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School district says new end-of-course test will not affect grade point average
Friday, February 3, 2012 |
Details of how the incoming new STAAR state assessment test will impact high school students topped the topics discussed by the Leander school district board of trustees’ Thursday meeting, with Superintendent Bret Champion saying that the end of course grade will not be included in a student’s grade point average.
Leander school district second nine weeks all ‘A’ honor roll
Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
Financial Aid Saturdays offer help for college funds
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
Financial Aid Saturdays, an annual event held each week through February and March, offers help for soon-to-be college students and their families as they sift through and fill out all the forms required in the financial aid application process.
Vista Ridge HS holds genetics conference
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
More than 100 upper level high school science students from the Leander school district learned about genetics, embryo development and organogenesis — the process of growing organs —from geneticist Dr. Sam Rhine Jan. 23 at Vista Ridge High School.
Leander ISD report: District is enhanced through community service organizations
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
As indicated by our Graduate Profile, Leander school district students are expected to be able to demonstrate aptitude in academics; strong communication skills; effective, productive and lifelong learning skills; and personal growth and expression; as well as important civic-related qualities like character development, social awareness, contribution and stewardship.
LHS students launch ‘No Place for Hate’ initiative
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 |
Students heading back to Vista Ridge High School Jan. 17 after a three-day weekend were met with an unfamiliar display of something all too familiar.
LISD seeks MS 8 name, previews STAAR testing
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 |
Middle School 8 will open next fall for its inaugural year with more than 700 students, and those students, their families and any member of the community are invited to participate in naming the school.
Leander ISD report: Celebrating LMS
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 |
It’s hard to believe we are midway through the 2011-12 school year.
School district offers new science program
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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A new Leander school district program aims to offer after-school learning opportunities for elementary teachers, local families and community members to learn more about local wildlife and plant habitats.
Leander ISD report: LISD provides learning opportunities for parents
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 |
In the Leander Independent School District, we believe in the power of life-long learning and encourage our students to never end their quest for knowledge.