Senior Information
Top Summer School FAQ’s
How do I know if I need to come to summer school?
If you have failed any course with a 69 or below for a summative year average grade, you’ll have to come to summer school to make up that credit.
Will I receive a notice to come register and when?
Summer School will start Monday, June 6th. After grades have been finalized after the last day of school, families will receive notices that their student will need to come to summer the week prior after Memorial Day.
Can I do it in Edgenuity now before summer school starts and then not have to go to summer school? *Deadline has passed to sign up for this*
Yes! Email Ms. Baker at Anna.baker@lockhart.txed.net and kindly request that you be set up and with the goal that you finish before summer school starts. If you do not finish, you must attend summer school.
Top Senior FAQ's
Fee Waivers? How? What? When? Everything Fee Waivers
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.
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)
https://sites.google.com/lockhart.txed.net/counselingcenter/transcriptfee-waiver-request?authuser=0
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.
5. 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. See link below. Come see us for more.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13XN1LCNwnD5vBDX7KpoEYEM3HbshoK2Bwopfcp3IJW4/edit
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.
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 ask your CCMR advisor to pick up the waivers.
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.
6. How do I order my cap and gown and how much will be?
Follow the below link. Lowest price is $46. You can add things with more expensive packages.
7. 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
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.
What kind of GPA and Rank is shown on my transcript?
LISD transcripts show “Unweighted 100 Point” GPA and “Weighted” Rank.
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.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1A54i3c11ZdDE3fNSvzOgMqf1Dl7HaHOjVQuMfBsFNkE/edit?usp=sharing
3. When is Saturday School?
Every Saturday from 9-12 in the LHS cafeteria unless the Friday is a holiday. ex. 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-Goo-Mr. Sosa Gor-Pen-Ms. Moore, Per-Z-Mr. Williams.
Top Xello Questions
I can't sign in. How do I get help to log into Xello?
Your log in username is: lock-xxxxxyyy000 (a little different than your chromebook log in) Password is the same as your birthday.
2. 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 or 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.
3. When/how can I speak with a counselor about a schedule change?
There will be a time in the very beginning of the 2022-2023 fall semester when you can sign up for a schedule change request. You will be called in when your turn comes up next in line.