Who is My Counselor?

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Jill Mancino

mancinoj@ltisdschools.org

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Velma Gonzalez

gonzalezv@ltisdschools.org

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Brenda Gremminger

gremmingerb@ltisdschools.org

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Robenson Alexis

alexisr@ltisdschools.org

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Erin Tristan

tristane@ltisdschools.org

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Paul Moore

moorep@ltisdschools.org

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Mindy Smith

smithmi@ltisdschools.org

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Melody Vest

vestm@ltisdschools.org

College & Career

Bel Portillo

portillob@ltisdschools.org

Graduation Plan

FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Distinguished Level of Achievement

with an Endorsement(s)

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT

*DLA is a requirement for Assured-Admission*

Graduation Requirements

4

English

4 credits required

4

Math

4 credits required

4

Science

4 credits required

3*

Social Studies

WGeo/WHist, US Hist, Govt & Econ

2

LOTE

Credits of same language

1

Fine Art

1 credit required

1

PE / Athletics

1 credit required

7

Electives

7 credits required

Course Catalog / Graduation Requirements

~ four un-weighted credits ~

STAAR/EOC EXAMS

Passing the following STAAR End-of-Course exams is an additional state graduation requirement:

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ENGLISH 1

Required Exam

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ENGLISH 2

Required Exam

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ALGEBRA 1

Required Exam

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BIOLOGY

Required Exam

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US HISTORY

Required Exam

*These exams can be taken multiple times.*

ENDORSEMENTS

All students must have one endorsement

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CCMR

College, Career, Military Readiness

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Students fulfill CCMR criteria by meeting any of the following standards:

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AP Exams

AP Score of 3 or higher

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Dual Credit

ACC and/or UT OnRamps course completion

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College Scores

Qualifying SAT, ACT, or TSI Scores

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CTE Pathway

CTE Pathway Completer plus IBC certification

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Military

Enlist in US Armed Forces or Texas National Guard

Meeting any one of these criteria earns College, Career, & Military Readiness distinction.

LAKE TRAVIS SCHOLAR

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2. Three Advanced Measures

Earn 3 measures via one of:

• AP Exams (score 3+)
• UT OnRamps courses (grade C+)
• Combination of qualifying AP & OnRamps

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3. Fourth Advanced Measure

Earn a 4th measure via:

• Dual-credit college course (grade B+)
• 4th UT OnRamps course (grade C+)
• 4th AP Exam (score 3+)
• PSAT National Merit/Hispanic recognition

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4. Grade Average

Maintain an overall weighted numerical grade average of 90.00 or higher.

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5. Community Service

Earn 100 community service hours through the CAVS in Service Program.

Link to Lake Travis Scholar in Course Catalog - Click Here

FOCUS-POINTS FOR SOPHOMORE YEAR

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1. Strong Grades

Continue to complete challenging courses and maintain good grades.

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2. Testing Practice

PSAT- October 21st

TSI Math- end of the year in Alg 2

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3. Leadership

Look for leadership roles in clubs, teams, and activities.

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4. College & Career Choice

Use Naviance to start thinking about what college/career choice may be right for you. Job shadow when you can.

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5. Active Involvement

Continue your involvement in employment, extracurricular activities, and/or volunteer work.

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6. Resume Building

Start your resume and continuously add achievements, activities, and skills.

GPA: WEIGHTED & UNWEIGHTED

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1. Weighted vs. Unweighted

• Weighted GPA: Average of grades on a 100-point scale.
• Unweighted GPA: Average of grades on a 4.0-point scale.

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2. How to Access Your GPA

• Naviance: About Me tab → Account → scroll down to see GPA.
• Skyward: "Grading" tile → Click GPA tab for Cumulative GPA.

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3. Calculation Rules

• Based on Semester grades, not the final average.
• Multiplier points ("bump points") are not visible on transcripts; codes indicate course weight.

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4. Additional Resources

For comprehensive details on course weighting and policies, refer to the online guide:

GPA Information in Course Catalog

GRADES AND RANKING

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6-Semester Transcript

For college applications, students submit their 6-Semester Transcript, which ends at their final grades of junior year.

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Non-Ranking School

LTHS is a non-ranking school except for Top 10% as required by State Law.

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Senior Year Grades

Schools with Fall or Jan 1 deadlines will likely not see senior grades for admission, but see enrolled courses.

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Lake Travis High School is a Non-Ranking School

Rank is calculated for in-state public Top Ten% Automatic Admission purposes only.

• Top 10% Eligibility: If a student ranks in the Top Ten%, their rank will be reported only to in-state public universities to which the student applies.
• All Other Students: Otherwise, rank is not reported to colleges for admissions purposes.

IXL SKILL PLANS

Targeted Skill Prep

IXL offers targeted skill plans and personalized study tools for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TSIA2.

IXL STUDYWISE

Adaptive Test Prep

Enter past PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores to generate a customized, adaptive plan pointing to exact IXL weak areas.

BLUEBOOK

Digital Practice Tests

Bluebook provides free digital practice tests for PSAT and SAT to help students get familiar with the test format.

⚠️ Important: Students must log in through ClassLink to access these platforms.

⚠️ Important: Log in to your College Board account.

COLLEGE VISITS

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1. Log In to Naviance

Access your official Naviance account using your student credentials.

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2. Navigate to Visits

Go to the Colleges tab and select College Visits to view all upcoming admissions visits.

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3. Register for Visits

Sign up directly through the link to attend sessions with visiting college representatives.

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Connect Directly with College Representatives

College visits provide students with a direct opportunity to learn about campus life, programs, and admissions requirements straight from university representatives.

ORDERING OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

In-State Public School Applicants

For Students in the Top 10% (Top 5% for UT Austin)

1. Order Official Transcript through Parchment

Submit your transcript request directly to colleges via Parchment online.

2. Complete the Top 10% Google Form

Required for rank verification: Top 10% Google Form

LTHS Registrar Office

Donna Piket    piketd@ltisdschools.org

Julie Gayler    gaylerj@ltisdschools.org

COLLEGE READINESS TEST SCORES

EXAM BENCHMARKS

SAT (Max 1600)

Reading & Writing

480

Math

530

EXAM BENCHMARKS

ACT (Max 36)

English & Reading(Combined)

40

Math

22

Science (Optional)

23

COMPARISON GUIDE

SAT vs ACT: What is the Difference?

Explore detailed score & subject breakdown →

MY TEXAS FUTURE REQUIREMENT

State Graduation Requirement

The State of Texas is now requiring all students to complete My Texas Future or submit an Opt Out form. This requirement applies even if you are not planning to attend college or pursue post-secondary education.

OPTION 1

My Texas Future

Complete your official student profile online through the state portal.

• Required state task for seniors
• Fulfills graduation requirement

OPTION 2

Opt Out Form

If opting out, complete the physical form and submit in person.

• Obtain and fill out Opt Out form
• Turn in to Ms. Keller in the Main Counseling Office

💡 GOOD NEWS!

You can use the SAME login information you create for Apply Texas to access My Texas Future.

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

All students are required to complete the FAFSA or TASFA as a state graduation requirement.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Aid Consideration

Students must complete FAFSA to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs.

Includes coverage for:

• Grants & Scholarships
• Work-study funds & Loans

GRADUATION OPTION

Opt Out Process

Students will also have the opportunity to Opt Out by completing a form their senior year.

• Available during senior year
• Satisfies state requirement via official form

📅 UPCOMING EVENT

FAFSA Meeting night on October 14th at 6:00 PM

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1. Naviance

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2. Colleges

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3. College Search

Links will be posted as Scholarships become active

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Beginning in January

• Lake Travis Education Foundation

• The Rotary Club of Lakeway

• Friends of the Lakeway Community Library

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Colleges will also offer scholarships directly based on merit and need.

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Check individual college financial aid portals for deadline details.

Junior Year

• PSAT - October 21, 2026
• SAT- March 24, 2027
• ACT- April 6, 2027
• College Visits (2 per year)
• Access & Explore College/Postsecondary Resources
• Create a personal Gmail/Google Drive account for college correspondence, resume, and essays.
• Work on Resume: extracurricular activities, volunteer/community service, paid jobs, CLUBS

Summer Before Senior Year

Work on Essays for College Applications

Possible prompts to brainstorm:

• Why your major?

• A significant person or event that made an impact on your life

• • Why did you choose that college?
• Visit College Campuses of Interest

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Allowed up to 2 college visits per school year. Plan ahead and submit documentation upon return.

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Meet with visiting admissions representatives at LTHS. Sign up on the College Visits Calendar.

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Request official transcripts through Parchment. For Common App, select Common App only once (not each individual school).

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Official score reports must be requested to be sent directly from College Board or ACT.

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Request official ACC transcripts directly from ACC to be sent to your target colleges.

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Request official UT transcripts directly from UT Austin to be sent to your colleges.