Course Catalog

Welcome 

Dear Cavalier Nation,

One of the trademarks of being a high school student is choosing your courses for the upcoming school year. While this endeavor is exciting, it can also be a little overwhelming. The courses you choose while at Lake Travis High School will set the stage for your future. This task may seem daunting, but I want to reassure each of you that there are resources available to assist you and your parents in this decision. Please take the time to thoroughly read through the requirements to graduate from Lake Travis High School. Our course descriptions are provided to give you an overview of the content and rigor of a particular course. 

There are various levels of instruction offered with many of the courses in this year’s catalog. We have made some name changes in our course catalog. Pre-AP classes that do not have an equivalent Advanced Placement class have been renamed as Honors courses. For example, Algebra II Pre-AP is now Algebra II Honors. However, classes that have undergone a name change will maintain the same grade point average value as in previous years. There were no changes to the naming conventions for AP and OnRamps courses. We will continue to encourage students to choose courses that are academically challenging, but we ask families to choose courses that help students achieve their next steps after high school. It is tempting to take as many advanced courses as possible; however, while this is suitable for some students, every student is unique and needs to determine his/her own appropriate course load. This decision should be based on a student’s goals, interests, and time commitments outside of school to include extracurricular activities. 

We are excited about the variety of courses offered for the following year, and we are happy to assist you and your student in this process. Remember, there is no one path for every student. If you have any questions about the course catalog, please reach out to your counselor, teachers, and principals. These individuals are part of your support network at Lake Travis High School. 

Go Cavs!

Administrative Staff

Principal Debbie Garinger 512.533.6117 garringerd@ltisdschools.org

 Associate Principal Sheri Remore 512.533.5865 remores@ltisdschools.org

Assistant Principal  / A - Br Mason Whitfield 512.533.7724 whitfieldm@ltisdschools.org

Assistant Principal / Bu - Da

Assistant Principal  / De - Har Julie Haney 512.533.6120 haneyj@ltisdschools.org

Assistant Principal / Has - Lon  Sandy Surdy 512.533.6137 surdys@ltisdschools.org

Assistant Principal / Loo - Pas Fela Mathy 512.533.6118 mathyf@ltisdschools.org

Assistant Principal / Pat - Sn  Ryan O'Donoghue 512.533.6170 odonoghuer@ltisdschools.org

Assistant Principal / So - Z  Stuart Foreman 512.533.7711 foremans@ltisdschools.org

Admin. Assist. for Principal Jessica Blair 512.533.6119 blairj@ltisdschools.org

Admin. Assist. for Associate Principal Donella Chalmers 512.533.6166 chalmersd@ltisdschools.org 

Admin. Assist. for Assistant Principals Maria Rayos 512.533.6123 rayosm@ltisdschools.org

Main Office Receptionist Lisa Hanson 512.533.6110 hansonl@ltisdschools.org

Annex Office Receptionist Shelley Whistler 512.533.7700 whistlers@ltisdschools.org

Attendance Clerk Jenny Rowe 512.533.6146 roweje@ltisdschools.org

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The information provided in this course guide reflects current state law and local district policy. Any change in state law, local district policy, local district regulation, or local district practice may result in changes to the information provided in this guide. Questions concerning any information found in this guide can be directed to: Joe Green Associate Principal: 512.533.6118

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination, the Lake Travis Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law, in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

The District will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs. 

The District has designated and authorized the following employee as the Title IX Coordinator to address concerns or inquires regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or gender-based harassment: Tasha Barker, Assistant Superintendent for Organizational Services and Title IX Coordinator, 3322 Ranch Road 620 S, Austin, TX 78738; 512-533-6023, barkert@ltisdschools.org. Reports can be made at any time and by any person, including during non-business hours, by mail, phone, or email. During district business hours, reports may also be made in person. Upon the district receiving notice or an allegation of sex-based harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly respond in accordance with the process described by FFH (LOCAL). 

The following district representatives have been designated to address concerns or inquires about other kinds of discrimination: For concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability, see the ADA/Section 504 Coordinators:

For Students: Ms. Shelly Schuessler, Director of Special Services, 607 Ranch Rd. 620 N., Austin, TX 78734; 512-533-6460, schuesslers@ltisdschools.org. 

For Employees: Evalene Murphy, Assistant Superintendent for Employee and Community Relations, 3322 Ranch Rd. 620 S., Austin, TX 78738; 512-533-6024, murphye@ltisdschools.org. 

For all other concerns regarding discrimination, see: Suzanne Kelbaugh, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools, 3322 Ranch Rd. 620 S., Austin, TX 78738; 512-533-6020, kelbaughs@ltisdschools.org.