Explore & Plan
Naviance
Objectives:
Naviance
Slides will be available in Google Classroom
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Tools for college & career exploration and planning:
We encourage you to show your parents!
Class of 2027 Google Classroom:
How to access Naviance
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NAVIANCE
This page will be customized to reflect your information
On your home page you will also be able to see…
Self Discovery
Courses
Careers
Colleges
Planner
About Me
TO DO:
Complete Skills Assessment
Gain a better understanding of your skills and how they apply to career path options.
TO DO: Complete the Skills Assessment
Click Start Assessment
Once you have answered all questions you will receive a summary page
You will also have the option to RETAKE if you feel you did not answer accurately.
You will see how you were scored within each of the 5 categories
Use the drop down menu to see a detailed breakdown of each of the categories n
Use the drop down menu to learn how “Develop your Skills” within each of the five categories
Use the drop down menu to explore your recommended careers
You can see the required education as well as median salaries
If you find a career that sounds interesting to you - mark it as Favorite by clicking on the heart.
TO DO:
Favorite at least 2.
Use the career tab to explore careers
You can view careers in variety of ways:
Progress Checkpoint
Have you completed the following tasks?
You can view your favorites list by clicking the heart in the toolbar
Or under the career tab
TO DO: Game Plan Survey
Go to the About Me tab then click on
Game Plan Survey
Everyone’s game plan will look different. Your personal game plan is what will help guide you in updating your 4-Year Plan and eventually in finalizing your course selections for junior year.
Progress Checkpoint
Have you completed the following tasks?
GRADUATION
Requirements
Review
State required courses
Interest Area Electives
Graduation & Post-Secondary Readiness
The courses you HAVE to take
The courses you CHOOSE to take
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Graduation Plans
The Distinguished Level of Achievement or LISD Distinguished with Honors graduation plans are required to qualify for Automatic (Top 10%) Admission to Texas state colleges/universities.
LISD Distinguished with Honors Plan recognizes seniors with a Texas Scholar medal to be worn at graduation. It is a local acknowledgement and will not be reflected on a student’s transcript.
LISD Distinguished w/ Honors
Students must earn the same number of credits as the Distinguished Level of Achievement with the requirement of:
4 English credits (including English 4)
4th credit of Math must have Algebra 2 as a prerequisite
4 Science credits must include chemistry AND physics
4 Social Studies credits
3 credits of the same world language
For full details on Graduation Plans & Endorsements view the LISD Course Catalog
All graduation plans require at least one endorsement area.
Coursework required by The State of Texas
11th Grade
Course Options
There are various ways to add academic rigor to your schedule Junior & Senior year.
IB
AP
ACC
Academic Rigor: What is the Difference?
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
ABOUT
CANDIDATES
ADVANTAGES
International Baccalaureate (IB) Course Options
You can still take some IB Courses w/o pursuing the full diploma!
**Sophomores choosing these courses commit to the full 2 years and have the opportunity to sit for the IB Exam as a senior at the end of the course**
International Baccalaureate (IB) WEBINAR OPPORTUNITY
Our IB Coordinator, Alexandra Magness is hosting an informational webinar designed to help you learn about this opportunity. These sessions will provide a comprehensive overview of the IB program, its benefits, course requirements, and the process to join. Consider joining with parents/guardians at home!
For 10th Grade Students:
Webinar recording will be available on the VHS IB Website starting on 11/14/24!
Choosing in Naviance is not enough!
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING IB
For IB:
Any student pursuing the IB Diploma will be scheduled to meet with Mrs. Magness, IB Coordinator, to review your selections.
Mrs. Magness will hold some of these meetings during Sophomore conferences in Lecture Hall. You will work with her to create your IB Diploma 2 Year Plan (example here)
ACC Dual Credit
Dual Credit Calendar & Resources
Students can begin enrollment steps Now (link)
PSAT scores released Nov 7
TSI assessments for dual credit begin in Jan (link)
Dual credit advising meetings begin in Jan (link)
Priority deadline enrollment steps 1-5
Summer March 13�w/registration open on April 4
Priority deadline for Fall April 25�Course requests will be removed if deadlines not met
Choosing in Naviance is not enough!
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING Dual Credit…
For ACC:
You MUST enroll through ACC following the Dual Credit Enrollment Steps on the VHS CCC website.
Once you have completed steps 1-4, schedule & attend your advising meeting to complete the enrollment process.
AP Capstone Program
Year 1: AP Seminar
Year 2: AP Research
Benefits
For additional information, visit the �VHS AP Capstone website or contact
Zandra Lopez, the VHS librarian, for more details about the program
College Prep Elective Options
Other New Offerings
SAT/ACT Test Preparation
College Transitions
Musical Theater
4 Year Plan
Review & Revision
The classes in your 4-Year Plan will eventually become your course selections for the upcoming school year.
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Your Four-Year Plan
Under the Courses tab click Manage Course Plans
Click on your Current Plan.
All students are on track to earn the Multidisciplinary Endorsement.
If you want to earn an additional endorsement(s) please select
Endorsement
Program of Study
Reviewing Your Plan
Completed courses
Current courses (10th)
Planned courses (11th & 12th)
Courses planned for 11th & 12th grade may be edited/revised.
Your plan should include 7-8 classes in each column.
State required coursework has been added to your plan for you but students are encouraged to make adjustments to the level of of the courses (as needed).
Credits Required & Credits In Plan
Remember: If you have at least 7 credits (classes) planned for each school year, you will have more than 26 credits in your plan.
How many credits you will earn each year
Courses you are taking each year
Trash icon deletes course from plan
Updating Your Plan
You can edit each subject area by clicking on the “+edit course”
Remember: Required courses have been added to your plan BUT you can make adjustments.
Add/Edit Course
Select the option that’s best for you.
Required course
Required course
You are required to take these courses but you may change the level
The Add/Edit Course Screen
If you want to edit the required course scroll down the page.
Add Alternate Courses
Add alternate courses to your plan so your counselor has options if there is a conflict in your schedule or a course is not available.
When you select an alternate course you can select the course you want it to replace.
Updating Your 4-Year Plan
Common Questions
Where do I add courses that I am planning to take this summer? Summer 2025 coursework should be added to the 10th grade column.
What if I am trying to decide between several different electives? For now, add your first choice course then add other options you are considering as Alternate Courses.
Things to Consider…
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Sophomore Conference
Self Reflection
Review 4 yr plans
Questions & Concerns
Review and discuss 4 year plan in Naviance
Answering questions
What to expect during your conference?
November 19-20th in the Lecture Hall
Sophomore Conference Checklist
Reminders about Sophomore Conference
The following tasks should be completed prior to your Sophomore Conference:
IMPORTANT DATES & RESOURCES
Mark Your Calendars
Important Dates to Remember…
Use Your Resources
Vandegrift ℅ 2027
Google Classroom
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NCAA Eligibility
If your student is pursuing athletics in college refer to the NCAA Eligibility Center Resources for requirements.
Testing
English 2 STAAR - May 2025
PSAT - Scores available from College Board. In student College Board portal or via App. PSAT score may be used to demonstrate college readiness for dual credit see ACC/Dual Credit website for more information.
SAT / ACT - Students should plan to take each test before the end of junior year.
GPA/Rank
Refer to the LISD Class Ranking site for details on district policies for calculating GPA/Rank.
Summer Coursework
Summer coursework for advancement must be completed BEFORE August 1, 2025. Review Correspondence Coursework for more information & options.
Frequently Asked Questions
4-Year Plan & 25/26 Course Selections
Review & Revise 4-Year Plan Nov - March