8th to 9th Grade
Four-Year Planning
& Course Selection
8th to 9th Grade Registration (2023/24)
8th Grade Four-Year Planning Lessons
During the months of November and December- Students will be engaging with Mrs. Anderson, 8th Grade Counselor, regarding their future plans and course selection at CPHS. Between December 15-22, students will learn how to complete their 4- year plan online on the Naviance App via Launchpad. These are just drafts and a way to teach students the format and flow of the plan along with thinking about their futures. Students will create a rough draft of a four-year personal graduation plan focusing on the core classes while also exploring elective options. During 9th-12th grade, students and parents will meet with their Counselor to update their 4-year plan. This plan is a draft and subject to change each year based on your individual course selections. This is just a tool to begin thinking about your path to meet the requirements for graduation. You may also find more helpful information on the Cedar Park High School Counseling Site.
Links to important information:
8th Grade Presentation: Information about high school, courses, gpa...all the good stuff you need to know.
LISD CTE Experiences / Programs of Study
8th to 9th Grade Course Selection
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 17th- The Leander High School AFJROTC presentations will be given to interested students during 7th Period at the CPMS Library Classroom.
January 26th- Students will visit with CPHS Counselors during their Science classes to discuss and choose 9th grade elective and core class options.
January 30th- CPHS 8th Grade Invasion Night for parents and students at CPHS from 6-8 p.m. Please join us on campus to meet staff and learn about our courses and programs, and walk the campus. Please see AGENDA for full details. This event is open to students and families.
February 2nd- This is the day CPHS counselors return to campus to sit with each student one on one and review the courses they have selected for next year and answer questions students have. It is very important that students have submitted their choice sheet prior to this meeting date in HAC. Meetings will be held during the school day.
February 6th- Early College High School presentations will be given to interested students during 7th period in the Library Classroom. For more information regarding the Early College High School, please contact or go to the ECHS website: Early College High School
February 13th- The LHS and VHS IB presentations will be given to students who are interested in the IB Program during 7th Period at the CPMS Lecture Hall. For more information regarding the IB Program, please contact or go to the LHS or VHS website: Leander High School or Vandegrift High School .
February 21st- 8th Grade Invasion: This is the day all 8th graders come to campus during their regular school day. Students will get to tour campus and visit different classrooms, see programs in action and meet their incredible staff.
TBD- AVID High School interviews for 8th Graders in the Lecture Hall.
TBD- 9th Grade Registration DUE in HAC
TBD- ACC Presentation for 8th Grade during Lunch time. An ACC representative will visit with 8th Grade students to talk about dual credit courses and pass out some college swag.
IB Diploma Program Information 2023- The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a college preparatory program designed to challenge students academically and encourage them to become lifelong learners. The IB Diploma Program in LISD is offered at Leander High School and Vandegrift High School.
A brief description about IB will be presented after 8th grade lunch on TBD to interested students. In addition, a more in-depth IB Parent Meeting will be offered at Leander High School OR at Vandegrift High School on TBD for any parent wanting additional information about the IB Diploma Program at LHS or VHS.