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All grades are posted on Skyward and are regularly updated.Â
All grades are posted on Skyward and are regularly updated.Â
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSE
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSE
Both Honors Algebra 1 and Honors Geometry are high school credit courses.Â
What does that mean?
What does that mean?
The course will follow the LTHS math curriculum.Â
*UPDATED POLICY* We will now be following all middle school grading guidelines (this applies to all high school credit courses in middles school).Â
Semester Grades WILL show on high school transcripts; however, it will NOT affect GPA or class rank).Â
Parts of your Grade:
Parts of your Grade:
- 30% Daily Grades - Daily checks (DCs)Â
Short, 5-question assessments on 1-2 sections of the chapter, taken after independent practices are complete. Help track progress.
- 20% Quizzes - Learning Check Quizzes (LCQs)Â
Covering 3+ sections with around 10 questions. Serve as a test study tool.
- 50% Major Grades - Unit Tests, Projects
Tests taken over entire chapters. Tests are typically two day tests both parts designed to be finished within the period. Â
All test corrections, retakes, and late work must be completed and turned in before the deadlines outlined in the syllabus to improve your grade. Failing Students at the end of the quarter will be given an extension if needed.
How your semester grade is calculated:Â
How your semester grade is calculated:Â
Quarter Average
Quarter Average
50% Minor Grades - Daily Checks, Learning Check Quizzes
50% Major Grades - Â Unit Tests, multi-day projects, and presentations
Semester Average
Semester Average
45% - Quarter 1 grades
45% - Quarter 2 grades
10% - Semester Exam
Grade Updates & Missing Work
Grade Updates & Missing Work
Grades are updated at least once a week, by Friday.
Missing assignments are entered within 1-2 school days of being turned in.
All missing work should be submitted before the deadlines outlined in the syllabus to improve your grade.
Assignments may be marked as missing if:
Assignments may be marked as missing if:
Were absent the day we completed in class
They are not turned in
BE SURE TO CLICK on blue assignment titles or comment bubbles in Skyward for important notes or instructions.
IXL Lessons
IXL Lessons
For real-time updates, check your IXL account directly.
Reminder:
Reminder:
Skyward is the best place to check for missing work and current grades. Check it regularly!
🏆 Responsibility & Success
🏆 Responsibility & Success
As 8th graders preparing for high school, you are expected to take ownership of your grades and assignments.
As 8th graders preparing for high school, you are expected to take ownership of your grades and assignments.
📚 Stay Accountable: You’re responsible for your grades, assignments, and retakes. I won’t chase you for missing work or to retake tests.
📚 Stay Accountable: You’re responsible for your grades, assignments, and retakes. I won’t chase you for missing work or to retake tests.
⚠️ Act Early: Low grades can lead to credit recovery, summer school, or repeating the grade.
⚠️ Act Early: Low grades can lead to credit recovery, summer school, or repeating the grade.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Support: Parents can help, but it’s your job to stay informed.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Support: Parents can help, but it’s your job to stay informed.
🎯 Your Success Matters: Reaching your goals and moving forward confidently comes from keeping up with your work!
🎯 Your Success Matters: Reaching your goals and moving forward confidently comes from keeping up with your work!
OTHER GENERAL INFORMATIONÂ
OTHER GENERAL INFORMATIONÂ
About Skyward Family Access
About Skyward Family Access
Skyward Family Access is a free tool for Lake Travis ISD families to view student grades, attendance, schedules, and more. It’s the best way to stay up-to-date on your student’s academic progress.
Need Help Logging In?
Need Help Logging In?
Contact the LTISD Help Desk at 512-533-6565 or email skyward@ltisdschools.org. Be ready to provide your name, your student’s name, and their campus.
Please Note:
Please Note:
Skyward does not include athletics, lunch accounts, drug testing, or transportation info. It also does not replace Google Classroom, where class materials and assignments are posted.
Update Your Info
Update Your Info
Parents can update their email or password in Skyward under the “Student Profile” icon. For other changes, contact your campus registrar.
Why Students Struggle in Math — And How Proactive Learners Succeed
Why Students Struggle in Math — And How Proactive Learners Succeed
1. Not Asking for Help
1. Not Asking for Help
One of the biggest reasons students fall behind in math is not seeking help. Math concepts build on each other, so it’s important to ask questions as soon as confusion begins.
Proactive learners:
Proactive learners:
Ask clarifying questions during or after class
Use available resources (notes, homework, videos, tutorials, teachers, classmates, parents, tutors)
Understand that others likely have the same questions
Take advantage of Raider Time or before school to ask questions if they’re uncomfortable asking during class
2. Lack of Practice / Poor Effort
2. Lack of Practice / Poor Effort
Watching someone solve a problem is not the same as doing it yourself. Many students struggle because they don’t complete their homework—or rush through it without understanding.
Proactive learners:
Proactive learners:
Take complete notes in class
Practice every day by completing homework on time
Put real effort into every assignment
Embrace mistakes as part of learning
Work through extra problems when needed to fully understand a topic
Know that math, like a sport or instrument, improves with consistent practice
3. Gaps in Prior Knowledge
3. Gaps in Prior Knowledge
Math builds over time. Struggles can come from missed school, lack of focus, or learning differences.
At BCMS, we use IXL to help close learning gaps. These lessons are assigned based on your individual needs and show your growth throughout the year.
Proactive learners:
Proactive learners:
Complete all assigned IXL lessons each quarter
Go above the minimum to grow even more
Take responsibility for reviewing weak areas and asking for extra support when needed
4. Trouble Focusing in Class
4. Trouble Focusing in Class
Math takes focus—especially during multi-step problems. Distractions can lead to missed steps and confusion.
Proactive learners:
Proactive learners:
Stay engaged by participating, asking questions, and taking notes
Recognize when they’re distracted and ask to move if needed
Understand that where they sit and how they behave affects how well they learn
Students with a 504 or IEP will continue to receive support based on their individual accommodations and learning plans.
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