Lago Vista High School News!
A newsletter for the parents, students, and staff of LVHS!
August 13 - Back to School Edition!
What's Happening at LVHS!!
New sound panels in the cafeteria!
Refinished, shiny floors!
Our band is looking good!
Football team working hard!
Volleyball putting in the long hours!
Cross Country Preparing in this Heat!
Staff working on Master Schedule and preparing for next school year!
Coaches supporting each other at the first home volleyball game!
New student registration!
New Faces Around Lago Vista High School!
Chase Vaughn
HS Athletics Coach
Clay Stahl
Missy Howard
UIL Academic Coordinator
Steve Garcia
Speech and Debate Coach
Sheryl Standiford
HS Athletics Coach
Amanda Hendrix
Noel Hurley
Rhonda Sescila
Katy Baugh
HS Cheerleading Sponsor
Will Kirchhoff
HS Athletics Coach
Justin Walker
Mandatory Registration Update for Returning Students - Instructions!
1. Go to the LVISD website (www.lagovistaisd.net) click on Parents & Students, on the drop down menu, click on txConnect. If you have never set up a txConnect account before, you can click on the new txConnect user.
2. Click on “Edit Student Settings” for your student(s), then click on “Register email”. You should receive an email giving you a code for your student(s). Input the code exactly as it appears and then SUBMIT. Go back to the Summary page.
3. You will now see a button under your student’s name that will allow you to go in and view/edit your registration information. Once you click on the view/edit button, you will see “Registration”, click and then you will see three red-lined boxes. Each box must be selected and updated. There will be a few forms that are required to be printed out, signed and delivered to your student’s school office to complete your registration.
4. Go in to update/change addresses, phone numbers, etc. – VERY IMPORTANT! When you have finished you will see at the bottom of the page to “Save/Cancel or Accept/No Changes.
5. If you do not live in the LVISD district, please download the transfer paperwork for your child and after filling out deliver to your student’s campus. The transfer paperwork must be renewed every year.
6. If you have any trouble, please call your child’s school office. We will have computers at each campus for parents to come in and update/print out forms also.
Thank you for helping us save paper and keep updated on important information for your student(s).
Documents to Review!
Student Handbook - http://www.lagovistaisd.net/users/0001/student/Student%20Handbook.pdf
LVISD Character Traits - http://www.lagovistaisd.net/users/0002/Communication/LVISD%20Monthly%20Character%20Traits.pdf
iPad User Agreement - http://www.lagovistaisd.net/users/0001/curriculum/iPad%20User%20Agreement.pdf
Please be sure not to drop off your students in the morning at the front of the school before 8:00 am. Buses will be dropping off from 7:30 - 8:00 am this year. Thanks for helping us keep all of our students safe!
LVHS' Attendance Goal for Next Year is 97%!
In addition, students will be eligible to exempt some of their final exams if they meet the criteria from our new exemption policy!
Updated Drug Testing Policy!
Lago Vista ISD has a vital interest in maintaining a positive learning environment that is safe and healthy for all students. To fulfill that purpose, the District designed a random drug testing program as a positive, proactive approach to promote a drug free student body. The program is academically non-punitive. However, it is designed to teach self-responsibility and that there are consequences for misbehavior.
The random drug testing pulls from a pool of students involved in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, such as UIL academics, National Honor Society, Student Council, and athletics. However, any student in grades 7-12 to whom the program may not apply, as specified above, shall be allowed to participate voluntarily in the student drug testing program. Parents need only contact the school to ask for their student to join the testing pool.
This policy has recently changed. Please be sure to review it at http://www.lagovistaisd.net/users/0001/health/Drug%20Prevention%20Program.pdf.
Coach Garcia, Coach in Need!
The high school is currently in the process of collecting signatures on a yearbook to send to Coach Garcia. We are also dedicating all funds collected at our opening football scrimmage at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 20, to Coach Garcia and his family. A non-school sponsored collection site has been established for him at http://www.gofundme.com/coachgarcia.
Coach Garcia and his family welcome any positive thoughts and prayers you can provide for the family during this difficult time.
Changes to iPad User Settings.
Is Your Student Feeling Anxious About School Starting?
Dress Code!
Changes to the dress code from last year are in bold.
1. Dresses and non-uniform clothing must be of sufficient length to allow for performing normal school functions without immodest exposure. All outer garments (skirts, shorts, dresses, shirts worn over tights, etc.) are required to be no shorter than fingertip length. Spandex shorts and tights are allowed only with an outer garment that meets the fingertip policy. Undergarments must not be visible. Garters and garter belts are considered undergarments.
2. Modesty will prevail. No see through materials, low cut dresses, low cut/see through shirts, etc. Clothing that is frayed, torn, or with holes is prohibited.
3. Halter tops, low cut tops, and other similar clothing which reveals bare midriffs, bare backs, and low cut fronts may not be worn.
4. Clothing should be of the appropriate size. Clothing cannot be baggy or saggy, worn low on the body, nor drag on the ground.
5. Tank tops are NOT permitted in grades 5-12.
6. Trench coats are PROHIBITED.
7. Hats and/or caps will not be worn during the academic school day.
8. No bandanas, rags, gloves, kerchiefs, or gang-related decorative articles. No visible gang-related tattoos.
9. Hanging wallet chains, banging belt ends, spiked/studded belts, bracelets, necklaces, chain belts, handcuffs; or sharp/heavy rings are not permitted.
10. Visible body piercing, with the exception of earrings, is prohibited.
11. Sunglasses may not be worn in school buildings without specific recommendation from a doctor.
12. Mustaches, beards, and sideburns must be well groomed. Grooming is at the discretion of the principal.
13. Shoes that mark the floor are prohibited.
14. Student dress or jewelry may not display information pertaining to profanity, obscenity, sexual connotations, ethnic slurs, death, tobacco, alcohol or other prohibited substances.
Students wishing to recommend changes are to make their recommendation through the Student Council or campus advisory committee.
Schedules?!
Students may not make course changes without parental approval. Changes will be made only if: (1) the student is a senior and does not have a course required for graduation; (2) the student does not have the prerequisites for a course; (3) course credit was previously received; (4) a data entry error made by the school; (5) student has been dismissed from a program that requires approval for placement; or (6) any requests to change a schedule for reasons other than those listed will be considered only for a compelling educational circumstance. No changes will be made after the second week of school.
Bell Schedule for Next Year!
A Day
8:15 – 9:05 : 1st period
9:10 – 10:55 : 2nd period
11:00 – 12:30 : 3rd period (lunch from 12:30 – 1:00)
or
11:30 – 1:00 : 3rd period (lunch from 10:55 – 11:25)
1:05 – 2:35 : 4th period
2:40 – 3:30 : 5th period
B Day
8:15 – 9:05 : 1st period
9:10 – 10:55 : 6th period
11:00 – 12:30 : 7th period (lunch from 12:30 – 1:00)
or
11:30 – 1:00 : 7th period (lunch from 10:55 – 11:25)
1:05 – 2:35 : 8th period
2:40 – 3:30 : 5th period
First and fifth periods are 50 minute classes that meet everyday. Periods 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 are 90 minute periods that meet every other day.
Lago Vista High School
Email: heather_stoner@lagovista.txed.net
Website: www.lagovistaisd.net
Location: 5185 Lohman Ford Rd, Lago Vista, Texas 78645, United States
Phone: (512) 267 - 8300
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lagovistavikings
Twitter: @lvhsvikings