Leander ISD

Leander ISD serves high school students through New Hope High School during the school day and the Twilight Program in the evening.

New Hope High School

NHHS is a small school environment with supportive teachers and a self-paced curriculum In 1997, the promise of an alternative route to high school graduation started with a single teacher, who was fully committed to helping students graduate.

Today, LISD continues to provide an alternative way for students to complete their high school education through a self-paced, teacher-facilitated online curriculum with opportunities for small group learning experiences.

Twilight Program

The LISD Twilight Program was established during the 2011-2012 school year to meet the needs of students, who based on life circumstance, needed an alternative to the traditional high school schedule to complete graduation requirements.

Any LISD senior, at-risk of not graduating in four years, may be able to utilize this program to recover course credit in the evenings at Leander High School from 5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the school year.

The Twilight Program is facilitated by caring LISD high school teachers who actively manage student learning in the computer lab and assist students in learning.

Advanced academic programs are a high priority in Leander ISD, offering an academic challenge to our brightest, most-creative students. Leander ISD wants each child to be challenged to learn to his or her maximum abilities.

Elementary | Middle School | High School

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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college-readiness system designed to help schools prepare all students for college, careers, and life. Although AVID serves all students, it targets students in the academic middle, underachievers, and/or students with limited or no exposure to college preparatory information. The formula is simple - raise expectations of students and, with the AVID support system in place, they will rise to the challenge.

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All students have the opportunity to enroll in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses along with the more traditional core academic courses. CTE courses are designed to provide an authentic learning experience through academically rigorous and technology-rich curriculum and real-world applications. Ideally, students create balanced four-year plans that include the best of both academic and CTE classes.

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Post-secondary Readiness

Leander ISD offers opportunities for students to own their educational experience through participation in advanced programs, academic and athletic competitions, clubs and organizations. Involvement allows for the development of leadership skills, builds confidence and provides opportunities to contribute to a team.

Programs include:

• Readiness Exams
• Student Ownership
• Career Exploration
• Academic Planning
• College Admissions
• Applying to College
• Financial Aid

Counseling Services

Leander ISD's school counselors help children find success in school by promoting academic, career, personal and social development. Counselors and guidance professionals in LISD may collaborate with students, parents, teachers and administrators to identify barriers that may impede student achievement. Knowing that every student is unique, they can help students attain positive attitudes towards themselves, their family and their community.

In grades 6-8, QUEST-G/T students participate in a daily Pre-AP QUEST-G/T Studies class. The QUEST-G/T curriculum is designed to provide challenging learning opportunities for identified students. QUEST-G/T students receive advanced instruction in an interdisciplinary gifted curriculum, utilizing Pre-AP teaching strategies.

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• Destination Imagination
• Camp Invention