Yearbook

Yearbook distribution for seniors begins Tuesday, May 14 in room 1617 before school, during PIT, or after school. Do NOT come in during classes.

Cap & Gown, CLass Rings, & REgalia

All seniors are required to have a cap & gown to participate in graduation ceremonies. Order the BASIC cap & gown HERE. Order the PACKAGE cap, gown, tassel etc. HERE. 

Graduation regalia identifying various honors are distributed in different ways as we near graduation. Please reference this document to understand these honors and who to contact if there are questions: Graduation Cords & Stoles

FAFSA Graduation Requirement

It is a graduation requirement to complete the FAFSA (or the TASFA or sign an opt-out form). To complete this graduation requirement, upload your document to this form. *If you have previously submitted a hard copy of the form, we have this on file and no further action is needed on your part.*

Access this newsletter for full details about the FAFSA graduation requirement, link to completing the FAFSA, resources, and opt-out form.

Got Accepted?

We want to know! Plus, we want to know once you make a decision of where you'll be attending so we can add you to our "Going Places" wall at the front of the school.

• Log into your Naviance account (access through Leander LaunchPad)

• Navigate to "Colleges I'm Applying To"

• Add your school or military branch and click on the edit icon and update your "Result" to "Accepted"

• Once you know where you're committing, choose it from the drop-down of "College I'm Attending"

Preparing for the transition

As seniors are in the last weeks of high school, it is a great time to prepare for what's next!

Scholarships and Enrichment Opportunities. The Class of 2024 Google Classroom is continually updated with new scholarship opportunities as they are made known to the counseling team. Continue to check those out & apply! As well, Leander ISD publishes enrichment opportunities (e.g. internships, camps) in Naviance. Navigate to "Colleges" > "Enrichment" to look for opportunities.

Senior PIT Sessions. Be on the lookout for upcoming PIT sessions for seniors.

• Understanding degree plans & transfer credits - In May - to understand what classes you will be need for your degree, what credit you already may have, and how to petition for credit if needed

• Adulting 101 - In May - to plan & engage in activities that may help when you are out on your own (e.g. cooking for 1 with a microwave, sewing a button, etc)

Register for ACC. Austin Community College is a great place to learn something new, acquire a skill, or obtain transfer credit! Seniors should plan to apply (if new to ACC) or transition to a traditional student (if a dual credit student) now if interested in taking summer or fall classes! More details and steps can be found here. And NEW! ACC will be tuition-free starting in the fall semester for the class of 2024. Learn more here and come get support registering with representatives from ACC on May 9. Sign up here.