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Please see below the answers to top Senior, GPA, Attendance, and Xello questions.

Top Senior FAQ's

EVERYTHING FEE WAIVERS (How? What? When? Where?):

• There is a fee for each application and a different one sending in your SAT and ACT Scores. See the below link for more information.

Transcript/Fee Request Waiver Link (CLICK HERE)

1. How do I get a transcript to send to a college?

• This is done through Xello. Click on the following link to the instructions. (Even though it says Application in the instructions, you're not actually applying to the school through Xello, just requesting a transcript)

Transcript/Fee Request Waiver Link (CLICK HERE)

1. What do I get when I complete Texas College Bridge?

• If you make at least a 90 on Stage 2 of both English and Math, then you receive the following benefits:

  • 2 full Elective College Prep Credits on your Transcript. From your CCMR Advisor's perspective, this is huge! Colleges will see this when you apply.

  • Free test prep for the TSI. Once you complete it, you'll be encouraged to take the TSI proctored for free at LHS and see if you get the desired scores the 1st time.

  • A highlighted badge on your senior poster displayed in the Senior Foyer of the school

  • Many teachers give TCB as major grades in their classes

2. When do I get my cap and gown when it wasn’t in the first school delivery on May 11th?

• Herff Jones will be delivering to the school each time they get a new shipment in.

3. I don't know if I'll graduate. Who do I ask?

• Worried about credits, attendance, and grades? That's where we come in. Email myself, Ms. Duran, or Ms. McBride for a "grad plan review".

• We're ready to walk you through your transcript and grad plan.

4. How do I get a transcript to send to a college?

• This is done through Xello. Click on the following link to the instructions. (Even though it says Application in the instructions, you're not actually applying to the school through Xello, just requesting a transcript)

Transcript/Fee Request Waiver Link (CLICK HERE)

5. How do I send a transcript to send to scholarship organizations or military recruiters?

• Go to the front office and kindly request a “printed official transcript”. The front office staff will point you to a special binder with the request form. You will be able to pick it up the same place in 2-3 days.

6. How do I start with scholarships?

• Complete your FAFSA. Check out our Scholarship Book. Do an Academic Resume. Ask for a teacher if they'd fill out a recommendation for you.

Lockhart ISD Scholarship Book (CLICK HERE)

7. How do I get a military recruiter to come see me?

• You will need to talk to the recruiter about when they can come. Once you’ve decided on an appointment, you must come tell the front office that you’re expecting them and at what time. Otherwise, they will be turned away for not having an appointment with you.

8. How do I get a fee waiver?

• Depends on the kind you need. We have waivers for college applications and ones for sending scores to colleges. You also need to first qualify for free and reduced lunch.

• See the next question for that form

• Come by our offices and ask your CCMR advisor to pick up the waivers.

9. How do I qualify for a fee waiver?

• Ask the front office for the free and reduced lunch form and turn it back in. Based on your family’s income, you’ll qualify for fee waivers.

10. How do I order my cap and gown and how much will be?

• Lowest price is $46.

• You can add things with more expensive packages.

Herff Jones Website (CLICK HERE)

11. But I'm not going to "college"?

• You are probably going to college, but not a "Traditional 4 Year University". We have scholarships for 2 Year Associates, Technical Colleges, and 6-8 Month Career Certification Programs. We can help with resumes, TSI prep for certification and tech schools, interview practice, and more. Come on by!

Top GPA Questions

1. Where can I find my updated GPA?

• Students are able to find their updated GPA in their Skyward accounts under Portfolio in their latest Transcript link.

• Come on by and we can assist with logging in and finding the information.

2. What kind of GPA and Rank is shown on my transcript?

• LISD transcripts show “Unweighted 100 Point” GPA and “Weighted” Rank. Unweighted 100 Point GPA is what colleges look for

Top 3 Attendance Questions

1. How do I know if I owe hours and how many I owe?

• Please check the wall rosters in the common hallways of the high school with your ID number you can find in Skyward. For further questions, ask your Assistant Principal.

2. I owe hours. Now what do I do?

• Pick up a yellow sheet from the front office.

• Use it to see the choice chart and document your make up hours.

Attendance, Choice Sheets, ETC. (CLICK HERE)

3. When is Saturday School?

• If you need to make up credits, you need to attend Saturday School in order to catch up on grade level before the end of the school year.

• Saturday School is every Saturday unless the Friday is a holiday in the LHS Cafeteria from 9-12.

• Every Saturday from 9-12 in the LHS cafeteria unless the Friday is a holiday.

  • Example: Good Friday weekend doesn't have Saturday School.

4. I have more questions, who do I ask?

• Please reach out to your Assistant Principal:

  • A-Gon: Ms. Hantgin Steele

  • Goo-Pen: Mr. Martinez

  • Per-Z: Mr. Williams

Top 5 Xello Questions

1. I saw a counselor and chose courses, but I've changed my mind. What are my options?

• At this time, unless a teacher is needing you in a specific program like Band, AP Art, etc., you must wait until the beginning of next school year to request a schedule change.

• If a teacher needs you in a program, have the teacher reach out to Lead Counselor, Ms. McBride.

Have a Specific Question? See the below flowchart to contact and ask the right person quickly.

Main Phone Number: 512-398-0330

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