This week the Simpson counselors visited 8th grade classrooms to help students complete their Individual Graduation Plan. This lesson helps students understand both the academic and elective graduation requirements in high school. We also discussed units of credit and how those are calculated for promotion and ultimately, graduation! Students were given an example of a freshman (9th grade) schedule from Sprayberry and one from Lassiter to understand the difference between a block and traditional schedule. This IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) that we created will be useful when it’s time to register in the upcoming weeks.
2025 Upcoming Events for 9th Grade Registration:
Lassiter High School
Important Links:
Date | Event | Purpose | Student Event or Parent |
January 22nd | LHS Students visit LHS districted 8th graders | To discuss life as a Lassiter Trojan (clubs, athletics, and more) | Students Only |
January 27th | LHS Honors and AP Parent Night | To discuss the rigor and expectations for Honors and AP classes | Parents |
January 31st | LHS Stem Academy Emails Decision | To notify students of decision on STEM Academy applications | Parents/Students who applied for STEM Academy |
March 10th @ 6:00 pm | LHS Rising 9th Grade Parent Night @ Lassiter | To talk about high school schedules, classes, and more | Parents |
March 14th 9-11 am (virtual) | LHS School Counselors Virtual Session | Parents can ask specific questions about classes, schedules, and more | Parents |
Sprayberry High School
Date | Event | Purpose | Student Event or Parent |
January 19th | SHS Stem Academy Notifications of Advance to Interview | To let students know if they were chosen to be interviewed | Parents/Students |
January 23rd | SHS Students visit SHS districted 8th graders | To discuss life as a Sprayberry Jacket (clubs, athletics, and more) | Students Only |
January 27th | SHS Stem Interviews | To have an opportunity for STEM reps to speak individually with applicants about goals for entering SHS Stem program. | Students Only |
February 28th | SHS Stem Decisions | To let students know if they are accepted into the SHS Stem Academy | Parents/Students who applied for STEM Academy |
March 5th @ 6:30 pm | SHS Rising 9th Grade Parent Night @ Sprayberry | To talk about high school schedules, classes, and more | Parents |
Other Important Dates
School Choice*
HB251 applications open January 21st through February 14th. If approved, students must accept transfer by March 28th.
Magnet Decisions*
January 31st is when magnet decisions will post in the portal. February 28th is the deadline for students must commit to the program he/she will attend. There are multiple dates for Open House sessions at magnet schools. See link below.
IMPORTANT!
*Students will register for their districted school. Counselors and administrators will work individually with students to get course recommendations and requests to the appropriate schools as the school choice and magnet decisions are released.
