LVHS Newsletter
Excellence In All We Do.
December 8, 2017
What's Been HAppening?
More great work from our shop!
The student becomes the teacher.
College Fair.
More College Fair Pictures!
LVHS PTSA!
Socks of Love!
Chess Club
Canned Food Drive Winners!
Basketball Tournament This Weekend!
PSAT Distribution Night.
Rock Candy Science.
Guest speaker.
Sign up for "LVHS PTA December Hospitality". Click on link, please!
Don't miss The Lion King, Jr,. tonight at 7:00 pm or tomorrow (Saturday) at 2:00 pm in the LVHS Performating Arts Center. Tickets will be on sale for $10 at the ticket booth in the PAC prior to the show.
Student Council Hosting Spirit Days Next Week!
Tuesday - Santa/Christmas Hat Day
Wednesday - Ugly Sweater Day
Thursday - Lumberjack Day (wear your flannel)
Friday - Holiday Appreciation Day (wear your favorite Happy Holiday outfit) - Friday is our Teacher Appreciation Day, as well.
Mentors needed! We have two male students who are in need of a mentor! If you are interested in a weekly meeting with a fantastic young person with the chance to inspire, please contact Mrs. Huerta.
LVHS Selected to be an AP Capstone Diploma Program School!
AP Capstone is an innovative program that allows students to engage in rigorous college-level study of the critical skills necessary for success in college. The Program of study includes a two-course sequence: AP Seminar and AP Research.
Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on the AP Seminar and AP Research Exams and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the
AP Capstone Diploma™.
The benefits to out students include:
•Distinction – Stand out in the college admission process and have the opportunity to earn valuable college credit or placement
•Critical Skills – Students acquire rigorous college-level analysis, writing, and research skills that are increasingly valued by colleges
•Choice – Students choose their own research topic and study issues and topics of interest and importance to them
This diploma plan will be available to students beginning in the 2018-2019 school year. For more information, visit: https://advancesinap.collegeboard.org/ap-capstone.
LVHS Hosting a Basketball tournament this weekend!
Our band's Winter Program, “Holidays with the Viking Band” is on Thursday, December 14th at 6:00pm in the PAC! Everyone is invited!
Parent Meetings and Training - Mark Your Calendar:
Wednesday, December 13 - Principal's Corner - Project Vinátta and Working Together Towards a Culture of Kindness
Wednesday, January 10: Scholarship deadlines and opportunities
Wednesday, February 14: Principal's Corner (topic TBD)
Wednesday, March 21: Principal's Corner (topic TBD)
Wednesday, April 11: Principal's Corner (topic TBD)
If you have ideas or suggestions on meeting topics, please email heather_stoner@lagovista.txed.net.
Have a wonderful break with your favorite Vikings from Saturday, December 16 - Tuesday, January 2. Happy Holidays!
Semester Exam Schedule:
We will be having our first semester exams NEXT WEEK:
When we return from the break, students will continue to have assignments, quizzes, and awesome learning experiences that will reflect in the first semester grade up until Friday, January 12 (the end of the first semester).
Tuesday, December 12 - Periods 6 and 8
Wednesday, December 13 - Periods 4 and 5
Thursday, December 14 - Periods 1 and 7 (and 5 if more time is needed)
Friday, December 15: Periods 2 and 3 (and 1 if more time is needed).
It is an early release on Friday, December 15. We will release at 12:20. The day will look like:
1st period: 8:10 - 9:00
2nd period: 9:05 - 10:45 (announcements from 10:35 - 10:45)
3rd period: 10:50 - 12:20
REMINDER THAT NO EARLY SEMESTER EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN.
STUDENTS WILL MAKE UP ANY MISSED EXAMS AFTER THE BREAK.
Morning tutorials- Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:45 in the MAC. Come get help from some of our great junior and senior members of the National Honor Society.
AP Corner
1. Lions on campus!!! Make sure to go see Lion King jr. tonight and tomorrow.
2. I look forward to seeing some amazing holiday sweaters next week.
3. Finish strong! Dominate your finals.
4. Seniors you are almost half way done!
5. Early release Friday, let's have a race to see how fast everyone can get off campus!
Old stuff that we leave in here in case you missed it:
StayAlert System Reminder!
Users may anonymously report concerns 24-7-365 via the StayALERT website, an e-mail, a phone call to a recorded and monitored line, or via a text message from a cell phone. Photos and video clips pertaining to the StayALERT report may be included. No special app required! Reportable information will be forwarded in a timely manner to a pre-designated school official for review.
To make a report, use one of the methods below:
Website: stayalert.info
Call or Text: (206) 406-6485
Email: report@stayalert.info
Use of Canvas gradebook this year!
- Integration with the Assignments and Quiz functions within Canvas (auto grading, streamlined feedback, peer editing).
- Instant and improved communication with students on their assignment grades.
- Observer view (Parent view) allows for the parent to see grades and have access to the content as well as teacher comments.
- Uniformity of Canvas gradebook use across campus.
- Parents can still use TxConnect for a “big picture” look at a student’s grade and use Canvas for a detailed contextual look at student’s grades.
- In many cases, parents can access the actual assignment turned in by their student. This eliminates student responses of “I turned it in.” and “I’m not sure why I got a bad grade.”
Parents can create a Canvas Parent account by following the steps found here: http://classroom.lagovistaisd.net/default.aspx?LagoVistaHighSchool/Canvas. An even easier option is to have your student log in to their Canvas account and show you their current assignments and grades.
Attendance Matters
Our schoolwide attendance goal for this year is 97%. Our state funding is based on the percentage of students at school at 10:15 am every day. Higher attendance rate = more money for resources for your student.
For students who exceed our 96% goal, we are planning some more exciting rewards this year, such as a movie in the PAC, Kona Ice, and exam exemptions!
For students who miss school, here is some very important attendance information:
- 3 or more unexcused absences in a 4 week period - warning letter sent home, phone conference with at-risk coordinator and attendance improvement plan.
- 5 or more unexcused absences in a 6-week period - warning letter sent home, phone conference with administrator, attendance behavior plan reviewed.
- 7 or more unexcused absences in an 8-week period - warning letter sent home and Behavior Intervention Plan meeting called with the parents, student, and assistant principal.
- 10 or more unexcused absences in a 6 month period - truancy charges are filed. Parent, student and school administrator will be summoned to appear in truancy court.
Our campus goal is to reach 97% attendance each day.
Thanks for your support!
To whom should I talk about...
Registration, Transcripts: Our registrar, Tyra_Becker@lagovista.txed.net, 512-267-8300, extension 5503
Student Emotional Support, College Readiness, Student Schedules: Our counselor, Meghin_Huerta@lagovista.txed.net, 512-267-8300, extension 5504
Student Discipline, Ideas for School Improvement: Our assistant principal, Justin_Walker@lagovista.txed.net or principal, Heather_Stoner@lagovista.txed.net, 512-267-8300, extension 5500