VHS Engineering 

The Successful Student

High school is an important part of your academic journey and YOU own your ACADEMIC SUCCESS! Some traits of the successful student are:

- actively participating in class.

- completing homework and projects with quality effort and ON TIME.

- being prepared for class each day.

- advocating for oneself.

- pushing oneself to be better.

- knowing your grades by checking HAC regularly.

- taking advantage of teacher tutorial times and PIT (see schedule posted on website and by door).

- asking for help when needed- you have a support system ready to help!

- writing down your assignments/projects daily and checking things off in your agenda when complete.

- keeping your classwork organized- right thing, right place, right time!

- checking your Google Classroom Assignments and Notes REGULARLY.

- checking your email REGULARLY.

-signing up for Remind (checking it regularly).

The Connected Parent

As a parent of THREE teens myself, I understand the challenge in remaining connected amidst the "busyness" of life.  Some of the ways that you can support your son/daughter are suggested below:

- have regular conversations with your student about what we are doing/studying in class.

- look over your son’s/daughter’s homework and see if you can help :).

- check online regularly for grade updates and/or set notifications for their GOAL grade, not just a passing grade.

- regularly check my teacher website or Google classroom if you want to see what we are doing (ask your student to invite you to receive a weekly summary).

- have a conversation with your son/daughter about and grades/issues prior to emailing or calling me as they know their situation best.

- coach him/her on the importance of using an agenda EACH DAY. Knowing what is due when and getting in on time is 80% of the challenge!

I truly believe that this will be an amazing year for your son/daughter and I am extremely happy to be partnering with you on their education!

If you have any questions, comments and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.  Open and honest communication is the key to educational success!

My extension is #42428 and/or email me at rebecca.wustrau@leanderisd.org.

Leander ISD Non-Discrimination Statement

The Leander Independent School District offers Career and Technical Education Programs in sixteen different career cluster areas. Admission to these programs is based on interests and aptitude, age appropriateness, and available class space.

It is the policy of Leander Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Leander Independent School District will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.