Lago Vista Middle School
Summer Edition
Thank you!
Mr. Holt
Important Information from Counseling Office
Mrs. Atkinson is currently working on finalizing student course requests to help Mr. Holt and Mrs. Walker create the schedule for next school year. As a reminder, any changes to course requests must be made by July 15, 2019 by emailing alison_atkinson@lagovista.txed.net or sue_kunze@lagovista.txed.net.
8th Grade Parents:
Along with final report cards, you will be receiving a list of 9th grade course requests in the mail. These course requests were entered from the Course Selection Cards that were turned in during April. Please take a close look at these requests. If you would like to make any changes to the course requests, please email Meghin Huerta, LVHS Counselor (meghin_huerta@lagovista.txed.net). The deadline to make changes to course requests is July 15, 2019.
Additionally, if your student was enrolled in Algebra I as an 8th grade student, please read through the 9th grade Math course options below to ensure that your student is requesting the correct Math class for 9th grade. A copy of the recommended Math Course Sequence is attached. As a reminder, any changes need to be requested by July 15, 2019 by emailing meghin_huerta@lagovista.txed.net.
Option 1: Enroll in Pre-AP Geometry in 9th grade.
Pre-AP Geometry is designed for students with high academic interest and a strong work ethic. It is recommended that most 8th graders who took Algebra I will enroll in Pre-AP Geometry in 9th grade. If a student wants to obtain a STEM endorsement and/or wanting to take advanced Math classes later in high school, it is highly recommended that they take Pre-AP Geometry to prepare for those courses. There is a summer assignment required for this course that can be found at http://www.lagovistaisd.net/page/lhs.summer%20reading.
Option 2: Enroll in Geometry in 9th grade.
In Geometry, students will strengthen their mathematical reasoning skills in Geometric contexts. Students who take Geometry will take Algebra 2 as their next Math course.
Option 3: Retake Algebra I in 9th grade.
This option is only recommended for students who fail one or more semesters of Algebra I in 8th grade. Students who passed Algebra I in 8th grade and retake the class in Algebra I will not earn credit for the class and the grade earned in 8th grade will not be changed on their high school transcript.
As a reminder, any course request changes will need to be made by email (meghin_huerta@lagovista.txed.net) by July 15, 2019.
Lago Vista Middle School
Email: eric_holt@lagovista.txed.net
Location: 8039 Bar K Ranch Road, Lago Vista, TX, USA
Phone: 512-267-8300 2500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lago-Vista-Middle-School-1266891766714816/