LaGrone Academy News
January 14, 2022
Join Us Full Time!
For more information, parent/student meetings will be held:
- Tuesday, January 25, 6 PM, in-person at 1504 Long Road, Denton
- Wednesday, January 26, 6 PM, via Zoom
- Wednesday, February 2, 6 PM, in-person at 1504 Long Road, Denton
Students who attend LaGrone Academy full-time appreciate our:
- smaller learning environment
- customized curriculum
- focus on career
- opportunity for internships and work programs
- AP and dual-credit course options
Current Denton ISD Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in attending LaGrone Academy full-time should complete the form located here. The deadline to submit the form is March 21. For more information, please contact our counselor, Amy Williams, by emailing awilliams2@dentonisd.org or calling 940-369-4850.
Parent Meetings Coming Soon!
Whether a student attends LaGrone Academy full-time or part-time, both parents and students will gain valuable information from attending a specific program area informational meeting. See the schedule below and make plans to join us! Some meetings are required based on a particular program.
Parent Meetings For Students Interested in Attending LaGrone Academy Full-Time in 2022-23
· Tuesday, January 25, 6-7 PM, 1504 Long Road, Denton
· Wednesday, January 26, 6-7 PM, via Zoom
· Wednesday, February 2, 6-7 PM, 504 Long Road, Denton
Parent Meetings (Mandatory) for Students Interested in Joining these Programs
· Cosmetology (for current Freshmen)
· Thursday, January 20, 6-7 PM, via Zoom
· Thursday, February 3, 6-7 PM, via Zoom
· Emergency Medical Technician (EMT - for current Juniors)
· Thursday, February 24, 5:30-6:30 PM
· Fire Academy (for current Sophomores)
· Thursday, February 24, 6:45 PM
· Health Science (for current Sophomores & Juniors)
· Tuesday, February 1, 6-7:30 PM via Zoom
· Monday, February 7, 6-7:30 PM via Zoom
· Wednesday, February 16, 6-7:30 PM via Zoom
For more information, including our other programs, click here.
Yearbook Deadline Approaching!
What an amazing first year for our full-time LaGrone Academy students, and our wonderful yearbook staff has been capturing it all! With the deadline of JANUARY 28 fast approaching, you don't want to miss all the memories the yearbook will contain. Click below to order yours today!
SENIOR PARENTS & FAMILIES: Create and purchase a yearbook ad to honor your student! Personalize it with your own messages and photos. (We do love to see those baby photos!) Deadline to create and order ads is FRIDAY JANUARY 28. Click here to create and purchase your ad.
Counselor's Corner
Seniors 2022:
We are excited to let you know that the application for the 2022 Denton Public School Foundation Student Scholarships is LIVE!
We have over 125 scholarships available:
- to students with GPAs of 2.0-5.0
- for colleges, universities, trade schools or professional internships
- for many declared majors, fields of study and areas of interest
Any student planning to graduate in May 2022 is eligible to apply.
The online process is simple and easy to maneuver. Please check out the information on our webpage before you start.
We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity for earning a Denton Public School Foundation scholarship. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Click here for more information.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact dpsf@dentonisd.org.
Important Upcoming Dates
- January 17: Staff/Student Holiday
- January 20: Cosmetology Informational Parent Meeting
- January 24-25: Rising Seniors Course Selection (in class)
- January 25: LaGrone Academy Informational Parent Meeting (in-person); 6PM
- January 26: LaGrone Academy Informational Parent Zoom Meeting; 6PM
- January 28: Deadline to order yearbook
- January 31: Deadline to submit Denton Public School Foundation Scholarship application
- February 1: Health Science Informational Parent Meeting; 6PM
- February 2: LaGrone Academy Informational Parent Meeting (in-person); 6PM
- February 3: Cosmetology Informational Parent Meeting; 6PM
- February 7: Health Science Informational Parent Meeting; 6PM
- February 9: Student Early Release
- February 14: Deadline to pay AP Exam fees
- February 16: Health Science Informational Parent Meeting; 6PM
- February 18: Staff/Student Holiday
- February 21: Staff/Student Holiday
- February 24: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Informational Parent Meeting; 5:30 PM
- February 24: Fire Academy Informational Parent Meeting; 6:45 PM
FAQs
How do I pay my class fees?
- Click here for instructions and for a link to pay online. Also at this link is a listing of the course fees. Students and parents may also pay course fees at the front office. We accept cash, check, or credit card.
How do I get a VOE?
- Please visit our front office to request a VOE. We ask that you give us at least one week advanced notice to complete the form.
Do I need a parking pass?
- As of now, we are not issuing parking passes. Very soon, construction will begin and all students attending any class at LaGrone Academy will park at CH Collins.
- Student parking will be at CH Collins Athletic Complex with limited parking in the front, far-right LaGrone Academy parking lot. Please note, students are not allowed to park in Visitor Parking or in Staff parking (between LaGrone Academy and Gonzales). See the image below:
Let's Connect!
Email: bsides@dentonisd.org
Website: www.dentonisd.org/lagroneacademy
Location: LaGrone Academy, Long Road, Denton, TX, USA
Phone: 940-369-4850
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaGroneAcademy/
Twitter: @lagroneacademy