8th Grade Transition to High School

8th Grade Transition to High School Events for 2026-27 School Year

                       VHS COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

*Middle school counselors have been working with students to introduce high school transition vocabulary and begin their 4-year plan; their final meeting before the high school counselors visit will be in December.

• NOV 12, 2026 LISD International Baccalaureate Presentation during Advisory (optional for students wanting to learn more.  Sign-up Google Form will be available soon).  

• Dec, 2026  Middle school counselor lesson  to compete four-year plans during ELA classes.

• Jan 13, 2027 8th Grade Parent/Guardian webinar at 6:00 p.m. (more details on VHS Counseling website)

  • Webinar Presentation Slides (2025-26 School Year-Update to come)

  • Presentation Recording (2025-26 School Year-Update to come)

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• Jan 13 & 14, 2027- VHS school counselors present course information to students 

• Jan 21, 2027 - Viper Camp (8th grade students tour VHS during the school day)

• Jan 21, 2027- Viper Night -Time TBD - Come & go open house showcasing electives 

  • •  Eighth Grade Parents and students invited to VHS for:

      • Elective fair

      • Club & organization fair

      • Student panels

      • Breakout sessions -ACC Dual Credit, AP Capstone

      • Students and parents are encouraged to take advantage of this evening to explore and learn about all their high school options

• Jan 26-17, 2027- VHS counselors return to meet with students 1-1 to review and submit four-year plans (through social studies classes)

• Mid-February, 2027 - Tentative course requests visible in Home Access Center

• Feb 17- March 11, 2027- Schedule Change Window - Students will have the opportunity to to request changes to next year’s courses

• March 4, 2027 Parent Support Zoom Room

• MARCH 11, 2027 - FINAL deadline for ALL change requests for next year