselors will be Zooming with students and in beginning of year professional development meetings Monday and Tuesday and will be unable to resolve schedule issues via email.***

Counselors are continuing to balance classes and address schedule conflicts up until the start of school. As such, order of classes/teacher assignments are still in flux until schedules become official on August 15th at 2:00pm.

The deadline to request changes to elective courses was July 23, 2023. We are unable to make changes to elective courses unless it is to resolve an error or conflict.

Problem with your schedule? Please see below for schedule resolution support options.

How can I view my schedule?

From the Home Screen, click on the “Classes” tab.

Click on the "Schedule" tab.

The bottom of the page is where the full schedule is available.

C1 = cycle 1, C2 = cycle 2, C3 = cycle 3, etc. (cycle = a grading period, a 6 weeks cycle)
C1, C2, C3 = first semester class
C4, C5, C6 = second semester class
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 = full year class

HELP! There is a problem with my schedule!

Monday, August 14 from 9:00am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 3:00pm // Virtual Schedule Conflict Support

Students with the following issues are invited to visit the Counseling Team Support Zoom Room on Monday, August 14th between 9:00am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Students unable to access this virtual schedule support can meet with counselors when school begins. See details below.

Click Here to check into the Zoom room on Monday (Zoom link will be found once you submit the Google form).

Reasons to access the counseling support team Zoom room:

“See Counselor” in schedule
Two classes in the same period
Senior missing a course need for graduation
Wrong athletic/band/etc. period
Missing a prerequisite for a class
Already earned credit for the class
Having a period with no class in it
Problem with ACC classes
Problem with IB classes (juniors/seniors only)
Problem with subcampus courses

Resources for scheduling issues/conflicts:

Junior and Seniors: applying for an off-period may be one solution to resolving a scheduling the conflict. If this is the case, fill out the Junior/Senior Off Period Application.

All students with conflicts/SEE COUNSELOR in your schedule - please review course options and have some alternates in mind before meeting with your counselor:

11th/12th Choice Sheet

10th Grade Choice Sheet

9th Grade Choice Sheet

Students can also meet with counselors in-person on the first two days of school in the VHS Lecture Hall (1304/1305 in Bldg 1):

8:15am - 3:30pm - schedule support for students with issues in the designated class period per the bell schedule
3:30pm - 4:00pm - first-come, first-serve basis

As a reminder, district policy states schedules cannot be changed to select different lunch periods, teachers, electives, or where classes are placed in the schedule. Any changes that take place at this time are to correct an error listed above.

Virtual Schedule Support Check-In

This Zoom support room will be open Monday, August 14 from 9:00am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Students will check into the Zoom room using this Google form - the link to the Zoom room will be on the submission page of the Google form.

First Tour // Aug 14, 5p - 7p

The VHS Administration Team is holding First Tour on Aug 14 from 5p - 7p.

Who should attend?

incoming Freshmen
new to VHS students (all grades)
parents welcome!
club/organization fair is open to all students

This is an opportunity to get acquainted with classroom locations, building layout, etc. There will also be a Club Fair happening in Mainstreet during First Tour.

STUDENT SCHEDULE & FIRST DAY INFORMATION

If you miss the first day of school for any reason, as per LISD policy, you will be withdrawn from Vandegrift High School and will need to be reactivated by the registrar PRIOR TO GOING TO CLASS upon your return. In addition, you will not be guaranteed the same schedule. If you know you will be missing the first day of school, please complete this form. When you return to campus, check in at the counseling office to be reactivated and receive your new schedule.

Tuesday, August 15th at 2:00 PM // OFFICIAL Schedules

It is imperative students log-in to Home Access Center sometime after 2:00pm on August 15th to view their OFFICIAL start of school schedule. Paper copies of schedules WILL NOT be available for students.

Note about schedules and schedule changes:

Counselors are continuing to balance classes and address schedule conflicts up until the start of school. As such, order of classes/teacher assignments are still in flux throughout this week. The schedule students see on August 11th may differ from that on August 15th.
The deadline to request changes to elective courses was July 23rd. We are unable to make changes to elective courses unless it is to resolve an error or conflict.

Wednesday, Aug 16 // First Day of School

IMPORTANT: All students should log-in to Home Access Center on the first day of school to view their official schedules as paper copies will not be available.
Students should report directly to their 1st period classroom. Staff will be available to help direct students.
Students with 1st period Off Campus, Off Campus ACC, or Off Campus PE do not need to report to VHS until 2nd period. These students who do report to VHS during 1st period are welcome to hang out in the VHS Library or College & Career Center (1306).
Any A-day subcampus students (students who attend another LISD campus on A-days) should report directly to that assigned campus. Contact Mrs. Spradling with any questions.
ACC courses do not begin until August 21. Students should treat their ACC class periods as true Off Campus periods until August 21st (with the exception of a required meeting on Friday August 18th with Mrs. Spradling - see Dual Credit email for details).

Students with outstanding schedule conflicts can meet with counselors in-person on the first two days of school in the VHS Lecture Hall (1304/1305 in Bldg 1):

8:15 - 3:30 PM - schedule support for students with issues in the designated class period per the bell schedule
3:30 - 4:00 PM - first-come, first-serve basis

Reasons for visiting the Lecture Hall:

“See Counselor” in schedule
Two classes in the same period
Senior missing a course need for graduation
Wrong athletic/band/etc. period
Missing a prerequisite for a class
Already earned credit for the class
Having a period with no class in it
Problem with ACC classes
Problem with IB classes (juniors/seniors only)
Problem with subcampus courses

Resources for scheduling issues/conflicts:

Junior and Seniors: applying for an off-period may be one solution to resolving a scheduling the conflict. If this is the case, fill out the Junior/Senior Off Period Application.

All students with conflicts/SEE COUNSELOR in your schedule - please review course options and have some alternates in mind before meeting with your counselor:

11th/12th Choice Sheet

10th Grade Choice Sheet

9th Grade Choice Sheet

VHS Counseling Main Page

VHS High School Main Page