Middle School Readiness

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Your college and career readiness journey begins now. Leander ISD Counselors and teachers will provide support, guidance and resources to help you along the way. Now is the time to set your college and career goals. The resources on this page will assist you on this personal journey. The other tabs on this website provide additional information about many of the topics listed here.

What steps will you take to reach your goals?
What are your academic and extracurricular interests?
How can you challenge yourself?
How will you take ownership of your college and career readiness journey?
Do you know a student can improve his/her academic skills…by taking a least one advanced class in high school?…through physical activity and fine arts?

This is an interactive, all-encompassing resource from College Board that helps you create a personalized path to college.
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Big Future family brochure
Big Future family brochure - Spanish
Mi Casa College - Think College!
Helps parents of middle school children navigate the road to college.

Academic Readiness

LISD Middle School Course Catalog
Use this resource to explore some of the academic and extra-curricular opportunities that are available.
Course Planning 101 - English, Spanish
Information for students and parents to help decide how many advanced courses to take in 9^th grade.

Academic Program Information
Middle School Advanced Programs
Pre-AP Language Arts
High School courses taken in Middle School
Math/Algebra 1
Spanish I
Quality Utilization and Enrichment of Student Talents (QUEST)
LISD's gifted and talented program.
QUEST Website
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
A college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges

Testing

ReadiStep
Duke TIP
STAAR Testing
Exam for Acceleration

Transition Readiness

High School Courses Open the Doors to College
Create a 4-year plan now (6-year plan)
IB Program

Pre-AP/AP course expectations
Calculating your High School Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA will only include courses you begin taking your freshmen year of high school with a few exceptions as indicated in the catalog.
LISD High School Course Catalog
Use this resource to preview future course offerings and opportunities.

Personal Readiness

Career Readiness

Choosing a Program of Study
Choosing electives as freshmen

Financial Readiness

Guide for Parents
Paying for College

Middle school is a time to explore new interests and challenge yourself. Focus on the experience and acquire skills for future success.
-College and Career Readiness Team, LISD