Summer School

Dates for High School Summer School 2021

Session I: June 9–25, 2021 | Session II: July 14–30, 2021

With limited days per session, attendance is extremely important. Please plan to attend every day of summer school.

• Students will be dropped from the course on the third absence without a refund; no exceptions.
• Three tardies equal one absence.
• Students may not miss a final exam or take it early; no exceptions.
• There are no additional allotted excused absences beyond the first two, including illnesses and/or court appearances. Please plan accordingly.

All students who wish to attend summer school must meet discuss with their counselor via email for course selection and approval prior to registering.

Online registration is preferred and opens April 1.

Students who live in district boundaries but do not attend LISD schools must register in-person at one of the three registration dates or may make an appointment with Kim Gogulski at the District Office, 204 W. South St. Please call to make an appointment at 512-570-0387. All in-person registration must be paid in cash. Registration can not be completed without proof of residence (utility bill) and your child’s birth certificate to your registration appointment.

In-person registration dates and locations:

At in-person registration, we will only be able to take cash or money orders. Credit card payments can only be made online through the EdPay portal.

All coursework must be completed by July 30, 2021.

English I

• Virtual Review: June 14–18 and June 21, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
• Test Date: June 22 | Check-in: 8–8:30 a.m. | Test time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

English II

• Virtual Review: June 14–18 and June 21-23, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
• Test Date: June 24 | Check-in: 8–8:30 a.m. | Test time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Algebra I

• Virtual Review: June 14–18 and June 21-22, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
• Test Date: June 23 | Check-in: 8–8:30 a.m. | Test time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Biology

• Virtual Review: June 14–18 and June 21-22, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
• Test Date: June 25 | Check-in: 8–8:30 a.m. | Test time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

U.S. History

• Virtual Review: June 14–18, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
• Test Date: June 25 | Check-in: 8–8:30 a.m. | Test time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

• All STAAR/EOC testing will be conducted in-person at Vista Ridge High School. 
• All STAAR/EOC reviews will be conducted virtually.
• All students must bring a picture ID with them.
• Students do not need to register for the review sessions and can attend as many days or as few days as they are able. We encourage students to attend as many review sessions as possible.
• On Testing Days: Students may ride the bus in the morning to Vista Ridge High School. Students who complete their test by 1 p.m. may ride the afternoon bus. 
• Transportation routes are posted in early June.

Additional Information

English I and II assessments are 5-hour tests while the others are 4-hour tests. Students will have the full time to test, but may depart if the student finishes prior to the end of the designated time.

Who may take the STAAR EOC in June 2021?

Students who have:

• completed one or more of the following courses: Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and US History
• students who have taken an EOC and have not met the passing standard previously
• students who were absent from one of the previous assessment opportunities
• students who chose to not come in to the building to test due to Covid concerns

What does the student need to bring/ do in preparation for testing?

To check in, please enter the front of the building at the main office and bring:

• student identification with picture
• district laptop/device (students may not bring their own device to test)

How may a student review for an upcoming STAAR EOC?

Review sessions will be held during the week of June 14–18 via Zoom sessions. Please see the information posted at the top of this section for dates and times. We highly encourage our students to attend as many as possible to assist in their success.

Will transportation be provided for students for testing dates?

Students may ride the bus to VRHS in the morning, and if the student has completed the assessment by 1 p.m., the student may utilize the bus transportation to return home. Transportation routes will be posted in the very near future.

All policies/procedures stated in the LISD current Student and Parent Handbook are in effect during summer school. Any major infraction will result in immediate disciplinary action, which may include removal. No refunds will be given.

• Teacher-Led Original Credit and Teacher-Led Credit Recovery open to in-district students and students who reside in LISD boundaries only.
• Online Credit Recovery open to in-district students only.
• Courses being offered are dependent upon registration. Classes may be cancelled for low enrollment and in that case, full refunds will be issued.
• Registration is open until summer school begins or until the classes are full.
• Approval from your current campus guidance counselor is required prior to registration.
• ALL courses taken for high school original credit/acceleration WILL COUNT toward the student’s high school GPA.
• Pre-AP and AP courses are not offered in summer school.
• Please select courses carefully as there are NO REFUNDS.
• Summer School Teachers will email Google Classroom links, Zoom links, and additional information specific to their class on July 13.
• FAQs about Edenuity/Afternoon Credit Recovery

Virtual Teacher-led Summer School (Students who reside in the LISD boundaries)

Session I: Wednesday, June 9 – Friday, June 25; Classes are from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Monday–Friday. Students will be in class with their teacher virtually from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Attendance is mandatory. Please see the attendance tab for additional information. (Note: This session starts on a Wednesday.)

Session II: Wednesday, July 14 – Friday, July 30; Classes are from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Monday–Friday. Students will be in class with their teacher virtually from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Attendance is mandatory. Please see the attendance tab for additional information. (Note: This session starts on a Wednesday.)

Cost: $200 per session

Online Credit Recovery through Edgenuity (Current LISD students only)

Self-paced through the Edgenuity online program with support from a Credit Recovery Lab Manager. Credit Recovery Labs will be open for in-person support Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Session I: Wednesday, June 9 – Friday, June 25; Lab Managers will have office hours to support students between 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday (Note: This session starts on a Wednesday.)

Session II: Wednesday, July 14 – Friday, July 30; Lab Managers will have office hours to support students between 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday (Note: This session starts on a Wednesday.)

For High School Summer School Attendees who do not have a device. The middle school mLISD information is listed below in the Middle School section.

If your summer school student does NOT have a device for virtual learning, the following options are available.

1. Participate in mLISD to keep your device through the summer and next school year.
   1. Visit the mLISD page to participate/pay for next year.
   2. Enter a Summer School Device Request ticket to pick up a device at your campus. If you are unable to enter this request, please call the LISD Technology Service Desk at 512-570-0566 and they will create the ticket for you.
      1. To create a ticket, click on “create request” at the bottom left of the screen, pick your home campus and fill in the personal information and submit it.
   3. Once the Campus Technologists receive your ticket, they will reach out to you with details regarding device pickup. Note: 8th-graders will be picking up the device at their high school.
2. If you are unable to participate in mLISD for this school year, the district will provide you with a device for the duration of summer school.
   1. Please enter a Summer School Device Request ticket to request picking up a device at your campus. If you are unable to enter this request, please call the LISD Technology Service Desk at 512-570-0566.
      1. To create a ticket, click on “create request” at the bottom left of the screen, pick your home campus and fill in the personal information and submit it.
   2. Once the Campus Technologists receive your ticket, they will reach out to you with details regarding device pickup. Note: 8th-graders will be picking up the device at their high school. 

In-Person Middle School Summer School Ignite

Vista Ridge High School
200 S. Vista Ridge Blvd.
Cedar Park, TX 78613

June 14 – June 25
8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday – Friday

Middle School Summer School Ignite will be in an in-person format. This is an opportunity for Middle School students who are failing two or more core courses or are not receiving credit due to excessive absences. Students and parents will be contacted by their grade level counselor to sign up for Middle School Ignite. Students will attend summer school free of charge and will have access to the LISD Summer School bus.

Summer School Bus Routes

Teacher-led course for 8th-graders entering high school

Acceleration / Original, First-time Credit (High School)

Acceleration/original credit courses will be taught virtually. Google Classroom, Zoom and Google Meets will be the primary tools for virtual learning. Synchronous and asynchronous instruction will both be incorporated. By registering for summer school, you agree to use all these formats. Students must sign up for the full year course. 

Full-Year Courses Offered (Credit award for full year):

• Math: Algebra I
• Social Studies: World Geography

Cost: $400.00 Per Course
Dates: Session I June 9–25, 2021 and Session II July 14–30, 2021

• Open to in-district students and students who reside in LISD boundaries only.
• All courses taken for high school credit WILL count toward the student’s high school GPA.
• Pre-AP and AP courses are not offered in summer school.
• Registration is open until summer school begins or until classes are full.
• Please select courses carefully as there are no refunds (unless the class has to be canceled due to low enrollment).
• Students register using the high school registration process at the top of the page.

Middle school students participating in the Ignite summer school program who do not have a check-out laptop can fill out the LISD ITS Home Loan Form. The form must be filled out, signed by the parent and turned in at the check-out station. 

LISD ITS Home Loan Forms

Extra copies of the LISD ITS Home Loan Form will be available at the check-out station in case a student did not bring the form back from home or in case they did not have one. Reminder: students will need to bring the device back at the end of the summer program.

Laptop Distribution

Laptop distributions are 8 a.m.–noon on Monday and Tuesday.

The Leander ISD Secondary Summer School Office will be closed for summer break from June 28–July 9. We will return to the office July 12. Below are some frequently asked questions.

When will I hear from my teacher for the second session of summer school?

Students who register prior to July 12 will hear from their teachers on July 13. Teachers will send a welcome email with information that is specific to their course (Zoom link, Google Classroom, etc.). 

What do I do if I do not get an email from my teacher on July 13?

On July 14, this summer school page will have a Zoom link posted that will take you into a help session with our summer school office staff. 

Does attendance matter for morning teacher-led classes?

Yes, attendance is very important and is monitored very closely. On a student’s third absence, they are dropped from the course with no exceptions. Three (3) tardies equal one absence; being more than 15 minutes late or leaving class early is considered an absence. Each day of summer school is equal to about two weeks worth of curriculum during the school year, so the time in class is precious. 

What happens if our internet goes down?

If you lose connection, please contact the summer school office for us to help solve the problem. You can also contact the Help Desk for Leander ISD at 512-570-0566. If you do not reach out to the campus/district, we will not be able to help and you will be considered absent. 

Can I still register for the second session?

Yes, you can register at the website through July 15 at 1:30 p.m. Some courses are already full and therefore closed. You will see which courses are open/closed when you register through EdPay.

How many courses can I register for?

You can sign up for one teacher-led semester course in the morning and one semester course in the afternoon for credit recovery online through Edgenuity. Only register for one in the morning and one in the afternoon for each session for up to a total of 2 courses for the second session. If the afternoon online course is finished early enough, we will load another course at no cost to you. 

If we live in the district zone but attend a school other than a LISD school, can we attend summer school? 

Yes, you may attend our morning teacher-led classes. The afternoon online Edgenuity classes are only for LISD students. 

How do I register if I live in the district but do not attend LISD schools?

Please contact Kim Gogulski at kimberly.gogulski@leanderisd.org to make an appointment to register in-person. Registration is cash only. Families must bring the student’s birth certificate, photo ID and a utility bill with your local address/name.

Can I work on my Edgenuity course all summer?

No. The Edgenuity courses will remain open until June 30 at noon. They will all be disabled at that time. The content/progress will not be lost. Students who sign up for the 2nd session will have the courses re-loaded and will work from where they left off. Students who do not sign up for 2nd session, will work with their campuses in the fall and have opportunities to work on the courses at that time. No progress will be lost or deleted.